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65 Hancock Street Fort Plain, NY 13339 518-993-2259 chris@ mcfeememorials.org McFee Memorials Always Here To Serve ON THE FARM SERVICE 518-673-5399 thetireshop.biz OPEN MON.-SAT. 8-6 155 Erie Blvd., Canajoharie, NY Eagle ® F1 SuperCar ® Family Eagle ® Exhilarate ® $ 75 GET UP TO BACK * $ 75 AN ADDED BONUS OF UP TO MORE * WHEN YOU USE THE GOODYEAR CREDIT CARD ON A SET OF 4 SELECT GOODYEAR ® TIRES Assurance ® All-Season Wrangler ® TrailRunner AT $ 25 GET UP TO BACK * ON A SET OF 4 SELECT GOODYEAR TIRES $ 25 AN ADDED BONUS OF UP TO MORE * WHEN YOU USE THE GOODYEAR CREDIT CARD Assurance ® MaxLife Assurance ® WeatherReady ® Eagle ® Sport All-Season Wrangler ® Fortitude HT (excludes C-Type) $ 50 GET UP TO BACK * ON A SET OF 4 SELECT GOODYEAR TIRES $ 50 AN ADDED BONUS OF UP TO MORE * WHEN YOU USE THE GOODYEAR CREDIT CARD FRESH SAVINGS ARE IN SEASON APRIL 1 – JUNE 30 By online or mail-in rebate. Rebates paid by Goodyear Prepaid Mastercard ® . 518-673-5399 thetireshop.biz OPEN MON.-SAT. 8-6 155 Erie Blvd., Canajoharie, NY *Get up to $75 back by online or mail-in rebate on a qualifying purchase of a set of 4 select Goodyear tires with any form of payment method; plus get an added rebate of up to $75 more when the purchase is made on the Goodyear Credit Card. Subject to credit approval. Get a $75 Prepaid Card with purchase or $150 Prepaid Card with purchase on the Goodyear Credit Card of: Eagle ® Exhilarate ® and Eagle ® F1 SuperCar ® Family. Get a $50 Prepaid Card with purchase or $100 Prepaid Card with purchase on the Goodyear Credit Card of: Assurance ® ComforTred ® Touring, Assurance ® MaxLife , Assurance ® WeatherReady ® , Eagle ® F1 Family, Eagle ® Sport All-Season, Wrangler ® All-Terrain Adventure with Kevlar ® and Wrangler ® Fortitude HT, excluding C-Type. Get a $25 Prepaid Card with purchase or $50 Prepaid Card with purchase on the Goodyear Credit Card of: Assurance ® All-Season and Wrangler ® TrailRunner AT. Rebates paid in the form of a Goodyear Prepaid Mastercard ® . This Prepaid Card is issued by Sunrise Banks N.A., Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard is a registered trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated. This Prepaid Card may be used everywhere Mastercard debit cards are accepted. Registration, activation, acceptance, or use of this Prepaid Card constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions stated in the Prepaid Card Agreement. Prepaid Cards will not have cash access and expire after 6 months, and other terms, conditions, and fees may apply. Offers available only at participating U.S. Goodyear retailers and websites. Offers valid only for U.S. residents who are individual consumers with mailing addresses in the U.S. and U.S. territories. Commercial fleets are not eligible for these rebates. Not valid on previous purchases. Cannot be combined with other Goodyear tire rebate offers. Rebate forms must be postmarked no later than 7/31/20. Base portion of rebate offered by Goodyear, and bonus portion of rebate offered by Citibank, N.A. Goodyear is not affiliated with Mastercard. Additional terms, conditions, and fees apply. See participating retailer for complete details and rebate forms. Goodyear Credit Card is issued by Citibank, N.A. DuPont and Kevlar ® are trademarks or registered trademarks of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company used under license by The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and affiliates. ©2020 The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. All rights reserved. JUNE 13, 2020 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. Proverbs 15:1 UTICA *****************ECRWSSEDDM**** Local Postal Customer PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID UTICA, NY PERMIT NO. 55 ECRWSS

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65Hancock

StreetFort Plain NY 13339

518-993-2259chris

mcfeememorialsorg

McFeeMemorials

Always HereTo Serve

ON THE FARM SERVICE

518-673-5399thetireshopbiz bull OPEN MON-SAT 8-6

155 Erie Blvd Canajoharie NY

bull Eaglereg F1 SuperCar reg Family

bull Eaglereg Exhilaratereg

$75GET UP TO

BACK

$75AN ADDED BONUS OF UP TO

MORE

WHEN YOU USE THEGOODYEAR CREDIT CARD

ON A SET OF 4 SELECTGOODYEARreg TIRES

bull Assurance reg All-Season

bull Wrangler reg TrailRunner AT

$25GET UP TO

BACK

ON A SET OF 4 SELECTGOODYEAR TIRES

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WHEN YOU USE THEGOODYEAR CREDIT CARD

bull Assurancereg MaxLifetrade

bull Assurancereg WeatherReady reg

bull Eaglereg Sport All-Season

bull Wrangler reg Fortitude HT (excludes C-Type)

$50GET UP TO

BACK

ON A SET OF 4 SELECTGOODYEAR TIRES

$50AN ADDED BONUS OF UP TO

MORE

WHEN YOU USE THEGOODYEAR CREDIT CARD

FRESH SAVINGS ARE IN SEASONAPRIL 1 ndash JUNE 30

By online or mail-in rebate Rebates paid by Goodyear Prepaid Mastercard reg

518-673-5399thetireshopbiz

OPEN MON-SAT 8-6155 Erie Blvd

Canajoharie NY

Get up to $75 back by online or mail-in rebate on a qualifying purchase of a set of 4 select Goodyear tires with any form of payment method plus get an added rebate of up to $75 more when the purchase is made on the Goodyear Credit Card Subject to credit approval Get a $75 Prepaid Card with purchase or $150 Prepaid Card with purchase on the Goodyear Credit Card of Eaglereg Exhilaratereg and Eaglereg F1 SuperCarreg Family Get a $50 Prepaid Card with purchase or $100 Prepaid Card with purchase on the Goodyear Credit Card of Assurancereg ComforTredreg Touring Assurancereg MaxLifetrade Assurancereg WeatherReadyreg Eaglereg F1 Family Eaglereg

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Offers available only at participating US Goodyear retailers and websites Offers valid only for US residents who are individual consumers with mailing addresses in the US and US territories Commercial fleets are not eligible for these rebates Not valid on previous purchases Cannot be combined with other Goodyear tire rebate offers Rebate forms must be postmarked no later than 73120 Base portion of rebate offered by Goodyear and bonus portion of rebate offered by Citibank NA Goodyear is not affiliated with Mastercard Additional terms conditions and fees apply See participating retailer for complete details and rebate forms Goodyear Credit Card is issued by Citibank NA

DuPonttrade and Kevlarreg are trademarks or registered trademarks of EI du Pont de Nemours and Company used under license by The Goodyear Tire amp Rubber Company and affiliates

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2 bull June 13 2020 MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR

Wersquore OpenEmotional Outlet

Our new hoursTuesday-Friday 1030 - 6pm

Saturday 1030 - 5pmSunday 1030 am - 3pm

Wersquove missed you ~ Please stop in and say hello ~

Consignments accepted by appointmentNew consignors welcome

89 Church St Canajoharie518-224-8886

Fort Plain

WErsquoVE GOT CHLORINE

Itrsquos not too late come get your seeds We have a limited amount of sweet corn amp vegetable seeds left

Mohawk Valley Farm amp Feed LLCNow has 2 Locations to serve you

Adirondack Feed Center4608 State Hwy 30 Amsterdam NY 12010

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518-993-4121

Livestock bull Poultry bull Pet bull Barn amp Stable bull Lawn amp GardenEquine Supplements bull Fencing bull Bedding bull Propane

Like us on Facebook

Photo courtesy of Dana Shaff er The Class ic Image Photography

Congratulations to the Canajoharie Class of 2020

MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 3

Enjoy The Best Greens In The AreaThe Best GOLF ExitOn The NYS Thruway

EXIT 29

GOLF LUNCH SPECIAL

$32 PER PERSON(18 Holes Golf Cart amp Lunch)

Every Tuesday amp ThursdayTee off before noon

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Call Today For An Estimate

Bulk Mulchbull RED

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Schedule NOW for Lawnmowing amp Spring Clean-Up

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If the wife is not happy

therersquos nobody happyBeat The Spring Rush Call Today

Aaron SwareyCanajoharie NY

13 Years Experience

315-868-8207

Roof

St Johnsville Estate SaleThursday thru Saturday

June 11 12 amp 13thPalatine Church Rd

Masks are a must and youcannot enter without oneWe will be limiting the num-ber of people in the house atany one time to facilitate so-cial distancing Please bringHelp to Load Large Items ampWe are not Responsible forAccidents We accept cashor a good check

We are busting at theseams with this sale It haseverything There are won-derful antiques mid centuryquality jewelry art glass sil-ver silverplate quality cloth-ing and purses stonewaretextiles tools advertisingcountry pieces as well asVictorian many kitchenitems old toys early Christ-mas WWII military includinga German helmet andmuch more The attic and 3bay garage are full

Chow LineFace masks and eating

Q I now wear a mask every time I leave my house and I plan to do so as long as we are faced with the COVID-19 pandemic But I havenrsquot fi gured out how to eat or drink with a mask on Do I take it off or pull it up between bites Any tips on what to do

A As states ease their stay-at-home orders and people return to ventur-ing out of the house your question of how to eat or drink while wearing a face mask is one that is likely to come up frequently

According to published reports some restau-rants in Hong Kong for example have begun providing patrons with a clean bag to store their masks in while they eat at the restaurant With that in mind if you do plan to eat when out in pub-lic you should carefully take your mask off com-pletely without touching the outside of the mask said Sanja Ilic food safety state specialist with Ohio State University Exten-sion the outreach arm of The Ohio State University College of Food Agricul-tural and Environmental Sciences

ldquoThe best practice is not to reuse the mask be-fore it be can be properly cleanedrdquo she said ldquoOne option would be to have a second cleaned mask that you can put on after eating Also before eat-ing you need to wash or sanitize your hands after removing your maskrdquo

Itrsquos also important to know how to take off your mask safely Ilic said be-cause proper use of face masks might help restrict the spread of the virus from an infected person or prevent a healthy per-son from becoming infect-ed Improper use could cause the opposite she said

ldquoMasks and cloth face coverings should be han-dled assuming they are contaminated with the virus causing COVID-19rdquo Ilic said ldquoAs such face coverings should be re-moved without touching the outside of it or your eyes nose or mouth The mask or face covering should be immediately placed with dirty laundry or stored in a plastic bag until they can be properly

cleanedrdquo Also people should be

careful not to touch their eyes nose or mouth when removing their face covering and they should wash their hands imme-diately after removing their mask

Ilic said face coverings can be an effective means of slowing the spread of the infectious agent for many respiratory illness-es and might help slow the spread of COVID-19

ldquoBut wearing a face covering does NOT pro-vide complete protection and does not replace oth-er ways of slowing virus spreadrdquo she said

According to the Cen-ters for Disease Control and Prevention here are some ways to slow the spread practicing good social distancing by stay-ing at home avoiding contact with others and staying at least 6 feet away from others when out in public washing your hands with soap for 20 seconds and using hand sanitizer often and avoiding touching your eyes nose and mouth

When choosing and wearing a face mask the CDC says the mask should

bull fi t snugly but com-fortably against the side of your face

bull be secured with ties or ear loops

bull include multiple lay-ers of fabric

bull allow for breathing without restriction

bull be able to be laun-dered and machine-dried without damaging or changing its shape

bull cover your mouth and nose with no gaps be-tween your face and the mask

Additionally the CDC says to

bull wash or sanitize your

hands before putting on a mask every time the cov-ering is touched and im-mediately after removing the mask

bull put the mask on grasp the mask and pinch it at the ear loops or grasp the upper ties For ear-loop-style masks secure the ear loops behind the ears For tie-back-style masks secure the upper ties behind your head fi rst then secure the low-er ties behind your head Always put the same side of a reused mask against the face

bull remove the mask slowly and carefully with-out touching the outside of it or the eyes nose or mouth Remove ear-loop masks by holding the ear loops Remove tie-back masks by untying the lower ties fi rst and the upper ties last ensure that the ties donrsquot fall into the clean interior side of the mask If the mask will be reused place it in a bag until it can be laun-dered

bull wash the cloth mask after each use with regu-lar detergent and warmhot water then dry it thoroughly in the dryer

Itrsquos also important that you donrsquot wear a mask that hasnrsquot been cleaned thoroughly or one that is soiled torn saturated or damaged Ilic said

ldquoRemember you can

still get infected by touch-ing your eyes nose or mouth so donrsquot let the mask provide you with a false sense of securityrdquo she said

Chow Line is a service of The Ohio State Universi-ty College of Food Agricul-tural and Environmental Sciences and its outreach and research arms Ohio State University Extension and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Develop-ment Center

4 bull June 13 2020 MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR

Published weekly on Saturday by Lee Newspapers6113 St Hwy 5 Palatine Bridge NY 13428

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Managing EditorJoan Kark-WrenProduction CoordinatorJessica Mackay

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PO Box 121 Palatine Bridge NY 13428

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We cannot GUARANTEE the return of photographs Publisher not responsible for typographical errors Size style of type and locations of advertisements are left to the discretion of the publisher The opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the pub-lisher We will not knowingly accept or publish advertising which is fraudulent or misleading in nature The publisher reserves the sole right to edit revise or reject any and all advertising with or without cause being assigned which in his judgement is unwholesome or contrary to the interest of this publication We assume no financial re spon si bil i ty for typographical errors in advertisement but if at fault will reprint that portion of the ad in which the error appears

Publisher President Frederick W LeeVP General Manager Bruce ButtonVP Treasurer Janet Lee Stanley

Calendar of eventsNOTE Calendar items must be submitted by Tuesday prior to the publication date to be included in the

Calendar of Events Entries may be emailed to cfeditorleepubcom CONCERNS ABOUT THE CORONA-VIRUS (COVID-19) HAVE CAUSED THE CANCELLATION OF MANY MEETINGS PLEASE CONFIRM ALL

MEETINGS WITH THE HOST LOCATIONS BEFORE TRAVELLING TO THE MEETING LOCATIONConference dates moved

to September

The American Revolution Mohawk Valley Conference moved to Sept 10-13 Register at httpstinyurlcomvmvyuay or email brianm248420hotmailcom or call 5187745669

July 11

Village of Ames Museum Open to Visitors 9 am - 3 pm Contact 5186735820 or famesmuseum or wwwamesmuseumweeblycom

Schoharie Crossing Discovery Day at Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site Visit nysparkscom or call Schoharie Crossing at 5188297516 or email Schoharie-Crossingparksnygov

July 31

Music Social mdash Box On Polka Band 7-10 pm band (doors open 530 pm) at Amsterdam Elks Lodge 101 8 Fourth Ave Amsterdam NY For more information call Michelle Egel-ston at 5183392260 or the Amster-dam Elks Lodge at 5188426363 or check their Facebook page Polka Night Polish Food $10

August 7

Music Social mdash Georgie Won-ders Band 7-10 pm band (doors open 530 pm) at Amsterdam Elks Lodge 101 8 Fourth Ave Amster-dam NY For more information call Michelle Egelston at 5183392260 or the Amsterdam Elks Lodge at 5188426363 or check their Face-book page Big Band $10

August 15

Village of Ames Museum is Open to Visitors Book Sale 9 am - 3 pm Contact 5186735820 or famesmuseum or wwwamesmuse-umweeblycom

September 19

Village of Ames Museum Sum-mers End Festival 5K runwalk begins at 9 am The festival is 9 am to 3 pm Come browse through the vendor spaces and tour the mu-seum Contact 5186735820 or famesmuseum or wwwamesmuse-umweeblycom

September 25

Music Social mdash Grand Central

Station 7-10 pm band (doorsopen 530 pm) at Amsterdam ElksLodge 101 8 Fourth Ave Amster-dam NY For more info call Mi-chelle Egelston at 5183392260or Amsterdam Elks Lodge at5188426363 or check their Face-book page $10

October 3

Village of Ames Museum Opento Visitors Book sale 9 am - 3pm Contact 5186735820 or famesmuseum or wwwamesmuse-umweeblycom

November 7

Village of Ames Museum Open toVisitors 9 am - noon Museumcloses for the season at the end ofthe day Contact 5186735820 orfamesmuseum or wwwamesmu-seumweeblycom

December 2

Christmas Tree Lighting Villageof Ames tree lighting at 6 pm infront of the Village of Ames Muse-um Refreshments to follow at thefi re station

Keep Mohawk Valley Beautiful launches ldquoQuaranTeamrdquo CleanupKeep Mohawk Valley Beautiful (KMVB) a six-coun-

ty NYS affiliate of the national Keep America Beautiful (KAB) program is launching a ldquoQuaranTeamrdquo Clean-up in conjunction with KABrsquos annual Great American Cleanup Effort scheduled for June 1 - Oct 18 KMVB is a standing committee of the Mohawk Valley Economic Development District Inc

This year marks KMVBrsquos 19th annual Great Ameri-can Cleanup Effort where community volunteers come together to aesthetically improve our environment by creating cleaner parks streetscapes and public spaces through litter removal and elimination While the coun-try begins to open back up and more people are spend-ing time outside KMVBrsquos ldquoQuaranTeamrdquo Cleanup effort is intended to keep its commitment to bringing people together to beautify our communities even during a global pandemic

The KMVB ldquoQuaranTeamrdquo Cleanup is a project for in-dividuals and families who are quarantined together to break up their day by taking a walk outside alone or as a family to clean up litter along their propertystreets and surrounding areas ldquoWe intend to have adults and children in the six-County Mohawk Valley Region take action to work on beautifying and cleaning areas across

their communities while adhering to federal state and local public health guidelines regarding the COVID-19 pandemicrdquo said Sam Russo chair of KMVB Committee

KMVB reminds volunteers participating in the ldquoQuar-anTeamrdquo Cleanup to wear personal protection equip-ment (PPE) such as masks and gloves when appropriate during litter cleanups

By registering your ldquoQuaranTeamrdquo Cleanup project on the Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authorityrsquos web-site at wwwohswaorg you will be entered in a prize drawing that will take place following the conclusion of the Great American Cleanup on Oct 18 ldquoQuaranTeamrdquo individuals andor groups must submit the reporting form provided upon registration to be eligible to receive prizes

Jamie Tuttle recycling educator of the Oneida-Her-kimer Solid Waste Authority and partner in the Clean-up Program said ldquoWhile this yearrsquos cleanup effort may not involve large groups gathering together the actions large or small of individuals and families who partic-ipate will help KMVB continue its mission to remove litter and beautify the region we call lsquohomersquo while in-spiring generations of environmental stewards KMVB is cleaning up yes but we are also changing behaviors

by engaging the enthusiasm of involved young peoplerdquo said Tuttle

ldquoFrom Boonville to Cobleskill from Oneonta to North-ville and all along the Mohawk Valley volunteers will be working together to make a difference in their com-munities Projects such as the KMVB lsquoQuaranTeamrsquo Cleanup community gardens recycling and beautifica-tion help leverage other public and private resources to positively impact our regionrdquo said Russo

To register your ldquoQuaranTeamrdquo Cleanup visit wwwohswaorg (Click ldquoQuaranTeamrdquo Cleanup) You may also contact Mohawk Valley Economic DevelopmentDistrict with any questions related to the cleanup at3158664671

Local residents receive academic honorsNortheastern University

announces spring semester 2020 deanrsquos list

BOSTON MA ndash Northeastern University is pleased to recognize those students who distinguish themselves academically during the course of the school year The following students were recently

named to the universityrsquos deanrsquos list for the spring semester which end-ed in April 2020

bull Cobleskill resident Chloe Fletcher majoring in international business

bull Fort Plain resident Bailey Smith majoring in cell and molecular biol-ogy

bull Johnstown resident Mary Mor-ris Evans majoring in art

To achieve the deanrsquos list distinc-tion students must carry a full pro-gram of at least four courses have a quality point average of 35 or great-er out of a possible 40 and carry no single grade lower than a C- during the course of their college career

MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 5

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8-Day alarm clock gingerbread case 8 day steeple clock 31 day clock 4 Hamilton watches plus others in working con-dition old hand driven flour grinder hand juicer oil lamps apple peeler stainless 2 burner baker stainless 2 burner canner pressure cooker canners dishes silverware lard press crocks meat grinder small carved writing desk

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Baseball on the Erie Canalonline presentation offered by

Schoharie CrossingThe Schoharie Crossing

State Historic Site in Fort Hunter is offering online programs this month that will include a presenta-tion by Derrick Pratt of the Erie Canal Museum As part of a double-head-er of online presentations at the end of June Pratt will provide the program through Webex that will discuss the Erie Canalrsquos many connections to the earliest days of profes-sional baseball Using stories from some of the gamersquos biggest stars and others long forgotten dis-cover the connection that the canal has to our na-tional pastime

This program is sched-uled for Wednesday June 24 at 630 pm A link to the Webex meeting can be found on the Schoharie Crossing Facebook page or you can contact us for

the link by emailing Scho-harieCrossingparksnygov

The first part of the dou-bleheader will be on Tues-day June 23 at 630 pm with an online program titled ldquoDam that Creekrdquo This program will discuss the first dam across the Schoharie Creek for the Erie Canal and how it pro-vided a means for barges to navigate through its waters

Schoharie Crossing is offering this slate of online programs while the Visitor Center is closed during the COVID-19 crisis During NY on PAUSE the Erie Canal historic site will provide programs through Webex as well as other online programs and so-cial media such as Face-book Live Additional pro-grams will be scheduled so keep in touch with us

by joining our mailing list or following online The site grounds will remain open for appropriate so-cially distant recreational use from dawn until dusk daily Observe NYS guide-lines while visiting Scho-harie Crossing

For information about these programs find us on Facebook or you can call or email the Visitor Center at 5188297516 Schohar i eCross ingparksnygov

The NYS Office of Parks Recreation and Histor-ic Preservation oversees more than 250 individual state parks historic sites golf courses boat launch-es and recreational trails For more information on any of these recreation ar-eas call 5184740456 or visit wwwnysparkscom connect on Facebook or follow on Twitter

Gather key information now to ensure smooth tax-filing process

Tax Department shares top 10 listof items to have handy before

preparing your tax returnThe New York State Department of

Taxation and Finance recently released its top 10 list of key pieces of information to have on hand when preparing your personal income tax return to meet the new July 15 deadline Once you gath-er this essential information find out if yoursquore eligible to take advantage of the Free File software available through the Tax Departmentrsquos website

ldquoThe ability to electronically prepare and file your return for free from home is an important option for taxpayers at this time of social distancingrdquo said New York State Commissioner of Taxation and Fi-nance Michael Schmidt ldquoWhether you file on your own or hire a preparer hav-ing essential information ready will ease the filing processrdquo

Top 10 list of essential informationbull Income statements (wages interest

and dividends) including W-2 and 1099 forms

bull Driverrsquos license or state-issued ID (for you and your spouse if filing jointly)

bull Birthdates and Social Security num-bers for you your spouse and your de-pendents

bull Copy of last yearrsquos tax return or the amount of your prior yearrsquos federal ad-justed gross income

bull Statements related to any property taxes paid or mortgage interest payments

bull Forms 1095-A B or C Affordable Healthcare Statement

bull Information related to any credits yoursquore claiming

bull Your banking information (account number and routing number)

bull NY 529 College Savings Plan infor-mation if you have an account

bull Email addressTake advantage of free filing software online ndash maintain social distancingEach year millions of New Yorkers

qualify to file their personal income tax returns for free from the convenience of their homes Taxpayers who earned $69000 or less in 2019 are eligible to electronically prepare and e-file both their federal and New York State income tax returns by using the Free File soft-ware available online

Nearly 200000 taxpayers have al-ready filed their returns through the Free File program this year saving a combined estimate of $407 million To be directed to the free filing options simply click the Free File your income tax return link on the Tax Departmentrsquos website

To ensure yoursquore not charged a fee you must go to the Tax Departmentrsquos website to complete your return Yoursquoll save preparation fees prevent costly errors and ensure that you receive any refund yoursquore owed in the most efficient way possible

The Tax Department has produced a series of video tutorials to assist New Yorkers with the tax return filing pro-cess Topics range from gathering the necessary documents to choosing the right software

Reminder The Tax Department has extended the due date for New York State personal income tax returns to July 15 The original due date was April 15 See the Tax Department response to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) for additional information at taxnygov

MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 7

Tips from the Tax Department will help

protect your refund and private informationThe New York State De-

partment of Taxation and Finance recently urged taxpayers to be vigilant and guard against identity theft during this extended filing season The Tax De-partment shared import-ant tips to help New York-ers protect their private information

ldquoScam artists are con-tinually adjusting their tactics to steal the sensi-tive information they need for their fraud schemesrdquo said New York State Com-missioner of Taxation and Finance Michael Schmidt ldquoYou can help safeguard your sensitive data and maintain peace of mind by following these tipsrdquoTips to prevent identity

theft amp fraudbull File now File your

tax return as soon as pos-sible before the extended deadline of July 15 This can reduce the likelihood that an identity thief will be able to claim a fraudu-lent tax refund using your stolen information Donrsquot

give scammers more time to commit their crime

bull Protect data and documents used to pre-pare your return Protect sensitive personal infor-mation and documents during and after the filing process by ensuring you only visit secure websites encrypting your wireless network and using strong passwords

bull If you hire a tax pre-parer do your research to ensure theyrsquore com-petent and ethical Avoid preparers who boast that they can obtain refunds larger than their com-petitors can who donrsquot provide you with their IRS Preparer Tax Identi-fication Number (PTIN) or who base their fee on a percentage of your refund

bull Make sure your tax preparer is willing to

sign your return The preparer must also pro-vide you with a copy of your return

bull Carefully review your return Yoursquore responsible for the returnrsquos accuracy If you hire a paid preparer never sign a blank return

bull Take advantage of free filing software on-line and maintain social distancing

Each year millions of New Yorkers qualify to file their personal in-come tax returns for free from the convenience of their homes Taxpayers who earned $69000 or less in 2019 are eligible to electronically prepare and e-file both their fed-eral and New York State income tax returns by us-ing the Free File software available online

Nearly 200000 taxpay-

ers have already filed their returns through the Free File program this year saving a combined $407 million To be directed to the free filing options simply click Free File your income tax return on the Tax Departmentrsquos web-site

To ensure yoursquore not charged a fee you must go to the Tax Departmentrsquos website to complete your return Yoursquoll save prepa-

ration fees prevent cost-ly errors and ensure that you receive any refund yoursquore owed in the most efficient way possible

The Tax Department has produced a series of video tutorials to assist New Yorkers with the tax return filing process Top-ics range from gathering the necessary documents to choosing the right soft-ware You can view the videos at our Get ready to

e-file your income tax re-turn webpageReport fraud scams amp

identity theftIf you are a victim or

believe you may be a po-tential victim of tax-relat-ed identity theft alert us immediately We will track your information to help keep it private and pro-tected Visit the Tax De-partmentrsquos Report fraud scams and identity theftwebpage

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Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R C Ref-Meco) on June 3 signed onto a letter to Gov Andrew Cuomo in support of allowing schools in New York State to host in-person graduation ceremonies If school districts follow proper public health guidelines graduation cer-emonies could be allowed to offer a sense of closure for high school seniors

ldquoHigh school graduation is an important rite of pas-sagerdquo said Smullen ldquoOur students have a once in a lifetime chance to celebrate this moment with their family and friends Now that the state is reopening our high school seniors across upstate New York should be allowed the opportunity to have real ceremonies rather than virtual ones I want to make sure schools know that we support them in celebrating their stu-dentsrsquo accomplishments while following proper social distancing guidelines We can do this and the time is nowrdquo

Assemblyman Robert Smullen represents the 118th Assembly District which includes Hamilton and Fulton counties as well as parts of Herkimer Oneida and St Lawrence counties

Smullen supports schools hosting

graduation ceremonies

By Lucie Winbornebull Who says you have to

be human to serve your country Between 2001 and 2009 a goat called William (ldquoBillyrdquo) Windsor was part of the 1st Bat-talion Infantry Unit of The Royal Welsh with the title of lance corporal no less Although he was briefly de-moted to fusilier following ldquounacceptable behaviorrdquo at Queen Elizabethrsquos official birthday celebrations he eventually saw the error of his ways and regained his more esteemed rank

bull Actor Brad Pitt chipped out pieces of his own front teeth to play the role of Ty-ler Durden in the movie ldquoFight Clubrdquo

bull And speaking of teeth in the American Civil War soldiers were required to have at least four op-posing front teeth so they could open a gunpowder pouch Some draftees had their front chompers re-moved to avoid service

bull Whatrsquos in a name Depends on where yoursquore from When the Coca-Co-la Company was ready to import to China it needed a moniker that fit with the majority of that countryrsquos spoken languages The original choice ldquoKekouke-lardquo sounded phonetically

similar but in certain di-alects translates to ldquobitethe wax tadpolerdquo or ldquofemalehorse stuffed with waxrdquoFurther research yielded afar more satisfactory solu-tion ldquoKekoukelerdquo meaningldquotasty funrdquo

bull Romantic poet PercyBysshe Shelley was one ofliteraturersquos first prominentvegans

bull Scientists studying adeadly disease transmit-ted from camels also foundthat the animals containedthe pathogens from whichthe common cold was bornDo we now know whom toblame

bull As many as 35 ofpeople who hire a profes-sional cleaning service ad-mitted to cleaning up be-fore the help arrives

bull Native Southerners might well be surprised to learn that the word ldquoyrsquoallrdquo dates to 1631 It was first used by the English schol-ar William Lisle in the sen-tence ldquoThe captive men of strength I gave to you theweaker sold and this yrsquoall know is truerdquo

Thought for the Day ldquoAl-though the world is full of suffering it is also full of the overcoming of itrdquo ndash Hel-en Keller

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Exterior renovations can enhance the appear-ance of a property and make it more enjoyable for homeowners Certain renovations have the po-tential to add value to a home while others may do the opposite Learning which one have the largest return on investment can help homeowners select features that will have the most positive impact

Curb appeal goes a long way toward attracting po-tential buyers According to the National Associa-tion of Realtors first im-pressions of a property have a strong influence on buyers Landscaping and external features can do much to influence such impressions

bull Lawn care program Investing in a lawn care program that consists of fertilizer and weed control application and can be transferred over to a sub-sequent home owner is an attractive feature NAR says such a care program can recover $1000 in val-ue of the $330 average cost or a 303 percent ROI

bull Low-maintenance lifestyle When choosing materials for projects those that offer low-main-tenance benefits can be preferential These in-clude low-maintenance patio materials composite decking vinyl fencing and

inorganic mulched bedsbull Fire pit A fire pit can

be used for much of the year In the spring and summer the firepit is a great place to congregate to roast marshmallows or sip wine and gaze into the fire In the fall the fire pit can make for a cozy re-treat A fire pit that has a gas burner is low-mainte-nance and the National Association of Landscape Professionals says that most can recoup about $4000 of their $6000 av-erage price tag

bull Softscaping Hard-scaping refers to struc-tures like outdoor kitchens or decks Softscaping in-volves the living elements of the landscape Hiring a landscape designer to in-stall trees shrubs natural

edging and rock elements can do wonders toward improving the look and value of a home

bull Pool or water feature In certain markets partic-ularly hot climates a pool or another water feature is a must-have However in other areas where outdoor time is limited a pool or water feature can actually lower the value of a home Speaking with a real es-tate professional can give homeowners an idea of how a pool will fare in a given neighborhood

Five outdoor projects that add value

Outdoor improvements can improve the marketability of a home as well as enhance its appearance and function

12 bull June 13 2020 MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR

NEW LISTING $345000 EXQUISITE109 Joann Way Amsterdam

4 BR 25 BA 13 yrs young Colonial home featuring over 3100 sq ft of living space

Spacious total magazine material Stunning finished basement 2 car garage sunroom patio and only 1 +- mile to Thruway exit for a

quick commute tothe Capital Region

REDUCED $12900028 Lee Ave Gloversville

COMPLETELY REMODELED 3 BDRM home from a new basement floor

to a new roof all new flooring new kitchen new appliances new bath 2 car garage Super large master

BDRM on 1st floor Call Gretchen Salvione NYS Licensed Real

Estate Salesperson on her cell at (518) 848-1843

NEW LISTING - $109000370 Locust Ave Amsterdam

Stunning 33+- Acre Parcel - Approved Building Lot with 80 Feet to the Sacandaga Lake taking line that will include a 60 Foot Lake Permit for the buyers Sellers are willing to hold a private

note amp mortgage with $50000 down up to 10 years amortized over 30 years There are

some deed restrictions that apply This will not last long as there are NOT many BLDG lots on

Sacandaga Lake anymore

SACANADAGA LAKE RIGHTS - $249900Vandenburg Point Rd Mayfield

A completely amp beautifully remod-eled 3 BDRM home that has a

stunning kitchen wGranite amp SS appliances Nice hardwood floors

throughout New NG furnace amp hot water on demand system amp

Veterans Park is across the street to enjoyCall Gretchen Salvione

at (518) 848-1843 to view

REDUCED $12490017 Taft Place Amsterdam

Great investment property that has been completely remodeled in last 4 years and has 4 great tenants This property can pay for itself in just 5 to 6 years

and there is nothing you have to do to the place for years to come

Call Gretchen Salvione NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson on her cell at (518) 848-1843

4 UNIT $179000121 Oakland Ave Gloversville

Completely Remodeled 3 BDRM 15 Bath Home with a View of Galway Lake We have a Very Large 2 Car

Garage with a Bonus Room Above it for some great storage space Sellers

are willing to buy a 2 YEAR Home Warranty for a purchaser Sellerrsquos are

Motivated Make us an Offer

$2184001329 Ridge Rd Galway

Nice remodeled 3 BDRM 2 full bath home We have 2 BDRMS downstairs and 1 upstairs Full basement 1 car garage nice covered porch granite front

steps new kitchen and new bath on 1st floor as well Motivated seller come take a look and

make us an offer

REDUCED $7500010 Orange St Gloversville

Prestigious 5 BDRM 45 bath beautiful English Tudor home on a corner lot with a 2 car garage

finished basement amp finished attic with a fenced yard and in-ground

pool Call Virginia Mackey NYS Licensed Assoc Broker on her cell at (518) 221-4340 to view

NEW LISTING $240000167 Prospect Ave Gloversville

This 2 family home is rented with long term tenants Each unit offers 3 BDRMS 1 full bath kitchen amp living

room We have a full basement paved driveway and 2 car garage

Could be a great investment for you or to occupy and have someone pay

your mortgage

NEW 2 FAMILY $89900141 E Church St Ft Hunter

Cute 3 bedroom 1 full bath home situated on the 1st floor with

laundry room SS Appliances nice backyard that is partially fenced

amp carport Call Katie-Anne Isabella NYS Licensded Real

Estate Salesperson on her cell at (518) 866-1089 to view

REDUCED $6900028 Newman St Gloversville

This fixer upper has 13 +- acres with it and a large

commercial size garage to use Home offers 3 BDRMS and 2 full baths Call Virginia Mackey NYS Licensed

Assoc Broker on her cell at (518) 221-4340 to view

$79000163 Jackson Summit Rd East Mayfield

Stunning completely remodeled 3 family home with off street parking quartz countertops new appliances2 units have 2 BDRMS amp 15 baths

and 1 unit has 2 BDRMS with 1 bath All have laundry hookup

Stellar investment for someone as this pays for itself in less than 6 years

3 FAMILY $22500045 Main St Fultonville

This is a wonderful brick home that boasts over 2500 sq ft of living space 45 BDRMS 2 full baths with a large barngarageoutbuilding stunning view natural gas public water amp annual taxes are ONLY $2449 Listing agent is related to the seller Katie-Anne Isabella NYS Licensed RE Salesperson Cell (518) 866-1089

NEW LISTING $249000 bull 1598 Route 67 Johnstown

This ranch sits on 10+- wooded acres WE have 2 BDRMS and 2 full baths The downstairs would

be a great option for someone who is looking for an in-law apartment style home since we have a kitch-en living room full bath and 1 BDRM on both the 1st floor and

basement living quarters

REDUCED $179000323 Progress Rd Town of Mayfield

SO NEW - WE DO NOT EVEN HAVE A PICTURE TO POST YET

IMMACULATE BEAUTIFUL 4 BDRM 2 Full Bath home with garage situated on 110+- acres with a propane fireplace pellet stove beautiful hardwood floors open concept living kitchen features marble tile countertops gener-

ator hookup central air and annual taxes are $4849

New Listing $289900 265 Waite Rd Amsterdam

Cute 2 BDRM home with a walk up attic that could be finished for a 3rd BDRM if you need the added space

1 Car Garage under the home nice backyard and

located on a Dead End Street with public water

amp sewer

New $839009 DiGiorgi Lane Fonda

NYS Licensed Real Estate SalespeopleGRETCHEN SALVIONE

Cell (518) 848-1843 Email Gretchenmovesyougmailcom

KATIE-ANNE ISABELLACell (518) 866-1089

Email Realestatekate518gmailcom

Cute country home with 4 BDRMs 1 full bath and 2

12 baths with 2 car garage extra large outbuilding

pond amp 3 acres situated in the Town of Florida Just a few minutes to the NYS

Thruway and city amenities

REDUCED $179000190 State Highway 161 Amsterdam

4174 +- Acres - $49900Fox Rd Providence (Saratoga County)

36 +- Acres - $40000State Highway 162 Charleston

53 +- Acres - $25000Sweet Rd Johnstown

18 +- Acres - $15000Mohawk Drive Tribes Hill

LAND LISTINGS

TOO NEW FOR A PHOTOGreat investment or end user home Lower unit is a BDRM amp rented but upper unit is available to move right in and offers 3 BDRMS a walk up attic that can be used for additional living space amp 2 car garage that can be used for storage only Call Katie-Anne Isabella NYS Licensed RE

Salesperson on her cell at (518) 866-1089

NEW 2 FAMILY $89900

13 Mcmartin St Johnstown

MOTIVATED SELLERS Cute 3 BDRM home wshared lake rightsaccess just a few hun-

dred feet away from the home 1 full bath 1st floor laundry

1 car garage annual taxes are only $1555 Call Katie-Anne

Isabella on her cell at (518) 866-1089 to view

Lake Rights at $1099002220 State Highway 10 Caroga Lake

Super Commercial BuildingBusiness Opportunity here 3 floors of

whatever your heart desires Apartments retail office space daycare facilitydance studio restaurant brewery

distillery and so much more Invest in Downtown Gloversville - Great things are happening here

COMMERCIAL REDUCED $12900048 S Main St Gloversville

Junell Pasquarelli Licensed Real Estate BrokerOwner

161 Honeywell Corners Rd Broadalbin NY 12025Office (518) 588-5141

JunellRealtyyahoocom bull JunellRealtycomBranch Office

226 E Fulton Street Gloversville NY 12078Office PH (518) 752-5040

Virginia M Mackey NYS Licensed Associate Broker

CallText (518) 221-4340 Email Vmackeyrealtoryahoocom

SOLD SOLD

SOLD

Nice Move-In-Condition 3 BDRM home which has been remodeled over the last 3 years Newer floor-ing fresh paint new appliances new furnace new garage roof

1st floor laundry full basement full walk up attic for storage and a deck and back yard to enjoyPENDINGPENDING

PENDINGPENDING

This is a spacious Ranch Style Farmhouse with 4 BDRMS 1 Full Bath Open Concept Kitchen Dining amp Living Room Area with Cathedral Ceilings Full Basement Oil Fired Furnace situated on 21 +- Acres with a large 2 Car Garage Large Barn Sheds Fencing Feed Bins and located as the only home on a Dead End Road in the Town of

Florida Montgomery County amp Fonda-Fultonville School District Taxes with NO exemptions are $5605 Beautiful views of farm fields and mountains surround this parcel of Paradise Great location makes it convenient to jump on NYS Thruway exits 27 or 28 (Amsterdam or Fultonville) Donrsquot wait this will not last long

NEW LISTING $219000 bull 139 Auspelmeyer Rd Amsterdam CALLING ALL INVESTORS We have 2 separate 4 unit homes for a total of 8 units of well cared for rental prop-

erty with a large parking lot and extra lot included for one salersquos price Many units include long term tenants

Buildings have been maintained very well With current rents these buildings will pay for themselves in

under 6 years making this a smart investment for years to come Natural Gas for heat public watersewer and plenty off street parking Annual taxes for both build-ings are $7102 with no exemptions Call Katie-Anne Isabella on her cell to view at (518) 866-1089

NEW LISTING - MULTIFAMILY (8 UNITS TOTAL amp LARGE PARKING LOT)21 amp 23-25 S Melcher St Johnstown bull Listed at $350000

NEW LISTING $1399009 Washington St Fultonville

Adorable 2 BDRM Ranch home with 1 car garage and full basement If you

need 3 BDRM you could consider converting the family room over Immaculate hom ewith NEWER

electrical gutters basement windows amp dry lockseal on basement walls

home was re-sided in 2016 amp interior was recently repainted

If you are looking to buy or sell give us a call Because Your Move Matters

NEW LISTING $119000126 Pine St Tribes Hill

Cute amp Spacious 4 BDRM home located on a dead end street with approximately

056 of an Acre to call home Roof replaced in 2018 Bathroom remodeled

in 2018 Home has 2 BDRMs on 1st Floor and 2 BDRMs on the 2nd floor Carriage house kitchen natural gas furnace about 7 years old and deck to relax on while

you overlook your nice backyardPENDING

We have a super cute 6 year old Home OR Seasonal Get-A-Way CampCottage on 3040+- acres that sits back off a

long driveway to offer you lots of privacy Cathedral ceilings super cozy amp there is

a large water source to hike to and kayak on or fish Close to state parks Pecks Lake Caroga Lake amp Adirondack Park

REDUCED $169900 320 Willie Rd Town of Johnstown

PENDING

BEAUTIFUL 3 BDRM Lakefront home with 60 +- feet of your

own direct lake access 2 docks 2 outbuildings outdoor shower amp 4 heat sources Stunning Cathedral ceiling famkily roomliving room

that overlooks the lake

NEW LISTING $289900115 Seven Oaks Caroga Lake

PENDING

MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 13

Krutz Properties is 1 per Capital District MLS for property SOLD in Montgomery County

59 W Main St Canajoharie

518-673-2820 2474 St Hwy 30

Mayfield518-661-611554 E Main St

St Johnsville NY518-568-2776

Call the Pros

- Your Hometown Realtors -

Real Estate AgentGary ldquoDartrdquo Jones

518-568-3113

Real Estate AgentRobert Buck518-698-3004

Real Estate AgentSarah Barnes518-669-4815

Licensed Real Estate BrokerLaurie Weingart

518-673-2820

Real Estate AgentEric W Salisbury

518-368-8560

Real Estate AgentsWayne Andrew Sherer

Linda Susan Sherer518-366-9797

Assoc Real Estate Broker

Rochelle Monk518-545-8086

Real Estate Agent Patricia Edick518-441-4744

Real Estate Agent Barbara Krutz518-330-8017

Real Estate AgentJamie Lawrence518-694-2176

Real Estate Agent Cindy Jacksland

518-332-4615

Real Estate AgentFrank Stagliano

315-868-0051

Real Estate AgentKevin Florian 518-993-9900

Real Estate AgentJaylene Stowell

518-844-4273

Real Estate AgentSybil Martino518-598-6977

Real Estate AgentSherry Ann

Kennerknecht518-848-8030

RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL - FARMS - INVESTMENTS - ACREAGEwwwkrutz-propertiescom

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Debra J Steele518-495-5770

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

Carol Paciolla518-332-3279

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Julie A SonnerAmsterdam

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Jean M Shatley-MasonBurnt Hills

202016657 Enjoy 50 ft of direct lake front on the quietest part of the lake Close to the channel which will allow you the use of both East amp West

Caroga lakes Cottage is fully furnished and sleeps 8 or more people Glass enclosed front porch fac-ing the lake Open porch facing the road Garage to store all your outdoor toys Relax by the fi re

or watch the sunsets over the lake sitting on your dck $189090

202010858 Huge building that was a retail conve-nience store Held over $80 thousand dollars worth

of inventory Has a bathroom walk in cooler andan offi ce Now being rented out for an auc-

tion house Concrete fl oor counter space and kitchenette in back Sold food groceries lotto

beer cigarettes hardware automotive and many other household items Ambition is the key word Local clientelle appreciated it Does very well as an auction house Could be used for many different

business opportunities Large pond with Coy Fish as well as other fi sh in it Can be sold with business

or deeded over to back property $165000

201912246 Well cared for commercial building w total of 5 apartments amp a large store front Estab-lished antique store Settlers Block is on the 1stfl oor approximately 2240 square feet w 3 bath-

roomsFirst fl oor is an open space and has 2 large display windows 2nd fl oor is 3 apartmentsamp3rd fl oor is 2 apartmentsFull basement w plenty of storage Updated furnace amp electric entrance

Hardwood fl oors in all the apartmentsThis is a well-cared for building w endless possibilities

Plenty of off street parking $175000

201936206 12 Acres with spectacular views of the adirondacks to build your Adirondack home on with lake access from Pecks LakesSunrise Bay This land has a few improve-ments - the driveway is in placed and the building site has been leveled There are

certifi ed engineer plans for both the building site and septic system Peck Lake is located in the southern adirondack with the Adirondack

park in your back yard with all the wildlife you could ask for Access to everything a

person would want - shopping fi shing hiking boating (restrictions apply) golf and lets not

forget snowmobiling $109900

201829076 This very tillable land has 35 to 40 of the 43 acres that are tillable Goes past the power lines Nice land good state of cultivation Terrain is gentle- nia crown with 310 road frontage Very tiny stream runs through small part of it Owner

gets rental on haying pasture $86000

202018277 If you are looking for country living come take a look at this 530 acre farm This two

story farm house has been gutted to the studs andfully insulated and sheet rocked along with new

replacement windows The exterior has been wrapped and sided with with vinyl There is a 38 X 120 free standing barn with 12 concert fl oor and

12 dirt This 150 year old home has 1800+ sgft of living space with valued ceiling in the master bed-room Spacious eat in kitchen There is a smaller 40 X 28 old barn and Grain Bin Your are minutes

away from two Thruway entrances Canajohare exit going west and Fultonville exit going east Get away

of the hustle and bustle of the city to enjoy peace and quiet off country living The electric has been

updated along with a newer boiler $268000

202018654 Not a drive-by Year-round 2 bed-room cottage in Caroga Lake that features vaulted

ceilings a nice backyard a huge deck tons ofstorage under the home and a short walk to your shared dock Or choose to join East Caroga Lake

Association for $70 per season and have access to a recreational hall private beach basketball courts playground and so much more Metal roof is only

8 years old and a new septic system was installed 3years ago $99000

201933690 This 3 bedroom 1 12 bath raised ranch sits on a large 151 acre lot in the coun-try with a beautiful view It features a two-car garage and a huge detached shed for storage

Downstairs has a fi nished family room upstairs has 3 bedrooms an eat-in kitchen

formal dining room and a beautiful living room with tons of natural light and a gorgeous brick

fi replace It is conveniently located close to shopping restaurants amp hospitals and located in Broadalbin Perth School District $156900

202018288 Beautiful renovations have been done to this Victorian home located in Fort Plain Cherry

fl oors have been installed original woodworkstain glass windows and 2 porches Formal

dining room livingroom and a large space for your kitchen Finishing work needs to be done and

installing kitchen and baths Many materials are there for you to complete Must see and you will

love it $99000

202018609 Great investment opportunity with long term tenants Downstairs tenants have been there for 6 years and upstairs tenants have beenthere for 10 years Off street parking separate

utilities and priced to sell quickly $36000

202018963 Nice side street in the village of Fort Plain Beautiful hardwood fl oors throughout this

home Formal dining room and livingroom 3bedrooms and 1 full bath Nice front porch to relax

and enjoy yourself $79000

202018377 A nice starter home with many nice features Hardwood fl oors nice

woodwork formal dining and living room 2 enclosed porches $52500

14 bull June 13 2020 MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR

360 County Highway 151 bull St Johnsville NY 13452

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formerly Hartrsquos Paving

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Photo courtesy of Dana Shaff er The Class ic Image Photography

Congratulations to the Fort Plain Class of 2020

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PO Box 121Palatine Bridge

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THOUGHT FOR THEWEEK ldquoLetrsquos AttendChurch This SundayrdquoYou and your family arewelcome at GrandviewBaptist Church cornerof Lydius amp WashingtonSt Ft Plain NY Sun-day School 10amMorning Worship 11am

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52 ACRES with 8 till-able Suited forA m i s h M e n n o n i t ebusinesses or HuntingCamp Located onTown Road off grid inFort Plain NY 518-441-7299

3 FAMILY GARAGESALE Thursday 618 -Saturday 620 8am-5pm each day 110Pleasant View DrivePalatine Bridge SocialDistancing Guidelinesapply

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Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R C - Meco) is encouraging New York res-idents to complete their 2020 census question-naire Every US citizen is required by law to com-plete the 2020 Census

2020 Census invita-tions were supposed to be received by every Amer-ican household by April 1 Citizens are able to re-spond online by phone or by mail The census asks simple questions and nev-er asks for Social Security numbers money political affi liation or bank account numbers Different from past years the 2020 Cen-sus will not ask a question about citizenship

Currently the state self-response rate is 55 In Fulton County the av-erage response rate is 489 Herkimer County is 483 Hamilton County is 68 St Lawrence Coun-ty is 501 and Oneida County is 579

ldquoThe 2020 Census is ex-tremely important to our country as a wholerdquo said Smullen ldquoEvery 10 years the federal government does a population count to gauge the amount of fund-ing to be distributed to

communities I am encour-aging all New Yorkers to fi ll out the simple form that can be completed either online over the phone or by mail Without accurate representation the federal and state funding streams that our local communities depend on for many ser-vices like healthcare and education will not be as resourceful as they should be

ldquoI urge each county with-in my district to match the state self-response rate

We each have a responsi-bility to our communities to provide the government with this information and if we take this responsibil-ity lightly the resources granted at the state and federal levels could be ad-versely affectedrdquo

Assemblyman Robert Smullen represents the 118th Assembly District which includes Hamilton and Fulton counties as well as parts of Herkimer Oneida and St Lawrence counties

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Identifying onersquos family history and lineage can be an exciting and rewarding endeavor Many people are compelled to trace their ancestry and ultimately gain much from hav-ing done so

Interest in genealogy has grown in recent years The popular and free family tree application FamilySearch Family Tree had 16 million contrib-utors in 2018 who added 28 million new people to the global tree Thou-sands upon thousands also utilize other genealogy resources to paint a more accurate picture of their histo-ries

According to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology more than 26 million people shared their DNA with ancestry firms as of the start of 2019 MIT predicts that number will rise to 100 million by the end of 2020

Those ready to get started on re-searching their lineage may wonder where to start These guidelines can map the way

1 The first step is to work from the known to the unknown advises The New England Historic Genea-logical Societyrsquos American Ances-tors program Write down names

dates places of birth marriage and death announcements and other pertinent information you can dig up from looking at personal effects This will provide a starting point and serve as a springboard for further research

2 Establish what you want to learn about your family Maybe you simply want to have a complete fami-ly tree that dates back to a particular ancestor Perhaps you want to see where your family name originated Identify what is behind your interest and allow those goals to guide your research

3 Access census records military records travel documents and oth-er official papers which can provide key clues to family history These can be researched individually but many people like using resourc-es like Ancestrycom because their databases pool information from a variety of sources The Nation-al Archives offers free access to its records database at wwwarchivesgovresearchdatabases

4 Consider privacy concerns be-fore digging deeper Acquiring DNA testing and sharing results in an effort to connect with relatives has

become a popular side effect of ge-nealogy research However experts advise caution before submitting any DNA samples MIT Technology Review indicates that if the DNA collection trend continues the com-panies that hold this data will have genetic information on more than 100 million people The Review goes on to say ldquoas these databases grow they have made it possible to trace the relationships between nearly all Americans including those who never purchased a testrdquo

5 Learning new information can be overwhelming so itrsquos best to focus on one family story at a time rather than tackling the entire family tree in one sitting suggests the service Findmypast

6 Connect with like-minded indi-viduals if you find that your genealo-gy interests expand beyond personal history Family historians often con-nect via social media or through lo-cal genealogical societies

Genealogy research is a growing pastime that can reveal secrets and insight into onersquos family history Itrsquos never too late to start uncovering in-formation

Six steps to start researching your genealogy

Lyme disease poses a threat to millions of peo-ple across the globe The misconception that Lyme disease is exclusive to the United States and the northeastern portion of the country in partic-ular is understandable Hundreds of thousands of people in the US are diagnosed with Lyme dis-ease each year but the 2017 US Geological Sur-vey found that 95 percent of those cases are in the northeast mid-Atlantic or northern midwest re-gions In spite of that no one is immune to Lyme disease regardless of where they live

The World Health Or-ganization notes that in addition to the United States there are foci of Lyme borreliosis in for-ested areas of Asia and in northwestern central and eastern Europe prov-ing that Lyme disease is a global issue With that in mind it behooves ev-eryone to take steps to understand Lyme disease and how to reduce their risk of getting itWhat is Lyme disease

According to Lyme-diseaseorg an online resource that supports science-based advocacy Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium known as Borrelia burgdorferi Lyme disease can affect

any organ of the body and it is often misdiag-nosed because it tends to mimic symptoms of other diseases Lyme disease may be misdiag-nosed as chronic fatigue syndrome fibromyalgia multiple sclerosis and even psychiatric illness-es like depression Such misdiagnoses can delay treatment of the underly-ing infection

How do I get Lyme disease

The majority of Lyme disease patients get the disease from the bite of a nymphal tick Nymphs are immature forms of ticks that are very small typically the size of a pop-py seed according to Ly-mediseaseorg The bites are painless and when coupled with the size of nymphal ticks that in-creases the likelihood that people will not even realize theyrsquove been bit-ten Ticks can stay at-tached to the body for several days feeding all the while Lymediseaseorg notes that the longer the tick stays attached the more likely it will transmit the Lyme and other pathogens into the bloodstream of the per-son itrsquos attached to

How can I safeguard myself against Lyme disease

The Global Lyme Al-

liance which funds re-search aimed at pre-venting diagnosing and treating tick-borne ill-nesses notes that prac-ticing tick bite prevention habits is the best way to prevent Lyme disease Through its ldquoBe Tick AWARErdquo campaign the GLA urges people to fol-low these simple steps to reduce their risk for Lyme disease

bull Avoid high tick traffic areas like tall grass and leaf piles

bull Wear proper cloth-ing including long pants sleeves and socks Avoid walking in grass barefoot or in open sandals even when grass has been cut short

bull Apply tick repellant approved by the Environ-mental Protection Agen-cy

bull Remove clothing upon entering your home toss-ing clothing into the dryer at high temperatures for 10 to 15 minutes to kill live ticks Note that the GLA says putting clothes into the washer will not kill live ticks

bull Examine yourself for ticks every day

No one is immune to Lyme disease regardless of where they live Recog-nizing that and take pro-tective measures can help people lower their risk for Lyme disease

The basics of Lyme disease

MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 17

Church DirectoryAmes - Sprout Brook

UMC613 Latimer Hill Rd

Ames NY 13317518-673-3495

Pastor Jan MarkleSunday Service 900am

Church of the Nazarene3316 State Route 29 WJohnstown NY 12095Offices 518-762-2982

Cell 857-523-8417Pastor Rev Mark Fowler

Sunday Morning Service 1100amSunday School for All Ages 1000am

Community Bible ChurchCorner of Cliff amp Walnut Streets

Canajoharie NY 13317(518) 993-1016

Pastor Wally BraemerSunday - Adult Sunday School Class - 915am

Worship Service - 1030am

God is Good All the Time amp All the Time God is Good

Cherry Valley Assembly of God

37 Alden St Cherry Valley 607-264-3306

Pastor David Carpenter JrSundays 930am

CornerstoneBaptist Church

7274 St Hwy 10 Ames518-673-3405

Sunday School 10am Adults amp Children Morning Worship 11am Youth Ministry

545pm Evening Worship 6pm Wed Bible Study amp Prayer Meeting 630pm

Family Night Select Sundays

EmmanuelEpiscopal Church

588-594 Albany St Little Falls NY315-823-1323

Sunday Mass 10amCoffee Hour following Sunday Mass

Sunday School amp Youth GroupTuesday 10am Mass amp Bible Study

Friday 10am-2pm Thrift Shop

Christian Church of Charleston Four Corners

1380 E Lykers Rd Sprakers518-922-9088

Pastor Brett PoppSunday School (adult amp children) 10am

Worship 11am Sunday Eve Prayer 630pm

Thurs Eve of Encouragement 630pmwwwchristianchurchcharlestonfourcornersorg

Currytown Reformed Church

829 St Hwy 162 Sprakers 518-922-8422

Rev Donald HoaglanderVisiting Pastor Jane Hubschmitt

518-705-2201Sunday School 915am

Worship Service 1000am

EphratahReformed Church

140 Co Hwy 140 Ephratah NYTo live and share Jesus Christ both locally and globally

EverydayEverywhereEveryonePastor Jeff Hindrliter

Sunday School for all ages 10am September-June

Sunday Morning Worship 11amPrayer amp Praise Thursdays 7pm

Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

26 Moyer St Canajoharie518-673-3440

Holy Communion Sundays at 930am Fellowship Time to FollowCall for Holy Day services

The Rev Virginia L Ogden Rectorchurchgoodfrontiercom

DolgevilleChristian Fellowship3 Elm St Dolgeville NY 13329

315-429-9142Dr Marvin Isum Pastor

Worship Sunday 1030amMidweek Fellowship Tuesday 7pmwwwdolgevillechristianfellowshiporg

Church of Christ UnitingPO Box 896

Richfield Springs NY 13439Rev Mark Ioset

315-858-1553Service Sunday 915am

Church School Sunday 1030am

Lassellseville United Methodist Church

State Hwy 29Pastor Robert A Lindsay

Worship Sunday 930amSunday School to start soon

New Hope Christian Fellowship

32 Spencer St Dolgeville NY 13329Pastor Pat Andreoli

315-429-3630NewHopeChristianFellowshipnet

Sunday School 930AMWorship Service 1030AM

Our Lady of Hope RC Church

115 Reid St Fort Plain NY 13339Parish Office 518-993-3822ourladyofhopefrontiercom

Mass Schedule Saturday 4pm Sunday 830am amp 11am

Confessions Sat 3 amp by appointmentPlease call parish office for Holy Day schedule

Reformed Churchof Sprakers

112 Sprakers Hill RdRev Nancy Ryan

Worship ~ 9AMAll Welcome

Paines Hollow United Methodist Church

Intersection of 167 amp 168 Paines HollowPastor Peg Donaghy

518-568-7604Sunday Worship 930AMFellowship Hour to Follow

Salisbury Center United Methodist Church2545 St Rt 29 PO Box 104Salisbury Center NY 13454

315-429-9085Rev Lynn R Lockwood

The Christian Church of Rural Grove

170 Rural Grove Rd Sprakers NY 12166518-922-7831

Pastor Joshua Fetterhoffpastorjoshruralgrovechurchorg

Sunday School (all ages) 945am Morning Service 11am Eve Service 6pm

Wed-Family Night 7pm ldquoWhere Bible Teaching is Fundamentalrdquo

Seekerrsquos Fellowship14 Park Place

St Johnsville NY 13452518-568-7700

Pastor Mike YezierskiSunday Worship 6pm Tues Prayer 7pm

Bible Study 7pm (Wed Thurs amp Fri)We teach the fullness of Godrsquos Word

a life of holiness for the believer and salvation for all who trust

in Christrsquos sacrifice

To Place or UpdateChurch Listings

Call 518-673-0129or email

jsnyderleepubcom

Dolgeville United Methodist Church

21 N Helmer Ave DolgevilleRev Jack Ford

315-429-7381Worship 1100am

Sunday School 930am beginning September 18th

Bible Study - Wednesdays 1230pm

Holy Family ParishLittle Falls NY315-823-3410Saturday 4pm

Sunday 1030am

Marshville Evangelical Church

Route 10 SouthRev David BowleyWorship Sunday 9am

Everlasting Joy Believers Fellowship

14 Park Place (in with Seekers Fellowship)

St Johnsville NY 13452315-858-2112

Pastor Carolee CoyeSunday Service 10am

Lighthouse Baptist Church1524 St Rt 29A PO Box 114

Stratford NY 13470-0114 315-429-8854

Pastor Martin SmithSunday Morning Worship 1030am Wed Eve Prayer Meeting 600pm 2nd amp 4th

Sunday Dinner following Morning Service with Afternoon Service following dinner

ldquoOld-Fashioned Bible Preachingrdquo

Faith Hope and LoveChurch

Rev David W Bowley PastorSaturdays 5 pm

at theUnited Methodist Church Lower Level

50 E Main St Canajohariecall 518-673-5128 or see facebook ldquoFaith Hope and Love Christian Churchrdquo and our website httpfaithhopeandlovechurchcom

Fort Plain United Methodist Church

39 Center St Fort PlainAudie Miller

Lay Supply PastorChurch Office 518-993-3863

Kitchen 518-993-3464

ALL WELCOME Worship Service 11am

Fonda Fultonville United Methodist Church

11 Montgomery St FultonvillePastor Nancy Pullen bull 853-3311

Sunday Morning Worship 915-1015 Sunday School 915-1030 Coffee

Fellowship Following ServiceOur Mission-To Actively Follow Christ

and To Inspire Others To Accompany Us

FultonvilleReformed Church

Corner of 5S amp 30Pastor Jane Hubschmitt

Sunday School 10AM

Family Worship 1030AM

Fordsbush Bible Church131 Clark Rd Fort Plain

518-568-7606Pastor Joe Miller

Sunday School 10am Morning Service 11am Eve Service 6pm Wed Service

645pm Thurs Visitation 6pmwwwfordsbushbiblechurchcom

Home of Victory Christian Academy

First Baptist ChurchSpringfield Center NY

Rev - Gary TylerSunday School 1000am

Morning Worship 1100amSunday night Worship 600pmWed night Bible Study 700pm

Free meal amp music every 2nd Sat of the month 4-7pm

Freysbush United Methodist Church

Freysbush Rd Fort Plain518-842-1357

Rev Cindy Leonard OfficiatingWorship 9am

Sunday School 10am ALL ARE WELCOMEcoffee hour to follow service

Grace Episcopal Church24 Montgomery St Cherry Valley

315-585-4016Fr Kyle Grennen Rector

Sunday School 1100am Holy Communionsermon 1100amActive Youth Group - call for detail

Grandview Baptist Church15 Washington St Fort Plain

518-993-9929Pastor Dan West

Sunday School 10amMorning Service 11am

Bible Study amp Prayer Meeting Wednesday 630pm

Glen Reformed ChurchState Hwy 161 in the

Hamlet of Glen 4 miles South of Fultonville

glenreformednycaprrcomSunday Worship at 9 Sunday School

immediately following Childrenrsquos Message

Joy Fellowship296 Co Hwy 119

St Johnsville NY 13452518-568-3217

William Hayes PastorJoyce Loughran Assistant Pastor

Sunday School 9am Morning Worship 930amWednesday Evening Worship 630pm

National Kateri Tekakwitha Shrine and Indian Museum3636 St Hwy 5 PO Box 627

Fonda NY 12068-0627518-853-3646

Weekly Masses Sat 430pm Sun 1030amfriarskaterishrinecom wwwkaterishrinecom

Oppenheim United Methodist Church

Route 29Rev Jack Ford315-429-7381Worship 930 Sundays

Totally Awesome God-TAG time 630pm Wednesdays beginning in Oct Sunday

School 900am beginning September 18th

Randall ChristianCommunity Church

NY Rte 5SSunday Service 1030am

Worship LeaderDarlene Spaulding

Richfield Springs Bible Church

19 Church StRichfield Springs NY 13439

Rev David Tosi315-858-0564

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Call for info on various Youth Ministrieswwwrichfieldspringsbiblechurchorg

Reformed Church of Fort Plain

165 Canal St Fort Plain NY 13339518-993-4302 bull fortplainrcayahoocom

Rev Nancy E RyanWorship 1030am

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Reformed Churchof Canajoharie

15-19 Front St Canajoharie518-673-2816

Rev Matt DraffenSunday 9am Christian Education

920 Choir Practice10am Worship Nursery providedFellowship hour follows worship

Grace Christian Church20 Center St

St Johnsville NY 13452Pastor Martin Glynn

518-568-2122Sunday School 930am

Worship 1100am

St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church774 St Hwy 163 Fort Plain NY

518-705-7552Rev David A Johnson PhD

Sunday Worship 900am Sunday School 1000amLadies Aid WELCA Handicapped Accessible

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618 E Gansvoort St Little Falls NY 315-823-0793

Father Rafal DadelloMass at 11am on Sunday wwwholy-

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Palatine Bridge518-577-3069

Pastors Richard amp Denise AllenSaturday Morning

Worship Service 1130amListen to UMT on live radio 975FM

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The Time forTruth Ministries

PO Box 351Amsterdam NY 12010

Phone 518-843-2121Cell 518-774-8558

Victorious Life ChurchRMI Fellowship

104 Main St amp 431 St Hwy 80 Fort Plain NY518-993-3102Sunday School 9am

Morning Worship 1030am Youth Group 5pm

Evening Worship 7-8pm

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Churchof Stone Arabia

5430 St Hwy 10 Palatine Bridge NYPastor A Elisabeth Aurand

Sunday Worship 9am518-673-2224

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50 E Main St518-673-2717

Jesus says - ldquoCome Unto Merdquo Join us-Special Music Ministry Beautiful Surroundings Friendly People

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River of Jubilee Church 5057 State Highway 5 S

Sprakers NY 12166Pastor Gail AdamoschekPastor Steve Adamoschek

518-322-1427 518-224-4455Sunday Service 1000am

Childrenrsquos Church AvailableOther Learning Opportunities Available

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Stratford United Methodist Church

Route 29A315-429-9085

Rev Lynn R LockwoodWorship 9am

St Johnrsquos Reformed Church

68 W Main St St Johnsville518-568-7396

Faithfully Following Jesus Christ

Sunday Worship 1030am

St Paulrsquos Universalist Church565 Albany St Little Falls

315-823-2284Service Sunday 10am

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Church31 North Helmer Ave Dolgeville

315-429-8338Sunday Mass is 830am

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143 Church St Canajoharie518-673-2224

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7690 Rt 80 Springfield Center315-858-4016

Fr Kyle Grennen Priest-in-ChargeSunday Eucharist 930am

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1 Church St Cherry Valley607-264-3779Masses Sunday 830am amp 11am

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518-993-2040Pastor Jonathan Litzner

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Vehicles consist of many essential com-ponents to keep them running efficient-ly and effectively Car and truck owners should have an understanding of how their vehicles function so they can diag-nose and address problems as they arise

Car batteries are an important compo-nent of any vehicle Even though engines are the powerhouse of any car or truck without a battery the engine wouldnrsquot be able to work According to Firestone Com-plete Auto Care car batteries work by providing a jolt of electricity necessary to power all the electrical components of the vehicle This is achieved through a chemi-cal reaction that changes chemical energy into the electrical energy needed to deliver voltage to the starter In addition to initial-ly starting the car the battery also keeps electric current steady to keep the engine running

The battery also works in conjunction with the alternator to power the electron-ics in the car according to the automotive information blog Autosessive While the car is running the alternator reverses the current produced by the battery recharg-ing it as a result This happens during long journeys so people who drive for short bursts of time may find that their batter-ies will not have a chance to recharge and may not have the longevity desired

There is quite literally a lot riding on a functioning battery No one wants to be caught stranded by a dead battery so drivers may wonder if there are any indi-cators that may signal the battery needs

replacementbull Slow turnover If a vehicle does not

immediately start or if the cranking is sluggish and takes longer to start it may mean the battery is starting to fail

bull Frequent short trips Drivers who make frequent short trips may find their car batteries do not have time to fully re-charge This coupled with overtaxing thanks to a lot of accessory use may cause the battery and the alternator to have shortened life spans

bull Low battery fluid levels If the fluid level is below the energy conductor inside it is often indicative of overcharging and excessive heat

bull Corrosion Corrosion buildup dust dirt and grime on battery connections may cause performance problems Inspecting and cleaning the terminals can prolong the battery life

bull Odors and leaks Battery leaks can produce a sulfur odor similar to the smell of a rotten egg This can become problem-atic over time and leaks may indicate an aging or damaged battery

bull Age Most batteries have a finite life span A well-maintained battery can last up to five years Neglect can reduce that life expectancy considerably

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Boating is a recre-ational activity enjoyed by thousands of people Spring and summer are prime times of year for boating though people who live in temperate climates may be able to

enjoy boating all year long

Everyone who takes to the water novices and experienced boaters in-cluded should be famil-iar with boating safety guidelines In fact it is a good idea to take a boat-ing safety course prior to boating for the first time or as a refresher if it has been a while since re-viewing the rules of the water

Boating safety goes beyond learning basic operation and naviga-tion Safety guidelines also involve getting a vessel safety check The US Coast Guard Auxiliary offers compli-mentary boating exam-inations They can verify the presence and con-dition of safety equip-ment required by federal and state organizations Boaters also may be able to conduct virtual vessel exams This means boat owners can perform a self-inspection of the boats based on digital prompts Licensure and registration of boats are part of responsible boat ownership both in the

US and CanadaAlong with boating

inspections and water rules some other ways to stay safe involve ed-ucating oneself of the larger dangers on the water These generally

involve risky boater be-havior such as failing to wear a life jacket or having an inadequate number of life jackets for passengers Alcohol use while boating also can be problematic Being under the influence can adversely affect boatersrsquo reaction times and de-cision-making abilities According to the 2018 US Coast Guard Rec-reational Boating Sta-tistics Report alcohol continued to be the lead-ing known contributing factor in fatal boating accidents in 2018 ac-counting for 100 deaths (19 percent) of total fa-talities Curbing alcohol use while boating can help avoid accidents and deaths

Excessive speeds also can derail nice days on the water The Tex-as Parks and Wildlife Department says that although there are no numerical speed limits on the water excessive speed can cause acci-dents in crowded areas Speeding makes it diffi-cult to react to obstacles mdash including underwater

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Lyme disease is a potentially dan-gerous condition transmitted by the passing of bacteria from deer ticks to their unsuspecting hosts The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Lyme disease is the most com-mon vector-borne disease in the Unit-ed States

Tens of thousands of people are di-agnosed with Lyme disease each year But Lyme disease also affects animals including popular house pets like dogs Tufts University says that the Lyme bacterium can cause serious ill-ness in some dogs Lyme disease can be difficult to detect and cause serious and recurring health problems That is why it is essential for pet parents make concerted efforts to reduce the risk that their dogs become infected

The American Veterinary Medical Association says the best way to pro-tect pets against Lyme disease is to emphasize prevention

bull Speak with your veterinarian about a tick preventive product that is right for your dog These can include repellant collars topical treatments and ingestible medications

bull Vets may recommend vaccination against Lyme disease if you live in an area that is home to high tick popula-tions Recommendations also may be based on your petrsquos lifestyle and over-all health among other factors

bull Address conditions in the yard that are conducive to ticks Mowing the lawn regularly is one way to make the backyard less attractive to ticks as is removing leaf litter

bull Keep a clean home and landscape Rodents and other wildlife can carry deer ticks Securing trash cans pick-ing up food scraps removing hiding spots and potential dens and oth-er strategies can keep these carriers away

bull Conduct a daily tick check if your dog spends time outside Pay attention to bumps on the skin and part the fur so you can see where the coat meets the skin Donrsquot forget to look in the ears

bull When possible avoid areas where ticks may be found such as tall grass-

es wooded areas and marshes Stick to trails when spending time in wooded areas

Dogs with Lyme disease may exhib-it various symptoms These include loss of appetite fever joint swelling decreased activity and lameness Vis-it the vet promptly if symptoms occur and do not abate or are causing con-siderable distress for your pet

Lyme disease is a concern for pets Avoidance preventive measures and outdoor maintenance can help reduce the likelihood that pets will contract Lyme disease

How to protect dogs from Lyme disease

by Bonnie Kirn Donahue Extension Master Gar-dener University of Ver-mont

Is there anything better than a fresh homegrown cucum-ber Warmed by the sun the crisp and juicy just-picked cucumber just doesnrsquot compare to store-bought ones

Although cucumbers are relatively easy to grow getting a nice crop can take some strategiz-ing at the beginning of the growing season

Cucumbers can be grown easily from seed or from starts which can be purchased at your lo-cal greenhouse or garden center They need full sun and nutrient-rich well-drained soil and are sensitive to dry condi-tions especially while the fruit is growing

Dry conditions can make cucumbers taste bitter and unpleasant If you want the best flavor water them when the soil begins to dry about one to two inches of water per week

Cucumbers also need plenty of space to grow Depending on the type that you plant (vining or bush) you may need up to six feet around each plant (vining varieties) A simple wire trellis is helpful if you donrsquot have a lot of space

Growing cucumbers on a trellis also makes picking a little easier and allows the fruit to ripen more evenly The fruit is easier to clean because it hasnrsquot been resting on the soil or decaying leaves

The most difficult aspect of growing cu-cumbers may be their attractiveness to the zealous striped or spot-ted cucumber beetle A striped cucumber beetle adult can be identified by its yellow and black stripes while the spotted cucumber beetle adult is yellow-green in color with black spots

Cucumber beetles feed on leaves flowers and fruit On top of this physical damage they also carry bacterial wilt a major disease of this crop For this reason if possible pick dis-ease-resistant varieties when making your initial plant selection

There are some other low-cost ways to tackle pests The general idea is to practice integrated pest management (IPM) which uses chemical in-terventions as a last re-sort after trying other methods such as cultur-al mechanical and bio-logical controls

While garden chemi-cals can kill invasive in-sects they also can kill good insects that help pollinate crops Some even act as natural pred-ators to help protect crops instinctively

If you have a small manageable cucumber crop a mechanical solu-tion would be to visually inspect your plants dai-ly and pick off any cu-cumber beetles or eggs you find If you donrsquot en-joy crushing them drop them into a solution of soapy water

A creative cultural control that I learned

from the University of Vermont Extension Mas-ter Gardener course is to wait to plant your cu-cumbers until late June This late planting avoids the early summer rush of beetles searching for young cucurbit plants for food and space to lay eggs

If planting starts you might try a trick many commercial growers use which is to dip the en-tire plant in a kaolin clay slurry before planting This material acts as an antifeedant an organic compound that inhibit insect attacks buying the plants a little more time to grow before the material washes off in a couple of weeks

Or experiment with lightweight floating row covers (available at most garden centers or hard-ware stores) to prevent beetle infestation Cu-cumbers need to be pol-linated to produce fruit so make sure to remove row covers just before flowering

Always consider the extent of damage before determining your course of action For example if you have more than five beetles per plant it might be time to try an IPM measure Alterna-tively if the damage on the leaves is less than 25 of the total plant area your young plants should be able to tolerate the injury and bounce back

This year a little plan-ning and IPM experimen-tation can help you get that exceptional cucum-ber crop

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Enjoy stuffed burgers this barbecue season

Barbecue season has arrived so soon people will be bonding in the backyard over hamburgers and hot dogs Back-yard barbecue season begins in spring and continues through summer and where the weather allows into autumn Barbecues are a perfect summertime soiree as theyrsquore usually laid back af-fairs and make use of the pleasant weather

While itrsquos fun to expand your culi-nary horizons over the open flame of a grill itrsquos important that you never forget the basics especially when entertain-ing crowds who are no doubt looking forward to grilled burgers Giving the masses what they want is good hosting but you can still try your hand at a lit-tle experimentation when serving burg-ers at your next backyard barbecue The following recipe for ldquoHerb Cheese-Stuffed Garlic Burgersrdquo from Andrew Schloss and David Joachimrsquos ldquoMaster-ing the Grillrdquo (Chronicle Books) provides the best of both worlds

Herb Cheese-StuffedGarlic BurgersMakes 6 servings

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Aaron SwareyCanajoharie NY

13 Years Experience

315-868-8207

Roof

St Johnsville Estate SaleThursday thru Saturday

June 11 12 amp 13thPalatine Church Rd

Masks are a must and youcannot enter without oneWe will be limiting the num-ber of people in the house atany one time to facilitate so-cial distancing Please bringHelp to Load Large Items ampWe are not Responsible forAccidents We accept cashor a good check

We are busting at theseams with this sale It haseverything There are won-derful antiques mid centuryquality jewelry art glass sil-ver silverplate quality cloth-ing and purses stonewaretextiles tools advertisingcountry pieces as well asVictorian many kitchenitems old toys early Christ-mas WWII military includinga German helmet andmuch more The attic and 3bay garage are full

Chow LineFace masks and eating

Q I now wear a mask every time I leave my house and I plan to do so as long as we are faced with the COVID-19 pandemic But I havenrsquot fi gured out how to eat or drink with a mask on Do I take it off or pull it up between bites Any tips on what to do

A As states ease their stay-at-home orders and people return to ventur-ing out of the house your question of how to eat or drink while wearing a face mask is one that is likely to come up frequently

According to published reports some restau-rants in Hong Kong for example have begun providing patrons with a clean bag to store their masks in while they eat at the restaurant With that in mind if you do plan to eat when out in pub-lic you should carefully take your mask off com-pletely without touching the outside of the mask said Sanja Ilic food safety state specialist with Ohio State University Exten-sion the outreach arm of The Ohio State University College of Food Agricul-tural and Environmental Sciences

ldquoThe best practice is not to reuse the mask be-fore it be can be properly cleanedrdquo she said ldquoOne option would be to have a second cleaned mask that you can put on after eating Also before eat-ing you need to wash or sanitize your hands after removing your maskrdquo

Itrsquos also important to know how to take off your mask safely Ilic said be-cause proper use of face masks might help restrict the spread of the virus from an infected person or prevent a healthy per-son from becoming infect-ed Improper use could cause the opposite she said

ldquoMasks and cloth face coverings should be han-dled assuming they are contaminated with the virus causing COVID-19rdquo Ilic said ldquoAs such face coverings should be re-moved without touching the outside of it or your eyes nose or mouth The mask or face covering should be immediately placed with dirty laundry or stored in a plastic bag until they can be properly

cleanedrdquo Also people should be

careful not to touch their eyes nose or mouth when removing their face covering and they should wash their hands imme-diately after removing their mask

Ilic said face coverings can be an effective means of slowing the spread of the infectious agent for many respiratory illness-es and might help slow the spread of COVID-19

ldquoBut wearing a face covering does NOT pro-vide complete protection and does not replace oth-er ways of slowing virus spreadrdquo she said

According to the Cen-ters for Disease Control and Prevention here are some ways to slow the spread practicing good social distancing by stay-ing at home avoiding contact with others and staying at least 6 feet away from others when out in public washing your hands with soap for 20 seconds and using hand sanitizer often and avoiding touching your eyes nose and mouth

When choosing and wearing a face mask the CDC says the mask should

bull fi t snugly but com-fortably against the side of your face

bull be secured with ties or ear loops

bull include multiple lay-ers of fabric

bull allow for breathing without restriction

bull be able to be laun-dered and machine-dried without damaging or changing its shape

bull cover your mouth and nose with no gaps be-tween your face and the mask

Additionally the CDC says to

bull wash or sanitize your

hands before putting on a mask every time the cov-ering is touched and im-mediately after removing the mask

bull put the mask on grasp the mask and pinch it at the ear loops or grasp the upper ties For ear-loop-style masks secure the ear loops behind the ears For tie-back-style masks secure the upper ties behind your head fi rst then secure the low-er ties behind your head Always put the same side of a reused mask against the face

bull remove the mask slowly and carefully with-out touching the outside of it or the eyes nose or mouth Remove ear-loop masks by holding the ear loops Remove tie-back masks by untying the lower ties fi rst and the upper ties last ensure that the ties donrsquot fall into the clean interior side of the mask If the mask will be reused place it in a bag until it can be laun-dered

bull wash the cloth mask after each use with regu-lar detergent and warmhot water then dry it thoroughly in the dryer

Itrsquos also important that you donrsquot wear a mask that hasnrsquot been cleaned thoroughly or one that is soiled torn saturated or damaged Ilic said

ldquoRemember you can

still get infected by touch-ing your eyes nose or mouth so donrsquot let the mask provide you with a false sense of securityrdquo she said

Chow Line is a service of The Ohio State Universi-ty College of Food Agricul-tural and Environmental Sciences and its outreach and research arms Ohio State University Extension and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Develop-ment Center

4 bull June 13 2020 MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR

Published weekly on Saturday by Lee Newspapers6113 St Hwy 5 Palatine Bridge NY 13428

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518-673-0129 Phone bull 518-673-2699 Fax

We cannot GUARANTEE the return of photographs Publisher not responsible for typographical errors Size style of type and locations of advertisements are left to the discretion of the publisher The opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the pub-lisher We will not knowingly accept or publish advertising which is fraudulent or misleading in nature The publisher reserves the sole right to edit revise or reject any and all advertising with or without cause being assigned which in his judgement is unwholesome or contrary to the interest of this publication We assume no financial re spon si bil i ty for typographical errors in advertisement but if at fault will reprint that portion of the ad in which the error appears

Publisher President Frederick W LeeVP General Manager Bruce ButtonVP Treasurer Janet Lee Stanley

Calendar of eventsNOTE Calendar items must be submitted by Tuesday prior to the publication date to be included in the

Calendar of Events Entries may be emailed to cfeditorleepubcom CONCERNS ABOUT THE CORONA-VIRUS (COVID-19) HAVE CAUSED THE CANCELLATION OF MANY MEETINGS PLEASE CONFIRM ALL

MEETINGS WITH THE HOST LOCATIONS BEFORE TRAVELLING TO THE MEETING LOCATIONConference dates moved

to September

The American Revolution Mohawk Valley Conference moved to Sept 10-13 Register at httpstinyurlcomvmvyuay or email brianm248420hotmailcom or call 5187745669

July 11

Village of Ames Museum Open to Visitors 9 am - 3 pm Contact 5186735820 or famesmuseum or wwwamesmuseumweeblycom

Schoharie Crossing Discovery Day at Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site Visit nysparkscom or call Schoharie Crossing at 5188297516 or email Schoharie-Crossingparksnygov

July 31

Music Social mdash Box On Polka Band 7-10 pm band (doors open 530 pm) at Amsterdam Elks Lodge 101 8 Fourth Ave Amsterdam NY For more information call Michelle Egel-ston at 5183392260 or the Amster-dam Elks Lodge at 5188426363 or check their Facebook page Polka Night Polish Food $10

August 7

Music Social mdash Georgie Won-ders Band 7-10 pm band (doors open 530 pm) at Amsterdam Elks Lodge 101 8 Fourth Ave Amster-dam NY For more information call Michelle Egelston at 5183392260 or the Amsterdam Elks Lodge at 5188426363 or check their Face-book page Big Band $10

August 15

Village of Ames Museum is Open to Visitors Book Sale 9 am - 3 pm Contact 5186735820 or famesmuseum or wwwamesmuse-umweeblycom

September 19

Village of Ames Museum Sum-mers End Festival 5K runwalk begins at 9 am The festival is 9 am to 3 pm Come browse through the vendor spaces and tour the mu-seum Contact 5186735820 or famesmuseum or wwwamesmuse-umweeblycom

September 25

Music Social mdash Grand Central

Station 7-10 pm band (doorsopen 530 pm) at Amsterdam ElksLodge 101 8 Fourth Ave Amster-dam NY For more info call Mi-chelle Egelston at 5183392260or Amsterdam Elks Lodge at5188426363 or check their Face-book page $10

October 3

Village of Ames Museum Opento Visitors Book sale 9 am - 3pm Contact 5186735820 or famesmuseum or wwwamesmuse-umweeblycom

November 7

Village of Ames Museum Open toVisitors 9 am - noon Museumcloses for the season at the end ofthe day Contact 5186735820 orfamesmuseum or wwwamesmu-seumweeblycom

December 2

Christmas Tree Lighting Villageof Ames tree lighting at 6 pm infront of the Village of Ames Muse-um Refreshments to follow at thefi re station

Keep Mohawk Valley Beautiful launches ldquoQuaranTeamrdquo CleanupKeep Mohawk Valley Beautiful (KMVB) a six-coun-

ty NYS affiliate of the national Keep America Beautiful (KAB) program is launching a ldquoQuaranTeamrdquo Clean-up in conjunction with KABrsquos annual Great American Cleanup Effort scheduled for June 1 - Oct 18 KMVB is a standing committee of the Mohawk Valley Economic Development District Inc

This year marks KMVBrsquos 19th annual Great Ameri-can Cleanup Effort where community volunteers come together to aesthetically improve our environment by creating cleaner parks streetscapes and public spaces through litter removal and elimination While the coun-try begins to open back up and more people are spend-ing time outside KMVBrsquos ldquoQuaranTeamrdquo Cleanup effort is intended to keep its commitment to bringing people together to beautify our communities even during a global pandemic

The KMVB ldquoQuaranTeamrdquo Cleanup is a project for in-dividuals and families who are quarantined together to break up their day by taking a walk outside alone or as a family to clean up litter along their propertystreets and surrounding areas ldquoWe intend to have adults and children in the six-County Mohawk Valley Region take action to work on beautifying and cleaning areas across

their communities while adhering to federal state and local public health guidelines regarding the COVID-19 pandemicrdquo said Sam Russo chair of KMVB Committee

KMVB reminds volunteers participating in the ldquoQuar-anTeamrdquo Cleanup to wear personal protection equip-ment (PPE) such as masks and gloves when appropriate during litter cleanups

By registering your ldquoQuaranTeamrdquo Cleanup project on the Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authorityrsquos web-site at wwwohswaorg you will be entered in a prize drawing that will take place following the conclusion of the Great American Cleanup on Oct 18 ldquoQuaranTeamrdquo individuals andor groups must submit the reporting form provided upon registration to be eligible to receive prizes

Jamie Tuttle recycling educator of the Oneida-Her-kimer Solid Waste Authority and partner in the Clean-up Program said ldquoWhile this yearrsquos cleanup effort may not involve large groups gathering together the actions large or small of individuals and families who partic-ipate will help KMVB continue its mission to remove litter and beautify the region we call lsquohomersquo while in-spiring generations of environmental stewards KMVB is cleaning up yes but we are also changing behaviors

by engaging the enthusiasm of involved young peoplerdquo said Tuttle

ldquoFrom Boonville to Cobleskill from Oneonta to North-ville and all along the Mohawk Valley volunteers will be working together to make a difference in their com-munities Projects such as the KMVB lsquoQuaranTeamrsquo Cleanup community gardens recycling and beautifica-tion help leverage other public and private resources to positively impact our regionrdquo said Russo

To register your ldquoQuaranTeamrdquo Cleanup visit wwwohswaorg (Click ldquoQuaranTeamrdquo Cleanup) You may also contact Mohawk Valley Economic DevelopmentDistrict with any questions related to the cleanup at3158664671

Local residents receive academic honorsNortheastern University

announces spring semester 2020 deanrsquos list

BOSTON MA ndash Northeastern University is pleased to recognize those students who distinguish themselves academically during the course of the school year The following students were recently

named to the universityrsquos deanrsquos list for the spring semester which end-ed in April 2020

bull Cobleskill resident Chloe Fletcher majoring in international business

bull Fort Plain resident Bailey Smith majoring in cell and molecular biol-ogy

bull Johnstown resident Mary Mor-ris Evans majoring in art

To achieve the deanrsquos list distinc-tion students must carry a full pro-gram of at least four courses have a quality point average of 35 or great-er out of a possible 40 and carry no single grade lower than a C- during the course of their college career

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6 bull June 13 2020 MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR

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Baseball on the Erie Canalonline presentation offered by

Schoharie CrossingThe Schoharie Crossing

State Historic Site in Fort Hunter is offering online programs this month that will include a presenta-tion by Derrick Pratt of the Erie Canal Museum As part of a double-head-er of online presentations at the end of June Pratt will provide the program through Webex that will discuss the Erie Canalrsquos many connections to the earliest days of profes-sional baseball Using stories from some of the gamersquos biggest stars and others long forgotten dis-cover the connection that the canal has to our na-tional pastime

This program is sched-uled for Wednesday June 24 at 630 pm A link to the Webex meeting can be found on the Schoharie Crossing Facebook page or you can contact us for

the link by emailing Scho-harieCrossingparksnygov

The first part of the dou-bleheader will be on Tues-day June 23 at 630 pm with an online program titled ldquoDam that Creekrdquo This program will discuss the first dam across the Schoharie Creek for the Erie Canal and how it pro-vided a means for barges to navigate through its waters

Schoharie Crossing is offering this slate of online programs while the Visitor Center is closed during the COVID-19 crisis During NY on PAUSE the Erie Canal historic site will provide programs through Webex as well as other online programs and so-cial media such as Face-book Live Additional pro-grams will be scheduled so keep in touch with us

by joining our mailing list or following online The site grounds will remain open for appropriate so-cially distant recreational use from dawn until dusk daily Observe NYS guide-lines while visiting Scho-harie Crossing

For information about these programs find us on Facebook or you can call or email the Visitor Center at 5188297516 Schohar i eCross ingparksnygov

The NYS Office of Parks Recreation and Histor-ic Preservation oversees more than 250 individual state parks historic sites golf courses boat launch-es and recreational trails For more information on any of these recreation ar-eas call 5184740456 or visit wwwnysparkscom connect on Facebook or follow on Twitter

Gather key information now to ensure smooth tax-filing process

Tax Department shares top 10 listof items to have handy before

preparing your tax returnThe New York State Department of

Taxation and Finance recently released its top 10 list of key pieces of information to have on hand when preparing your personal income tax return to meet the new July 15 deadline Once you gath-er this essential information find out if yoursquore eligible to take advantage of the Free File software available through the Tax Departmentrsquos website

ldquoThe ability to electronically prepare and file your return for free from home is an important option for taxpayers at this time of social distancingrdquo said New York State Commissioner of Taxation and Fi-nance Michael Schmidt ldquoWhether you file on your own or hire a preparer hav-ing essential information ready will ease the filing processrdquo

Top 10 list of essential informationbull Income statements (wages interest

and dividends) including W-2 and 1099 forms

bull Driverrsquos license or state-issued ID (for you and your spouse if filing jointly)

bull Birthdates and Social Security num-bers for you your spouse and your de-pendents

bull Copy of last yearrsquos tax return or the amount of your prior yearrsquos federal ad-justed gross income

bull Statements related to any property taxes paid or mortgage interest payments

bull Forms 1095-A B or C Affordable Healthcare Statement

bull Information related to any credits yoursquore claiming

bull Your banking information (account number and routing number)

bull NY 529 College Savings Plan infor-mation if you have an account

bull Email addressTake advantage of free filing software online ndash maintain social distancingEach year millions of New Yorkers

qualify to file their personal income tax returns for free from the convenience of their homes Taxpayers who earned $69000 or less in 2019 are eligible to electronically prepare and e-file both their federal and New York State income tax returns by using the Free File soft-ware available online

Nearly 200000 taxpayers have al-ready filed their returns through the Free File program this year saving a combined estimate of $407 million To be directed to the free filing options simply click the Free File your income tax return link on the Tax Departmentrsquos website

To ensure yoursquore not charged a fee you must go to the Tax Departmentrsquos website to complete your return Yoursquoll save preparation fees prevent costly errors and ensure that you receive any refund yoursquore owed in the most efficient way possible

The Tax Department has produced a series of video tutorials to assist New Yorkers with the tax return filing pro-cess Topics range from gathering the necessary documents to choosing the right software

Reminder The Tax Department has extended the due date for New York State personal income tax returns to July 15 The original due date was April 15 See the Tax Department response to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) for additional information at taxnygov

MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 7

Tips from the Tax Department will help

protect your refund and private informationThe New York State De-

partment of Taxation and Finance recently urged taxpayers to be vigilant and guard against identity theft during this extended filing season The Tax De-partment shared import-ant tips to help New York-ers protect their private information

ldquoScam artists are con-tinually adjusting their tactics to steal the sensi-tive information they need for their fraud schemesrdquo said New York State Com-missioner of Taxation and Finance Michael Schmidt ldquoYou can help safeguard your sensitive data and maintain peace of mind by following these tipsrdquoTips to prevent identity

theft amp fraudbull File now File your

tax return as soon as pos-sible before the extended deadline of July 15 This can reduce the likelihood that an identity thief will be able to claim a fraudu-lent tax refund using your stolen information Donrsquot

give scammers more time to commit their crime

bull Protect data and documents used to pre-pare your return Protect sensitive personal infor-mation and documents during and after the filing process by ensuring you only visit secure websites encrypting your wireless network and using strong passwords

bull If you hire a tax pre-parer do your research to ensure theyrsquore com-petent and ethical Avoid preparers who boast that they can obtain refunds larger than their com-petitors can who donrsquot provide you with their IRS Preparer Tax Identi-fication Number (PTIN) or who base their fee on a percentage of your refund

bull Make sure your tax preparer is willing to

sign your return The preparer must also pro-vide you with a copy of your return

bull Carefully review your return Yoursquore responsible for the returnrsquos accuracy If you hire a paid preparer never sign a blank return

bull Take advantage of free filing software on-line and maintain social distancing

Each year millions of New Yorkers qualify to file their personal in-come tax returns for free from the convenience of their homes Taxpayers who earned $69000 or less in 2019 are eligible to electronically prepare and e-file both their fed-eral and New York State income tax returns by us-ing the Free File software available online

Nearly 200000 taxpay-

ers have already filed their returns through the Free File program this year saving a combined $407 million To be directed to the free filing options simply click Free File your income tax return on the Tax Departmentrsquos web-site

To ensure yoursquore not charged a fee you must go to the Tax Departmentrsquos website to complete your return Yoursquoll save prepa-

ration fees prevent cost-ly errors and ensure that you receive any refund yoursquore owed in the most efficient way possible

The Tax Department has produced a series of video tutorials to assist New Yorkers with the tax return filing process Top-ics range from gathering the necessary documents to choosing the right soft-ware You can view the videos at our Get ready to

e-file your income tax re-turn webpageReport fraud scams amp

identity theftIf you are a victim or

believe you may be a po-tential victim of tax-relat-ed identity theft alert us immediately We will track your information to help keep it private and pro-tected Visit the Tax De-partmentrsquos Report fraud scams and identity theftwebpage

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8 bull June 13 2020 MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR

MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 9

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Dusty is an approx 2 year old neutered male domestic short hair (Gray and white) He tested positive for FLV but is very healthy Dusty is good with other cats and dogs He loves attention and is a very well mannered cat

Oreo is a 3-4 year old pitbull mix She is ok with some dogs but needs a cat free home She adores people and loves to play

Polly is a 3 year old spayed female tortie Polly has tested positive for FLV but is very healthy She loves other cats and is ok with dogs

Bronco is a 5 yr old neutered male pitbull Hersquos housebroken and very friendly with everyone he meets

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ldquoHigh school graduation is an important rite of pas-sagerdquo said Smullen ldquoOur students have a once in a lifetime chance to celebrate this moment with their family and friends Now that the state is reopening our high school seniors across upstate New York should be allowed the opportunity to have real ceremonies rather than virtual ones I want to make sure schools know that we support them in celebrating their stu-dentsrsquo accomplishments while following proper social distancing guidelines We can do this and the time is nowrdquo

Assemblyman Robert Smullen represents the 118th Assembly District which includes Hamilton and Fulton counties as well as parts of Herkimer Oneida and St Lawrence counties

Smullen supports schools hosting

graduation ceremonies

By Lucie Winbornebull Who says you have to

be human to serve your country Between 2001 and 2009 a goat called William (ldquoBillyrdquo) Windsor was part of the 1st Bat-talion Infantry Unit of The Royal Welsh with the title of lance corporal no less Although he was briefly de-moted to fusilier following ldquounacceptable behaviorrdquo at Queen Elizabethrsquos official birthday celebrations he eventually saw the error of his ways and regained his more esteemed rank

bull Actor Brad Pitt chipped out pieces of his own front teeth to play the role of Ty-ler Durden in the movie ldquoFight Clubrdquo

bull And speaking of teeth in the American Civil War soldiers were required to have at least four op-posing front teeth so they could open a gunpowder pouch Some draftees had their front chompers re-moved to avoid service

bull Whatrsquos in a name Depends on where yoursquore from When the Coca-Co-la Company was ready to import to China it needed a moniker that fit with the majority of that countryrsquos spoken languages The original choice ldquoKekouke-lardquo sounded phonetically

similar but in certain di-alects translates to ldquobitethe wax tadpolerdquo or ldquofemalehorse stuffed with waxrdquoFurther research yielded afar more satisfactory solu-tion ldquoKekoukelerdquo meaningldquotasty funrdquo

bull Romantic poet PercyBysshe Shelley was one ofliteraturersquos first prominentvegans

bull Scientists studying adeadly disease transmit-ted from camels also foundthat the animals containedthe pathogens from whichthe common cold was bornDo we now know whom toblame

bull As many as 35 ofpeople who hire a profes-sional cleaning service ad-mitted to cleaning up be-fore the help arrives

bull Native Southerners might well be surprised to learn that the word ldquoyrsquoallrdquo dates to 1631 It was first used by the English schol-ar William Lisle in the sen-tence ldquoThe captive men of strength I gave to you theweaker sold and this yrsquoall know is truerdquo

Thought for the Day ldquoAl-though the world is full of suffering it is also full of the overcoming of itrdquo ndash Hel-en Keller

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Exterior renovations can enhance the appear-ance of a property and make it more enjoyable for homeowners Certain renovations have the po-tential to add value to a home while others may do the opposite Learning which one have the largest return on investment can help homeowners select features that will have the most positive impact

Curb appeal goes a long way toward attracting po-tential buyers According to the National Associa-tion of Realtors first im-pressions of a property have a strong influence on buyers Landscaping and external features can do much to influence such impressions

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inorganic mulched bedsbull Fire pit A fire pit can

be used for much of the year In the spring and summer the firepit is a great place to congregate to roast marshmallows or sip wine and gaze into the fire In the fall the fire pit can make for a cozy re-treat A fire pit that has a gas burner is low-mainte-nance and the National Association of Landscape Professionals says that most can recoup about $4000 of their $6000 av-erage price tag

bull Softscaping Hard-scaping refers to struc-tures like outdoor kitchens or decks Softscaping in-volves the living elements of the landscape Hiring a landscape designer to in-stall trees shrubs natural

edging and rock elements can do wonders toward improving the look and value of a home

bull Pool or water feature In certain markets partic-ularly hot climates a pool or another water feature is a must-have However in other areas where outdoor time is limited a pool or water feature can actually lower the value of a home Speaking with a real es-tate professional can give homeowners an idea of how a pool will fare in a given neighborhood

Five outdoor projects that add value

Outdoor improvements can improve the marketability of a home as well as enhance its appearance and function

12 bull June 13 2020 MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR

NEW LISTING $345000 EXQUISITE109 Joann Way Amsterdam

4 BR 25 BA 13 yrs young Colonial home featuring over 3100 sq ft of living space

Spacious total magazine material Stunning finished basement 2 car garage sunroom patio and only 1 +- mile to Thruway exit for a

quick commute tothe Capital Region

REDUCED $12900028 Lee Ave Gloversville

COMPLETELY REMODELED 3 BDRM home from a new basement floor

to a new roof all new flooring new kitchen new appliances new bath 2 car garage Super large master

BDRM on 1st floor Call Gretchen Salvione NYS Licensed Real

Estate Salesperson on her cell at (518) 848-1843

NEW LISTING - $109000370 Locust Ave Amsterdam

Stunning 33+- Acre Parcel - Approved Building Lot with 80 Feet to the Sacandaga Lake taking line that will include a 60 Foot Lake Permit for the buyers Sellers are willing to hold a private

note amp mortgage with $50000 down up to 10 years amortized over 30 years There are

some deed restrictions that apply This will not last long as there are NOT many BLDG lots on

Sacandaga Lake anymore

SACANADAGA LAKE RIGHTS - $249900Vandenburg Point Rd Mayfield

A completely amp beautifully remod-eled 3 BDRM home that has a

stunning kitchen wGranite amp SS appliances Nice hardwood floors

throughout New NG furnace amp hot water on demand system amp

Veterans Park is across the street to enjoyCall Gretchen Salvione

at (518) 848-1843 to view

REDUCED $12490017 Taft Place Amsterdam

Great investment property that has been completely remodeled in last 4 years and has 4 great tenants This property can pay for itself in just 5 to 6 years

and there is nothing you have to do to the place for years to come

Call Gretchen Salvione NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson on her cell at (518) 848-1843

4 UNIT $179000121 Oakland Ave Gloversville

Completely Remodeled 3 BDRM 15 Bath Home with a View of Galway Lake We have a Very Large 2 Car

Garage with a Bonus Room Above it for some great storage space Sellers

are willing to buy a 2 YEAR Home Warranty for a purchaser Sellerrsquos are

Motivated Make us an Offer

$2184001329 Ridge Rd Galway

Nice remodeled 3 BDRM 2 full bath home We have 2 BDRMS downstairs and 1 upstairs Full basement 1 car garage nice covered porch granite front

steps new kitchen and new bath on 1st floor as well Motivated seller come take a look and

make us an offer

REDUCED $7500010 Orange St Gloversville

Prestigious 5 BDRM 45 bath beautiful English Tudor home on a corner lot with a 2 car garage

finished basement amp finished attic with a fenced yard and in-ground

pool Call Virginia Mackey NYS Licensed Assoc Broker on her cell at (518) 221-4340 to view

NEW LISTING $240000167 Prospect Ave Gloversville

This 2 family home is rented with long term tenants Each unit offers 3 BDRMS 1 full bath kitchen amp living

room We have a full basement paved driveway and 2 car garage

Could be a great investment for you or to occupy and have someone pay

your mortgage

NEW 2 FAMILY $89900141 E Church St Ft Hunter

Cute 3 bedroom 1 full bath home situated on the 1st floor with

laundry room SS Appliances nice backyard that is partially fenced

amp carport Call Katie-Anne Isabella NYS Licensded Real

Estate Salesperson on her cell at (518) 866-1089 to view

REDUCED $6900028 Newman St Gloversville

This fixer upper has 13 +- acres with it and a large

commercial size garage to use Home offers 3 BDRMS and 2 full baths Call Virginia Mackey NYS Licensed

Assoc Broker on her cell at (518) 221-4340 to view

$79000163 Jackson Summit Rd East Mayfield

Stunning completely remodeled 3 family home with off street parking quartz countertops new appliances2 units have 2 BDRMS amp 15 baths

and 1 unit has 2 BDRMS with 1 bath All have laundry hookup

Stellar investment for someone as this pays for itself in less than 6 years

3 FAMILY $22500045 Main St Fultonville

This is a wonderful brick home that boasts over 2500 sq ft of living space 45 BDRMS 2 full baths with a large barngarageoutbuilding stunning view natural gas public water amp annual taxes are ONLY $2449 Listing agent is related to the seller Katie-Anne Isabella NYS Licensed RE Salesperson Cell (518) 866-1089

NEW LISTING $249000 bull 1598 Route 67 Johnstown

This ranch sits on 10+- wooded acres WE have 2 BDRMS and 2 full baths The downstairs would

be a great option for someone who is looking for an in-law apartment style home since we have a kitch-en living room full bath and 1 BDRM on both the 1st floor and

basement living quarters

REDUCED $179000323 Progress Rd Town of Mayfield

SO NEW - WE DO NOT EVEN HAVE A PICTURE TO POST YET

IMMACULATE BEAUTIFUL 4 BDRM 2 Full Bath home with garage situated on 110+- acres with a propane fireplace pellet stove beautiful hardwood floors open concept living kitchen features marble tile countertops gener-

ator hookup central air and annual taxes are $4849

New Listing $289900 265 Waite Rd Amsterdam

Cute 2 BDRM home with a walk up attic that could be finished for a 3rd BDRM if you need the added space

1 Car Garage under the home nice backyard and

located on a Dead End Street with public water

amp sewer

New $839009 DiGiorgi Lane Fonda

NYS Licensed Real Estate SalespeopleGRETCHEN SALVIONE

Cell (518) 848-1843 Email Gretchenmovesyougmailcom

KATIE-ANNE ISABELLACell (518) 866-1089

Email Realestatekate518gmailcom

Cute country home with 4 BDRMs 1 full bath and 2

12 baths with 2 car garage extra large outbuilding

pond amp 3 acres situated in the Town of Florida Just a few minutes to the NYS

Thruway and city amenities

REDUCED $179000190 State Highway 161 Amsterdam

4174 +- Acres - $49900Fox Rd Providence (Saratoga County)

36 +- Acres - $40000State Highway 162 Charleston

53 +- Acres - $25000Sweet Rd Johnstown

18 +- Acres - $15000Mohawk Drive Tribes Hill

LAND LISTINGS

TOO NEW FOR A PHOTOGreat investment or end user home Lower unit is a BDRM amp rented but upper unit is available to move right in and offers 3 BDRMS a walk up attic that can be used for additional living space amp 2 car garage that can be used for storage only Call Katie-Anne Isabella NYS Licensed RE

Salesperson on her cell at (518) 866-1089

NEW 2 FAMILY $89900

13 Mcmartin St Johnstown

MOTIVATED SELLERS Cute 3 BDRM home wshared lake rightsaccess just a few hun-

dred feet away from the home 1 full bath 1st floor laundry

1 car garage annual taxes are only $1555 Call Katie-Anne

Isabella on her cell at (518) 866-1089 to view

Lake Rights at $1099002220 State Highway 10 Caroga Lake

Super Commercial BuildingBusiness Opportunity here 3 floors of

whatever your heart desires Apartments retail office space daycare facilitydance studio restaurant brewery

distillery and so much more Invest in Downtown Gloversville - Great things are happening here

COMMERCIAL REDUCED $12900048 S Main St Gloversville

Junell Pasquarelli Licensed Real Estate BrokerOwner

161 Honeywell Corners Rd Broadalbin NY 12025Office (518) 588-5141

JunellRealtyyahoocom bull JunellRealtycomBranch Office

226 E Fulton Street Gloversville NY 12078Office PH (518) 752-5040

Virginia M Mackey NYS Licensed Associate Broker

CallText (518) 221-4340 Email Vmackeyrealtoryahoocom

SOLD SOLD

SOLD

Nice Move-In-Condition 3 BDRM home which has been remodeled over the last 3 years Newer floor-ing fresh paint new appliances new furnace new garage roof

1st floor laundry full basement full walk up attic for storage and a deck and back yard to enjoyPENDINGPENDING

PENDINGPENDING

This is a spacious Ranch Style Farmhouse with 4 BDRMS 1 Full Bath Open Concept Kitchen Dining amp Living Room Area with Cathedral Ceilings Full Basement Oil Fired Furnace situated on 21 +- Acres with a large 2 Car Garage Large Barn Sheds Fencing Feed Bins and located as the only home on a Dead End Road in the Town of

Florida Montgomery County amp Fonda-Fultonville School District Taxes with NO exemptions are $5605 Beautiful views of farm fields and mountains surround this parcel of Paradise Great location makes it convenient to jump on NYS Thruway exits 27 or 28 (Amsterdam or Fultonville) Donrsquot wait this will not last long

NEW LISTING $219000 bull 139 Auspelmeyer Rd Amsterdam CALLING ALL INVESTORS We have 2 separate 4 unit homes for a total of 8 units of well cared for rental prop-

erty with a large parking lot and extra lot included for one salersquos price Many units include long term tenants

Buildings have been maintained very well With current rents these buildings will pay for themselves in

under 6 years making this a smart investment for years to come Natural Gas for heat public watersewer and plenty off street parking Annual taxes for both build-ings are $7102 with no exemptions Call Katie-Anne Isabella on her cell to view at (518) 866-1089

NEW LISTING - MULTIFAMILY (8 UNITS TOTAL amp LARGE PARKING LOT)21 amp 23-25 S Melcher St Johnstown bull Listed at $350000

NEW LISTING $1399009 Washington St Fultonville

Adorable 2 BDRM Ranch home with 1 car garage and full basement If you

need 3 BDRM you could consider converting the family room over Immaculate hom ewith NEWER

electrical gutters basement windows amp dry lockseal on basement walls

home was re-sided in 2016 amp interior was recently repainted

If you are looking to buy or sell give us a call Because Your Move Matters

NEW LISTING $119000126 Pine St Tribes Hill

Cute amp Spacious 4 BDRM home located on a dead end street with approximately

056 of an Acre to call home Roof replaced in 2018 Bathroom remodeled

in 2018 Home has 2 BDRMs on 1st Floor and 2 BDRMs on the 2nd floor Carriage house kitchen natural gas furnace about 7 years old and deck to relax on while

you overlook your nice backyardPENDING

We have a super cute 6 year old Home OR Seasonal Get-A-Way CampCottage on 3040+- acres that sits back off a

long driveway to offer you lots of privacy Cathedral ceilings super cozy amp there is

a large water source to hike to and kayak on or fish Close to state parks Pecks Lake Caroga Lake amp Adirondack Park

REDUCED $169900 320 Willie Rd Town of Johnstown

PENDING

BEAUTIFUL 3 BDRM Lakefront home with 60 +- feet of your

own direct lake access 2 docks 2 outbuildings outdoor shower amp 4 heat sources Stunning Cathedral ceiling famkily roomliving room

that overlooks the lake

NEW LISTING $289900115 Seven Oaks Caroga Lake

PENDING

MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 13

Krutz Properties is 1 per Capital District MLS for property SOLD in Montgomery County

59 W Main St Canajoharie

518-673-2820 2474 St Hwy 30

Mayfield518-661-611554 E Main St

St Johnsville NY518-568-2776

Call the Pros

- Your Hometown Realtors -

Real Estate AgentGary ldquoDartrdquo Jones

518-568-3113

Real Estate AgentRobert Buck518-698-3004

Real Estate AgentSarah Barnes518-669-4815

Licensed Real Estate BrokerLaurie Weingart

518-673-2820

Real Estate AgentEric W Salisbury

518-368-8560

Real Estate AgentsWayne Andrew Sherer

Linda Susan Sherer518-366-9797

Assoc Real Estate Broker

Rochelle Monk518-545-8086

Real Estate Agent Patricia Edick518-441-4744

Real Estate Agent Barbara Krutz518-330-8017

Real Estate AgentJamie Lawrence518-694-2176

Real Estate Agent Cindy Jacksland

518-332-4615

Real Estate AgentFrank Stagliano

315-868-0051

Real Estate AgentKevin Florian 518-993-9900

Real Estate AgentJaylene Stowell

518-844-4273

Real Estate AgentSybil Martino518-598-6977

Real Estate AgentSherry Ann

Kennerknecht518-848-8030

RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL - FARMS - INVESTMENTS - ACREAGEwwwkrutz-propertiescom

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Debra J Steele518-495-5770

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

Carol Paciolla518-332-3279

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Julie A SonnerAmsterdam

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Jean M Shatley-MasonBurnt Hills

202016657 Enjoy 50 ft of direct lake front on the quietest part of the lake Close to the channel which will allow you the use of both East amp West

Caroga lakes Cottage is fully furnished and sleeps 8 or more people Glass enclosed front porch fac-ing the lake Open porch facing the road Garage to store all your outdoor toys Relax by the fi re

or watch the sunsets over the lake sitting on your dck $189090

202010858 Huge building that was a retail conve-nience store Held over $80 thousand dollars worth

of inventory Has a bathroom walk in cooler andan offi ce Now being rented out for an auc-

tion house Concrete fl oor counter space and kitchenette in back Sold food groceries lotto

beer cigarettes hardware automotive and many other household items Ambition is the key word Local clientelle appreciated it Does very well as an auction house Could be used for many different

business opportunities Large pond with Coy Fish as well as other fi sh in it Can be sold with business

or deeded over to back property $165000

201912246 Well cared for commercial building w total of 5 apartments amp a large store front Estab-lished antique store Settlers Block is on the 1stfl oor approximately 2240 square feet w 3 bath-

roomsFirst fl oor is an open space and has 2 large display windows 2nd fl oor is 3 apartmentsamp3rd fl oor is 2 apartmentsFull basement w plenty of storage Updated furnace amp electric entrance

Hardwood fl oors in all the apartmentsThis is a well-cared for building w endless possibilities

Plenty of off street parking $175000

201936206 12 Acres with spectacular views of the adirondacks to build your Adirondack home on with lake access from Pecks LakesSunrise Bay This land has a few improve-ments - the driveway is in placed and the building site has been leveled There are

certifi ed engineer plans for both the building site and septic system Peck Lake is located in the southern adirondack with the Adirondack

park in your back yard with all the wildlife you could ask for Access to everything a

person would want - shopping fi shing hiking boating (restrictions apply) golf and lets not

forget snowmobiling $109900

201829076 This very tillable land has 35 to 40 of the 43 acres that are tillable Goes past the power lines Nice land good state of cultivation Terrain is gentle- nia crown with 310 road frontage Very tiny stream runs through small part of it Owner

gets rental on haying pasture $86000

202018277 If you are looking for country living come take a look at this 530 acre farm This two

story farm house has been gutted to the studs andfully insulated and sheet rocked along with new

replacement windows The exterior has been wrapped and sided with with vinyl There is a 38 X 120 free standing barn with 12 concert fl oor and

12 dirt This 150 year old home has 1800+ sgft of living space with valued ceiling in the master bed-room Spacious eat in kitchen There is a smaller 40 X 28 old barn and Grain Bin Your are minutes

away from two Thruway entrances Canajohare exit going west and Fultonville exit going east Get away

of the hustle and bustle of the city to enjoy peace and quiet off country living The electric has been

updated along with a newer boiler $268000

202018654 Not a drive-by Year-round 2 bed-room cottage in Caroga Lake that features vaulted

ceilings a nice backyard a huge deck tons ofstorage under the home and a short walk to your shared dock Or choose to join East Caroga Lake

Association for $70 per season and have access to a recreational hall private beach basketball courts playground and so much more Metal roof is only

8 years old and a new septic system was installed 3years ago $99000

201933690 This 3 bedroom 1 12 bath raised ranch sits on a large 151 acre lot in the coun-try with a beautiful view It features a two-car garage and a huge detached shed for storage

Downstairs has a fi nished family room upstairs has 3 bedrooms an eat-in kitchen

formal dining room and a beautiful living room with tons of natural light and a gorgeous brick

fi replace It is conveniently located close to shopping restaurants amp hospitals and located in Broadalbin Perth School District $156900

202018288 Beautiful renovations have been done to this Victorian home located in Fort Plain Cherry

fl oors have been installed original woodworkstain glass windows and 2 porches Formal

dining room livingroom and a large space for your kitchen Finishing work needs to be done and

installing kitchen and baths Many materials are there for you to complete Must see and you will

love it $99000

202018609 Great investment opportunity with long term tenants Downstairs tenants have been there for 6 years and upstairs tenants have beenthere for 10 years Off street parking separate

utilities and priced to sell quickly $36000

202018963 Nice side street in the village of Fort Plain Beautiful hardwood fl oors throughout this

home Formal dining room and livingroom 3bedrooms and 1 full bath Nice front porch to relax

and enjoy yourself $79000

202018377 A nice starter home with many nice features Hardwood fl oors nice

woodwork formal dining and living room 2 enclosed porches $52500

14 bull June 13 2020 MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR

360 County Highway 151 bull St Johnsville NY 13452

bull Shingles bull Metal Roof bull Standing Seambull Free Estimates bull Fully Insured

518-281-6455

JP TRUCKING amp PAVING

formerly Hartrsquos Paving

(518) 339-2072

Fort Plain NY 13339

Photo courtesy of Dana Shaff er The Class ic Image Photography

Congratulations to the Fort Plain Class of 2020

MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 15

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THOUGHT FOR THEWEEK ldquoLetrsquos AttendChurch This SundayrdquoYou and your family arewelcome at GrandviewBaptist Church cornerof Lydius amp WashingtonSt Ft Plain NY Sun-day School 10amMorning Worship 11am

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Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R C - Meco) is encouraging New York res-idents to complete their 2020 census question-naire Every US citizen is required by law to com-plete the 2020 Census

2020 Census invita-tions were supposed to be received by every Amer-ican household by April 1 Citizens are able to re-spond online by phone or by mail The census asks simple questions and nev-er asks for Social Security numbers money political affi liation or bank account numbers Different from past years the 2020 Cen-sus will not ask a question about citizenship

Currently the state self-response rate is 55 In Fulton County the av-erage response rate is 489 Herkimer County is 483 Hamilton County is 68 St Lawrence Coun-ty is 501 and Oneida County is 579

ldquoThe 2020 Census is ex-tremely important to our country as a wholerdquo said Smullen ldquoEvery 10 years the federal government does a population count to gauge the amount of fund-ing to be distributed to

communities I am encour-aging all New Yorkers to fi ll out the simple form that can be completed either online over the phone or by mail Without accurate representation the federal and state funding streams that our local communities depend on for many ser-vices like healthcare and education will not be as resourceful as they should be

ldquoI urge each county with-in my district to match the state self-response rate

We each have a responsi-bility to our communities to provide the government with this information and if we take this responsibil-ity lightly the resources granted at the state and federal levels could be ad-versely affectedrdquo

Assemblyman Robert Smullen represents the 118th Assembly District which includes Hamilton and Fulton counties as well as parts of Herkimer Oneida and St Lawrence counties

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Identifying onersquos family history and lineage can be an exciting and rewarding endeavor Many people are compelled to trace their ancestry and ultimately gain much from hav-ing done so

Interest in genealogy has grown in recent years The popular and free family tree application FamilySearch Family Tree had 16 million contrib-utors in 2018 who added 28 million new people to the global tree Thou-sands upon thousands also utilize other genealogy resources to paint a more accurate picture of their histo-ries

According to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology more than 26 million people shared their DNA with ancestry firms as of the start of 2019 MIT predicts that number will rise to 100 million by the end of 2020

Those ready to get started on re-searching their lineage may wonder where to start These guidelines can map the way

1 The first step is to work from the known to the unknown advises The New England Historic Genea-logical Societyrsquos American Ances-tors program Write down names

dates places of birth marriage and death announcements and other pertinent information you can dig up from looking at personal effects This will provide a starting point and serve as a springboard for further research

2 Establish what you want to learn about your family Maybe you simply want to have a complete fami-ly tree that dates back to a particular ancestor Perhaps you want to see where your family name originated Identify what is behind your interest and allow those goals to guide your research

3 Access census records military records travel documents and oth-er official papers which can provide key clues to family history These can be researched individually but many people like using resourc-es like Ancestrycom because their databases pool information from a variety of sources The Nation-al Archives offers free access to its records database at wwwarchivesgovresearchdatabases

4 Consider privacy concerns be-fore digging deeper Acquiring DNA testing and sharing results in an effort to connect with relatives has

become a popular side effect of ge-nealogy research However experts advise caution before submitting any DNA samples MIT Technology Review indicates that if the DNA collection trend continues the com-panies that hold this data will have genetic information on more than 100 million people The Review goes on to say ldquoas these databases grow they have made it possible to trace the relationships between nearly all Americans including those who never purchased a testrdquo

5 Learning new information can be overwhelming so itrsquos best to focus on one family story at a time rather than tackling the entire family tree in one sitting suggests the service Findmypast

6 Connect with like-minded indi-viduals if you find that your genealo-gy interests expand beyond personal history Family historians often con-nect via social media or through lo-cal genealogical societies

Genealogy research is a growing pastime that can reveal secrets and insight into onersquos family history Itrsquos never too late to start uncovering in-formation

Six steps to start researching your genealogy

Lyme disease poses a threat to millions of peo-ple across the globe The misconception that Lyme disease is exclusive to the United States and the northeastern portion of the country in partic-ular is understandable Hundreds of thousands of people in the US are diagnosed with Lyme dis-ease each year but the 2017 US Geological Sur-vey found that 95 percent of those cases are in the northeast mid-Atlantic or northern midwest re-gions In spite of that no one is immune to Lyme disease regardless of where they live

The World Health Or-ganization notes that in addition to the United States there are foci of Lyme borreliosis in for-ested areas of Asia and in northwestern central and eastern Europe prov-ing that Lyme disease is a global issue With that in mind it behooves ev-eryone to take steps to understand Lyme disease and how to reduce their risk of getting itWhat is Lyme disease

According to Lyme-diseaseorg an online resource that supports science-based advocacy Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium known as Borrelia burgdorferi Lyme disease can affect

any organ of the body and it is often misdiag-nosed because it tends to mimic symptoms of other diseases Lyme disease may be misdiag-nosed as chronic fatigue syndrome fibromyalgia multiple sclerosis and even psychiatric illness-es like depression Such misdiagnoses can delay treatment of the underly-ing infection

How do I get Lyme disease

The majority of Lyme disease patients get the disease from the bite of a nymphal tick Nymphs are immature forms of ticks that are very small typically the size of a pop-py seed according to Ly-mediseaseorg The bites are painless and when coupled with the size of nymphal ticks that in-creases the likelihood that people will not even realize theyrsquove been bit-ten Ticks can stay at-tached to the body for several days feeding all the while Lymediseaseorg notes that the longer the tick stays attached the more likely it will transmit the Lyme and other pathogens into the bloodstream of the per-son itrsquos attached to

How can I safeguard myself against Lyme disease

The Global Lyme Al-

liance which funds re-search aimed at pre-venting diagnosing and treating tick-borne ill-nesses notes that prac-ticing tick bite prevention habits is the best way to prevent Lyme disease Through its ldquoBe Tick AWARErdquo campaign the GLA urges people to fol-low these simple steps to reduce their risk for Lyme disease

bull Avoid high tick traffic areas like tall grass and leaf piles

bull Wear proper cloth-ing including long pants sleeves and socks Avoid walking in grass barefoot or in open sandals even when grass has been cut short

bull Apply tick repellant approved by the Environ-mental Protection Agen-cy

bull Remove clothing upon entering your home toss-ing clothing into the dryer at high temperatures for 10 to 15 minutes to kill live ticks Note that the GLA says putting clothes into the washer will not kill live ticks

bull Examine yourself for ticks every day

No one is immune to Lyme disease regardless of where they live Recog-nizing that and take pro-tective measures can help people lower their risk for Lyme disease

The basics of Lyme disease

MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 17

Church DirectoryAmes - Sprout Brook

UMC613 Latimer Hill Rd

Ames NY 13317518-673-3495

Pastor Jan MarkleSunday Service 900am

Church of the Nazarene3316 State Route 29 WJohnstown NY 12095Offices 518-762-2982

Cell 857-523-8417Pastor Rev Mark Fowler

Sunday Morning Service 1100amSunday School for All Ages 1000am

Community Bible ChurchCorner of Cliff amp Walnut Streets

Canajoharie NY 13317(518) 993-1016

Pastor Wally BraemerSunday - Adult Sunday School Class - 915am

Worship Service - 1030am

God is Good All the Time amp All the Time God is Good

Cherry Valley Assembly of God

37 Alden St Cherry Valley 607-264-3306

Pastor David Carpenter JrSundays 930am

CornerstoneBaptist Church

7274 St Hwy 10 Ames518-673-3405

Sunday School 10am Adults amp Children Morning Worship 11am Youth Ministry

545pm Evening Worship 6pm Wed Bible Study amp Prayer Meeting 630pm

Family Night Select Sundays

EmmanuelEpiscopal Church

588-594 Albany St Little Falls NY315-823-1323

Sunday Mass 10amCoffee Hour following Sunday Mass

Sunday School amp Youth GroupTuesday 10am Mass amp Bible Study

Friday 10am-2pm Thrift Shop

Christian Church of Charleston Four Corners

1380 E Lykers Rd Sprakers518-922-9088

Pastor Brett PoppSunday School (adult amp children) 10am

Worship 11am Sunday Eve Prayer 630pm

Thurs Eve of Encouragement 630pmwwwchristianchurchcharlestonfourcornersorg

Currytown Reformed Church

829 St Hwy 162 Sprakers 518-922-8422

Rev Donald HoaglanderVisiting Pastor Jane Hubschmitt

518-705-2201Sunday School 915am

Worship Service 1000am

EphratahReformed Church

140 Co Hwy 140 Ephratah NYTo live and share Jesus Christ both locally and globally

EverydayEverywhereEveryonePastor Jeff Hindrliter

Sunday School for all ages 10am September-June

Sunday Morning Worship 11amPrayer amp Praise Thursdays 7pm

Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

26 Moyer St Canajoharie518-673-3440

Holy Communion Sundays at 930am Fellowship Time to FollowCall for Holy Day services

The Rev Virginia L Ogden Rectorchurchgoodfrontiercom

DolgevilleChristian Fellowship3 Elm St Dolgeville NY 13329

315-429-9142Dr Marvin Isum Pastor

Worship Sunday 1030amMidweek Fellowship Tuesday 7pmwwwdolgevillechristianfellowshiporg

Church of Christ UnitingPO Box 896

Richfield Springs NY 13439Rev Mark Ioset

315-858-1553Service Sunday 915am

Church School Sunday 1030am

Lassellseville United Methodist Church

State Hwy 29Pastor Robert A Lindsay

Worship Sunday 930amSunday School to start soon

New Hope Christian Fellowship

32 Spencer St Dolgeville NY 13329Pastor Pat Andreoli

315-429-3630NewHopeChristianFellowshipnet

Sunday School 930AMWorship Service 1030AM

Our Lady of Hope RC Church

115 Reid St Fort Plain NY 13339Parish Office 518-993-3822ourladyofhopefrontiercom

Mass Schedule Saturday 4pm Sunday 830am amp 11am

Confessions Sat 3 amp by appointmentPlease call parish office for Holy Day schedule

Reformed Churchof Sprakers

112 Sprakers Hill RdRev Nancy Ryan

Worship ~ 9AMAll Welcome

Paines Hollow United Methodist Church

Intersection of 167 amp 168 Paines HollowPastor Peg Donaghy

518-568-7604Sunday Worship 930AMFellowship Hour to Follow

Salisbury Center United Methodist Church2545 St Rt 29 PO Box 104Salisbury Center NY 13454

315-429-9085Rev Lynn R Lockwood

The Christian Church of Rural Grove

170 Rural Grove Rd Sprakers NY 12166518-922-7831

Pastor Joshua Fetterhoffpastorjoshruralgrovechurchorg

Sunday School (all ages) 945am Morning Service 11am Eve Service 6pm

Wed-Family Night 7pm ldquoWhere Bible Teaching is Fundamentalrdquo

Seekerrsquos Fellowship14 Park Place

St Johnsville NY 13452518-568-7700

Pastor Mike YezierskiSunday Worship 6pm Tues Prayer 7pm

Bible Study 7pm (Wed Thurs amp Fri)We teach the fullness of Godrsquos Word

a life of holiness for the believer and salvation for all who trust

in Christrsquos sacrifice

To Place or UpdateChurch Listings

Call 518-673-0129or email

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Dolgeville United Methodist Church

21 N Helmer Ave DolgevilleRev Jack Ford

315-429-7381Worship 1100am

Sunday School 930am beginning September 18th

Bible Study - Wednesdays 1230pm

Holy Family ParishLittle Falls NY315-823-3410Saturday 4pm

Sunday 1030am

Marshville Evangelical Church

Route 10 SouthRev David BowleyWorship Sunday 9am

Everlasting Joy Believers Fellowship

14 Park Place (in with Seekers Fellowship)

St Johnsville NY 13452315-858-2112

Pastor Carolee CoyeSunday Service 10am

Lighthouse Baptist Church1524 St Rt 29A PO Box 114

Stratford NY 13470-0114 315-429-8854

Pastor Martin SmithSunday Morning Worship 1030am Wed Eve Prayer Meeting 600pm 2nd amp 4th

Sunday Dinner following Morning Service with Afternoon Service following dinner

ldquoOld-Fashioned Bible Preachingrdquo

Faith Hope and LoveChurch

Rev David W Bowley PastorSaturdays 5 pm

at theUnited Methodist Church Lower Level

50 E Main St Canajohariecall 518-673-5128 or see facebook ldquoFaith Hope and Love Christian Churchrdquo and our website httpfaithhopeandlovechurchcom

Fort Plain United Methodist Church

39 Center St Fort PlainAudie Miller

Lay Supply PastorChurch Office 518-993-3863

Kitchen 518-993-3464

ALL WELCOME Worship Service 11am

Fonda Fultonville United Methodist Church

11 Montgomery St FultonvillePastor Nancy Pullen bull 853-3311

Sunday Morning Worship 915-1015 Sunday School 915-1030 Coffee

Fellowship Following ServiceOur Mission-To Actively Follow Christ

and To Inspire Others To Accompany Us

FultonvilleReformed Church

Corner of 5S amp 30Pastor Jane Hubschmitt

Sunday School 10AM

Family Worship 1030AM

Fordsbush Bible Church131 Clark Rd Fort Plain

518-568-7606Pastor Joe Miller

Sunday School 10am Morning Service 11am Eve Service 6pm Wed Service

645pm Thurs Visitation 6pmwwwfordsbushbiblechurchcom

Home of Victory Christian Academy

First Baptist ChurchSpringfield Center NY

Rev - Gary TylerSunday School 1000am

Morning Worship 1100amSunday night Worship 600pmWed night Bible Study 700pm

Free meal amp music every 2nd Sat of the month 4-7pm

Freysbush United Methodist Church

Freysbush Rd Fort Plain518-842-1357

Rev Cindy Leonard OfficiatingWorship 9am

Sunday School 10am ALL ARE WELCOMEcoffee hour to follow service

Grace Episcopal Church24 Montgomery St Cherry Valley

315-585-4016Fr Kyle Grennen Rector

Sunday School 1100am Holy Communionsermon 1100amActive Youth Group - call for detail

Grandview Baptist Church15 Washington St Fort Plain

518-993-9929Pastor Dan West

Sunday School 10amMorning Service 11am

Bible Study amp Prayer Meeting Wednesday 630pm

Glen Reformed ChurchState Hwy 161 in the

Hamlet of Glen 4 miles South of Fultonville

glenreformednycaprrcomSunday Worship at 9 Sunday School

immediately following Childrenrsquos Message

Joy Fellowship296 Co Hwy 119

St Johnsville NY 13452518-568-3217

William Hayes PastorJoyce Loughran Assistant Pastor

Sunday School 9am Morning Worship 930amWednesday Evening Worship 630pm

National Kateri Tekakwitha Shrine and Indian Museum3636 St Hwy 5 PO Box 627

Fonda NY 12068-0627518-853-3646

Weekly Masses Sat 430pm Sun 1030amfriarskaterishrinecom wwwkaterishrinecom

Oppenheim United Methodist Church

Route 29Rev Jack Ford315-429-7381Worship 930 Sundays

Totally Awesome God-TAG time 630pm Wednesdays beginning in Oct Sunday

School 900am beginning September 18th

Randall ChristianCommunity Church

NY Rte 5SSunday Service 1030am

Worship LeaderDarlene Spaulding

Richfield Springs Bible Church

19 Church StRichfield Springs NY 13439

Rev David Tosi315-858-0564

Sunday School (all ages) 10amWorship Service 11am amp 7pmWednesday - Prayer amp Praise

Call for info on various Youth Ministrieswwwrichfieldspringsbiblechurchorg

Reformed Church of Fort Plain

165 Canal St Fort Plain NY 13339518-993-4302 bull fortplainrcayahoocom

Rev Nancy E RyanWorship 1030am

AA meetings Mon amp Tues 7pmSecond Thurs Prayerspace 6am to 6pm

Reformed Churchof Canajoharie

15-19 Front St Canajoharie518-673-2816

Rev Matt DraffenSunday 9am Christian Education

920 Choir Practice10am Worship Nursery providedFellowship hour follows worship

Grace Christian Church20 Center St

St Johnsville NY 13452Pastor Martin Glynn

518-568-2122Sunday School 930am

Worship 1100am

St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church774 St Hwy 163 Fort Plain NY

518-705-7552Rev David A Johnson PhD

Sunday Worship 900am Sunday School 1000amLadies Aid WELCA Handicapped Accessible

The Holy Spirit Polish National Catholic Church

618 E Gansvoort St Little Falls NY 315-823-0793

Father Rafal DadelloMass at 11am on Sunday wwwholy-

spiritpnccorg

The House of Zion Inc580 Dillenbeck Road

Palatine Bridge518-577-3069

Pastors Richard amp Denise AllenSaturday Morning

Worship Service 1130amListen to UMT on live radio 975FM

the 1st Sunday of every month 3pm-4pm

The Time forTruth Ministries

PO Box 351Amsterdam NY 12010

Phone 518-843-2121Cell 518-774-8558

Victorious Life ChurchRMI Fellowship

104 Main St amp 431 St Hwy 80 Fort Plain NY518-993-3102Sunday School 9am

Morning Worship 1030am Youth Group 5pm

Evening Worship 7-8pm

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Churchof Stone Arabia

5430 St Hwy 10 Palatine Bridge NYPastor A Elisabeth Aurand

Sunday Worship 9am518-673-2224

United Methodist Church of Canajoharie

50 E Main St518-673-2717

Jesus says - ldquoCome Unto Merdquo Join us-Special Music Ministry Beautiful Surroundings Friendly People

Sunday Service 1030am - Email umc673frontiernetnet

Communion Last Sunday of the Month

River of Jubilee Church 5057 State Highway 5 S

Sprakers NY 12166Pastor Gail AdamoschekPastor Steve Adamoschek

518-322-1427 518-224-4455Sunday Service 1000am

Childrenrsquos Church AvailableOther Learning Opportunities Available

Visit us on Facebook

Stratford United Methodist Church

Route 29A315-429-9085

Rev Lynn R LockwoodWorship 9am

St Johnrsquos Reformed Church

68 W Main St St Johnsville518-568-7396

Faithfully Following Jesus Christ

Sunday Worship 1030am

St Paulrsquos Universalist Church565 Albany St Little Falls

315-823-2284Service Sunday 10am

Coffee hour following serviceOur Church is a home to inquisitive

spiritual free thinkers with diverse religious beliefs All are welcome

St Josephrsquos Roman Catholic

Church31 North Helmer Ave Dolgeville

315-429-8338Sunday Mass is 830am

St Johnrsquos amp St Markrsquos Lutheran Church

143 Church St Canajoharie518-673-2224

Pastor A Elisabeth Durand Sunday Worship 11am

Faith Formation 1st amp 3rd Sunday 945amstjmcanjoorg bull churchofficestjmcajoorg

St MaryrsquosEpiscopal Church

7690 Rt 80 Springfield Center315-858-4016

Fr Kyle Grennen Priest-in-ChargeSunday Eucharist 930am

Coffee - Fellowship follows serviceHoly Days - as announced

St Thomas the ApostleCatholic Community

1 Church St Cherry Valley607-264-3779Masses Sunday 830am amp 11am

St Paulrsquos Lutheran Church36 Lydius St Fort Plain NY 13339

518-993-2040Pastor Jonathan Litzner

405-250-8395Church Service 11am

St JohnsvilleMethodist Church

7 East Main StSt Johnsville NY 13452

Pastor Corey Jones518-568-7983 bull 315-866-8626

Worship Sunday 3pm

St Paulrsquos Lutheran Church32 W Main St

St Johnsville NY (next to NBT Bank)518-568-3007 Church

518-568-2405 ParsonageRev David JohnsonSunday Worship 1030am

Tues Bible Bungee-Jumping 7pm ldquoBible Studyrdquo that actually makes sense

A Vibrant Welcoming Community of Faith amp Vision

Saint Cecilia Church26 Broadway Fonda

518-853-4195Sunday Worship

900am

Sacred HeartCatholic Church

111 3rd Ave Tribes Hill518-829-7301Mass Saturday

400pm

Valley Alliance Church85 E Main St Nelliston

518-993-3458Pastor Dave Prahst

Sunday School (all ages) 915am Sunday Worship 1030am Wed Praise amp Prayer 7pm

Fri Youth Group 7pm (7-12th grade)

Bethesda Fellowship34 S Division St

St Johnsville NY 13452518-568-2678

Summer ScheduleSunday Worship 1000am

Wed Worship and Prayer 600pm

Church of the Good Shepherd26 Moyer St Canajoharie

518-673-3440The Rev Virginia L Ogden Rector

Sunday Worship 930with Communion

Church Email churchgoodshep26gmailcomWeb Site wwwchurchgoodshepherdcom

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Vehicles consist of many essential com-ponents to keep them running efficient-ly and effectively Car and truck owners should have an understanding of how their vehicles function so they can diag-nose and address problems as they arise

Car batteries are an important compo-nent of any vehicle Even though engines are the powerhouse of any car or truck without a battery the engine wouldnrsquot be able to work According to Firestone Com-plete Auto Care car batteries work by providing a jolt of electricity necessary to power all the electrical components of the vehicle This is achieved through a chemi-cal reaction that changes chemical energy into the electrical energy needed to deliver voltage to the starter In addition to initial-ly starting the car the battery also keeps electric current steady to keep the engine running

The battery also works in conjunction with the alternator to power the electron-ics in the car according to the automotive information blog Autosessive While the car is running the alternator reverses the current produced by the battery recharg-ing it as a result This happens during long journeys so people who drive for short bursts of time may find that their batter-ies will not have a chance to recharge and may not have the longevity desired

There is quite literally a lot riding on a functioning battery No one wants to be caught stranded by a dead battery so drivers may wonder if there are any indi-cators that may signal the battery needs

replacementbull Slow turnover If a vehicle does not

immediately start or if the cranking is sluggish and takes longer to start it may mean the battery is starting to fail

bull Frequent short trips Drivers who make frequent short trips may find their car batteries do not have time to fully re-charge This coupled with overtaxing thanks to a lot of accessory use may cause the battery and the alternator to have shortened life spans

bull Low battery fluid levels If the fluid level is below the energy conductor inside it is often indicative of overcharging and excessive heat

bull Corrosion Corrosion buildup dust dirt and grime on battery connections may cause performance problems Inspecting and cleaning the terminals can prolong the battery life

bull Odors and leaks Battery leaks can produce a sulfur odor similar to the smell of a rotten egg This can become problem-atic over time and leaks may indicate an aging or damaged battery

bull Age Most batteries have a finite life span A well-maintained battery can last up to five years Neglect can reduce that life expectancy considerably

bull Bloated or cracked battery case Re-place the battery immediately if the case is cracking as it could be because excessive heat is swelling the battery

Understanding how car batteries work can help drivers keep their cars running smoothly

Charge up yourcar battery knowledge

MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 19

Boating is a recre-ational activity enjoyed by thousands of people Spring and summer are prime times of year for boating though people who live in temperate climates may be able to

enjoy boating all year long

Everyone who takes to the water novices and experienced boaters in-cluded should be famil-iar with boating safety guidelines In fact it is a good idea to take a boat-ing safety course prior to boating for the first time or as a refresher if it has been a while since re-viewing the rules of the water

Boating safety goes beyond learning basic operation and naviga-tion Safety guidelines also involve getting a vessel safety check The US Coast Guard Auxiliary offers compli-mentary boating exam-inations They can verify the presence and con-dition of safety equip-ment required by federal and state organizations Boaters also may be able to conduct virtual vessel exams This means boat owners can perform a self-inspection of the boats based on digital prompts Licensure and registration of boats are part of responsible boat ownership both in the

US and CanadaAlong with boating

inspections and water rules some other ways to stay safe involve ed-ucating oneself of the larger dangers on the water These generally

involve risky boater be-havior such as failing to wear a life jacket or having an inadequate number of life jackets for passengers Alcohol use while boating also can be problematic Being under the influence can adversely affect boatersrsquo reaction times and de-cision-making abilities According to the 2018 US Coast Guard Rec-reational Boating Sta-tistics Report alcohol continued to be the lead-ing known contributing factor in fatal boating accidents in 2018 ac-counting for 100 deaths (19 percent) of total fa-talities Curbing alcohol use while boating can help avoid accidents and deaths

Excessive speeds also can derail nice days on the water The Tex-as Parks and Wildlife Department says that although there are no numerical speed limits on the water excessive speed can cause acci-dents in crowded areas Speeding makes it diffi-cult to react to obstacles mdash including underwater

wildlife mdash and bring the boat to a stop within a safe distance of others

Boating season is heating up and that means making safety a big part of operating and enjoying a vessel

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Lyme disease is a potentially dan-gerous condition transmitted by the passing of bacteria from deer ticks to their unsuspecting hosts The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Lyme disease is the most com-mon vector-borne disease in the Unit-ed States

Tens of thousands of people are di-agnosed with Lyme disease each year But Lyme disease also affects animals including popular house pets like dogs Tufts University says that the Lyme bacterium can cause serious ill-ness in some dogs Lyme disease can be difficult to detect and cause serious and recurring health problems That is why it is essential for pet parents make concerted efforts to reduce the risk that their dogs become infected

The American Veterinary Medical Association says the best way to pro-tect pets against Lyme disease is to emphasize prevention

bull Speak with your veterinarian about a tick preventive product that is right for your dog These can include repellant collars topical treatments and ingestible medications

bull Vets may recommend vaccination against Lyme disease if you live in an area that is home to high tick popula-tions Recommendations also may be based on your petrsquos lifestyle and over-all health among other factors

bull Address conditions in the yard that are conducive to ticks Mowing the lawn regularly is one way to make the backyard less attractive to ticks as is removing leaf litter

bull Keep a clean home and landscape Rodents and other wildlife can carry deer ticks Securing trash cans pick-ing up food scraps removing hiding spots and potential dens and oth-er strategies can keep these carriers away

bull Conduct a daily tick check if your dog spends time outside Pay attention to bumps on the skin and part the fur so you can see where the coat meets the skin Donrsquot forget to look in the ears

bull When possible avoid areas where ticks may be found such as tall grass-

es wooded areas and marshes Stick to trails when spending time in wooded areas

Dogs with Lyme disease may exhib-it various symptoms These include loss of appetite fever joint swelling decreased activity and lameness Vis-it the vet promptly if symptoms occur and do not abate or are causing con-siderable distress for your pet

Lyme disease is a concern for pets Avoidance preventive measures and outdoor maintenance can help reduce the likelihood that pets will contract Lyme disease

How to protect dogs from Lyme disease

by Bonnie Kirn Donahue Extension Master Gar-dener University of Ver-mont

Is there anything better than a fresh homegrown cucum-ber Warmed by the sun the crisp and juicy just-picked cucumber just doesnrsquot compare to store-bought ones

Although cucumbers are relatively easy to grow getting a nice crop can take some strategiz-ing at the beginning of the growing season

Cucumbers can be grown easily from seed or from starts which can be purchased at your lo-cal greenhouse or garden center They need full sun and nutrient-rich well-drained soil and are sensitive to dry condi-tions especially while the fruit is growing

Dry conditions can make cucumbers taste bitter and unpleasant If you want the best flavor water them when the soil begins to dry about one to two inches of water per week

Cucumbers also need plenty of space to grow Depending on the type that you plant (vining or bush) you may need up to six feet around each plant (vining varieties) A simple wire trellis is helpful if you donrsquot have a lot of space

Growing cucumbers on a trellis also makes picking a little easier and allows the fruit to ripen more evenly The fruit is easier to clean because it hasnrsquot been resting on the soil or decaying leaves

The most difficult aspect of growing cu-cumbers may be their attractiveness to the zealous striped or spot-ted cucumber beetle A striped cucumber beetle adult can be identified by its yellow and black stripes while the spotted cucumber beetle adult is yellow-green in color with black spots

Cucumber beetles feed on leaves flowers and fruit On top of this physical damage they also carry bacterial wilt a major disease of this crop For this reason if possible pick dis-ease-resistant varieties when making your initial plant selection

There are some other low-cost ways to tackle pests The general idea is to practice integrated pest management (IPM) which uses chemical in-terventions as a last re-sort after trying other methods such as cultur-al mechanical and bio-logical controls

While garden chemi-cals can kill invasive in-sects they also can kill good insects that help pollinate crops Some even act as natural pred-ators to help protect crops instinctively

If you have a small manageable cucumber crop a mechanical solu-tion would be to visually inspect your plants dai-ly and pick off any cu-cumber beetles or eggs you find If you donrsquot en-joy crushing them drop them into a solution of soapy water

A creative cultural control that I learned

from the University of Vermont Extension Mas-ter Gardener course is to wait to plant your cu-cumbers until late June This late planting avoids the early summer rush of beetles searching for young cucurbit plants for food and space to lay eggs

If planting starts you might try a trick many commercial growers use which is to dip the en-tire plant in a kaolin clay slurry before planting This material acts as an antifeedant an organic compound that inhibit insect attacks buying the plants a little more time to grow before the material washes off in a couple of weeks

Or experiment with lightweight floating row covers (available at most garden centers or hard-ware stores) to prevent beetle infestation Cu-cumbers need to be pol-linated to produce fruit so make sure to remove row covers just before flowering

Always consider the extent of damage before determining your course of action For example if you have more than five beetles per plant it might be time to try an IPM measure Alterna-tively if the damage on the leaves is less than 25 of the total plant area your young plants should be able to tolerate the injury and bounce back

This year a little plan-ning and IPM experimen-tation can help you get that exceptional cucum-ber crop

How to grow the best cucumbers

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Enjoy stuffed burgers this barbecue season

Barbecue season has arrived so soon people will be bonding in the backyard over hamburgers and hot dogs Back-yard barbecue season begins in spring and continues through summer and where the weather allows into autumn Barbecues are a perfect summertime soiree as theyrsquore usually laid back af-fairs and make use of the pleasant weather

While itrsquos fun to expand your culi-nary horizons over the open flame of a grill itrsquos important that you never forget the basics especially when entertain-ing crowds who are no doubt looking forward to grilled burgers Giving the masses what they want is good hosting but you can still try your hand at a lit-tle experimentation when serving burg-ers at your next backyard barbecue The following recipe for ldquoHerb Cheese-Stuffed Garlic Burgersrdquo from Andrew Schloss and David Joachimrsquos ldquoMaster-ing the Grillrdquo (Chronicle Books) provides the best of both worlds

Herb Cheese-StuffedGarlic BurgersMakes 6 servings

2 lbs ground beef chuck 85 lean2 tbsp chopped garlicfrac12 tsp kosher saltfrac14 tsp ground black pepper3 tbsp herbed garlic cream cheese

such as Boursin6 hamburger buns splitOil for coating grill grate

The Grillbull Gas Direct heat medium-high 425ordm

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1 Heat the grill as directed2 Using your hands mix the beef

garlic salt and pepper in a bowl un-til well blended do not overmix Using a light touch form into 12 patties no more than 12-inch thick

3 Put a portion (about 1 12 tea-spoons) of cream cheese in the center of each of the 6 patties top with the re-maining patties and press together tak-ing care to seal the edges well Refriger-ate the burgers until the grill is ready

4 Brush the grill grate and coat it with oil Put the burgers on the grill cover and cook for 9 minutes flipping after 5 minutes for medium-done (150ordm F slightly pink) Add a minute per side for well-done (160ordm F)

5 To toast the buns put them cut-sides down directly over the fire for the last minute of cooking

6 If serving the burgers directly from the grill serve on the buns If the burg-ers will sit even for a few minutes keep the buns and burgers separate until just before eating

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Masks are a must and youcannot enter without oneWe will be limiting the num-ber of people in the house atany one time to facilitate so-cial distancing Please bringHelp to Load Large Items ampWe are not Responsible forAccidents We accept cashor a good check

We are busting at theseams with this sale It haseverything There are won-derful antiques mid centuryquality jewelry art glass sil-ver silverplate quality cloth-ing and purses stonewaretextiles tools advertisingcountry pieces as well asVictorian many kitchenitems old toys early Christ-mas WWII military includinga German helmet andmuch more The attic and 3bay garage are full

Chow LineFace masks and eating

Q I now wear a mask every time I leave my house and I plan to do so as long as we are faced with the COVID-19 pandemic But I havenrsquot fi gured out how to eat or drink with a mask on Do I take it off or pull it up between bites Any tips on what to do

A As states ease their stay-at-home orders and people return to ventur-ing out of the house your question of how to eat or drink while wearing a face mask is one that is likely to come up frequently

According to published reports some restau-rants in Hong Kong for example have begun providing patrons with a clean bag to store their masks in while they eat at the restaurant With that in mind if you do plan to eat when out in pub-lic you should carefully take your mask off com-pletely without touching the outside of the mask said Sanja Ilic food safety state specialist with Ohio State University Exten-sion the outreach arm of The Ohio State University College of Food Agricul-tural and Environmental Sciences

ldquoThe best practice is not to reuse the mask be-fore it be can be properly cleanedrdquo she said ldquoOne option would be to have a second cleaned mask that you can put on after eating Also before eat-ing you need to wash or sanitize your hands after removing your maskrdquo

Itrsquos also important to know how to take off your mask safely Ilic said be-cause proper use of face masks might help restrict the spread of the virus from an infected person or prevent a healthy per-son from becoming infect-ed Improper use could cause the opposite she said

ldquoMasks and cloth face coverings should be han-dled assuming they are contaminated with the virus causing COVID-19rdquo Ilic said ldquoAs such face coverings should be re-moved without touching the outside of it or your eyes nose or mouth The mask or face covering should be immediately placed with dirty laundry or stored in a plastic bag until they can be properly

cleanedrdquo Also people should be

careful not to touch their eyes nose or mouth when removing their face covering and they should wash their hands imme-diately after removing their mask

Ilic said face coverings can be an effective means of slowing the spread of the infectious agent for many respiratory illness-es and might help slow the spread of COVID-19

ldquoBut wearing a face covering does NOT pro-vide complete protection and does not replace oth-er ways of slowing virus spreadrdquo she said

According to the Cen-ters for Disease Control and Prevention here are some ways to slow the spread practicing good social distancing by stay-ing at home avoiding contact with others and staying at least 6 feet away from others when out in public washing your hands with soap for 20 seconds and using hand sanitizer often and avoiding touching your eyes nose and mouth

When choosing and wearing a face mask the CDC says the mask should

bull fi t snugly but com-fortably against the side of your face

bull be secured with ties or ear loops

bull include multiple lay-ers of fabric

bull allow for breathing without restriction

bull be able to be laun-dered and machine-dried without damaging or changing its shape

bull cover your mouth and nose with no gaps be-tween your face and the mask

Additionally the CDC says to

bull wash or sanitize your

hands before putting on a mask every time the cov-ering is touched and im-mediately after removing the mask

bull put the mask on grasp the mask and pinch it at the ear loops or grasp the upper ties For ear-loop-style masks secure the ear loops behind the ears For tie-back-style masks secure the upper ties behind your head fi rst then secure the low-er ties behind your head Always put the same side of a reused mask against the face

bull remove the mask slowly and carefully with-out touching the outside of it or the eyes nose or mouth Remove ear-loop masks by holding the ear loops Remove tie-back masks by untying the lower ties fi rst and the upper ties last ensure that the ties donrsquot fall into the clean interior side of the mask If the mask will be reused place it in a bag until it can be laun-dered

bull wash the cloth mask after each use with regu-lar detergent and warmhot water then dry it thoroughly in the dryer

Itrsquos also important that you donrsquot wear a mask that hasnrsquot been cleaned thoroughly or one that is soiled torn saturated or damaged Ilic said

ldquoRemember you can

still get infected by touch-ing your eyes nose or mouth so donrsquot let the mask provide you with a false sense of securityrdquo she said

Chow Line is a service of The Ohio State Universi-ty College of Food Agricul-tural and Environmental Sciences and its outreach and research arms Ohio State University Extension and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Develop-ment Center

4 bull June 13 2020 MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR

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MEETINGS WITH THE HOST LOCATIONS BEFORE TRAVELLING TO THE MEETING LOCATIONConference dates moved

to September

The American Revolution Mohawk Valley Conference moved to Sept 10-13 Register at httpstinyurlcomvmvyuay or email brianm248420hotmailcom or call 5187745669

July 11

Village of Ames Museum Open to Visitors 9 am - 3 pm Contact 5186735820 or famesmuseum or wwwamesmuseumweeblycom

Schoharie Crossing Discovery Day at Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site Visit nysparkscom or call Schoharie Crossing at 5188297516 or email Schoharie-Crossingparksnygov

July 31

Music Social mdash Box On Polka Band 7-10 pm band (doors open 530 pm) at Amsterdam Elks Lodge 101 8 Fourth Ave Amsterdam NY For more information call Michelle Egel-ston at 5183392260 or the Amster-dam Elks Lodge at 5188426363 or check their Facebook page Polka Night Polish Food $10

August 7

Music Social mdash Georgie Won-ders Band 7-10 pm band (doors open 530 pm) at Amsterdam Elks Lodge 101 8 Fourth Ave Amster-dam NY For more information call Michelle Egelston at 5183392260 or the Amsterdam Elks Lodge at 5188426363 or check their Face-book page Big Band $10

August 15

Village of Ames Museum is Open to Visitors Book Sale 9 am - 3 pm Contact 5186735820 or famesmuseum or wwwamesmuse-umweeblycom

September 19

Village of Ames Museum Sum-mers End Festival 5K runwalk begins at 9 am The festival is 9 am to 3 pm Come browse through the vendor spaces and tour the mu-seum Contact 5186735820 or famesmuseum or wwwamesmuse-umweeblycom

September 25

Music Social mdash Grand Central

Station 7-10 pm band (doorsopen 530 pm) at Amsterdam ElksLodge 101 8 Fourth Ave Amster-dam NY For more info call Mi-chelle Egelston at 5183392260or Amsterdam Elks Lodge at5188426363 or check their Face-book page $10

October 3

Village of Ames Museum Opento Visitors Book sale 9 am - 3pm Contact 5186735820 or famesmuseum or wwwamesmuse-umweeblycom

November 7

Village of Ames Museum Open toVisitors 9 am - noon Museumcloses for the season at the end ofthe day Contact 5186735820 orfamesmuseum or wwwamesmu-seumweeblycom

December 2

Christmas Tree Lighting Villageof Ames tree lighting at 6 pm infront of the Village of Ames Muse-um Refreshments to follow at thefi re station

Keep Mohawk Valley Beautiful launches ldquoQuaranTeamrdquo CleanupKeep Mohawk Valley Beautiful (KMVB) a six-coun-

ty NYS affiliate of the national Keep America Beautiful (KAB) program is launching a ldquoQuaranTeamrdquo Clean-up in conjunction with KABrsquos annual Great American Cleanup Effort scheduled for June 1 - Oct 18 KMVB is a standing committee of the Mohawk Valley Economic Development District Inc

This year marks KMVBrsquos 19th annual Great Ameri-can Cleanup Effort where community volunteers come together to aesthetically improve our environment by creating cleaner parks streetscapes and public spaces through litter removal and elimination While the coun-try begins to open back up and more people are spend-ing time outside KMVBrsquos ldquoQuaranTeamrdquo Cleanup effort is intended to keep its commitment to bringing people together to beautify our communities even during a global pandemic

The KMVB ldquoQuaranTeamrdquo Cleanup is a project for in-dividuals and families who are quarantined together to break up their day by taking a walk outside alone or as a family to clean up litter along their propertystreets and surrounding areas ldquoWe intend to have adults and children in the six-County Mohawk Valley Region take action to work on beautifying and cleaning areas across

their communities while adhering to federal state and local public health guidelines regarding the COVID-19 pandemicrdquo said Sam Russo chair of KMVB Committee

KMVB reminds volunteers participating in the ldquoQuar-anTeamrdquo Cleanup to wear personal protection equip-ment (PPE) such as masks and gloves when appropriate during litter cleanups

By registering your ldquoQuaranTeamrdquo Cleanup project on the Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authorityrsquos web-site at wwwohswaorg you will be entered in a prize drawing that will take place following the conclusion of the Great American Cleanup on Oct 18 ldquoQuaranTeamrdquo individuals andor groups must submit the reporting form provided upon registration to be eligible to receive prizes

Jamie Tuttle recycling educator of the Oneida-Her-kimer Solid Waste Authority and partner in the Clean-up Program said ldquoWhile this yearrsquos cleanup effort may not involve large groups gathering together the actions large or small of individuals and families who partic-ipate will help KMVB continue its mission to remove litter and beautify the region we call lsquohomersquo while in-spiring generations of environmental stewards KMVB is cleaning up yes but we are also changing behaviors

by engaging the enthusiasm of involved young peoplerdquo said Tuttle

ldquoFrom Boonville to Cobleskill from Oneonta to North-ville and all along the Mohawk Valley volunteers will be working together to make a difference in their com-munities Projects such as the KMVB lsquoQuaranTeamrsquo Cleanup community gardens recycling and beautifica-tion help leverage other public and private resources to positively impact our regionrdquo said Russo

To register your ldquoQuaranTeamrdquo Cleanup visit wwwohswaorg (Click ldquoQuaranTeamrdquo Cleanup) You may also contact Mohawk Valley Economic DevelopmentDistrict with any questions related to the cleanup at3158664671

Local residents receive academic honorsNortheastern University

announces spring semester 2020 deanrsquos list

BOSTON MA ndash Northeastern University is pleased to recognize those students who distinguish themselves academically during the course of the school year The following students were recently

named to the universityrsquos deanrsquos list for the spring semester which end-ed in April 2020

bull Cobleskill resident Chloe Fletcher majoring in international business

bull Fort Plain resident Bailey Smith majoring in cell and molecular biol-ogy

bull Johnstown resident Mary Mor-ris Evans majoring in art

To achieve the deanrsquos list distinc-tion students must carry a full pro-gram of at least four courses have a quality point average of 35 or great-er out of a possible 40 and carry no single grade lower than a C- during the course of their college career

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Baseball on the Erie Canalonline presentation offered by

Schoharie CrossingThe Schoharie Crossing

State Historic Site in Fort Hunter is offering online programs this month that will include a presenta-tion by Derrick Pratt of the Erie Canal Museum As part of a double-head-er of online presentations at the end of June Pratt will provide the program through Webex that will discuss the Erie Canalrsquos many connections to the earliest days of profes-sional baseball Using stories from some of the gamersquos biggest stars and others long forgotten dis-cover the connection that the canal has to our na-tional pastime

This program is sched-uled for Wednesday June 24 at 630 pm A link to the Webex meeting can be found on the Schoharie Crossing Facebook page or you can contact us for

the link by emailing Scho-harieCrossingparksnygov

The first part of the dou-bleheader will be on Tues-day June 23 at 630 pm with an online program titled ldquoDam that Creekrdquo This program will discuss the first dam across the Schoharie Creek for the Erie Canal and how it pro-vided a means for barges to navigate through its waters

Schoharie Crossing is offering this slate of online programs while the Visitor Center is closed during the COVID-19 crisis During NY on PAUSE the Erie Canal historic site will provide programs through Webex as well as other online programs and so-cial media such as Face-book Live Additional pro-grams will be scheduled so keep in touch with us

by joining our mailing list or following online The site grounds will remain open for appropriate so-cially distant recreational use from dawn until dusk daily Observe NYS guide-lines while visiting Scho-harie Crossing

For information about these programs find us on Facebook or you can call or email the Visitor Center at 5188297516 Schohar i eCross ingparksnygov

The NYS Office of Parks Recreation and Histor-ic Preservation oversees more than 250 individual state parks historic sites golf courses boat launch-es and recreational trails For more information on any of these recreation ar-eas call 5184740456 or visit wwwnysparkscom connect on Facebook or follow on Twitter

Gather key information now to ensure smooth tax-filing process

Tax Department shares top 10 listof items to have handy before

preparing your tax returnThe New York State Department of

Taxation and Finance recently released its top 10 list of key pieces of information to have on hand when preparing your personal income tax return to meet the new July 15 deadline Once you gath-er this essential information find out if yoursquore eligible to take advantage of the Free File software available through the Tax Departmentrsquos website

ldquoThe ability to electronically prepare and file your return for free from home is an important option for taxpayers at this time of social distancingrdquo said New York State Commissioner of Taxation and Fi-nance Michael Schmidt ldquoWhether you file on your own or hire a preparer hav-ing essential information ready will ease the filing processrdquo

Top 10 list of essential informationbull Income statements (wages interest

and dividends) including W-2 and 1099 forms

bull Driverrsquos license or state-issued ID (for you and your spouse if filing jointly)

bull Birthdates and Social Security num-bers for you your spouse and your de-pendents

bull Copy of last yearrsquos tax return or the amount of your prior yearrsquos federal ad-justed gross income

bull Statements related to any property taxes paid or mortgage interest payments

bull Forms 1095-A B or C Affordable Healthcare Statement

bull Information related to any credits yoursquore claiming

bull Your banking information (account number and routing number)

bull NY 529 College Savings Plan infor-mation if you have an account

bull Email addressTake advantage of free filing software online ndash maintain social distancingEach year millions of New Yorkers

qualify to file their personal income tax returns for free from the convenience of their homes Taxpayers who earned $69000 or less in 2019 are eligible to electronically prepare and e-file both their federal and New York State income tax returns by using the Free File soft-ware available online

Nearly 200000 taxpayers have al-ready filed their returns through the Free File program this year saving a combined estimate of $407 million To be directed to the free filing options simply click the Free File your income tax return link on the Tax Departmentrsquos website

To ensure yoursquore not charged a fee you must go to the Tax Departmentrsquos website to complete your return Yoursquoll save preparation fees prevent costly errors and ensure that you receive any refund yoursquore owed in the most efficient way possible

The Tax Department has produced a series of video tutorials to assist New Yorkers with the tax return filing pro-cess Topics range from gathering the necessary documents to choosing the right software

Reminder The Tax Department has extended the due date for New York State personal income tax returns to July 15 The original due date was April 15 See the Tax Department response to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) for additional information at taxnygov

MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 7

Tips from the Tax Department will help

protect your refund and private informationThe New York State De-

partment of Taxation and Finance recently urged taxpayers to be vigilant and guard against identity theft during this extended filing season The Tax De-partment shared import-ant tips to help New York-ers protect their private information

ldquoScam artists are con-tinually adjusting their tactics to steal the sensi-tive information they need for their fraud schemesrdquo said New York State Com-missioner of Taxation and Finance Michael Schmidt ldquoYou can help safeguard your sensitive data and maintain peace of mind by following these tipsrdquoTips to prevent identity

theft amp fraudbull File now File your

tax return as soon as pos-sible before the extended deadline of July 15 This can reduce the likelihood that an identity thief will be able to claim a fraudu-lent tax refund using your stolen information Donrsquot

give scammers more time to commit their crime

bull Protect data and documents used to pre-pare your return Protect sensitive personal infor-mation and documents during and after the filing process by ensuring you only visit secure websites encrypting your wireless network and using strong passwords

bull If you hire a tax pre-parer do your research to ensure theyrsquore com-petent and ethical Avoid preparers who boast that they can obtain refunds larger than their com-petitors can who donrsquot provide you with their IRS Preparer Tax Identi-fication Number (PTIN) or who base their fee on a percentage of your refund

bull Make sure your tax preparer is willing to

sign your return The preparer must also pro-vide you with a copy of your return

bull Carefully review your return Yoursquore responsible for the returnrsquos accuracy If you hire a paid preparer never sign a blank return

bull Take advantage of free filing software on-line and maintain social distancing

Each year millions of New Yorkers qualify to file their personal in-come tax returns for free from the convenience of their homes Taxpayers who earned $69000 or less in 2019 are eligible to electronically prepare and e-file both their fed-eral and New York State income tax returns by us-ing the Free File software available online

Nearly 200000 taxpay-

ers have already filed their returns through the Free File program this year saving a combined $407 million To be directed to the free filing options simply click Free File your income tax return on the Tax Departmentrsquos web-site

To ensure yoursquore not charged a fee you must go to the Tax Departmentrsquos website to complete your return Yoursquoll save prepa-

ration fees prevent cost-ly errors and ensure that you receive any refund yoursquore owed in the most efficient way possible

The Tax Department has produced a series of video tutorials to assist New Yorkers with the tax return filing process Top-ics range from gathering the necessary documents to choosing the right soft-ware You can view the videos at our Get ready to

e-file your income tax re-turn webpageReport fraud scams amp

identity theftIf you are a victim or

believe you may be a po-tential victim of tax-relat-ed identity theft alert us immediately We will track your information to help keep it private and pro-tected Visit the Tax De-partmentrsquos Report fraud scams and identity theftwebpage

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Tootsie is a 3-4 year old spayed female (gray) Tootsie is good with other cats and dogs Shersquos friendly and outgoing and loves to play with children

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Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R C Ref-Meco) on June 3 signed onto a letter to Gov Andrew Cuomo in support of allowing schools in New York State to host in-person graduation ceremonies If school districts follow proper public health guidelines graduation cer-emonies could be allowed to offer a sense of closure for high school seniors

ldquoHigh school graduation is an important rite of pas-sagerdquo said Smullen ldquoOur students have a once in a lifetime chance to celebrate this moment with their family and friends Now that the state is reopening our high school seniors across upstate New York should be allowed the opportunity to have real ceremonies rather than virtual ones I want to make sure schools know that we support them in celebrating their stu-dentsrsquo accomplishments while following proper social distancing guidelines We can do this and the time is nowrdquo

Assemblyman Robert Smullen represents the 118th Assembly District which includes Hamilton and Fulton counties as well as parts of Herkimer Oneida and St Lawrence counties

Smullen supports schools hosting

graduation ceremonies

By Lucie Winbornebull Who says you have to

be human to serve your country Between 2001 and 2009 a goat called William (ldquoBillyrdquo) Windsor was part of the 1st Bat-talion Infantry Unit of The Royal Welsh with the title of lance corporal no less Although he was briefly de-moted to fusilier following ldquounacceptable behaviorrdquo at Queen Elizabethrsquos official birthday celebrations he eventually saw the error of his ways and regained his more esteemed rank

bull Actor Brad Pitt chipped out pieces of his own front teeth to play the role of Ty-ler Durden in the movie ldquoFight Clubrdquo

bull And speaking of teeth in the American Civil War soldiers were required to have at least four op-posing front teeth so they could open a gunpowder pouch Some draftees had their front chompers re-moved to avoid service

bull Whatrsquos in a name Depends on where yoursquore from When the Coca-Co-la Company was ready to import to China it needed a moniker that fit with the majority of that countryrsquos spoken languages The original choice ldquoKekouke-lardquo sounded phonetically

similar but in certain di-alects translates to ldquobitethe wax tadpolerdquo or ldquofemalehorse stuffed with waxrdquoFurther research yielded afar more satisfactory solu-tion ldquoKekoukelerdquo meaningldquotasty funrdquo

bull Romantic poet PercyBysshe Shelley was one ofliteraturersquos first prominentvegans

bull Scientists studying adeadly disease transmit-ted from camels also foundthat the animals containedthe pathogens from whichthe common cold was bornDo we now know whom toblame

bull As many as 35 ofpeople who hire a profes-sional cleaning service ad-mitted to cleaning up be-fore the help arrives

bull Native Southerners might well be surprised to learn that the word ldquoyrsquoallrdquo dates to 1631 It was first used by the English schol-ar William Lisle in the sen-tence ldquoThe captive men of strength I gave to you theweaker sold and this yrsquoall know is truerdquo

Thought for the Day ldquoAl-though the world is full of suffering it is also full of the overcoming of itrdquo ndash Hel-en Keller

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Exterior renovations can enhance the appear-ance of a property and make it more enjoyable for homeowners Certain renovations have the po-tential to add value to a home while others may do the opposite Learning which one have the largest return on investment can help homeowners select features that will have the most positive impact

Curb appeal goes a long way toward attracting po-tential buyers According to the National Associa-tion of Realtors first im-pressions of a property have a strong influence on buyers Landscaping and external features can do much to influence such impressions

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inorganic mulched bedsbull Fire pit A fire pit can

be used for much of the year In the spring and summer the firepit is a great place to congregate to roast marshmallows or sip wine and gaze into the fire In the fall the fire pit can make for a cozy re-treat A fire pit that has a gas burner is low-mainte-nance and the National Association of Landscape Professionals says that most can recoup about $4000 of their $6000 av-erage price tag

bull Softscaping Hard-scaping refers to struc-tures like outdoor kitchens or decks Softscaping in-volves the living elements of the landscape Hiring a landscape designer to in-stall trees shrubs natural

edging and rock elements can do wonders toward improving the look and value of a home

bull Pool or water feature In certain markets partic-ularly hot climates a pool or another water feature is a must-have However in other areas where outdoor time is limited a pool or water feature can actually lower the value of a home Speaking with a real es-tate professional can give homeowners an idea of how a pool will fare in a given neighborhood

Five outdoor projects that add value

Outdoor improvements can improve the marketability of a home as well as enhance its appearance and function

12 bull June 13 2020 MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR

NEW LISTING $345000 EXQUISITE109 Joann Way Amsterdam

4 BR 25 BA 13 yrs young Colonial home featuring over 3100 sq ft of living space

Spacious total magazine material Stunning finished basement 2 car garage sunroom patio and only 1 +- mile to Thruway exit for a

quick commute tothe Capital Region

REDUCED $12900028 Lee Ave Gloversville

COMPLETELY REMODELED 3 BDRM home from a new basement floor

to a new roof all new flooring new kitchen new appliances new bath 2 car garage Super large master

BDRM on 1st floor Call Gretchen Salvione NYS Licensed Real

Estate Salesperson on her cell at (518) 848-1843

NEW LISTING - $109000370 Locust Ave Amsterdam

Stunning 33+- Acre Parcel - Approved Building Lot with 80 Feet to the Sacandaga Lake taking line that will include a 60 Foot Lake Permit for the buyers Sellers are willing to hold a private

note amp mortgage with $50000 down up to 10 years amortized over 30 years There are

some deed restrictions that apply This will not last long as there are NOT many BLDG lots on

Sacandaga Lake anymore

SACANADAGA LAKE RIGHTS - $249900Vandenburg Point Rd Mayfield

A completely amp beautifully remod-eled 3 BDRM home that has a

stunning kitchen wGranite amp SS appliances Nice hardwood floors

throughout New NG furnace amp hot water on demand system amp

Veterans Park is across the street to enjoyCall Gretchen Salvione

at (518) 848-1843 to view

REDUCED $12490017 Taft Place Amsterdam

Great investment property that has been completely remodeled in last 4 years and has 4 great tenants This property can pay for itself in just 5 to 6 years

and there is nothing you have to do to the place for years to come

Call Gretchen Salvione NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson on her cell at (518) 848-1843

4 UNIT $179000121 Oakland Ave Gloversville

Completely Remodeled 3 BDRM 15 Bath Home with a View of Galway Lake We have a Very Large 2 Car

Garage with a Bonus Room Above it for some great storage space Sellers

are willing to buy a 2 YEAR Home Warranty for a purchaser Sellerrsquos are

Motivated Make us an Offer

$2184001329 Ridge Rd Galway

Nice remodeled 3 BDRM 2 full bath home We have 2 BDRMS downstairs and 1 upstairs Full basement 1 car garage nice covered porch granite front

steps new kitchen and new bath on 1st floor as well Motivated seller come take a look and

make us an offer

REDUCED $7500010 Orange St Gloversville

Prestigious 5 BDRM 45 bath beautiful English Tudor home on a corner lot with a 2 car garage

finished basement amp finished attic with a fenced yard and in-ground

pool Call Virginia Mackey NYS Licensed Assoc Broker on her cell at (518) 221-4340 to view

NEW LISTING $240000167 Prospect Ave Gloversville

This 2 family home is rented with long term tenants Each unit offers 3 BDRMS 1 full bath kitchen amp living

room We have a full basement paved driveway and 2 car garage

Could be a great investment for you or to occupy and have someone pay

your mortgage

NEW 2 FAMILY $89900141 E Church St Ft Hunter

Cute 3 bedroom 1 full bath home situated on the 1st floor with

laundry room SS Appliances nice backyard that is partially fenced

amp carport Call Katie-Anne Isabella NYS Licensded Real

Estate Salesperson on her cell at (518) 866-1089 to view

REDUCED $6900028 Newman St Gloversville

This fixer upper has 13 +- acres with it and a large

commercial size garage to use Home offers 3 BDRMS and 2 full baths Call Virginia Mackey NYS Licensed

Assoc Broker on her cell at (518) 221-4340 to view

$79000163 Jackson Summit Rd East Mayfield

Stunning completely remodeled 3 family home with off street parking quartz countertops new appliances2 units have 2 BDRMS amp 15 baths

and 1 unit has 2 BDRMS with 1 bath All have laundry hookup

Stellar investment for someone as this pays for itself in less than 6 years

3 FAMILY $22500045 Main St Fultonville

This is a wonderful brick home that boasts over 2500 sq ft of living space 45 BDRMS 2 full baths with a large barngarageoutbuilding stunning view natural gas public water amp annual taxes are ONLY $2449 Listing agent is related to the seller Katie-Anne Isabella NYS Licensed RE Salesperson Cell (518) 866-1089

NEW LISTING $249000 bull 1598 Route 67 Johnstown

This ranch sits on 10+- wooded acres WE have 2 BDRMS and 2 full baths The downstairs would

be a great option for someone who is looking for an in-law apartment style home since we have a kitch-en living room full bath and 1 BDRM on both the 1st floor and

basement living quarters

REDUCED $179000323 Progress Rd Town of Mayfield

SO NEW - WE DO NOT EVEN HAVE A PICTURE TO POST YET

IMMACULATE BEAUTIFUL 4 BDRM 2 Full Bath home with garage situated on 110+- acres with a propane fireplace pellet stove beautiful hardwood floors open concept living kitchen features marble tile countertops gener-

ator hookup central air and annual taxes are $4849

New Listing $289900 265 Waite Rd Amsterdam

Cute 2 BDRM home with a walk up attic that could be finished for a 3rd BDRM if you need the added space

1 Car Garage under the home nice backyard and

located on a Dead End Street with public water

amp sewer

New $839009 DiGiorgi Lane Fonda

NYS Licensed Real Estate SalespeopleGRETCHEN SALVIONE

Cell (518) 848-1843 Email Gretchenmovesyougmailcom

KATIE-ANNE ISABELLACell (518) 866-1089

Email Realestatekate518gmailcom

Cute country home with 4 BDRMs 1 full bath and 2

12 baths with 2 car garage extra large outbuilding

pond amp 3 acres situated in the Town of Florida Just a few minutes to the NYS

Thruway and city amenities

REDUCED $179000190 State Highway 161 Amsterdam

4174 +- Acres - $49900Fox Rd Providence (Saratoga County)

36 +- Acres - $40000State Highway 162 Charleston

53 +- Acres - $25000Sweet Rd Johnstown

18 +- Acres - $15000Mohawk Drive Tribes Hill

LAND LISTINGS

TOO NEW FOR A PHOTOGreat investment or end user home Lower unit is a BDRM amp rented but upper unit is available to move right in and offers 3 BDRMS a walk up attic that can be used for additional living space amp 2 car garage that can be used for storage only Call Katie-Anne Isabella NYS Licensed RE

Salesperson on her cell at (518) 866-1089

NEW 2 FAMILY $89900

13 Mcmartin St Johnstown

MOTIVATED SELLERS Cute 3 BDRM home wshared lake rightsaccess just a few hun-

dred feet away from the home 1 full bath 1st floor laundry

1 car garage annual taxes are only $1555 Call Katie-Anne

Isabella on her cell at (518) 866-1089 to view

Lake Rights at $1099002220 State Highway 10 Caroga Lake

Super Commercial BuildingBusiness Opportunity here 3 floors of

whatever your heart desires Apartments retail office space daycare facilitydance studio restaurant brewery

distillery and so much more Invest in Downtown Gloversville - Great things are happening here

COMMERCIAL REDUCED $12900048 S Main St Gloversville

Junell Pasquarelli Licensed Real Estate BrokerOwner

161 Honeywell Corners Rd Broadalbin NY 12025Office (518) 588-5141

JunellRealtyyahoocom bull JunellRealtycomBranch Office

226 E Fulton Street Gloversville NY 12078Office PH (518) 752-5040

Virginia M Mackey NYS Licensed Associate Broker

CallText (518) 221-4340 Email Vmackeyrealtoryahoocom

SOLD SOLD

SOLD

Nice Move-In-Condition 3 BDRM home which has been remodeled over the last 3 years Newer floor-ing fresh paint new appliances new furnace new garage roof

1st floor laundry full basement full walk up attic for storage and a deck and back yard to enjoyPENDINGPENDING

PENDINGPENDING

This is a spacious Ranch Style Farmhouse with 4 BDRMS 1 Full Bath Open Concept Kitchen Dining amp Living Room Area with Cathedral Ceilings Full Basement Oil Fired Furnace situated on 21 +- Acres with a large 2 Car Garage Large Barn Sheds Fencing Feed Bins and located as the only home on a Dead End Road in the Town of

Florida Montgomery County amp Fonda-Fultonville School District Taxes with NO exemptions are $5605 Beautiful views of farm fields and mountains surround this parcel of Paradise Great location makes it convenient to jump on NYS Thruway exits 27 or 28 (Amsterdam or Fultonville) Donrsquot wait this will not last long

NEW LISTING $219000 bull 139 Auspelmeyer Rd Amsterdam CALLING ALL INVESTORS We have 2 separate 4 unit homes for a total of 8 units of well cared for rental prop-

erty with a large parking lot and extra lot included for one salersquos price Many units include long term tenants

Buildings have been maintained very well With current rents these buildings will pay for themselves in

under 6 years making this a smart investment for years to come Natural Gas for heat public watersewer and plenty off street parking Annual taxes for both build-ings are $7102 with no exemptions Call Katie-Anne Isabella on her cell to view at (518) 866-1089

NEW LISTING - MULTIFAMILY (8 UNITS TOTAL amp LARGE PARKING LOT)21 amp 23-25 S Melcher St Johnstown bull Listed at $350000

NEW LISTING $1399009 Washington St Fultonville

Adorable 2 BDRM Ranch home with 1 car garage and full basement If you

need 3 BDRM you could consider converting the family room over Immaculate hom ewith NEWER

electrical gutters basement windows amp dry lockseal on basement walls

home was re-sided in 2016 amp interior was recently repainted

If you are looking to buy or sell give us a call Because Your Move Matters

NEW LISTING $119000126 Pine St Tribes Hill

Cute amp Spacious 4 BDRM home located on a dead end street with approximately

056 of an Acre to call home Roof replaced in 2018 Bathroom remodeled

in 2018 Home has 2 BDRMs on 1st Floor and 2 BDRMs on the 2nd floor Carriage house kitchen natural gas furnace about 7 years old and deck to relax on while

you overlook your nice backyardPENDING

We have a super cute 6 year old Home OR Seasonal Get-A-Way CampCottage on 3040+- acres that sits back off a

long driveway to offer you lots of privacy Cathedral ceilings super cozy amp there is

a large water source to hike to and kayak on or fish Close to state parks Pecks Lake Caroga Lake amp Adirondack Park

REDUCED $169900 320 Willie Rd Town of Johnstown

PENDING

BEAUTIFUL 3 BDRM Lakefront home with 60 +- feet of your

own direct lake access 2 docks 2 outbuildings outdoor shower amp 4 heat sources Stunning Cathedral ceiling famkily roomliving room

that overlooks the lake

NEW LISTING $289900115 Seven Oaks Caroga Lake

PENDING

MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 13

Krutz Properties is 1 per Capital District MLS for property SOLD in Montgomery County

59 W Main St Canajoharie

518-673-2820 2474 St Hwy 30

Mayfield518-661-611554 E Main St

St Johnsville NY518-568-2776

Call the Pros

- Your Hometown Realtors -

Real Estate AgentGary ldquoDartrdquo Jones

518-568-3113

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Licensed Real Estate BrokerLaurie Weingart

518-673-2820

Real Estate AgentEric W Salisbury

518-368-8560

Real Estate AgentsWayne Andrew Sherer

Linda Susan Sherer518-366-9797

Assoc Real Estate Broker

Rochelle Monk518-545-8086

Real Estate Agent Patricia Edick518-441-4744

Real Estate Agent Barbara Krutz518-330-8017

Real Estate AgentJamie Lawrence518-694-2176

Real Estate Agent Cindy Jacksland

518-332-4615

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315-868-0051

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Real Estate AgentJaylene Stowell

518-844-4273

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Real Estate AgentSherry Ann

Kennerknecht518-848-8030

RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL - FARMS - INVESTMENTS - ACREAGEwwwkrutz-propertiescom

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Debra J Steele518-495-5770

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

Carol Paciolla518-332-3279

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Julie A SonnerAmsterdam

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Jean M Shatley-MasonBurnt Hills

202016657 Enjoy 50 ft of direct lake front on the quietest part of the lake Close to the channel which will allow you the use of both East amp West

Caroga lakes Cottage is fully furnished and sleeps 8 or more people Glass enclosed front porch fac-ing the lake Open porch facing the road Garage to store all your outdoor toys Relax by the fi re

or watch the sunsets over the lake sitting on your dck $189090

202010858 Huge building that was a retail conve-nience store Held over $80 thousand dollars worth

of inventory Has a bathroom walk in cooler andan offi ce Now being rented out for an auc-

tion house Concrete fl oor counter space and kitchenette in back Sold food groceries lotto

beer cigarettes hardware automotive and many other household items Ambition is the key word Local clientelle appreciated it Does very well as an auction house Could be used for many different

business opportunities Large pond with Coy Fish as well as other fi sh in it Can be sold with business

or deeded over to back property $165000

201912246 Well cared for commercial building w total of 5 apartments amp a large store front Estab-lished antique store Settlers Block is on the 1stfl oor approximately 2240 square feet w 3 bath-

roomsFirst fl oor is an open space and has 2 large display windows 2nd fl oor is 3 apartmentsamp3rd fl oor is 2 apartmentsFull basement w plenty of storage Updated furnace amp electric entrance

Hardwood fl oors in all the apartmentsThis is a well-cared for building w endless possibilities

Plenty of off street parking $175000

201936206 12 Acres with spectacular views of the adirondacks to build your Adirondack home on with lake access from Pecks LakesSunrise Bay This land has a few improve-ments - the driveway is in placed and the building site has been leveled There are

certifi ed engineer plans for both the building site and septic system Peck Lake is located in the southern adirondack with the Adirondack

park in your back yard with all the wildlife you could ask for Access to everything a

person would want - shopping fi shing hiking boating (restrictions apply) golf and lets not

forget snowmobiling $109900

201829076 This very tillable land has 35 to 40 of the 43 acres that are tillable Goes past the power lines Nice land good state of cultivation Terrain is gentle- nia crown with 310 road frontage Very tiny stream runs through small part of it Owner

gets rental on haying pasture $86000

202018277 If you are looking for country living come take a look at this 530 acre farm This two

story farm house has been gutted to the studs andfully insulated and sheet rocked along with new

replacement windows The exterior has been wrapped and sided with with vinyl There is a 38 X 120 free standing barn with 12 concert fl oor and

12 dirt This 150 year old home has 1800+ sgft of living space with valued ceiling in the master bed-room Spacious eat in kitchen There is a smaller 40 X 28 old barn and Grain Bin Your are minutes

away from two Thruway entrances Canajohare exit going west and Fultonville exit going east Get away

of the hustle and bustle of the city to enjoy peace and quiet off country living The electric has been

updated along with a newer boiler $268000

202018654 Not a drive-by Year-round 2 bed-room cottage in Caroga Lake that features vaulted

ceilings a nice backyard a huge deck tons ofstorage under the home and a short walk to your shared dock Or choose to join East Caroga Lake

Association for $70 per season and have access to a recreational hall private beach basketball courts playground and so much more Metal roof is only

8 years old and a new septic system was installed 3years ago $99000

201933690 This 3 bedroom 1 12 bath raised ranch sits on a large 151 acre lot in the coun-try with a beautiful view It features a two-car garage and a huge detached shed for storage

Downstairs has a fi nished family room upstairs has 3 bedrooms an eat-in kitchen

formal dining room and a beautiful living room with tons of natural light and a gorgeous brick

fi replace It is conveniently located close to shopping restaurants amp hospitals and located in Broadalbin Perth School District $156900

202018288 Beautiful renovations have been done to this Victorian home located in Fort Plain Cherry

fl oors have been installed original woodworkstain glass windows and 2 porches Formal

dining room livingroom and a large space for your kitchen Finishing work needs to be done and

installing kitchen and baths Many materials are there for you to complete Must see and you will

love it $99000

202018609 Great investment opportunity with long term tenants Downstairs tenants have been there for 6 years and upstairs tenants have beenthere for 10 years Off street parking separate

utilities and priced to sell quickly $36000

202018963 Nice side street in the village of Fort Plain Beautiful hardwood fl oors throughout this

home Formal dining room and livingroom 3bedrooms and 1 full bath Nice front porch to relax

and enjoy yourself $79000

202018377 A nice starter home with many nice features Hardwood fl oors nice

woodwork formal dining and living room 2 enclosed porches $52500

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Congratulations to the Fort Plain Class of 2020

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Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R C - Meco) is encouraging New York res-idents to complete their 2020 census question-naire Every US citizen is required by law to com-plete the 2020 Census

2020 Census invita-tions were supposed to be received by every Amer-ican household by April 1 Citizens are able to re-spond online by phone or by mail The census asks simple questions and nev-er asks for Social Security numbers money political affi liation or bank account numbers Different from past years the 2020 Cen-sus will not ask a question about citizenship

Currently the state self-response rate is 55 In Fulton County the av-erage response rate is 489 Herkimer County is 483 Hamilton County is 68 St Lawrence Coun-ty is 501 and Oneida County is 579

ldquoThe 2020 Census is ex-tremely important to our country as a wholerdquo said Smullen ldquoEvery 10 years the federal government does a population count to gauge the amount of fund-ing to be distributed to

communities I am encour-aging all New Yorkers to fi ll out the simple form that can be completed either online over the phone or by mail Without accurate representation the federal and state funding streams that our local communities depend on for many ser-vices like healthcare and education will not be as resourceful as they should be

ldquoI urge each county with-in my district to match the state self-response rate

We each have a responsi-bility to our communities to provide the government with this information and if we take this responsibil-ity lightly the resources granted at the state and federal levels could be ad-versely affectedrdquo

Assemblyman Robert Smullen represents the 118th Assembly District which includes Hamilton and Fulton counties as well as parts of Herkimer Oneida and St Lawrence counties

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Identifying onersquos family history and lineage can be an exciting and rewarding endeavor Many people are compelled to trace their ancestry and ultimately gain much from hav-ing done so

Interest in genealogy has grown in recent years The popular and free family tree application FamilySearch Family Tree had 16 million contrib-utors in 2018 who added 28 million new people to the global tree Thou-sands upon thousands also utilize other genealogy resources to paint a more accurate picture of their histo-ries

According to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology more than 26 million people shared their DNA with ancestry firms as of the start of 2019 MIT predicts that number will rise to 100 million by the end of 2020

Those ready to get started on re-searching their lineage may wonder where to start These guidelines can map the way

1 The first step is to work from the known to the unknown advises The New England Historic Genea-logical Societyrsquos American Ances-tors program Write down names

dates places of birth marriage and death announcements and other pertinent information you can dig up from looking at personal effects This will provide a starting point and serve as a springboard for further research

2 Establish what you want to learn about your family Maybe you simply want to have a complete fami-ly tree that dates back to a particular ancestor Perhaps you want to see where your family name originated Identify what is behind your interest and allow those goals to guide your research

3 Access census records military records travel documents and oth-er official papers which can provide key clues to family history These can be researched individually but many people like using resourc-es like Ancestrycom because their databases pool information from a variety of sources The Nation-al Archives offers free access to its records database at wwwarchivesgovresearchdatabases

4 Consider privacy concerns be-fore digging deeper Acquiring DNA testing and sharing results in an effort to connect with relatives has

become a popular side effect of ge-nealogy research However experts advise caution before submitting any DNA samples MIT Technology Review indicates that if the DNA collection trend continues the com-panies that hold this data will have genetic information on more than 100 million people The Review goes on to say ldquoas these databases grow they have made it possible to trace the relationships between nearly all Americans including those who never purchased a testrdquo

5 Learning new information can be overwhelming so itrsquos best to focus on one family story at a time rather than tackling the entire family tree in one sitting suggests the service Findmypast

6 Connect with like-minded indi-viduals if you find that your genealo-gy interests expand beyond personal history Family historians often con-nect via social media or through lo-cal genealogical societies

Genealogy research is a growing pastime that can reveal secrets and insight into onersquos family history Itrsquos never too late to start uncovering in-formation

Six steps to start researching your genealogy

Lyme disease poses a threat to millions of peo-ple across the globe The misconception that Lyme disease is exclusive to the United States and the northeastern portion of the country in partic-ular is understandable Hundreds of thousands of people in the US are diagnosed with Lyme dis-ease each year but the 2017 US Geological Sur-vey found that 95 percent of those cases are in the northeast mid-Atlantic or northern midwest re-gions In spite of that no one is immune to Lyme disease regardless of where they live

The World Health Or-ganization notes that in addition to the United States there are foci of Lyme borreliosis in for-ested areas of Asia and in northwestern central and eastern Europe prov-ing that Lyme disease is a global issue With that in mind it behooves ev-eryone to take steps to understand Lyme disease and how to reduce their risk of getting itWhat is Lyme disease

According to Lyme-diseaseorg an online resource that supports science-based advocacy Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium known as Borrelia burgdorferi Lyme disease can affect

any organ of the body and it is often misdiag-nosed because it tends to mimic symptoms of other diseases Lyme disease may be misdiag-nosed as chronic fatigue syndrome fibromyalgia multiple sclerosis and even psychiatric illness-es like depression Such misdiagnoses can delay treatment of the underly-ing infection

How do I get Lyme disease

The majority of Lyme disease patients get the disease from the bite of a nymphal tick Nymphs are immature forms of ticks that are very small typically the size of a pop-py seed according to Ly-mediseaseorg The bites are painless and when coupled with the size of nymphal ticks that in-creases the likelihood that people will not even realize theyrsquove been bit-ten Ticks can stay at-tached to the body for several days feeding all the while Lymediseaseorg notes that the longer the tick stays attached the more likely it will transmit the Lyme and other pathogens into the bloodstream of the per-son itrsquos attached to

How can I safeguard myself against Lyme disease

The Global Lyme Al-

liance which funds re-search aimed at pre-venting diagnosing and treating tick-borne ill-nesses notes that prac-ticing tick bite prevention habits is the best way to prevent Lyme disease Through its ldquoBe Tick AWARErdquo campaign the GLA urges people to fol-low these simple steps to reduce their risk for Lyme disease

bull Avoid high tick traffic areas like tall grass and leaf piles

bull Wear proper cloth-ing including long pants sleeves and socks Avoid walking in grass barefoot or in open sandals even when grass has been cut short

bull Apply tick repellant approved by the Environ-mental Protection Agen-cy

bull Remove clothing upon entering your home toss-ing clothing into the dryer at high temperatures for 10 to 15 minutes to kill live ticks Note that the GLA says putting clothes into the washer will not kill live ticks

bull Examine yourself for ticks every day

No one is immune to Lyme disease regardless of where they live Recog-nizing that and take pro-tective measures can help people lower their risk for Lyme disease

The basics of Lyme disease

MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 17

Church DirectoryAmes - Sprout Brook

UMC613 Latimer Hill Rd

Ames NY 13317518-673-3495

Pastor Jan MarkleSunday Service 900am

Church of the Nazarene3316 State Route 29 WJohnstown NY 12095Offices 518-762-2982

Cell 857-523-8417Pastor Rev Mark Fowler

Sunday Morning Service 1100amSunday School for All Ages 1000am

Community Bible ChurchCorner of Cliff amp Walnut Streets

Canajoharie NY 13317(518) 993-1016

Pastor Wally BraemerSunday - Adult Sunday School Class - 915am

Worship Service - 1030am

God is Good All the Time amp All the Time God is Good

Cherry Valley Assembly of God

37 Alden St Cherry Valley 607-264-3306

Pastor David Carpenter JrSundays 930am

CornerstoneBaptist Church

7274 St Hwy 10 Ames518-673-3405

Sunday School 10am Adults amp Children Morning Worship 11am Youth Ministry

545pm Evening Worship 6pm Wed Bible Study amp Prayer Meeting 630pm

Family Night Select Sundays

EmmanuelEpiscopal Church

588-594 Albany St Little Falls NY315-823-1323

Sunday Mass 10amCoffee Hour following Sunday Mass

Sunday School amp Youth GroupTuesday 10am Mass amp Bible Study

Friday 10am-2pm Thrift Shop

Christian Church of Charleston Four Corners

1380 E Lykers Rd Sprakers518-922-9088

Pastor Brett PoppSunday School (adult amp children) 10am

Worship 11am Sunday Eve Prayer 630pm

Thurs Eve of Encouragement 630pmwwwchristianchurchcharlestonfourcornersorg

Currytown Reformed Church

829 St Hwy 162 Sprakers 518-922-8422

Rev Donald HoaglanderVisiting Pastor Jane Hubschmitt

518-705-2201Sunday School 915am

Worship Service 1000am

EphratahReformed Church

140 Co Hwy 140 Ephratah NYTo live and share Jesus Christ both locally and globally

EverydayEverywhereEveryonePastor Jeff Hindrliter

Sunday School for all ages 10am September-June

Sunday Morning Worship 11amPrayer amp Praise Thursdays 7pm

Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

26 Moyer St Canajoharie518-673-3440

Holy Communion Sundays at 930am Fellowship Time to FollowCall for Holy Day services

The Rev Virginia L Ogden Rectorchurchgoodfrontiercom

DolgevilleChristian Fellowship3 Elm St Dolgeville NY 13329

315-429-9142Dr Marvin Isum Pastor

Worship Sunday 1030amMidweek Fellowship Tuesday 7pmwwwdolgevillechristianfellowshiporg

Church of Christ UnitingPO Box 896

Richfield Springs NY 13439Rev Mark Ioset

315-858-1553Service Sunday 915am

Church School Sunday 1030am

Lassellseville United Methodist Church

State Hwy 29Pastor Robert A Lindsay

Worship Sunday 930amSunday School to start soon

New Hope Christian Fellowship

32 Spencer St Dolgeville NY 13329Pastor Pat Andreoli

315-429-3630NewHopeChristianFellowshipnet

Sunday School 930AMWorship Service 1030AM

Our Lady of Hope RC Church

115 Reid St Fort Plain NY 13339Parish Office 518-993-3822ourladyofhopefrontiercom

Mass Schedule Saturday 4pm Sunday 830am amp 11am

Confessions Sat 3 amp by appointmentPlease call parish office for Holy Day schedule

Reformed Churchof Sprakers

112 Sprakers Hill RdRev Nancy Ryan

Worship ~ 9AMAll Welcome

Paines Hollow United Methodist Church

Intersection of 167 amp 168 Paines HollowPastor Peg Donaghy

518-568-7604Sunday Worship 930AMFellowship Hour to Follow

Salisbury Center United Methodist Church2545 St Rt 29 PO Box 104Salisbury Center NY 13454

315-429-9085Rev Lynn R Lockwood

The Christian Church of Rural Grove

170 Rural Grove Rd Sprakers NY 12166518-922-7831

Pastor Joshua Fetterhoffpastorjoshruralgrovechurchorg

Sunday School (all ages) 945am Morning Service 11am Eve Service 6pm

Wed-Family Night 7pm ldquoWhere Bible Teaching is Fundamentalrdquo

Seekerrsquos Fellowship14 Park Place

St Johnsville NY 13452518-568-7700

Pastor Mike YezierskiSunday Worship 6pm Tues Prayer 7pm

Bible Study 7pm (Wed Thurs amp Fri)We teach the fullness of Godrsquos Word

a life of holiness for the believer and salvation for all who trust

in Christrsquos sacrifice

To Place or UpdateChurch Listings

Call 518-673-0129or email

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Dolgeville United Methodist Church

21 N Helmer Ave DolgevilleRev Jack Ford

315-429-7381Worship 1100am

Sunday School 930am beginning September 18th

Bible Study - Wednesdays 1230pm

Holy Family ParishLittle Falls NY315-823-3410Saturday 4pm

Sunday 1030am

Marshville Evangelical Church

Route 10 SouthRev David BowleyWorship Sunday 9am

Everlasting Joy Believers Fellowship

14 Park Place (in with Seekers Fellowship)

St Johnsville NY 13452315-858-2112

Pastor Carolee CoyeSunday Service 10am

Lighthouse Baptist Church1524 St Rt 29A PO Box 114

Stratford NY 13470-0114 315-429-8854

Pastor Martin SmithSunday Morning Worship 1030am Wed Eve Prayer Meeting 600pm 2nd amp 4th

Sunday Dinner following Morning Service with Afternoon Service following dinner

ldquoOld-Fashioned Bible Preachingrdquo

Faith Hope and LoveChurch

Rev David W Bowley PastorSaturdays 5 pm

at theUnited Methodist Church Lower Level

50 E Main St Canajohariecall 518-673-5128 or see facebook ldquoFaith Hope and Love Christian Churchrdquo and our website httpfaithhopeandlovechurchcom

Fort Plain United Methodist Church

39 Center St Fort PlainAudie Miller

Lay Supply PastorChurch Office 518-993-3863

Kitchen 518-993-3464

ALL WELCOME Worship Service 11am

Fonda Fultonville United Methodist Church

11 Montgomery St FultonvillePastor Nancy Pullen bull 853-3311

Sunday Morning Worship 915-1015 Sunday School 915-1030 Coffee

Fellowship Following ServiceOur Mission-To Actively Follow Christ

and To Inspire Others To Accompany Us

FultonvilleReformed Church

Corner of 5S amp 30Pastor Jane Hubschmitt

Sunday School 10AM

Family Worship 1030AM

Fordsbush Bible Church131 Clark Rd Fort Plain

518-568-7606Pastor Joe Miller

Sunday School 10am Morning Service 11am Eve Service 6pm Wed Service

645pm Thurs Visitation 6pmwwwfordsbushbiblechurchcom

Home of Victory Christian Academy

First Baptist ChurchSpringfield Center NY

Rev - Gary TylerSunday School 1000am

Morning Worship 1100amSunday night Worship 600pmWed night Bible Study 700pm

Free meal amp music every 2nd Sat of the month 4-7pm

Freysbush United Methodist Church

Freysbush Rd Fort Plain518-842-1357

Rev Cindy Leonard OfficiatingWorship 9am

Sunday School 10am ALL ARE WELCOMEcoffee hour to follow service

Grace Episcopal Church24 Montgomery St Cherry Valley

315-585-4016Fr Kyle Grennen Rector

Sunday School 1100am Holy Communionsermon 1100amActive Youth Group - call for detail

Grandview Baptist Church15 Washington St Fort Plain

518-993-9929Pastor Dan West

Sunday School 10amMorning Service 11am

Bible Study amp Prayer Meeting Wednesday 630pm

Glen Reformed ChurchState Hwy 161 in the

Hamlet of Glen 4 miles South of Fultonville

glenreformednycaprrcomSunday Worship at 9 Sunday School

immediately following Childrenrsquos Message

Joy Fellowship296 Co Hwy 119

St Johnsville NY 13452518-568-3217

William Hayes PastorJoyce Loughran Assistant Pastor

Sunday School 9am Morning Worship 930amWednesday Evening Worship 630pm

National Kateri Tekakwitha Shrine and Indian Museum3636 St Hwy 5 PO Box 627

Fonda NY 12068-0627518-853-3646

Weekly Masses Sat 430pm Sun 1030amfriarskaterishrinecom wwwkaterishrinecom

Oppenheim United Methodist Church

Route 29Rev Jack Ford315-429-7381Worship 930 Sundays

Totally Awesome God-TAG time 630pm Wednesdays beginning in Oct Sunday

School 900am beginning September 18th

Randall ChristianCommunity Church

NY Rte 5SSunday Service 1030am

Worship LeaderDarlene Spaulding

Richfield Springs Bible Church

19 Church StRichfield Springs NY 13439

Rev David Tosi315-858-0564

Sunday School (all ages) 10amWorship Service 11am amp 7pmWednesday - Prayer amp Praise

Call for info on various Youth Ministrieswwwrichfieldspringsbiblechurchorg

Reformed Church of Fort Plain

165 Canal St Fort Plain NY 13339518-993-4302 bull fortplainrcayahoocom

Rev Nancy E RyanWorship 1030am

AA meetings Mon amp Tues 7pmSecond Thurs Prayerspace 6am to 6pm

Reformed Churchof Canajoharie

15-19 Front St Canajoharie518-673-2816

Rev Matt DraffenSunday 9am Christian Education

920 Choir Practice10am Worship Nursery providedFellowship hour follows worship

Grace Christian Church20 Center St

St Johnsville NY 13452Pastor Martin Glynn

518-568-2122Sunday School 930am

Worship 1100am

St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church774 St Hwy 163 Fort Plain NY

518-705-7552Rev David A Johnson PhD

Sunday Worship 900am Sunday School 1000amLadies Aid WELCA Handicapped Accessible

The Holy Spirit Polish National Catholic Church

618 E Gansvoort St Little Falls NY 315-823-0793

Father Rafal DadelloMass at 11am on Sunday wwwholy-

spiritpnccorg

The House of Zion Inc580 Dillenbeck Road

Palatine Bridge518-577-3069

Pastors Richard amp Denise AllenSaturday Morning

Worship Service 1130amListen to UMT on live radio 975FM

the 1st Sunday of every month 3pm-4pm

The Time forTruth Ministries

PO Box 351Amsterdam NY 12010

Phone 518-843-2121Cell 518-774-8558

Victorious Life ChurchRMI Fellowship

104 Main St amp 431 St Hwy 80 Fort Plain NY518-993-3102Sunday School 9am

Morning Worship 1030am Youth Group 5pm

Evening Worship 7-8pm

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Churchof Stone Arabia

5430 St Hwy 10 Palatine Bridge NYPastor A Elisabeth Aurand

Sunday Worship 9am518-673-2224

United Methodist Church of Canajoharie

50 E Main St518-673-2717

Jesus says - ldquoCome Unto Merdquo Join us-Special Music Ministry Beautiful Surroundings Friendly People

Sunday Service 1030am - Email umc673frontiernetnet

Communion Last Sunday of the Month

River of Jubilee Church 5057 State Highway 5 S

Sprakers NY 12166Pastor Gail AdamoschekPastor Steve Adamoschek

518-322-1427 518-224-4455Sunday Service 1000am

Childrenrsquos Church AvailableOther Learning Opportunities Available

Visit us on Facebook

Stratford United Methodist Church

Route 29A315-429-9085

Rev Lynn R LockwoodWorship 9am

St Johnrsquos Reformed Church

68 W Main St St Johnsville518-568-7396

Faithfully Following Jesus Christ

Sunday Worship 1030am

St Paulrsquos Universalist Church565 Albany St Little Falls

315-823-2284Service Sunday 10am

Coffee hour following serviceOur Church is a home to inquisitive

spiritual free thinkers with diverse religious beliefs All are welcome

St Josephrsquos Roman Catholic

Church31 North Helmer Ave Dolgeville

315-429-8338Sunday Mass is 830am

St Johnrsquos amp St Markrsquos Lutheran Church

143 Church St Canajoharie518-673-2224

Pastor A Elisabeth Durand Sunday Worship 11am

Faith Formation 1st amp 3rd Sunday 945amstjmcanjoorg bull churchofficestjmcajoorg

St MaryrsquosEpiscopal Church

7690 Rt 80 Springfield Center315-858-4016

Fr Kyle Grennen Priest-in-ChargeSunday Eucharist 930am

Coffee - Fellowship follows serviceHoly Days - as announced

St Thomas the ApostleCatholic Community

1 Church St Cherry Valley607-264-3779Masses Sunday 830am amp 11am

St Paulrsquos Lutheran Church36 Lydius St Fort Plain NY 13339

518-993-2040Pastor Jonathan Litzner

405-250-8395Church Service 11am

St JohnsvilleMethodist Church

7 East Main StSt Johnsville NY 13452

Pastor Corey Jones518-568-7983 bull 315-866-8626

Worship Sunday 3pm

St Paulrsquos Lutheran Church32 W Main St

St Johnsville NY (next to NBT Bank)518-568-3007 Church

518-568-2405 ParsonageRev David JohnsonSunday Worship 1030am

Tues Bible Bungee-Jumping 7pm ldquoBible Studyrdquo that actually makes sense

A Vibrant Welcoming Community of Faith amp Vision

Saint Cecilia Church26 Broadway Fonda

518-853-4195Sunday Worship

900am

Sacred HeartCatholic Church

111 3rd Ave Tribes Hill518-829-7301Mass Saturday

400pm

Valley Alliance Church85 E Main St Nelliston

518-993-3458Pastor Dave Prahst

Sunday School (all ages) 915am Sunday Worship 1030am Wed Praise amp Prayer 7pm

Fri Youth Group 7pm (7-12th grade)

Bethesda Fellowship34 S Division St

St Johnsville NY 13452518-568-2678

Summer ScheduleSunday Worship 1000am

Wed Worship and Prayer 600pm

Church of the Good Shepherd26 Moyer St Canajoharie

518-673-3440The Rev Virginia L Ogden Rector

Sunday Worship 930with Communion

Church Email churchgoodshep26gmailcomWeb Site wwwchurchgoodshepherdcom

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Vehicles consist of many essential com-ponents to keep them running efficient-ly and effectively Car and truck owners should have an understanding of how their vehicles function so they can diag-nose and address problems as they arise

Car batteries are an important compo-nent of any vehicle Even though engines are the powerhouse of any car or truck without a battery the engine wouldnrsquot be able to work According to Firestone Com-plete Auto Care car batteries work by providing a jolt of electricity necessary to power all the electrical components of the vehicle This is achieved through a chemi-cal reaction that changes chemical energy into the electrical energy needed to deliver voltage to the starter In addition to initial-ly starting the car the battery also keeps electric current steady to keep the engine running

The battery also works in conjunction with the alternator to power the electron-ics in the car according to the automotive information blog Autosessive While the car is running the alternator reverses the current produced by the battery recharg-ing it as a result This happens during long journeys so people who drive for short bursts of time may find that their batter-ies will not have a chance to recharge and may not have the longevity desired

There is quite literally a lot riding on a functioning battery No one wants to be caught stranded by a dead battery so drivers may wonder if there are any indi-cators that may signal the battery needs

replacementbull Slow turnover If a vehicle does not

immediately start or if the cranking is sluggish and takes longer to start it may mean the battery is starting to fail

bull Frequent short trips Drivers who make frequent short trips may find their car batteries do not have time to fully re-charge This coupled with overtaxing thanks to a lot of accessory use may cause the battery and the alternator to have shortened life spans

bull Low battery fluid levels If the fluid level is below the energy conductor inside it is often indicative of overcharging and excessive heat

bull Corrosion Corrosion buildup dust dirt and grime on battery connections may cause performance problems Inspecting and cleaning the terminals can prolong the battery life

bull Odors and leaks Battery leaks can produce a sulfur odor similar to the smell of a rotten egg This can become problem-atic over time and leaks may indicate an aging or damaged battery

bull Age Most batteries have a finite life span A well-maintained battery can last up to five years Neglect can reduce that life expectancy considerably

bull Bloated or cracked battery case Re-place the battery immediately if the case is cracking as it could be because excessive heat is swelling the battery

Understanding how car batteries work can help drivers keep their cars running smoothly

Charge up yourcar battery knowledge

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Boating is a recre-ational activity enjoyed by thousands of people Spring and summer are prime times of year for boating though people who live in temperate climates may be able to

enjoy boating all year long

Everyone who takes to the water novices and experienced boaters in-cluded should be famil-iar with boating safety guidelines In fact it is a good idea to take a boat-ing safety course prior to boating for the first time or as a refresher if it has been a while since re-viewing the rules of the water

Boating safety goes beyond learning basic operation and naviga-tion Safety guidelines also involve getting a vessel safety check The US Coast Guard Auxiliary offers compli-mentary boating exam-inations They can verify the presence and con-dition of safety equip-ment required by federal and state organizations Boaters also may be able to conduct virtual vessel exams This means boat owners can perform a self-inspection of the boats based on digital prompts Licensure and registration of boats are part of responsible boat ownership both in the

US and CanadaAlong with boating

inspections and water rules some other ways to stay safe involve ed-ucating oneself of the larger dangers on the water These generally

involve risky boater be-havior such as failing to wear a life jacket or having an inadequate number of life jackets for passengers Alcohol use while boating also can be problematic Being under the influence can adversely affect boatersrsquo reaction times and de-cision-making abilities According to the 2018 US Coast Guard Rec-reational Boating Sta-tistics Report alcohol continued to be the lead-ing known contributing factor in fatal boating accidents in 2018 ac-counting for 100 deaths (19 percent) of total fa-talities Curbing alcohol use while boating can help avoid accidents and deaths

Excessive speeds also can derail nice days on the water The Tex-as Parks and Wildlife Department says that although there are no numerical speed limits on the water excessive speed can cause acci-dents in crowded areas Speeding makes it diffi-cult to react to obstacles mdash including underwater

wildlife mdash and bring the boat to a stop within a safe distance of others

Boating season is heating up and that means making safety a big part of operating and enjoying a vessel

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Lyme disease is a potentially dan-gerous condition transmitted by the passing of bacteria from deer ticks to their unsuspecting hosts The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Lyme disease is the most com-mon vector-borne disease in the Unit-ed States

Tens of thousands of people are di-agnosed with Lyme disease each year But Lyme disease also affects animals including popular house pets like dogs Tufts University says that the Lyme bacterium can cause serious ill-ness in some dogs Lyme disease can be difficult to detect and cause serious and recurring health problems That is why it is essential for pet parents make concerted efforts to reduce the risk that their dogs become infected

The American Veterinary Medical Association says the best way to pro-tect pets against Lyme disease is to emphasize prevention

bull Speak with your veterinarian about a tick preventive product that is right for your dog These can include repellant collars topical treatments and ingestible medications

bull Vets may recommend vaccination against Lyme disease if you live in an area that is home to high tick popula-tions Recommendations also may be based on your petrsquos lifestyle and over-all health among other factors

bull Address conditions in the yard that are conducive to ticks Mowing the lawn regularly is one way to make the backyard less attractive to ticks as is removing leaf litter

bull Keep a clean home and landscape Rodents and other wildlife can carry deer ticks Securing trash cans pick-ing up food scraps removing hiding spots and potential dens and oth-er strategies can keep these carriers away

bull Conduct a daily tick check if your dog spends time outside Pay attention to bumps on the skin and part the fur so you can see where the coat meets the skin Donrsquot forget to look in the ears

bull When possible avoid areas where ticks may be found such as tall grass-

es wooded areas and marshes Stick to trails when spending time in wooded areas

Dogs with Lyme disease may exhib-it various symptoms These include loss of appetite fever joint swelling decreased activity and lameness Vis-it the vet promptly if symptoms occur and do not abate or are causing con-siderable distress for your pet

Lyme disease is a concern for pets Avoidance preventive measures and outdoor maintenance can help reduce the likelihood that pets will contract Lyme disease

How to protect dogs from Lyme disease

by Bonnie Kirn Donahue Extension Master Gar-dener University of Ver-mont

Is there anything better than a fresh homegrown cucum-ber Warmed by the sun the crisp and juicy just-picked cucumber just doesnrsquot compare to store-bought ones

Although cucumbers are relatively easy to grow getting a nice crop can take some strategiz-ing at the beginning of the growing season

Cucumbers can be grown easily from seed or from starts which can be purchased at your lo-cal greenhouse or garden center They need full sun and nutrient-rich well-drained soil and are sensitive to dry condi-tions especially while the fruit is growing

Dry conditions can make cucumbers taste bitter and unpleasant If you want the best flavor water them when the soil begins to dry about one to two inches of water per week

Cucumbers also need plenty of space to grow Depending on the type that you plant (vining or bush) you may need up to six feet around each plant (vining varieties) A simple wire trellis is helpful if you donrsquot have a lot of space

Growing cucumbers on a trellis also makes picking a little easier and allows the fruit to ripen more evenly The fruit is easier to clean because it hasnrsquot been resting on the soil or decaying leaves

The most difficult aspect of growing cu-cumbers may be their attractiveness to the zealous striped or spot-ted cucumber beetle A striped cucumber beetle adult can be identified by its yellow and black stripes while the spotted cucumber beetle adult is yellow-green in color with black spots

Cucumber beetles feed on leaves flowers and fruit On top of this physical damage they also carry bacterial wilt a major disease of this crop For this reason if possible pick dis-ease-resistant varieties when making your initial plant selection

There are some other low-cost ways to tackle pests The general idea is to practice integrated pest management (IPM) which uses chemical in-terventions as a last re-sort after trying other methods such as cultur-al mechanical and bio-logical controls

While garden chemi-cals can kill invasive in-sects they also can kill good insects that help pollinate crops Some even act as natural pred-ators to help protect crops instinctively

If you have a small manageable cucumber crop a mechanical solu-tion would be to visually inspect your plants dai-ly and pick off any cu-cumber beetles or eggs you find If you donrsquot en-joy crushing them drop them into a solution of soapy water

A creative cultural control that I learned

from the University of Vermont Extension Mas-ter Gardener course is to wait to plant your cu-cumbers until late June This late planting avoids the early summer rush of beetles searching for young cucurbit plants for food and space to lay eggs

If planting starts you might try a trick many commercial growers use which is to dip the en-tire plant in a kaolin clay slurry before planting This material acts as an antifeedant an organic compound that inhibit insect attacks buying the plants a little more time to grow before the material washes off in a couple of weeks

Or experiment with lightweight floating row covers (available at most garden centers or hard-ware stores) to prevent beetle infestation Cu-cumbers need to be pol-linated to produce fruit so make sure to remove row covers just before flowering

Always consider the extent of damage before determining your course of action For example if you have more than five beetles per plant it might be time to try an IPM measure Alterna-tively if the damage on the leaves is less than 25 of the total plant area your young plants should be able to tolerate the injury and bounce back

This year a little plan-ning and IPM experimen-tation can help you get that exceptional cucum-ber crop

How to grow the best cucumbers

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Enjoy stuffed burgers this barbecue season

Barbecue season has arrived so soon people will be bonding in the backyard over hamburgers and hot dogs Back-yard barbecue season begins in spring and continues through summer and where the weather allows into autumn Barbecues are a perfect summertime soiree as theyrsquore usually laid back af-fairs and make use of the pleasant weather

While itrsquos fun to expand your culi-nary horizons over the open flame of a grill itrsquos important that you never forget the basics especially when entertain-ing crowds who are no doubt looking forward to grilled burgers Giving the masses what they want is good hosting but you can still try your hand at a lit-tle experimentation when serving burg-ers at your next backyard barbecue The following recipe for ldquoHerb Cheese-Stuffed Garlic Burgersrdquo from Andrew Schloss and David Joachimrsquos ldquoMaster-ing the Grillrdquo (Chronicle Books) provides the best of both worlds

Herb Cheese-StuffedGarlic BurgersMakes 6 servings

2 lbs ground beef chuck 85 lean2 tbsp chopped garlicfrac12 tsp kosher saltfrac14 tsp ground black pepper3 tbsp herbed garlic cream cheese

such as Boursin6 hamburger buns splitOil for coating grill grate

The Grillbull Gas Direct heat medium-high 425ordm

- 450ordm F clean oiled gratebull Charcoal Direct heat light ash

12-by-12-inch charcoal bed (about 3 dozen coals) clean oiled grate on low-est setting

bull Wood Direct heat light ash 12-by-12-inch bed 3 to 4 inches deep clean oiled grate set 2 inches above the fire

1 Heat the grill as directed2 Using your hands mix the beef

garlic salt and pepper in a bowl un-til well blended do not overmix Using a light touch form into 12 patties no more than 12-inch thick

3 Put a portion (about 1 12 tea-spoons) of cream cheese in the center of each of the 6 patties top with the re-maining patties and press together tak-ing care to seal the edges well Refriger-ate the burgers until the grill is ready

4 Brush the grill grate and coat it with oil Put the burgers on the grill cover and cook for 9 minutes flipping after 5 minutes for medium-done (150ordm F slightly pink) Add a minute per side for well-done (160ordm F)

5 To toast the buns put them cut-sides down directly over the fire for the last minute of cooking

6 If serving the burgers directly from the grill serve on the buns If the burg-ers will sit even for a few minutes keep the buns and burgers separate until just before eating

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Publisher President Frederick W LeeVP General Manager Bruce ButtonVP Treasurer Janet Lee Stanley

Calendar of eventsNOTE Calendar items must be submitted by Tuesday prior to the publication date to be included in the

Calendar of Events Entries may be emailed to cfeditorleepubcom CONCERNS ABOUT THE CORONA-VIRUS (COVID-19) HAVE CAUSED THE CANCELLATION OF MANY MEETINGS PLEASE CONFIRM ALL

MEETINGS WITH THE HOST LOCATIONS BEFORE TRAVELLING TO THE MEETING LOCATIONConference dates moved

to September

The American Revolution Mohawk Valley Conference moved to Sept 10-13 Register at httpstinyurlcomvmvyuay or email brianm248420hotmailcom or call 5187745669

July 11

Village of Ames Museum Open to Visitors 9 am - 3 pm Contact 5186735820 or famesmuseum or wwwamesmuseumweeblycom

Schoharie Crossing Discovery Day at Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site Visit nysparkscom or call Schoharie Crossing at 5188297516 or email Schoharie-Crossingparksnygov

July 31

Music Social mdash Box On Polka Band 7-10 pm band (doors open 530 pm) at Amsterdam Elks Lodge 101 8 Fourth Ave Amsterdam NY For more information call Michelle Egel-ston at 5183392260 or the Amster-dam Elks Lodge at 5188426363 or check their Facebook page Polka Night Polish Food $10

August 7

Music Social mdash Georgie Won-ders Band 7-10 pm band (doors open 530 pm) at Amsterdam Elks Lodge 101 8 Fourth Ave Amster-dam NY For more information call Michelle Egelston at 5183392260 or the Amsterdam Elks Lodge at 5188426363 or check their Face-book page Big Band $10

August 15

Village of Ames Museum is Open to Visitors Book Sale 9 am - 3 pm Contact 5186735820 or famesmuseum or wwwamesmuse-umweeblycom

September 19

Village of Ames Museum Sum-mers End Festival 5K runwalk begins at 9 am The festival is 9 am to 3 pm Come browse through the vendor spaces and tour the mu-seum Contact 5186735820 or famesmuseum or wwwamesmuse-umweeblycom

September 25

Music Social mdash Grand Central

Station 7-10 pm band (doorsopen 530 pm) at Amsterdam ElksLodge 101 8 Fourth Ave Amster-dam NY For more info call Mi-chelle Egelston at 5183392260or Amsterdam Elks Lodge at5188426363 or check their Face-book page $10

October 3

Village of Ames Museum Opento Visitors Book sale 9 am - 3pm Contact 5186735820 or famesmuseum or wwwamesmuse-umweeblycom

November 7

Village of Ames Museum Open toVisitors 9 am - noon Museumcloses for the season at the end ofthe day Contact 5186735820 orfamesmuseum or wwwamesmu-seumweeblycom

December 2

Christmas Tree Lighting Villageof Ames tree lighting at 6 pm infront of the Village of Ames Muse-um Refreshments to follow at thefi re station

Keep Mohawk Valley Beautiful launches ldquoQuaranTeamrdquo CleanupKeep Mohawk Valley Beautiful (KMVB) a six-coun-

ty NYS affiliate of the national Keep America Beautiful (KAB) program is launching a ldquoQuaranTeamrdquo Clean-up in conjunction with KABrsquos annual Great American Cleanup Effort scheduled for June 1 - Oct 18 KMVB is a standing committee of the Mohawk Valley Economic Development District Inc

This year marks KMVBrsquos 19th annual Great Ameri-can Cleanup Effort where community volunteers come together to aesthetically improve our environment by creating cleaner parks streetscapes and public spaces through litter removal and elimination While the coun-try begins to open back up and more people are spend-ing time outside KMVBrsquos ldquoQuaranTeamrdquo Cleanup effort is intended to keep its commitment to bringing people together to beautify our communities even during a global pandemic

The KMVB ldquoQuaranTeamrdquo Cleanup is a project for in-dividuals and families who are quarantined together to break up their day by taking a walk outside alone or as a family to clean up litter along their propertystreets and surrounding areas ldquoWe intend to have adults and children in the six-County Mohawk Valley Region take action to work on beautifying and cleaning areas across

their communities while adhering to federal state and local public health guidelines regarding the COVID-19 pandemicrdquo said Sam Russo chair of KMVB Committee

KMVB reminds volunteers participating in the ldquoQuar-anTeamrdquo Cleanup to wear personal protection equip-ment (PPE) such as masks and gloves when appropriate during litter cleanups

By registering your ldquoQuaranTeamrdquo Cleanup project on the Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authorityrsquos web-site at wwwohswaorg you will be entered in a prize drawing that will take place following the conclusion of the Great American Cleanup on Oct 18 ldquoQuaranTeamrdquo individuals andor groups must submit the reporting form provided upon registration to be eligible to receive prizes

Jamie Tuttle recycling educator of the Oneida-Her-kimer Solid Waste Authority and partner in the Clean-up Program said ldquoWhile this yearrsquos cleanup effort may not involve large groups gathering together the actions large or small of individuals and families who partic-ipate will help KMVB continue its mission to remove litter and beautify the region we call lsquohomersquo while in-spiring generations of environmental stewards KMVB is cleaning up yes but we are also changing behaviors

by engaging the enthusiasm of involved young peoplerdquo said Tuttle

ldquoFrom Boonville to Cobleskill from Oneonta to North-ville and all along the Mohawk Valley volunteers will be working together to make a difference in their com-munities Projects such as the KMVB lsquoQuaranTeamrsquo Cleanup community gardens recycling and beautifica-tion help leverage other public and private resources to positively impact our regionrdquo said Russo

To register your ldquoQuaranTeamrdquo Cleanup visit wwwohswaorg (Click ldquoQuaranTeamrdquo Cleanup) You may also contact Mohawk Valley Economic DevelopmentDistrict with any questions related to the cleanup at3158664671

Local residents receive academic honorsNortheastern University

announces spring semester 2020 deanrsquos list

BOSTON MA ndash Northeastern University is pleased to recognize those students who distinguish themselves academically during the course of the school year The following students were recently

named to the universityrsquos deanrsquos list for the spring semester which end-ed in April 2020

bull Cobleskill resident Chloe Fletcher majoring in international business

bull Fort Plain resident Bailey Smith majoring in cell and molecular biol-ogy

bull Johnstown resident Mary Mor-ris Evans majoring in art

To achieve the deanrsquos list distinc-tion students must carry a full pro-gram of at least four courses have a quality point average of 35 or great-er out of a possible 40 and carry no single grade lower than a C- during the course of their college career

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Baseball on the Erie Canalonline presentation offered by

Schoharie CrossingThe Schoharie Crossing

State Historic Site in Fort Hunter is offering online programs this month that will include a presenta-tion by Derrick Pratt of the Erie Canal Museum As part of a double-head-er of online presentations at the end of June Pratt will provide the program through Webex that will discuss the Erie Canalrsquos many connections to the earliest days of profes-sional baseball Using stories from some of the gamersquos biggest stars and others long forgotten dis-cover the connection that the canal has to our na-tional pastime

This program is sched-uled for Wednesday June 24 at 630 pm A link to the Webex meeting can be found on the Schoharie Crossing Facebook page or you can contact us for

the link by emailing Scho-harieCrossingparksnygov

The first part of the dou-bleheader will be on Tues-day June 23 at 630 pm with an online program titled ldquoDam that Creekrdquo This program will discuss the first dam across the Schoharie Creek for the Erie Canal and how it pro-vided a means for barges to navigate through its waters

Schoharie Crossing is offering this slate of online programs while the Visitor Center is closed during the COVID-19 crisis During NY on PAUSE the Erie Canal historic site will provide programs through Webex as well as other online programs and so-cial media such as Face-book Live Additional pro-grams will be scheduled so keep in touch with us

by joining our mailing list or following online The site grounds will remain open for appropriate so-cially distant recreational use from dawn until dusk daily Observe NYS guide-lines while visiting Scho-harie Crossing

For information about these programs find us on Facebook or you can call or email the Visitor Center at 5188297516 Schohar i eCross ingparksnygov

The NYS Office of Parks Recreation and Histor-ic Preservation oversees more than 250 individual state parks historic sites golf courses boat launch-es and recreational trails For more information on any of these recreation ar-eas call 5184740456 or visit wwwnysparkscom connect on Facebook or follow on Twitter

Gather key information now to ensure smooth tax-filing process

Tax Department shares top 10 listof items to have handy before

preparing your tax returnThe New York State Department of

Taxation and Finance recently released its top 10 list of key pieces of information to have on hand when preparing your personal income tax return to meet the new July 15 deadline Once you gath-er this essential information find out if yoursquore eligible to take advantage of the Free File software available through the Tax Departmentrsquos website

ldquoThe ability to electronically prepare and file your return for free from home is an important option for taxpayers at this time of social distancingrdquo said New York State Commissioner of Taxation and Fi-nance Michael Schmidt ldquoWhether you file on your own or hire a preparer hav-ing essential information ready will ease the filing processrdquo

Top 10 list of essential informationbull Income statements (wages interest

and dividends) including W-2 and 1099 forms

bull Driverrsquos license or state-issued ID (for you and your spouse if filing jointly)

bull Birthdates and Social Security num-bers for you your spouse and your de-pendents

bull Copy of last yearrsquos tax return or the amount of your prior yearrsquos federal ad-justed gross income

bull Statements related to any property taxes paid or mortgage interest payments

bull Forms 1095-A B or C Affordable Healthcare Statement

bull Information related to any credits yoursquore claiming

bull Your banking information (account number and routing number)

bull NY 529 College Savings Plan infor-mation if you have an account

bull Email addressTake advantage of free filing software online ndash maintain social distancingEach year millions of New Yorkers

qualify to file their personal income tax returns for free from the convenience of their homes Taxpayers who earned $69000 or less in 2019 are eligible to electronically prepare and e-file both their federal and New York State income tax returns by using the Free File soft-ware available online

Nearly 200000 taxpayers have al-ready filed their returns through the Free File program this year saving a combined estimate of $407 million To be directed to the free filing options simply click the Free File your income tax return link on the Tax Departmentrsquos website

To ensure yoursquore not charged a fee you must go to the Tax Departmentrsquos website to complete your return Yoursquoll save preparation fees prevent costly errors and ensure that you receive any refund yoursquore owed in the most efficient way possible

The Tax Department has produced a series of video tutorials to assist New Yorkers with the tax return filing pro-cess Topics range from gathering the necessary documents to choosing the right software

Reminder The Tax Department has extended the due date for New York State personal income tax returns to July 15 The original due date was April 15 See the Tax Department response to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) for additional information at taxnygov

MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 7

Tips from the Tax Department will help

protect your refund and private informationThe New York State De-

partment of Taxation and Finance recently urged taxpayers to be vigilant and guard against identity theft during this extended filing season The Tax De-partment shared import-ant tips to help New York-ers protect their private information

ldquoScam artists are con-tinually adjusting their tactics to steal the sensi-tive information they need for their fraud schemesrdquo said New York State Com-missioner of Taxation and Finance Michael Schmidt ldquoYou can help safeguard your sensitive data and maintain peace of mind by following these tipsrdquoTips to prevent identity

theft amp fraudbull File now File your

tax return as soon as pos-sible before the extended deadline of July 15 This can reduce the likelihood that an identity thief will be able to claim a fraudu-lent tax refund using your stolen information Donrsquot

give scammers more time to commit their crime

bull Protect data and documents used to pre-pare your return Protect sensitive personal infor-mation and documents during and after the filing process by ensuring you only visit secure websites encrypting your wireless network and using strong passwords

bull If you hire a tax pre-parer do your research to ensure theyrsquore com-petent and ethical Avoid preparers who boast that they can obtain refunds larger than their com-petitors can who donrsquot provide you with their IRS Preparer Tax Identi-fication Number (PTIN) or who base their fee on a percentage of your refund

bull Make sure your tax preparer is willing to

sign your return The preparer must also pro-vide you with a copy of your return

bull Carefully review your return Yoursquore responsible for the returnrsquos accuracy If you hire a paid preparer never sign a blank return

bull Take advantage of free filing software on-line and maintain social distancing

Each year millions of New Yorkers qualify to file their personal in-come tax returns for free from the convenience of their homes Taxpayers who earned $69000 or less in 2019 are eligible to electronically prepare and e-file both their fed-eral and New York State income tax returns by us-ing the Free File software available online

Nearly 200000 taxpay-

ers have already filed their returns through the Free File program this year saving a combined $407 million To be directed to the free filing options simply click Free File your income tax return on the Tax Departmentrsquos web-site

To ensure yoursquore not charged a fee you must go to the Tax Departmentrsquos website to complete your return Yoursquoll save prepa-

ration fees prevent cost-ly errors and ensure that you receive any refund yoursquore owed in the most efficient way possible

The Tax Department has produced a series of video tutorials to assist New Yorkers with the tax return filing process Top-ics range from gathering the necessary documents to choosing the right soft-ware You can view the videos at our Get ready to

e-file your income tax re-turn webpageReport fraud scams amp

identity theftIf you are a victim or

believe you may be a po-tential victim of tax-relat-ed identity theft alert us immediately We will track your information to help keep it private and pro-tected Visit the Tax De-partmentrsquos Report fraud scams and identity theftwebpage

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MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 9

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Asher is a neutered male pitbull approx 10 years old (Blue Merle and white) Hersquos good with most other dogs and great with everyone he meets He even seems to be good with cats Hersquos a real sweetheart and would make a great addition to any home

Tootsie is a 3-4 year old spayed female (gray) Tootsie is good with other cats and dogs Shersquos friendly and outgoing and loves to play with children

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518-568-5037

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Oreo is a 3-4 year old pitbull mix She is ok with some dogs but needs a cat free home She adores people and loves to play

Polly is a 3 year old spayed female tortie Polly has tested positive for FLV but is very healthy She loves other cats and is ok with dogs

Bronco is a 5 yr old neutered male pitbull Hersquos housebroken and very friendly with everyone he meets

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ldquoHigh school graduation is an important rite of pas-sagerdquo said Smullen ldquoOur students have a once in a lifetime chance to celebrate this moment with their family and friends Now that the state is reopening our high school seniors across upstate New York should be allowed the opportunity to have real ceremonies rather than virtual ones I want to make sure schools know that we support them in celebrating their stu-dentsrsquo accomplishments while following proper social distancing guidelines We can do this and the time is nowrdquo

Assemblyman Robert Smullen represents the 118th Assembly District which includes Hamilton and Fulton counties as well as parts of Herkimer Oneida and St Lawrence counties

Smullen supports schools hosting

graduation ceremonies

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be human to serve your country Between 2001 and 2009 a goat called William (ldquoBillyrdquo) Windsor was part of the 1st Bat-talion Infantry Unit of The Royal Welsh with the title of lance corporal no less Although he was briefly de-moted to fusilier following ldquounacceptable behaviorrdquo at Queen Elizabethrsquos official birthday celebrations he eventually saw the error of his ways and regained his more esteemed rank

bull Actor Brad Pitt chipped out pieces of his own front teeth to play the role of Ty-ler Durden in the movie ldquoFight Clubrdquo

bull And speaking of teeth in the American Civil War soldiers were required to have at least four op-posing front teeth so they could open a gunpowder pouch Some draftees had their front chompers re-moved to avoid service

bull Whatrsquos in a name Depends on where yoursquore from When the Coca-Co-la Company was ready to import to China it needed a moniker that fit with the majority of that countryrsquos spoken languages The original choice ldquoKekouke-lardquo sounded phonetically

similar but in certain di-alects translates to ldquobitethe wax tadpolerdquo or ldquofemalehorse stuffed with waxrdquoFurther research yielded afar more satisfactory solu-tion ldquoKekoukelerdquo meaningldquotasty funrdquo

bull Romantic poet PercyBysshe Shelley was one ofliteraturersquos first prominentvegans

bull Scientists studying adeadly disease transmit-ted from camels also foundthat the animals containedthe pathogens from whichthe common cold was bornDo we now know whom toblame

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bull Native Southerners might well be surprised to learn that the word ldquoyrsquoallrdquo dates to 1631 It was first used by the English schol-ar William Lisle in the sen-tence ldquoThe captive men of strength I gave to you theweaker sold and this yrsquoall know is truerdquo

Thought for the Day ldquoAl-though the world is full of suffering it is also full of the overcoming of itrdquo ndash Hel-en Keller

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Exterior renovations can enhance the appear-ance of a property and make it more enjoyable for homeowners Certain renovations have the po-tential to add value to a home while others may do the opposite Learning which one have the largest return on investment can help homeowners select features that will have the most positive impact

Curb appeal goes a long way toward attracting po-tential buyers According to the National Associa-tion of Realtors first im-pressions of a property have a strong influence on buyers Landscaping and external features can do much to influence such impressions

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bull Softscaping Hard-scaping refers to struc-tures like outdoor kitchens or decks Softscaping in-volves the living elements of the landscape Hiring a landscape designer to in-stall trees shrubs natural

edging and rock elements can do wonders toward improving the look and value of a home

bull Pool or water feature In certain markets partic-ularly hot climates a pool or another water feature is a must-have However in other areas where outdoor time is limited a pool or water feature can actually lower the value of a home Speaking with a real es-tate professional can give homeowners an idea of how a pool will fare in a given neighborhood

Five outdoor projects that add value

Outdoor improvements can improve the marketability of a home as well as enhance its appearance and function

12 bull June 13 2020 MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR

NEW LISTING $345000 EXQUISITE109 Joann Way Amsterdam

4 BR 25 BA 13 yrs young Colonial home featuring over 3100 sq ft of living space

Spacious total magazine material Stunning finished basement 2 car garage sunroom patio and only 1 +- mile to Thruway exit for a

quick commute tothe Capital Region

REDUCED $12900028 Lee Ave Gloversville

COMPLETELY REMODELED 3 BDRM home from a new basement floor

to a new roof all new flooring new kitchen new appliances new bath 2 car garage Super large master

BDRM on 1st floor Call Gretchen Salvione NYS Licensed Real

Estate Salesperson on her cell at (518) 848-1843

NEW LISTING - $109000370 Locust Ave Amsterdam

Stunning 33+- Acre Parcel - Approved Building Lot with 80 Feet to the Sacandaga Lake taking line that will include a 60 Foot Lake Permit for the buyers Sellers are willing to hold a private

note amp mortgage with $50000 down up to 10 years amortized over 30 years There are

some deed restrictions that apply This will not last long as there are NOT many BLDG lots on

Sacandaga Lake anymore

SACANADAGA LAKE RIGHTS - $249900Vandenburg Point Rd Mayfield

A completely amp beautifully remod-eled 3 BDRM home that has a

stunning kitchen wGranite amp SS appliances Nice hardwood floors

throughout New NG furnace amp hot water on demand system amp

Veterans Park is across the street to enjoyCall Gretchen Salvione

at (518) 848-1843 to view

REDUCED $12490017 Taft Place Amsterdam

Great investment property that has been completely remodeled in last 4 years and has 4 great tenants This property can pay for itself in just 5 to 6 years

and there is nothing you have to do to the place for years to come

Call Gretchen Salvione NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson on her cell at (518) 848-1843

4 UNIT $179000121 Oakland Ave Gloversville

Completely Remodeled 3 BDRM 15 Bath Home with a View of Galway Lake We have a Very Large 2 Car

Garage with a Bonus Room Above it for some great storage space Sellers

are willing to buy a 2 YEAR Home Warranty for a purchaser Sellerrsquos are

Motivated Make us an Offer

$2184001329 Ridge Rd Galway

Nice remodeled 3 BDRM 2 full bath home We have 2 BDRMS downstairs and 1 upstairs Full basement 1 car garage nice covered porch granite front

steps new kitchen and new bath on 1st floor as well Motivated seller come take a look and

make us an offer

REDUCED $7500010 Orange St Gloversville

Prestigious 5 BDRM 45 bath beautiful English Tudor home on a corner lot with a 2 car garage

finished basement amp finished attic with a fenced yard and in-ground

pool Call Virginia Mackey NYS Licensed Assoc Broker on her cell at (518) 221-4340 to view

NEW LISTING $240000167 Prospect Ave Gloversville

This 2 family home is rented with long term tenants Each unit offers 3 BDRMS 1 full bath kitchen amp living

room We have a full basement paved driveway and 2 car garage

Could be a great investment for you or to occupy and have someone pay

your mortgage

NEW 2 FAMILY $89900141 E Church St Ft Hunter

Cute 3 bedroom 1 full bath home situated on the 1st floor with

laundry room SS Appliances nice backyard that is partially fenced

amp carport Call Katie-Anne Isabella NYS Licensded Real

Estate Salesperson on her cell at (518) 866-1089 to view

REDUCED $6900028 Newman St Gloversville

This fixer upper has 13 +- acres with it and a large

commercial size garage to use Home offers 3 BDRMS and 2 full baths Call Virginia Mackey NYS Licensed

Assoc Broker on her cell at (518) 221-4340 to view

$79000163 Jackson Summit Rd East Mayfield

Stunning completely remodeled 3 family home with off street parking quartz countertops new appliances2 units have 2 BDRMS amp 15 baths

and 1 unit has 2 BDRMS with 1 bath All have laundry hookup

Stellar investment for someone as this pays for itself in less than 6 years

3 FAMILY $22500045 Main St Fultonville

This is a wonderful brick home that boasts over 2500 sq ft of living space 45 BDRMS 2 full baths with a large barngarageoutbuilding stunning view natural gas public water amp annual taxes are ONLY $2449 Listing agent is related to the seller Katie-Anne Isabella NYS Licensed RE Salesperson Cell (518) 866-1089

NEW LISTING $249000 bull 1598 Route 67 Johnstown

This ranch sits on 10+- wooded acres WE have 2 BDRMS and 2 full baths The downstairs would

be a great option for someone who is looking for an in-law apartment style home since we have a kitch-en living room full bath and 1 BDRM on both the 1st floor and

basement living quarters

REDUCED $179000323 Progress Rd Town of Mayfield

SO NEW - WE DO NOT EVEN HAVE A PICTURE TO POST YET

IMMACULATE BEAUTIFUL 4 BDRM 2 Full Bath home with garage situated on 110+- acres with a propane fireplace pellet stove beautiful hardwood floors open concept living kitchen features marble tile countertops gener-

ator hookup central air and annual taxes are $4849

New Listing $289900 265 Waite Rd Amsterdam

Cute 2 BDRM home with a walk up attic that could be finished for a 3rd BDRM if you need the added space

1 Car Garage under the home nice backyard and

located on a Dead End Street with public water

amp sewer

New $839009 DiGiorgi Lane Fonda

NYS Licensed Real Estate SalespeopleGRETCHEN SALVIONE

Cell (518) 848-1843 Email Gretchenmovesyougmailcom

KATIE-ANNE ISABELLACell (518) 866-1089

Email Realestatekate518gmailcom

Cute country home with 4 BDRMs 1 full bath and 2

12 baths with 2 car garage extra large outbuilding

pond amp 3 acres situated in the Town of Florida Just a few minutes to the NYS

Thruway and city amenities

REDUCED $179000190 State Highway 161 Amsterdam

4174 +- Acres - $49900Fox Rd Providence (Saratoga County)

36 +- Acres - $40000State Highway 162 Charleston

53 +- Acres - $25000Sweet Rd Johnstown

18 +- Acres - $15000Mohawk Drive Tribes Hill

LAND LISTINGS

TOO NEW FOR A PHOTOGreat investment or end user home Lower unit is a BDRM amp rented but upper unit is available to move right in and offers 3 BDRMS a walk up attic that can be used for additional living space amp 2 car garage that can be used for storage only Call Katie-Anne Isabella NYS Licensed RE

Salesperson on her cell at (518) 866-1089

NEW 2 FAMILY $89900

13 Mcmartin St Johnstown

MOTIVATED SELLERS Cute 3 BDRM home wshared lake rightsaccess just a few hun-

dred feet away from the home 1 full bath 1st floor laundry

1 car garage annual taxes are only $1555 Call Katie-Anne

Isabella on her cell at (518) 866-1089 to view

Lake Rights at $1099002220 State Highway 10 Caroga Lake

Super Commercial BuildingBusiness Opportunity here 3 floors of

whatever your heart desires Apartments retail office space daycare facilitydance studio restaurant brewery

distillery and so much more Invest in Downtown Gloversville - Great things are happening here

COMMERCIAL REDUCED $12900048 S Main St Gloversville

Junell Pasquarelli Licensed Real Estate BrokerOwner

161 Honeywell Corners Rd Broadalbin NY 12025Office (518) 588-5141

JunellRealtyyahoocom bull JunellRealtycomBranch Office

226 E Fulton Street Gloversville NY 12078Office PH (518) 752-5040

Virginia M Mackey NYS Licensed Associate Broker

CallText (518) 221-4340 Email Vmackeyrealtoryahoocom

SOLD SOLD

SOLD

Nice Move-In-Condition 3 BDRM home which has been remodeled over the last 3 years Newer floor-ing fresh paint new appliances new furnace new garage roof

1st floor laundry full basement full walk up attic for storage and a deck and back yard to enjoyPENDINGPENDING

PENDINGPENDING

This is a spacious Ranch Style Farmhouse with 4 BDRMS 1 Full Bath Open Concept Kitchen Dining amp Living Room Area with Cathedral Ceilings Full Basement Oil Fired Furnace situated on 21 +- Acres with a large 2 Car Garage Large Barn Sheds Fencing Feed Bins and located as the only home on a Dead End Road in the Town of

Florida Montgomery County amp Fonda-Fultonville School District Taxes with NO exemptions are $5605 Beautiful views of farm fields and mountains surround this parcel of Paradise Great location makes it convenient to jump on NYS Thruway exits 27 or 28 (Amsterdam or Fultonville) Donrsquot wait this will not last long

NEW LISTING $219000 bull 139 Auspelmeyer Rd Amsterdam CALLING ALL INVESTORS We have 2 separate 4 unit homes for a total of 8 units of well cared for rental prop-

erty with a large parking lot and extra lot included for one salersquos price Many units include long term tenants

Buildings have been maintained very well With current rents these buildings will pay for themselves in

under 6 years making this a smart investment for years to come Natural Gas for heat public watersewer and plenty off street parking Annual taxes for both build-ings are $7102 with no exemptions Call Katie-Anne Isabella on her cell to view at (518) 866-1089

NEW LISTING - MULTIFAMILY (8 UNITS TOTAL amp LARGE PARKING LOT)21 amp 23-25 S Melcher St Johnstown bull Listed at $350000

NEW LISTING $1399009 Washington St Fultonville

Adorable 2 BDRM Ranch home with 1 car garage and full basement If you

need 3 BDRM you could consider converting the family room over Immaculate hom ewith NEWER

electrical gutters basement windows amp dry lockseal on basement walls

home was re-sided in 2016 amp interior was recently repainted

If you are looking to buy or sell give us a call Because Your Move Matters

NEW LISTING $119000126 Pine St Tribes Hill

Cute amp Spacious 4 BDRM home located on a dead end street with approximately

056 of an Acre to call home Roof replaced in 2018 Bathroom remodeled

in 2018 Home has 2 BDRMs on 1st Floor and 2 BDRMs on the 2nd floor Carriage house kitchen natural gas furnace about 7 years old and deck to relax on while

you overlook your nice backyardPENDING

We have a super cute 6 year old Home OR Seasonal Get-A-Way CampCottage on 3040+- acres that sits back off a

long driveway to offer you lots of privacy Cathedral ceilings super cozy amp there is

a large water source to hike to and kayak on or fish Close to state parks Pecks Lake Caroga Lake amp Adirondack Park

REDUCED $169900 320 Willie Rd Town of Johnstown

PENDING

BEAUTIFUL 3 BDRM Lakefront home with 60 +- feet of your

own direct lake access 2 docks 2 outbuildings outdoor shower amp 4 heat sources Stunning Cathedral ceiling famkily roomliving room

that overlooks the lake

NEW LISTING $289900115 Seven Oaks Caroga Lake

PENDING

MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 13

Krutz Properties is 1 per Capital District MLS for property SOLD in Montgomery County

59 W Main St Canajoharie

518-673-2820 2474 St Hwy 30

Mayfield518-661-611554 E Main St

St Johnsville NY518-568-2776

Call the Pros

- Your Hometown Realtors -

Real Estate AgentGary ldquoDartrdquo Jones

518-568-3113

Real Estate AgentRobert Buck518-698-3004

Real Estate AgentSarah Barnes518-669-4815

Licensed Real Estate BrokerLaurie Weingart

518-673-2820

Real Estate AgentEric W Salisbury

518-368-8560

Real Estate AgentsWayne Andrew Sherer

Linda Susan Sherer518-366-9797

Assoc Real Estate Broker

Rochelle Monk518-545-8086

Real Estate Agent Patricia Edick518-441-4744

Real Estate Agent Barbara Krutz518-330-8017

Real Estate AgentJamie Lawrence518-694-2176

Real Estate Agent Cindy Jacksland

518-332-4615

Real Estate AgentFrank Stagliano

315-868-0051

Real Estate AgentKevin Florian 518-993-9900

Real Estate AgentJaylene Stowell

518-844-4273

Real Estate AgentSybil Martino518-598-6977

Real Estate AgentSherry Ann

Kennerknecht518-848-8030

RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL - FARMS - INVESTMENTS - ACREAGEwwwkrutz-propertiescom

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Debra J Steele518-495-5770

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

Carol Paciolla518-332-3279

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Julie A SonnerAmsterdam

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Jean M Shatley-MasonBurnt Hills

202016657 Enjoy 50 ft of direct lake front on the quietest part of the lake Close to the channel which will allow you the use of both East amp West

Caroga lakes Cottage is fully furnished and sleeps 8 or more people Glass enclosed front porch fac-ing the lake Open porch facing the road Garage to store all your outdoor toys Relax by the fi re

or watch the sunsets over the lake sitting on your dck $189090

202010858 Huge building that was a retail conve-nience store Held over $80 thousand dollars worth

of inventory Has a bathroom walk in cooler andan offi ce Now being rented out for an auc-

tion house Concrete fl oor counter space and kitchenette in back Sold food groceries lotto

beer cigarettes hardware automotive and many other household items Ambition is the key word Local clientelle appreciated it Does very well as an auction house Could be used for many different

business opportunities Large pond with Coy Fish as well as other fi sh in it Can be sold with business

or deeded over to back property $165000

201912246 Well cared for commercial building w total of 5 apartments amp a large store front Estab-lished antique store Settlers Block is on the 1stfl oor approximately 2240 square feet w 3 bath-

roomsFirst fl oor is an open space and has 2 large display windows 2nd fl oor is 3 apartmentsamp3rd fl oor is 2 apartmentsFull basement w plenty of storage Updated furnace amp electric entrance

Hardwood fl oors in all the apartmentsThis is a well-cared for building w endless possibilities

Plenty of off street parking $175000

201936206 12 Acres with spectacular views of the adirondacks to build your Adirondack home on with lake access from Pecks LakesSunrise Bay This land has a few improve-ments - the driveway is in placed and the building site has been leveled There are

certifi ed engineer plans for both the building site and septic system Peck Lake is located in the southern adirondack with the Adirondack

park in your back yard with all the wildlife you could ask for Access to everything a

person would want - shopping fi shing hiking boating (restrictions apply) golf and lets not

forget snowmobiling $109900

201829076 This very tillable land has 35 to 40 of the 43 acres that are tillable Goes past the power lines Nice land good state of cultivation Terrain is gentle- nia crown with 310 road frontage Very tiny stream runs through small part of it Owner

gets rental on haying pasture $86000

202018277 If you are looking for country living come take a look at this 530 acre farm This two

story farm house has been gutted to the studs andfully insulated and sheet rocked along with new

replacement windows The exterior has been wrapped and sided with with vinyl There is a 38 X 120 free standing barn with 12 concert fl oor and

12 dirt This 150 year old home has 1800+ sgft of living space with valued ceiling in the master bed-room Spacious eat in kitchen There is a smaller 40 X 28 old barn and Grain Bin Your are minutes

away from two Thruway entrances Canajohare exit going west and Fultonville exit going east Get away

of the hustle and bustle of the city to enjoy peace and quiet off country living The electric has been

updated along with a newer boiler $268000

202018654 Not a drive-by Year-round 2 bed-room cottage in Caroga Lake that features vaulted

ceilings a nice backyard a huge deck tons ofstorage under the home and a short walk to your shared dock Or choose to join East Caroga Lake

Association for $70 per season and have access to a recreational hall private beach basketball courts playground and so much more Metal roof is only

8 years old and a new septic system was installed 3years ago $99000

201933690 This 3 bedroom 1 12 bath raised ranch sits on a large 151 acre lot in the coun-try with a beautiful view It features a two-car garage and a huge detached shed for storage

Downstairs has a fi nished family room upstairs has 3 bedrooms an eat-in kitchen

formal dining room and a beautiful living room with tons of natural light and a gorgeous brick

fi replace It is conveniently located close to shopping restaurants amp hospitals and located in Broadalbin Perth School District $156900

202018288 Beautiful renovations have been done to this Victorian home located in Fort Plain Cherry

fl oors have been installed original woodworkstain glass windows and 2 porches Formal

dining room livingroom and a large space for your kitchen Finishing work needs to be done and

installing kitchen and baths Many materials are there for you to complete Must see and you will

love it $99000

202018609 Great investment opportunity with long term tenants Downstairs tenants have been there for 6 years and upstairs tenants have beenthere for 10 years Off street parking separate

utilities and priced to sell quickly $36000

202018963 Nice side street in the village of Fort Plain Beautiful hardwood fl oors throughout this

home Formal dining room and livingroom 3bedrooms and 1 full bath Nice front porch to relax

and enjoy yourself $79000

202018377 A nice starter home with many nice features Hardwood fl oors nice

woodwork formal dining and living room 2 enclosed porches $52500

14 bull June 13 2020 MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR

360 County Highway 151 bull St Johnsville NY 13452

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formerly Hartrsquos Paving

(518) 339-2072

Fort Plain NY 13339

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Congratulations to the Fort Plain Class of 2020

MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 15

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Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R C - Meco) is encouraging New York res-idents to complete their 2020 census question-naire Every US citizen is required by law to com-plete the 2020 Census

2020 Census invita-tions were supposed to be received by every Amer-ican household by April 1 Citizens are able to re-spond online by phone or by mail The census asks simple questions and nev-er asks for Social Security numbers money political affi liation or bank account numbers Different from past years the 2020 Cen-sus will not ask a question about citizenship

Currently the state self-response rate is 55 In Fulton County the av-erage response rate is 489 Herkimer County is 483 Hamilton County is 68 St Lawrence Coun-ty is 501 and Oneida County is 579

ldquoThe 2020 Census is ex-tremely important to our country as a wholerdquo said Smullen ldquoEvery 10 years the federal government does a population count to gauge the amount of fund-ing to be distributed to

communities I am encour-aging all New Yorkers to fi ll out the simple form that can be completed either online over the phone or by mail Without accurate representation the federal and state funding streams that our local communities depend on for many ser-vices like healthcare and education will not be as resourceful as they should be

ldquoI urge each county with-in my district to match the state self-response rate

We each have a responsi-bility to our communities to provide the government with this information and if we take this responsibil-ity lightly the resources granted at the state and federal levels could be ad-versely affectedrdquo

Assemblyman Robert Smullen represents the 118th Assembly District which includes Hamilton and Fulton counties as well as parts of Herkimer Oneida and St Lawrence counties

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Identifying onersquos family history and lineage can be an exciting and rewarding endeavor Many people are compelled to trace their ancestry and ultimately gain much from hav-ing done so

Interest in genealogy has grown in recent years The popular and free family tree application FamilySearch Family Tree had 16 million contrib-utors in 2018 who added 28 million new people to the global tree Thou-sands upon thousands also utilize other genealogy resources to paint a more accurate picture of their histo-ries

According to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology more than 26 million people shared their DNA with ancestry firms as of the start of 2019 MIT predicts that number will rise to 100 million by the end of 2020

Those ready to get started on re-searching their lineage may wonder where to start These guidelines can map the way

1 The first step is to work from the known to the unknown advises The New England Historic Genea-logical Societyrsquos American Ances-tors program Write down names

dates places of birth marriage and death announcements and other pertinent information you can dig up from looking at personal effects This will provide a starting point and serve as a springboard for further research

2 Establish what you want to learn about your family Maybe you simply want to have a complete fami-ly tree that dates back to a particular ancestor Perhaps you want to see where your family name originated Identify what is behind your interest and allow those goals to guide your research

3 Access census records military records travel documents and oth-er official papers which can provide key clues to family history These can be researched individually but many people like using resourc-es like Ancestrycom because their databases pool information from a variety of sources The Nation-al Archives offers free access to its records database at wwwarchivesgovresearchdatabases

4 Consider privacy concerns be-fore digging deeper Acquiring DNA testing and sharing results in an effort to connect with relatives has

become a popular side effect of ge-nealogy research However experts advise caution before submitting any DNA samples MIT Technology Review indicates that if the DNA collection trend continues the com-panies that hold this data will have genetic information on more than 100 million people The Review goes on to say ldquoas these databases grow they have made it possible to trace the relationships between nearly all Americans including those who never purchased a testrdquo

5 Learning new information can be overwhelming so itrsquos best to focus on one family story at a time rather than tackling the entire family tree in one sitting suggests the service Findmypast

6 Connect with like-minded indi-viduals if you find that your genealo-gy interests expand beyond personal history Family historians often con-nect via social media or through lo-cal genealogical societies

Genealogy research is a growing pastime that can reveal secrets and insight into onersquos family history Itrsquos never too late to start uncovering in-formation

Six steps to start researching your genealogy

Lyme disease poses a threat to millions of peo-ple across the globe The misconception that Lyme disease is exclusive to the United States and the northeastern portion of the country in partic-ular is understandable Hundreds of thousands of people in the US are diagnosed with Lyme dis-ease each year but the 2017 US Geological Sur-vey found that 95 percent of those cases are in the northeast mid-Atlantic or northern midwest re-gions In spite of that no one is immune to Lyme disease regardless of where they live

The World Health Or-ganization notes that in addition to the United States there are foci of Lyme borreliosis in for-ested areas of Asia and in northwestern central and eastern Europe prov-ing that Lyme disease is a global issue With that in mind it behooves ev-eryone to take steps to understand Lyme disease and how to reduce their risk of getting itWhat is Lyme disease

According to Lyme-diseaseorg an online resource that supports science-based advocacy Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium known as Borrelia burgdorferi Lyme disease can affect

any organ of the body and it is often misdiag-nosed because it tends to mimic symptoms of other diseases Lyme disease may be misdiag-nosed as chronic fatigue syndrome fibromyalgia multiple sclerosis and even psychiatric illness-es like depression Such misdiagnoses can delay treatment of the underly-ing infection

How do I get Lyme disease

The majority of Lyme disease patients get the disease from the bite of a nymphal tick Nymphs are immature forms of ticks that are very small typically the size of a pop-py seed according to Ly-mediseaseorg The bites are painless and when coupled with the size of nymphal ticks that in-creases the likelihood that people will not even realize theyrsquove been bit-ten Ticks can stay at-tached to the body for several days feeding all the while Lymediseaseorg notes that the longer the tick stays attached the more likely it will transmit the Lyme and other pathogens into the bloodstream of the per-son itrsquos attached to

How can I safeguard myself against Lyme disease

The Global Lyme Al-

liance which funds re-search aimed at pre-venting diagnosing and treating tick-borne ill-nesses notes that prac-ticing tick bite prevention habits is the best way to prevent Lyme disease Through its ldquoBe Tick AWARErdquo campaign the GLA urges people to fol-low these simple steps to reduce their risk for Lyme disease

bull Avoid high tick traffic areas like tall grass and leaf piles

bull Wear proper cloth-ing including long pants sleeves and socks Avoid walking in grass barefoot or in open sandals even when grass has been cut short

bull Apply tick repellant approved by the Environ-mental Protection Agen-cy

bull Remove clothing upon entering your home toss-ing clothing into the dryer at high temperatures for 10 to 15 minutes to kill live ticks Note that the GLA says putting clothes into the washer will not kill live ticks

bull Examine yourself for ticks every day

No one is immune to Lyme disease regardless of where they live Recog-nizing that and take pro-tective measures can help people lower their risk for Lyme disease

The basics of Lyme disease

MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 17

Church DirectoryAmes - Sprout Brook

UMC613 Latimer Hill Rd

Ames NY 13317518-673-3495

Pastor Jan MarkleSunday Service 900am

Church of the Nazarene3316 State Route 29 WJohnstown NY 12095Offices 518-762-2982

Cell 857-523-8417Pastor Rev Mark Fowler

Sunday Morning Service 1100amSunday School for All Ages 1000am

Community Bible ChurchCorner of Cliff amp Walnut Streets

Canajoharie NY 13317(518) 993-1016

Pastor Wally BraemerSunday - Adult Sunday School Class - 915am

Worship Service - 1030am

God is Good All the Time amp All the Time God is Good

Cherry Valley Assembly of God

37 Alden St Cherry Valley 607-264-3306

Pastor David Carpenter JrSundays 930am

CornerstoneBaptist Church

7274 St Hwy 10 Ames518-673-3405

Sunday School 10am Adults amp Children Morning Worship 11am Youth Ministry

545pm Evening Worship 6pm Wed Bible Study amp Prayer Meeting 630pm

Family Night Select Sundays

EmmanuelEpiscopal Church

588-594 Albany St Little Falls NY315-823-1323

Sunday Mass 10amCoffee Hour following Sunday Mass

Sunday School amp Youth GroupTuesday 10am Mass amp Bible Study

Friday 10am-2pm Thrift Shop

Christian Church of Charleston Four Corners

1380 E Lykers Rd Sprakers518-922-9088

Pastor Brett PoppSunday School (adult amp children) 10am

Worship 11am Sunday Eve Prayer 630pm

Thurs Eve of Encouragement 630pmwwwchristianchurchcharlestonfourcornersorg

Currytown Reformed Church

829 St Hwy 162 Sprakers 518-922-8422

Rev Donald HoaglanderVisiting Pastor Jane Hubschmitt

518-705-2201Sunday School 915am

Worship Service 1000am

EphratahReformed Church

140 Co Hwy 140 Ephratah NYTo live and share Jesus Christ both locally and globally

EverydayEverywhereEveryonePastor Jeff Hindrliter

Sunday School for all ages 10am September-June

Sunday Morning Worship 11amPrayer amp Praise Thursdays 7pm

Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

26 Moyer St Canajoharie518-673-3440

Holy Communion Sundays at 930am Fellowship Time to FollowCall for Holy Day services

The Rev Virginia L Ogden Rectorchurchgoodfrontiercom

DolgevilleChristian Fellowship3 Elm St Dolgeville NY 13329

315-429-9142Dr Marvin Isum Pastor

Worship Sunday 1030amMidweek Fellowship Tuesday 7pmwwwdolgevillechristianfellowshiporg

Church of Christ UnitingPO Box 896

Richfield Springs NY 13439Rev Mark Ioset

315-858-1553Service Sunday 915am

Church School Sunday 1030am

Lassellseville United Methodist Church

State Hwy 29Pastor Robert A Lindsay

Worship Sunday 930amSunday School to start soon

New Hope Christian Fellowship

32 Spencer St Dolgeville NY 13329Pastor Pat Andreoli

315-429-3630NewHopeChristianFellowshipnet

Sunday School 930AMWorship Service 1030AM

Our Lady of Hope RC Church

115 Reid St Fort Plain NY 13339Parish Office 518-993-3822ourladyofhopefrontiercom

Mass Schedule Saturday 4pm Sunday 830am amp 11am

Confessions Sat 3 amp by appointmentPlease call parish office for Holy Day schedule

Reformed Churchof Sprakers

112 Sprakers Hill RdRev Nancy Ryan

Worship ~ 9AMAll Welcome

Paines Hollow United Methodist Church

Intersection of 167 amp 168 Paines HollowPastor Peg Donaghy

518-568-7604Sunday Worship 930AMFellowship Hour to Follow

Salisbury Center United Methodist Church2545 St Rt 29 PO Box 104Salisbury Center NY 13454

315-429-9085Rev Lynn R Lockwood

The Christian Church of Rural Grove

170 Rural Grove Rd Sprakers NY 12166518-922-7831

Pastor Joshua Fetterhoffpastorjoshruralgrovechurchorg

Sunday School (all ages) 945am Morning Service 11am Eve Service 6pm

Wed-Family Night 7pm ldquoWhere Bible Teaching is Fundamentalrdquo

Seekerrsquos Fellowship14 Park Place

St Johnsville NY 13452518-568-7700

Pastor Mike YezierskiSunday Worship 6pm Tues Prayer 7pm

Bible Study 7pm (Wed Thurs amp Fri)We teach the fullness of Godrsquos Word

a life of holiness for the believer and salvation for all who trust

in Christrsquos sacrifice

To Place or UpdateChurch Listings

Call 518-673-0129or email

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Dolgeville United Methodist Church

21 N Helmer Ave DolgevilleRev Jack Ford

315-429-7381Worship 1100am

Sunday School 930am beginning September 18th

Bible Study - Wednesdays 1230pm

Holy Family ParishLittle Falls NY315-823-3410Saturday 4pm

Sunday 1030am

Marshville Evangelical Church

Route 10 SouthRev David BowleyWorship Sunday 9am

Everlasting Joy Believers Fellowship

14 Park Place (in with Seekers Fellowship)

St Johnsville NY 13452315-858-2112

Pastor Carolee CoyeSunday Service 10am

Lighthouse Baptist Church1524 St Rt 29A PO Box 114

Stratford NY 13470-0114 315-429-8854

Pastor Martin SmithSunday Morning Worship 1030am Wed Eve Prayer Meeting 600pm 2nd amp 4th

Sunday Dinner following Morning Service with Afternoon Service following dinner

ldquoOld-Fashioned Bible Preachingrdquo

Faith Hope and LoveChurch

Rev David W Bowley PastorSaturdays 5 pm

at theUnited Methodist Church Lower Level

50 E Main St Canajohariecall 518-673-5128 or see facebook ldquoFaith Hope and Love Christian Churchrdquo and our website httpfaithhopeandlovechurchcom

Fort Plain United Methodist Church

39 Center St Fort PlainAudie Miller

Lay Supply PastorChurch Office 518-993-3863

Kitchen 518-993-3464

ALL WELCOME Worship Service 11am

Fonda Fultonville United Methodist Church

11 Montgomery St FultonvillePastor Nancy Pullen bull 853-3311

Sunday Morning Worship 915-1015 Sunday School 915-1030 Coffee

Fellowship Following ServiceOur Mission-To Actively Follow Christ

and To Inspire Others To Accompany Us

FultonvilleReformed Church

Corner of 5S amp 30Pastor Jane Hubschmitt

Sunday School 10AM

Family Worship 1030AM

Fordsbush Bible Church131 Clark Rd Fort Plain

518-568-7606Pastor Joe Miller

Sunday School 10am Morning Service 11am Eve Service 6pm Wed Service

645pm Thurs Visitation 6pmwwwfordsbushbiblechurchcom

Home of Victory Christian Academy

First Baptist ChurchSpringfield Center NY

Rev - Gary TylerSunday School 1000am

Morning Worship 1100amSunday night Worship 600pmWed night Bible Study 700pm

Free meal amp music every 2nd Sat of the month 4-7pm

Freysbush United Methodist Church

Freysbush Rd Fort Plain518-842-1357

Rev Cindy Leonard OfficiatingWorship 9am

Sunday School 10am ALL ARE WELCOMEcoffee hour to follow service

Grace Episcopal Church24 Montgomery St Cherry Valley

315-585-4016Fr Kyle Grennen Rector

Sunday School 1100am Holy Communionsermon 1100amActive Youth Group - call for detail

Grandview Baptist Church15 Washington St Fort Plain

518-993-9929Pastor Dan West

Sunday School 10amMorning Service 11am

Bible Study amp Prayer Meeting Wednesday 630pm

Glen Reformed ChurchState Hwy 161 in the

Hamlet of Glen 4 miles South of Fultonville

glenreformednycaprrcomSunday Worship at 9 Sunday School

immediately following Childrenrsquos Message

Joy Fellowship296 Co Hwy 119

St Johnsville NY 13452518-568-3217

William Hayes PastorJoyce Loughran Assistant Pastor

Sunday School 9am Morning Worship 930amWednesday Evening Worship 630pm

National Kateri Tekakwitha Shrine and Indian Museum3636 St Hwy 5 PO Box 627

Fonda NY 12068-0627518-853-3646

Weekly Masses Sat 430pm Sun 1030amfriarskaterishrinecom wwwkaterishrinecom

Oppenheim United Methodist Church

Route 29Rev Jack Ford315-429-7381Worship 930 Sundays

Totally Awesome God-TAG time 630pm Wednesdays beginning in Oct Sunday

School 900am beginning September 18th

Randall ChristianCommunity Church

NY Rte 5SSunday Service 1030am

Worship LeaderDarlene Spaulding

Richfield Springs Bible Church

19 Church StRichfield Springs NY 13439

Rev David Tosi315-858-0564

Sunday School (all ages) 10amWorship Service 11am amp 7pmWednesday - Prayer amp Praise

Call for info on various Youth Ministrieswwwrichfieldspringsbiblechurchorg

Reformed Church of Fort Plain

165 Canal St Fort Plain NY 13339518-993-4302 bull fortplainrcayahoocom

Rev Nancy E RyanWorship 1030am

AA meetings Mon amp Tues 7pmSecond Thurs Prayerspace 6am to 6pm

Reformed Churchof Canajoharie

15-19 Front St Canajoharie518-673-2816

Rev Matt DraffenSunday 9am Christian Education

920 Choir Practice10am Worship Nursery providedFellowship hour follows worship

Grace Christian Church20 Center St

St Johnsville NY 13452Pastor Martin Glynn

518-568-2122Sunday School 930am

Worship 1100am

St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church774 St Hwy 163 Fort Plain NY

518-705-7552Rev David A Johnson PhD

Sunday Worship 900am Sunday School 1000amLadies Aid WELCA Handicapped Accessible

The Holy Spirit Polish National Catholic Church

618 E Gansvoort St Little Falls NY 315-823-0793

Father Rafal DadelloMass at 11am on Sunday wwwholy-

spiritpnccorg

The House of Zion Inc580 Dillenbeck Road

Palatine Bridge518-577-3069

Pastors Richard amp Denise AllenSaturday Morning

Worship Service 1130amListen to UMT on live radio 975FM

the 1st Sunday of every month 3pm-4pm

The Time forTruth Ministries

PO Box 351Amsterdam NY 12010

Phone 518-843-2121Cell 518-774-8558

Victorious Life ChurchRMI Fellowship

104 Main St amp 431 St Hwy 80 Fort Plain NY518-993-3102Sunday School 9am

Morning Worship 1030am Youth Group 5pm

Evening Worship 7-8pm

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Churchof Stone Arabia

5430 St Hwy 10 Palatine Bridge NYPastor A Elisabeth Aurand

Sunday Worship 9am518-673-2224

United Methodist Church of Canajoharie

50 E Main St518-673-2717

Jesus says - ldquoCome Unto Merdquo Join us-Special Music Ministry Beautiful Surroundings Friendly People

Sunday Service 1030am - Email umc673frontiernetnet

Communion Last Sunday of the Month

River of Jubilee Church 5057 State Highway 5 S

Sprakers NY 12166Pastor Gail AdamoschekPastor Steve Adamoschek

518-322-1427 518-224-4455Sunday Service 1000am

Childrenrsquos Church AvailableOther Learning Opportunities Available

Visit us on Facebook

Stratford United Methodist Church

Route 29A315-429-9085

Rev Lynn R LockwoodWorship 9am

St Johnrsquos Reformed Church

68 W Main St St Johnsville518-568-7396

Faithfully Following Jesus Christ

Sunday Worship 1030am

St Paulrsquos Universalist Church565 Albany St Little Falls

315-823-2284Service Sunday 10am

Coffee hour following serviceOur Church is a home to inquisitive

spiritual free thinkers with diverse religious beliefs All are welcome

St Josephrsquos Roman Catholic

Church31 North Helmer Ave Dolgeville

315-429-8338Sunday Mass is 830am

St Johnrsquos amp St Markrsquos Lutheran Church

143 Church St Canajoharie518-673-2224

Pastor A Elisabeth Durand Sunday Worship 11am

Faith Formation 1st amp 3rd Sunday 945amstjmcanjoorg bull churchofficestjmcajoorg

St MaryrsquosEpiscopal Church

7690 Rt 80 Springfield Center315-858-4016

Fr Kyle Grennen Priest-in-ChargeSunday Eucharist 930am

Coffee - Fellowship follows serviceHoly Days - as announced

St Thomas the ApostleCatholic Community

1 Church St Cherry Valley607-264-3779Masses Sunday 830am amp 11am

St Paulrsquos Lutheran Church36 Lydius St Fort Plain NY 13339

518-993-2040Pastor Jonathan Litzner

405-250-8395Church Service 11am

St JohnsvilleMethodist Church

7 East Main StSt Johnsville NY 13452

Pastor Corey Jones518-568-7983 bull 315-866-8626

Worship Sunday 3pm

St Paulrsquos Lutheran Church32 W Main St

St Johnsville NY (next to NBT Bank)518-568-3007 Church

518-568-2405 ParsonageRev David JohnsonSunday Worship 1030am

Tues Bible Bungee-Jumping 7pm ldquoBible Studyrdquo that actually makes sense

A Vibrant Welcoming Community of Faith amp Vision

Saint Cecilia Church26 Broadway Fonda

518-853-4195Sunday Worship

900am

Sacred HeartCatholic Church

111 3rd Ave Tribes Hill518-829-7301Mass Saturday

400pm

Valley Alliance Church85 E Main St Nelliston

518-993-3458Pastor Dave Prahst

Sunday School (all ages) 915am Sunday Worship 1030am Wed Praise amp Prayer 7pm

Fri Youth Group 7pm (7-12th grade)

Bethesda Fellowship34 S Division St

St Johnsville NY 13452518-568-2678

Summer ScheduleSunday Worship 1000am

Wed Worship and Prayer 600pm

Church of the Good Shepherd26 Moyer St Canajoharie

518-673-3440The Rev Virginia L Ogden Rector

Sunday Worship 930with Communion

Church Email churchgoodshep26gmailcomWeb Site wwwchurchgoodshepherdcom

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Vehicles consist of many essential com-ponents to keep them running efficient-ly and effectively Car and truck owners should have an understanding of how their vehicles function so they can diag-nose and address problems as they arise

Car batteries are an important compo-nent of any vehicle Even though engines are the powerhouse of any car or truck without a battery the engine wouldnrsquot be able to work According to Firestone Com-plete Auto Care car batteries work by providing a jolt of electricity necessary to power all the electrical components of the vehicle This is achieved through a chemi-cal reaction that changes chemical energy into the electrical energy needed to deliver voltage to the starter In addition to initial-ly starting the car the battery also keeps electric current steady to keep the engine running

The battery also works in conjunction with the alternator to power the electron-ics in the car according to the automotive information blog Autosessive While the car is running the alternator reverses the current produced by the battery recharg-ing it as a result This happens during long journeys so people who drive for short bursts of time may find that their batter-ies will not have a chance to recharge and may not have the longevity desired

There is quite literally a lot riding on a functioning battery No one wants to be caught stranded by a dead battery so drivers may wonder if there are any indi-cators that may signal the battery needs

replacementbull Slow turnover If a vehicle does not

immediately start or if the cranking is sluggish and takes longer to start it may mean the battery is starting to fail

bull Frequent short trips Drivers who make frequent short trips may find their car batteries do not have time to fully re-charge This coupled with overtaxing thanks to a lot of accessory use may cause the battery and the alternator to have shortened life spans

bull Low battery fluid levels If the fluid level is below the energy conductor inside it is often indicative of overcharging and excessive heat

bull Corrosion Corrosion buildup dust dirt and grime on battery connections may cause performance problems Inspecting and cleaning the terminals can prolong the battery life

bull Odors and leaks Battery leaks can produce a sulfur odor similar to the smell of a rotten egg This can become problem-atic over time and leaks may indicate an aging or damaged battery

bull Age Most batteries have a finite life span A well-maintained battery can last up to five years Neglect can reduce that life expectancy considerably

bull Bloated or cracked battery case Re-place the battery immediately if the case is cracking as it could be because excessive heat is swelling the battery

Understanding how car batteries work can help drivers keep their cars running smoothly

Charge up yourcar battery knowledge

MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 19

Boating is a recre-ational activity enjoyed by thousands of people Spring and summer are prime times of year for boating though people who live in temperate climates may be able to

enjoy boating all year long

Everyone who takes to the water novices and experienced boaters in-cluded should be famil-iar with boating safety guidelines In fact it is a good idea to take a boat-ing safety course prior to boating for the first time or as a refresher if it has been a while since re-viewing the rules of the water

Boating safety goes beyond learning basic operation and naviga-tion Safety guidelines also involve getting a vessel safety check The US Coast Guard Auxiliary offers compli-mentary boating exam-inations They can verify the presence and con-dition of safety equip-ment required by federal and state organizations Boaters also may be able to conduct virtual vessel exams This means boat owners can perform a self-inspection of the boats based on digital prompts Licensure and registration of boats are part of responsible boat ownership both in the

US and CanadaAlong with boating

inspections and water rules some other ways to stay safe involve ed-ucating oneself of the larger dangers on the water These generally

involve risky boater be-havior such as failing to wear a life jacket or having an inadequate number of life jackets for passengers Alcohol use while boating also can be problematic Being under the influence can adversely affect boatersrsquo reaction times and de-cision-making abilities According to the 2018 US Coast Guard Rec-reational Boating Sta-tistics Report alcohol continued to be the lead-ing known contributing factor in fatal boating accidents in 2018 ac-counting for 100 deaths (19 percent) of total fa-talities Curbing alcohol use while boating can help avoid accidents and deaths

Excessive speeds also can derail nice days on the water The Tex-as Parks and Wildlife Department says that although there are no numerical speed limits on the water excessive speed can cause acci-dents in crowded areas Speeding makes it diffi-cult to react to obstacles mdash including underwater

wildlife mdash and bring the boat to a stop within a safe distance of others

Boating season is heating up and that means making safety a big part of operating and enjoying a vessel

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Lyme disease is a potentially dan-gerous condition transmitted by the passing of bacteria from deer ticks to their unsuspecting hosts The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Lyme disease is the most com-mon vector-borne disease in the Unit-ed States

Tens of thousands of people are di-agnosed with Lyme disease each year But Lyme disease also affects animals including popular house pets like dogs Tufts University says that the Lyme bacterium can cause serious ill-ness in some dogs Lyme disease can be difficult to detect and cause serious and recurring health problems That is why it is essential for pet parents make concerted efforts to reduce the risk that their dogs become infected

The American Veterinary Medical Association says the best way to pro-tect pets against Lyme disease is to emphasize prevention

bull Speak with your veterinarian about a tick preventive product that is right for your dog These can include repellant collars topical treatments and ingestible medications

bull Vets may recommend vaccination against Lyme disease if you live in an area that is home to high tick popula-tions Recommendations also may be based on your petrsquos lifestyle and over-all health among other factors

bull Address conditions in the yard that are conducive to ticks Mowing the lawn regularly is one way to make the backyard less attractive to ticks as is removing leaf litter

bull Keep a clean home and landscape Rodents and other wildlife can carry deer ticks Securing trash cans pick-ing up food scraps removing hiding spots and potential dens and oth-er strategies can keep these carriers away

bull Conduct a daily tick check if your dog spends time outside Pay attention to bumps on the skin and part the fur so you can see where the coat meets the skin Donrsquot forget to look in the ears

bull When possible avoid areas where ticks may be found such as tall grass-

es wooded areas and marshes Stick to trails when spending time in wooded areas

Dogs with Lyme disease may exhib-it various symptoms These include loss of appetite fever joint swelling decreased activity and lameness Vis-it the vet promptly if symptoms occur and do not abate or are causing con-siderable distress for your pet

Lyme disease is a concern for pets Avoidance preventive measures and outdoor maintenance can help reduce the likelihood that pets will contract Lyme disease

How to protect dogs from Lyme disease

by Bonnie Kirn Donahue Extension Master Gar-dener University of Ver-mont

Is there anything better than a fresh homegrown cucum-ber Warmed by the sun the crisp and juicy just-picked cucumber just doesnrsquot compare to store-bought ones

Although cucumbers are relatively easy to grow getting a nice crop can take some strategiz-ing at the beginning of the growing season

Cucumbers can be grown easily from seed or from starts which can be purchased at your lo-cal greenhouse or garden center They need full sun and nutrient-rich well-drained soil and are sensitive to dry condi-tions especially while the fruit is growing

Dry conditions can make cucumbers taste bitter and unpleasant If you want the best flavor water them when the soil begins to dry about one to two inches of water per week

Cucumbers also need plenty of space to grow Depending on the type that you plant (vining or bush) you may need up to six feet around each plant (vining varieties) A simple wire trellis is helpful if you donrsquot have a lot of space

Growing cucumbers on a trellis also makes picking a little easier and allows the fruit to ripen more evenly The fruit is easier to clean because it hasnrsquot been resting on the soil or decaying leaves

The most difficult aspect of growing cu-cumbers may be their attractiveness to the zealous striped or spot-ted cucumber beetle A striped cucumber beetle adult can be identified by its yellow and black stripes while the spotted cucumber beetle adult is yellow-green in color with black spots

Cucumber beetles feed on leaves flowers and fruit On top of this physical damage they also carry bacterial wilt a major disease of this crop For this reason if possible pick dis-ease-resistant varieties when making your initial plant selection

There are some other low-cost ways to tackle pests The general idea is to practice integrated pest management (IPM) which uses chemical in-terventions as a last re-sort after trying other methods such as cultur-al mechanical and bio-logical controls

While garden chemi-cals can kill invasive in-sects they also can kill good insects that help pollinate crops Some even act as natural pred-ators to help protect crops instinctively

If you have a small manageable cucumber crop a mechanical solu-tion would be to visually inspect your plants dai-ly and pick off any cu-cumber beetles or eggs you find If you donrsquot en-joy crushing them drop them into a solution of soapy water

A creative cultural control that I learned

from the University of Vermont Extension Mas-ter Gardener course is to wait to plant your cu-cumbers until late June This late planting avoids the early summer rush of beetles searching for young cucurbit plants for food and space to lay eggs

If planting starts you might try a trick many commercial growers use which is to dip the en-tire plant in a kaolin clay slurry before planting This material acts as an antifeedant an organic compound that inhibit insect attacks buying the plants a little more time to grow before the material washes off in a couple of weeks

Or experiment with lightweight floating row covers (available at most garden centers or hard-ware stores) to prevent beetle infestation Cu-cumbers need to be pol-linated to produce fruit so make sure to remove row covers just before flowering

Always consider the extent of damage before determining your course of action For example if you have more than five beetles per plant it might be time to try an IPM measure Alterna-tively if the damage on the leaves is less than 25 of the total plant area your young plants should be able to tolerate the injury and bounce back

This year a little plan-ning and IPM experimen-tation can help you get that exceptional cucum-ber crop

How to grow the best cucumbers

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Enjoy stuffed burgers this barbecue season

Barbecue season has arrived so soon people will be bonding in the backyard over hamburgers and hot dogs Back-yard barbecue season begins in spring and continues through summer and where the weather allows into autumn Barbecues are a perfect summertime soiree as theyrsquore usually laid back af-fairs and make use of the pleasant weather

While itrsquos fun to expand your culi-nary horizons over the open flame of a grill itrsquos important that you never forget the basics especially when entertain-ing crowds who are no doubt looking forward to grilled burgers Giving the masses what they want is good hosting but you can still try your hand at a lit-tle experimentation when serving burg-ers at your next backyard barbecue The following recipe for ldquoHerb Cheese-Stuffed Garlic Burgersrdquo from Andrew Schloss and David Joachimrsquos ldquoMaster-ing the Grillrdquo (Chronicle Books) provides the best of both worlds

Herb Cheese-StuffedGarlic BurgersMakes 6 servings

2 lbs ground beef chuck 85 lean2 tbsp chopped garlicfrac12 tsp kosher saltfrac14 tsp ground black pepper3 tbsp herbed garlic cream cheese

such as Boursin6 hamburger buns splitOil for coating grill grate

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1 Heat the grill as directed2 Using your hands mix the beef

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3 Put a portion (about 1 12 tea-spoons) of cream cheese in the center of each of the 6 patties top with the re-maining patties and press together tak-ing care to seal the edges well Refriger-ate the burgers until the grill is ready

4 Brush the grill grate and coat it with oil Put the burgers on the grill cover and cook for 9 minutes flipping after 5 minutes for medium-done (150ordm F slightly pink) Add a minute per side for well-done (160ordm F)

5 To toast the buns put them cut-sides down directly over the fire for the last minute of cooking

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Baseball on the Erie Canalonline presentation offered by

Schoharie CrossingThe Schoharie Crossing

State Historic Site in Fort Hunter is offering online programs this month that will include a presenta-tion by Derrick Pratt of the Erie Canal Museum As part of a double-head-er of online presentations at the end of June Pratt will provide the program through Webex that will discuss the Erie Canalrsquos many connections to the earliest days of profes-sional baseball Using stories from some of the gamersquos biggest stars and others long forgotten dis-cover the connection that the canal has to our na-tional pastime

This program is sched-uled for Wednesday June 24 at 630 pm A link to the Webex meeting can be found on the Schoharie Crossing Facebook page or you can contact us for

the link by emailing Scho-harieCrossingparksnygov

The first part of the dou-bleheader will be on Tues-day June 23 at 630 pm with an online program titled ldquoDam that Creekrdquo This program will discuss the first dam across the Schoharie Creek for the Erie Canal and how it pro-vided a means for barges to navigate through its waters

Schoharie Crossing is offering this slate of online programs while the Visitor Center is closed during the COVID-19 crisis During NY on PAUSE the Erie Canal historic site will provide programs through Webex as well as other online programs and so-cial media such as Face-book Live Additional pro-grams will be scheduled so keep in touch with us

by joining our mailing list or following online The site grounds will remain open for appropriate so-cially distant recreational use from dawn until dusk daily Observe NYS guide-lines while visiting Scho-harie Crossing

For information about these programs find us on Facebook or you can call or email the Visitor Center at 5188297516 Schohar i eCross ingparksnygov

The NYS Office of Parks Recreation and Histor-ic Preservation oversees more than 250 individual state parks historic sites golf courses boat launch-es and recreational trails For more information on any of these recreation ar-eas call 5184740456 or visit wwwnysparkscom connect on Facebook or follow on Twitter

Gather key information now to ensure smooth tax-filing process

Tax Department shares top 10 listof items to have handy before

preparing your tax returnThe New York State Department of

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ldquoThe ability to electronically prepare and file your return for free from home is an important option for taxpayers at this time of social distancingrdquo said New York State Commissioner of Taxation and Fi-nance Michael Schmidt ldquoWhether you file on your own or hire a preparer hav-ing essential information ready will ease the filing processrdquo

Top 10 list of essential informationbull Income statements (wages interest

and dividends) including W-2 and 1099 forms

bull Driverrsquos license or state-issued ID (for you and your spouse if filing jointly)

bull Birthdates and Social Security num-bers for you your spouse and your de-pendents

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bull Email addressTake advantage of free filing software online ndash maintain social distancingEach year millions of New Yorkers

qualify to file their personal income tax returns for free from the convenience of their homes Taxpayers who earned $69000 or less in 2019 are eligible to electronically prepare and e-file both their federal and New York State income tax returns by using the Free File soft-ware available online

Nearly 200000 taxpayers have al-ready filed their returns through the Free File program this year saving a combined estimate of $407 million To be directed to the free filing options simply click the Free File your income tax return link on the Tax Departmentrsquos website

To ensure yoursquore not charged a fee you must go to the Tax Departmentrsquos website to complete your return Yoursquoll save preparation fees prevent costly errors and ensure that you receive any refund yoursquore owed in the most efficient way possible

The Tax Department has produced a series of video tutorials to assist New Yorkers with the tax return filing pro-cess Topics range from gathering the necessary documents to choosing the right software

Reminder The Tax Department has extended the due date for New York State personal income tax returns to July 15 The original due date was April 15 See the Tax Department response to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) for additional information at taxnygov

MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 7

Tips from the Tax Department will help

protect your refund and private informationThe New York State De-

partment of Taxation and Finance recently urged taxpayers to be vigilant and guard against identity theft during this extended filing season The Tax De-partment shared import-ant tips to help New York-ers protect their private information

ldquoScam artists are con-tinually adjusting their tactics to steal the sensi-tive information they need for their fraud schemesrdquo said New York State Com-missioner of Taxation and Finance Michael Schmidt ldquoYou can help safeguard your sensitive data and maintain peace of mind by following these tipsrdquoTips to prevent identity

theft amp fraudbull File now File your

tax return as soon as pos-sible before the extended deadline of July 15 This can reduce the likelihood that an identity thief will be able to claim a fraudu-lent tax refund using your stolen information Donrsquot

give scammers more time to commit their crime

bull Protect data and documents used to pre-pare your return Protect sensitive personal infor-mation and documents during and after the filing process by ensuring you only visit secure websites encrypting your wireless network and using strong passwords

bull If you hire a tax pre-parer do your research to ensure theyrsquore com-petent and ethical Avoid preparers who boast that they can obtain refunds larger than their com-petitors can who donrsquot provide you with their IRS Preparer Tax Identi-fication Number (PTIN) or who base their fee on a percentage of your refund

bull Make sure your tax preparer is willing to

sign your return The preparer must also pro-vide you with a copy of your return

bull Carefully review your return Yoursquore responsible for the returnrsquos accuracy If you hire a paid preparer never sign a blank return

bull Take advantage of free filing software on-line and maintain social distancing

Each year millions of New Yorkers qualify to file their personal in-come tax returns for free from the convenience of their homes Taxpayers who earned $69000 or less in 2019 are eligible to electronically prepare and e-file both their fed-eral and New York State income tax returns by us-ing the Free File software available online

Nearly 200000 taxpay-

ers have already filed their returns through the Free File program this year saving a combined $407 million To be directed to the free filing options simply click Free File your income tax return on the Tax Departmentrsquos web-site

To ensure yoursquore not charged a fee you must go to the Tax Departmentrsquos website to complete your return Yoursquoll save prepa-

ration fees prevent cost-ly errors and ensure that you receive any refund yoursquore owed in the most efficient way possible

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ldquoHigh school graduation is an important rite of pas-sagerdquo said Smullen ldquoOur students have a once in a lifetime chance to celebrate this moment with their family and friends Now that the state is reopening our high school seniors across upstate New York should be allowed the opportunity to have real ceremonies rather than virtual ones I want to make sure schools know that we support them in celebrating their stu-dentsrsquo accomplishments while following proper social distancing guidelines We can do this and the time is nowrdquo

Assemblyman Robert Smullen represents the 118th Assembly District which includes Hamilton and Fulton counties as well as parts of Herkimer Oneida and St Lawrence counties

Smullen supports schools hosting

graduation ceremonies

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bull Actor Brad Pitt chipped out pieces of his own front teeth to play the role of Ty-ler Durden in the movie ldquoFight Clubrdquo

bull And speaking of teeth in the American Civil War soldiers were required to have at least four op-posing front teeth so they could open a gunpowder pouch Some draftees had their front chompers re-moved to avoid service

bull Whatrsquos in a name Depends on where yoursquore from When the Coca-Co-la Company was ready to import to China it needed a moniker that fit with the majority of that countryrsquos spoken languages The original choice ldquoKekouke-lardquo sounded phonetically

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bull Romantic poet PercyBysshe Shelley was one ofliteraturersquos first prominentvegans

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bull Native Southerners might well be surprised to learn that the word ldquoyrsquoallrdquo dates to 1631 It was first used by the English schol-ar William Lisle in the sen-tence ldquoThe captive men of strength I gave to you theweaker sold and this yrsquoall know is truerdquo

Thought for the Day ldquoAl-though the world is full of suffering it is also full of the overcoming of itrdquo ndash Hel-en Keller

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Exterior renovations can enhance the appear-ance of a property and make it more enjoyable for homeowners Certain renovations have the po-tential to add value to a home while others may do the opposite Learning which one have the largest return on investment can help homeowners select features that will have the most positive impact

Curb appeal goes a long way toward attracting po-tential buyers According to the National Associa-tion of Realtors first im-pressions of a property have a strong influence on buyers Landscaping and external features can do much to influence such impressions

bull Lawn care program Investing in a lawn care program that consists of fertilizer and weed control application and can be transferred over to a sub-sequent home owner is an attractive feature NAR says such a care program can recover $1000 in val-ue of the $330 average cost or a 303 percent ROI

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inorganic mulched bedsbull Fire pit A fire pit can

be used for much of the year In the spring and summer the firepit is a great place to congregate to roast marshmallows or sip wine and gaze into the fire In the fall the fire pit can make for a cozy re-treat A fire pit that has a gas burner is low-mainte-nance and the National Association of Landscape Professionals says that most can recoup about $4000 of their $6000 av-erage price tag

bull Softscaping Hard-scaping refers to struc-tures like outdoor kitchens or decks Softscaping in-volves the living elements of the landscape Hiring a landscape designer to in-stall trees shrubs natural

edging and rock elements can do wonders toward improving the look and value of a home

bull Pool or water feature In certain markets partic-ularly hot climates a pool or another water feature is a must-have However in other areas where outdoor time is limited a pool or water feature can actually lower the value of a home Speaking with a real es-tate professional can give homeowners an idea of how a pool will fare in a given neighborhood

Five outdoor projects that add value

Outdoor improvements can improve the marketability of a home as well as enhance its appearance and function

12 bull June 13 2020 MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR

NEW LISTING $345000 EXQUISITE109 Joann Way Amsterdam

4 BR 25 BA 13 yrs young Colonial home featuring over 3100 sq ft of living space

Spacious total magazine material Stunning finished basement 2 car garage sunroom patio and only 1 +- mile to Thruway exit for a

quick commute tothe Capital Region

REDUCED $12900028 Lee Ave Gloversville

COMPLETELY REMODELED 3 BDRM home from a new basement floor

to a new roof all new flooring new kitchen new appliances new bath 2 car garage Super large master

BDRM on 1st floor Call Gretchen Salvione NYS Licensed Real

Estate Salesperson on her cell at (518) 848-1843

NEW LISTING - $109000370 Locust Ave Amsterdam

Stunning 33+- Acre Parcel - Approved Building Lot with 80 Feet to the Sacandaga Lake taking line that will include a 60 Foot Lake Permit for the buyers Sellers are willing to hold a private

note amp mortgage with $50000 down up to 10 years amortized over 30 years There are

some deed restrictions that apply This will not last long as there are NOT many BLDG lots on

Sacandaga Lake anymore

SACANADAGA LAKE RIGHTS - $249900Vandenburg Point Rd Mayfield

A completely amp beautifully remod-eled 3 BDRM home that has a

stunning kitchen wGranite amp SS appliances Nice hardwood floors

throughout New NG furnace amp hot water on demand system amp

Veterans Park is across the street to enjoyCall Gretchen Salvione

at (518) 848-1843 to view

REDUCED $12490017 Taft Place Amsterdam

Great investment property that has been completely remodeled in last 4 years and has 4 great tenants This property can pay for itself in just 5 to 6 years

and there is nothing you have to do to the place for years to come

Call Gretchen Salvione NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson on her cell at (518) 848-1843

4 UNIT $179000121 Oakland Ave Gloversville

Completely Remodeled 3 BDRM 15 Bath Home with a View of Galway Lake We have a Very Large 2 Car

Garage with a Bonus Room Above it for some great storage space Sellers

are willing to buy a 2 YEAR Home Warranty for a purchaser Sellerrsquos are

Motivated Make us an Offer

$2184001329 Ridge Rd Galway

Nice remodeled 3 BDRM 2 full bath home We have 2 BDRMS downstairs and 1 upstairs Full basement 1 car garage nice covered porch granite front

steps new kitchen and new bath on 1st floor as well Motivated seller come take a look and

make us an offer

REDUCED $7500010 Orange St Gloversville

Prestigious 5 BDRM 45 bath beautiful English Tudor home on a corner lot with a 2 car garage

finished basement amp finished attic with a fenced yard and in-ground

pool Call Virginia Mackey NYS Licensed Assoc Broker on her cell at (518) 221-4340 to view

NEW LISTING $240000167 Prospect Ave Gloversville

This 2 family home is rented with long term tenants Each unit offers 3 BDRMS 1 full bath kitchen amp living

room We have a full basement paved driveway and 2 car garage

Could be a great investment for you or to occupy and have someone pay

your mortgage

NEW 2 FAMILY $89900141 E Church St Ft Hunter

Cute 3 bedroom 1 full bath home situated on the 1st floor with

laundry room SS Appliances nice backyard that is partially fenced

amp carport Call Katie-Anne Isabella NYS Licensded Real

Estate Salesperson on her cell at (518) 866-1089 to view

REDUCED $6900028 Newman St Gloversville

This fixer upper has 13 +- acres with it and a large

commercial size garage to use Home offers 3 BDRMS and 2 full baths Call Virginia Mackey NYS Licensed

Assoc Broker on her cell at (518) 221-4340 to view

$79000163 Jackson Summit Rd East Mayfield

Stunning completely remodeled 3 family home with off street parking quartz countertops new appliances2 units have 2 BDRMS amp 15 baths

and 1 unit has 2 BDRMS with 1 bath All have laundry hookup

Stellar investment for someone as this pays for itself in less than 6 years

3 FAMILY $22500045 Main St Fultonville

This is a wonderful brick home that boasts over 2500 sq ft of living space 45 BDRMS 2 full baths with a large barngarageoutbuilding stunning view natural gas public water amp annual taxes are ONLY $2449 Listing agent is related to the seller Katie-Anne Isabella NYS Licensed RE Salesperson Cell (518) 866-1089

NEW LISTING $249000 bull 1598 Route 67 Johnstown

This ranch sits on 10+- wooded acres WE have 2 BDRMS and 2 full baths The downstairs would

be a great option for someone who is looking for an in-law apartment style home since we have a kitch-en living room full bath and 1 BDRM on both the 1st floor and

basement living quarters

REDUCED $179000323 Progress Rd Town of Mayfield

SO NEW - WE DO NOT EVEN HAVE A PICTURE TO POST YET

IMMACULATE BEAUTIFUL 4 BDRM 2 Full Bath home with garage situated on 110+- acres with a propane fireplace pellet stove beautiful hardwood floors open concept living kitchen features marble tile countertops gener-

ator hookup central air and annual taxes are $4849

New Listing $289900 265 Waite Rd Amsterdam

Cute 2 BDRM home with a walk up attic that could be finished for a 3rd BDRM if you need the added space

1 Car Garage under the home nice backyard and

located on a Dead End Street with public water

amp sewer

New $839009 DiGiorgi Lane Fonda

NYS Licensed Real Estate SalespeopleGRETCHEN SALVIONE

Cell (518) 848-1843 Email Gretchenmovesyougmailcom

KATIE-ANNE ISABELLACell (518) 866-1089

Email Realestatekate518gmailcom

Cute country home with 4 BDRMs 1 full bath and 2

12 baths with 2 car garage extra large outbuilding

pond amp 3 acres situated in the Town of Florida Just a few minutes to the NYS

Thruway and city amenities

REDUCED $179000190 State Highway 161 Amsterdam

4174 +- Acres - $49900Fox Rd Providence (Saratoga County)

36 +- Acres - $40000State Highway 162 Charleston

53 +- Acres - $25000Sweet Rd Johnstown

18 +- Acres - $15000Mohawk Drive Tribes Hill

LAND LISTINGS

TOO NEW FOR A PHOTOGreat investment or end user home Lower unit is a BDRM amp rented but upper unit is available to move right in and offers 3 BDRMS a walk up attic that can be used for additional living space amp 2 car garage that can be used for storage only Call Katie-Anne Isabella NYS Licensed RE

Salesperson on her cell at (518) 866-1089

NEW 2 FAMILY $89900

13 Mcmartin St Johnstown

MOTIVATED SELLERS Cute 3 BDRM home wshared lake rightsaccess just a few hun-

dred feet away from the home 1 full bath 1st floor laundry

1 car garage annual taxes are only $1555 Call Katie-Anne

Isabella on her cell at (518) 866-1089 to view

Lake Rights at $1099002220 State Highway 10 Caroga Lake

Super Commercial BuildingBusiness Opportunity here 3 floors of

whatever your heart desires Apartments retail office space daycare facilitydance studio restaurant brewery

distillery and so much more Invest in Downtown Gloversville - Great things are happening here

COMMERCIAL REDUCED $12900048 S Main St Gloversville

Junell Pasquarelli Licensed Real Estate BrokerOwner

161 Honeywell Corners Rd Broadalbin NY 12025Office (518) 588-5141

JunellRealtyyahoocom bull JunellRealtycomBranch Office

226 E Fulton Street Gloversville NY 12078Office PH (518) 752-5040

Virginia M Mackey NYS Licensed Associate Broker

CallText (518) 221-4340 Email Vmackeyrealtoryahoocom

SOLD SOLD

SOLD

Nice Move-In-Condition 3 BDRM home which has been remodeled over the last 3 years Newer floor-ing fresh paint new appliances new furnace new garage roof

1st floor laundry full basement full walk up attic for storage and a deck and back yard to enjoyPENDINGPENDING

PENDINGPENDING

This is a spacious Ranch Style Farmhouse with 4 BDRMS 1 Full Bath Open Concept Kitchen Dining amp Living Room Area with Cathedral Ceilings Full Basement Oil Fired Furnace situated on 21 +- Acres with a large 2 Car Garage Large Barn Sheds Fencing Feed Bins and located as the only home on a Dead End Road in the Town of

Florida Montgomery County amp Fonda-Fultonville School District Taxes with NO exemptions are $5605 Beautiful views of farm fields and mountains surround this parcel of Paradise Great location makes it convenient to jump on NYS Thruway exits 27 or 28 (Amsterdam or Fultonville) Donrsquot wait this will not last long

NEW LISTING $219000 bull 139 Auspelmeyer Rd Amsterdam CALLING ALL INVESTORS We have 2 separate 4 unit homes for a total of 8 units of well cared for rental prop-

erty with a large parking lot and extra lot included for one salersquos price Many units include long term tenants

Buildings have been maintained very well With current rents these buildings will pay for themselves in

under 6 years making this a smart investment for years to come Natural Gas for heat public watersewer and plenty off street parking Annual taxes for both build-ings are $7102 with no exemptions Call Katie-Anne Isabella on her cell to view at (518) 866-1089

NEW LISTING - MULTIFAMILY (8 UNITS TOTAL amp LARGE PARKING LOT)21 amp 23-25 S Melcher St Johnstown bull Listed at $350000

NEW LISTING $1399009 Washington St Fultonville

Adorable 2 BDRM Ranch home with 1 car garage and full basement If you

need 3 BDRM you could consider converting the family room over Immaculate hom ewith NEWER

electrical gutters basement windows amp dry lockseal on basement walls

home was re-sided in 2016 amp interior was recently repainted

If you are looking to buy or sell give us a call Because Your Move Matters

NEW LISTING $119000126 Pine St Tribes Hill

Cute amp Spacious 4 BDRM home located on a dead end street with approximately

056 of an Acre to call home Roof replaced in 2018 Bathroom remodeled

in 2018 Home has 2 BDRMs on 1st Floor and 2 BDRMs on the 2nd floor Carriage house kitchen natural gas furnace about 7 years old and deck to relax on while

you overlook your nice backyardPENDING

We have a super cute 6 year old Home OR Seasonal Get-A-Way CampCottage on 3040+- acres that sits back off a

long driveway to offer you lots of privacy Cathedral ceilings super cozy amp there is

a large water source to hike to and kayak on or fish Close to state parks Pecks Lake Caroga Lake amp Adirondack Park

REDUCED $169900 320 Willie Rd Town of Johnstown

PENDING

BEAUTIFUL 3 BDRM Lakefront home with 60 +- feet of your

own direct lake access 2 docks 2 outbuildings outdoor shower amp 4 heat sources Stunning Cathedral ceiling famkily roomliving room

that overlooks the lake

NEW LISTING $289900115 Seven Oaks Caroga Lake

PENDING

MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 13

Krutz Properties is 1 per Capital District MLS for property SOLD in Montgomery County

59 W Main St Canajoharie

518-673-2820 2474 St Hwy 30

Mayfield518-661-611554 E Main St

St Johnsville NY518-568-2776

Call the Pros

- Your Hometown Realtors -

Real Estate AgentGary ldquoDartrdquo Jones

518-568-3113

Real Estate AgentRobert Buck518-698-3004

Real Estate AgentSarah Barnes518-669-4815

Licensed Real Estate BrokerLaurie Weingart

518-673-2820

Real Estate AgentEric W Salisbury

518-368-8560

Real Estate AgentsWayne Andrew Sherer

Linda Susan Sherer518-366-9797

Assoc Real Estate Broker

Rochelle Monk518-545-8086

Real Estate Agent Patricia Edick518-441-4744

Real Estate Agent Barbara Krutz518-330-8017

Real Estate AgentJamie Lawrence518-694-2176

Real Estate Agent Cindy Jacksland

518-332-4615

Real Estate AgentFrank Stagliano

315-868-0051

Real Estate AgentKevin Florian 518-993-9900

Real Estate AgentJaylene Stowell

518-844-4273

Real Estate AgentSybil Martino518-598-6977

Real Estate AgentSherry Ann

Kennerknecht518-848-8030

RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL - FARMS - INVESTMENTS - ACREAGEwwwkrutz-propertiescom

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Debra J Steele518-495-5770

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

Carol Paciolla518-332-3279

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Julie A SonnerAmsterdam

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Jean M Shatley-MasonBurnt Hills

202016657 Enjoy 50 ft of direct lake front on the quietest part of the lake Close to the channel which will allow you the use of both East amp West

Caroga lakes Cottage is fully furnished and sleeps 8 or more people Glass enclosed front porch fac-ing the lake Open porch facing the road Garage to store all your outdoor toys Relax by the fi re

or watch the sunsets over the lake sitting on your dck $189090

202010858 Huge building that was a retail conve-nience store Held over $80 thousand dollars worth

of inventory Has a bathroom walk in cooler andan offi ce Now being rented out for an auc-

tion house Concrete fl oor counter space and kitchenette in back Sold food groceries lotto

beer cigarettes hardware automotive and many other household items Ambition is the key word Local clientelle appreciated it Does very well as an auction house Could be used for many different

business opportunities Large pond with Coy Fish as well as other fi sh in it Can be sold with business

or deeded over to back property $165000

201912246 Well cared for commercial building w total of 5 apartments amp a large store front Estab-lished antique store Settlers Block is on the 1stfl oor approximately 2240 square feet w 3 bath-

roomsFirst fl oor is an open space and has 2 large display windows 2nd fl oor is 3 apartmentsamp3rd fl oor is 2 apartmentsFull basement w plenty of storage Updated furnace amp electric entrance

Hardwood fl oors in all the apartmentsThis is a well-cared for building w endless possibilities

Plenty of off street parking $175000

201936206 12 Acres with spectacular views of the adirondacks to build your Adirondack home on with lake access from Pecks LakesSunrise Bay This land has a few improve-ments - the driveway is in placed and the building site has been leveled There are

certifi ed engineer plans for both the building site and septic system Peck Lake is located in the southern adirondack with the Adirondack

park in your back yard with all the wildlife you could ask for Access to everything a

person would want - shopping fi shing hiking boating (restrictions apply) golf and lets not

forget snowmobiling $109900

201829076 This very tillable land has 35 to 40 of the 43 acres that are tillable Goes past the power lines Nice land good state of cultivation Terrain is gentle- nia crown with 310 road frontage Very tiny stream runs through small part of it Owner

gets rental on haying pasture $86000

202018277 If you are looking for country living come take a look at this 530 acre farm This two

story farm house has been gutted to the studs andfully insulated and sheet rocked along with new

replacement windows The exterior has been wrapped and sided with with vinyl There is a 38 X 120 free standing barn with 12 concert fl oor and

12 dirt This 150 year old home has 1800+ sgft of living space with valued ceiling in the master bed-room Spacious eat in kitchen There is a smaller 40 X 28 old barn and Grain Bin Your are minutes

away from two Thruway entrances Canajohare exit going west and Fultonville exit going east Get away

of the hustle and bustle of the city to enjoy peace and quiet off country living The electric has been

updated along with a newer boiler $268000

202018654 Not a drive-by Year-round 2 bed-room cottage in Caroga Lake that features vaulted

ceilings a nice backyard a huge deck tons ofstorage under the home and a short walk to your shared dock Or choose to join East Caroga Lake

Association for $70 per season and have access to a recreational hall private beach basketball courts playground and so much more Metal roof is only

8 years old and a new septic system was installed 3years ago $99000

201933690 This 3 bedroom 1 12 bath raised ranch sits on a large 151 acre lot in the coun-try with a beautiful view It features a two-car garage and a huge detached shed for storage

Downstairs has a fi nished family room upstairs has 3 bedrooms an eat-in kitchen

formal dining room and a beautiful living room with tons of natural light and a gorgeous brick

fi replace It is conveniently located close to shopping restaurants amp hospitals and located in Broadalbin Perth School District $156900

202018288 Beautiful renovations have been done to this Victorian home located in Fort Plain Cherry

fl oors have been installed original woodworkstain glass windows and 2 porches Formal

dining room livingroom and a large space for your kitchen Finishing work needs to be done and

installing kitchen and baths Many materials are there for you to complete Must see and you will

love it $99000

202018609 Great investment opportunity with long term tenants Downstairs tenants have been there for 6 years and upstairs tenants have beenthere for 10 years Off street parking separate

utilities and priced to sell quickly $36000

202018963 Nice side street in the village of Fort Plain Beautiful hardwood fl oors throughout this

home Formal dining room and livingroom 3bedrooms and 1 full bath Nice front porch to relax

and enjoy yourself $79000

202018377 A nice starter home with many nice features Hardwood fl oors nice

woodwork formal dining and living room 2 enclosed porches $52500

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Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R C - Meco) is encouraging New York res-idents to complete their 2020 census question-naire Every US citizen is required by law to com-plete the 2020 Census

2020 Census invita-tions were supposed to be received by every Amer-ican household by April 1 Citizens are able to re-spond online by phone or by mail The census asks simple questions and nev-er asks for Social Security numbers money political affi liation or bank account numbers Different from past years the 2020 Cen-sus will not ask a question about citizenship

Currently the state self-response rate is 55 In Fulton County the av-erage response rate is 489 Herkimer County is 483 Hamilton County is 68 St Lawrence Coun-ty is 501 and Oneida County is 579

ldquoThe 2020 Census is ex-tremely important to our country as a wholerdquo said Smullen ldquoEvery 10 years the federal government does a population count to gauge the amount of fund-ing to be distributed to

communities I am encour-aging all New Yorkers to fi ll out the simple form that can be completed either online over the phone or by mail Without accurate representation the federal and state funding streams that our local communities depend on for many ser-vices like healthcare and education will not be as resourceful as they should be

ldquoI urge each county with-in my district to match the state self-response rate

We each have a responsi-bility to our communities to provide the government with this information and if we take this responsibil-ity lightly the resources granted at the state and federal levels could be ad-versely affectedrdquo

Assemblyman Robert Smullen represents the 118th Assembly District which includes Hamilton and Fulton counties as well as parts of Herkimer Oneida and St Lawrence counties

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Identifying onersquos family history and lineage can be an exciting and rewarding endeavor Many people are compelled to trace their ancestry and ultimately gain much from hav-ing done so

Interest in genealogy has grown in recent years The popular and free family tree application FamilySearch Family Tree had 16 million contrib-utors in 2018 who added 28 million new people to the global tree Thou-sands upon thousands also utilize other genealogy resources to paint a more accurate picture of their histo-ries

According to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology more than 26 million people shared their DNA with ancestry firms as of the start of 2019 MIT predicts that number will rise to 100 million by the end of 2020

Those ready to get started on re-searching their lineage may wonder where to start These guidelines can map the way

1 The first step is to work from the known to the unknown advises The New England Historic Genea-logical Societyrsquos American Ances-tors program Write down names

dates places of birth marriage and death announcements and other pertinent information you can dig up from looking at personal effects This will provide a starting point and serve as a springboard for further research

2 Establish what you want to learn about your family Maybe you simply want to have a complete fami-ly tree that dates back to a particular ancestor Perhaps you want to see where your family name originated Identify what is behind your interest and allow those goals to guide your research

3 Access census records military records travel documents and oth-er official papers which can provide key clues to family history These can be researched individually but many people like using resourc-es like Ancestrycom because their databases pool information from a variety of sources The Nation-al Archives offers free access to its records database at wwwarchivesgovresearchdatabases

4 Consider privacy concerns be-fore digging deeper Acquiring DNA testing and sharing results in an effort to connect with relatives has

become a popular side effect of ge-nealogy research However experts advise caution before submitting any DNA samples MIT Technology Review indicates that if the DNA collection trend continues the com-panies that hold this data will have genetic information on more than 100 million people The Review goes on to say ldquoas these databases grow they have made it possible to trace the relationships between nearly all Americans including those who never purchased a testrdquo

5 Learning new information can be overwhelming so itrsquos best to focus on one family story at a time rather than tackling the entire family tree in one sitting suggests the service Findmypast

6 Connect with like-minded indi-viduals if you find that your genealo-gy interests expand beyond personal history Family historians often con-nect via social media or through lo-cal genealogical societies

Genealogy research is a growing pastime that can reveal secrets and insight into onersquos family history Itrsquos never too late to start uncovering in-formation

Six steps to start researching your genealogy

Lyme disease poses a threat to millions of peo-ple across the globe The misconception that Lyme disease is exclusive to the United States and the northeastern portion of the country in partic-ular is understandable Hundreds of thousands of people in the US are diagnosed with Lyme dis-ease each year but the 2017 US Geological Sur-vey found that 95 percent of those cases are in the northeast mid-Atlantic or northern midwest re-gions In spite of that no one is immune to Lyme disease regardless of where they live

The World Health Or-ganization notes that in addition to the United States there are foci of Lyme borreliosis in for-ested areas of Asia and in northwestern central and eastern Europe prov-ing that Lyme disease is a global issue With that in mind it behooves ev-eryone to take steps to understand Lyme disease and how to reduce their risk of getting itWhat is Lyme disease

According to Lyme-diseaseorg an online resource that supports science-based advocacy Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium known as Borrelia burgdorferi Lyme disease can affect

any organ of the body and it is often misdiag-nosed because it tends to mimic symptoms of other diseases Lyme disease may be misdiag-nosed as chronic fatigue syndrome fibromyalgia multiple sclerosis and even psychiatric illness-es like depression Such misdiagnoses can delay treatment of the underly-ing infection

How do I get Lyme disease

The majority of Lyme disease patients get the disease from the bite of a nymphal tick Nymphs are immature forms of ticks that are very small typically the size of a pop-py seed according to Ly-mediseaseorg The bites are painless and when coupled with the size of nymphal ticks that in-creases the likelihood that people will not even realize theyrsquove been bit-ten Ticks can stay at-tached to the body for several days feeding all the while Lymediseaseorg notes that the longer the tick stays attached the more likely it will transmit the Lyme and other pathogens into the bloodstream of the per-son itrsquos attached to

How can I safeguard myself against Lyme disease

The Global Lyme Al-

liance which funds re-search aimed at pre-venting diagnosing and treating tick-borne ill-nesses notes that prac-ticing tick bite prevention habits is the best way to prevent Lyme disease Through its ldquoBe Tick AWARErdquo campaign the GLA urges people to fol-low these simple steps to reduce their risk for Lyme disease

bull Avoid high tick traffic areas like tall grass and leaf piles

bull Wear proper cloth-ing including long pants sleeves and socks Avoid walking in grass barefoot or in open sandals even when grass has been cut short

bull Apply tick repellant approved by the Environ-mental Protection Agen-cy

bull Remove clothing upon entering your home toss-ing clothing into the dryer at high temperatures for 10 to 15 minutes to kill live ticks Note that the GLA says putting clothes into the washer will not kill live ticks

bull Examine yourself for ticks every day

No one is immune to Lyme disease regardless of where they live Recog-nizing that and take pro-tective measures can help people lower their risk for Lyme disease

The basics of Lyme disease

MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 17

Church DirectoryAmes - Sprout Brook

UMC613 Latimer Hill Rd

Ames NY 13317518-673-3495

Pastor Jan MarkleSunday Service 900am

Church of the Nazarene3316 State Route 29 WJohnstown NY 12095Offices 518-762-2982

Cell 857-523-8417Pastor Rev Mark Fowler

Sunday Morning Service 1100amSunday School for All Ages 1000am

Community Bible ChurchCorner of Cliff amp Walnut Streets

Canajoharie NY 13317(518) 993-1016

Pastor Wally BraemerSunday - Adult Sunday School Class - 915am

Worship Service - 1030am

God is Good All the Time amp All the Time God is Good

Cherry Valley Assembly of God

37 Alden St Cherry Valley 607-264-3306

Pastor David Carpenter JrSundays 930am

CornerstoneBaptist Church

7274 St Hwy 10 Ames518-673-3405

Sunday School 10am Adults amp Children Morning Worship 11am Youth Ministry

545pm Evening Worship 6pm Wed Bible Study amp Prayer Meeting 630pm

Family Night Select Sundays

EmmanuelEpiscopal Church

588-594 Albany St Little Falls NY315-823-1323

Sunday Mass 10amCoffee Hour following Sunday Mass

Sunday School amp Youth GroupTuesday 10am Mass amp Bible Study

Friday 10am-2pm Thrift Shop

Christian Church of Charleston Four Corners

1380 E Lykers Rd Sprakers518-922-9088

Pastor Brett PoppSunday School (adult amp children) 10am

Worship 11am Sunday Eve Prayer 630pm

Thurs Eve of Encouragement 630pmwwwchristianchurchcharlestonfourcornersorg

Currytown Reformed Church

829 St Hwy 162 Sprakers 518-922-8422

Rev Donald HoaglanderVisiting Pastor Jane Hubschmitt

518-705-2201Sunday School 915am

Worship Service 1000am

EphratahReformed Church

140 Co Hwy 140 Ephratah NYTo live and share Jesus Christ both locally and globally

EverydayEverywhereEveryonePastor Jeff Hindrliter

Sunday School for all ages 10am September-June

Sunday Morning Worship 11amPrayer amp Praise Thursdays 7pm

Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

26 Moyer St Canajoharie518-673-3440

Holy Communion Sundays at 930am Fellowship Time to FollowCall for Holy Day services

The Rev Virginia L Ogden Rectorchurchgoodfrontiercom

DolgevilleChristian Fellowship3 Elm St Dolgeville NY 13329

315-429-9142Dr Marvin Isum Pastor

Worship Sunday 1030amMidweek Fellowship Tuesday 7pmwwwdolgevillechristianfellowshiporg

Church of Christ UnitingPO Box 896

Richfield Springs NY 13439Rev Mark Ioset

315-858-1553Service Sunday 915am

Church School Sunday 1030am

Lassellseville United Methodist Church

State Hwy 29Pastor Robert A Lindsay

Worship Sunday 930amSunday School to start soon

New Hope Christian Fellowship

32 Spencer St Dolgeville NY 13329Pastor Pat Andreoli

315-429-3630NewHopeChristianFellowshipnet

Sunday School 930AMWorship Service 1030AM

Our Lady of Hope RC Church

115 Reid St Fort Plain NY 13339Parish Office 518-993-3822ourladyofhopefrontiercom

Mass Schedule Saturday 4pm Sunday 830am amp 11am

Confessions Sat 3 amp by appointmentPlease call parish office for Holy Day schedule

Reformed Churchof Sprakers

112 Sprakers Hill RdRev Nancy Ryan

Worship ~ 9AMAll Welcome

Paines Hollow United Methodist Church

Intersection of 167 amp 168 Paines HollowPastor Peg Donaghy

518-568-7604Sunday Worship 930AMFellowship Hour to Follow

Salisbury Center United Methodist Church2545 St Rt 29 PO Box 104Salisbury Center NY 13454

315-429-9085Rev Lynn R Lockwood

The Christian Church of Rural Grove

170 Rural Grove Rd Sprakers NY 12166518-922-7831

Pastor Joshua Fetterhoffpastorjoshruralgrovechurchorg

Sunday School (all ages) 945am Morning Service 11am Eve Service 6pm

Wed-Family Night 7pm ldquoWhere Bible Teaching is Fundamentalrdquo

Seekerrsquos Fellowship14 Park Place

St Johnsville NY 13452518-568-7700

Pastor Mike YezierskiSunday Worship 6pm Tues Prayer 7pm

Bible Study 7pm (Wed Thurs amp Fri)We teach the fullness of Godrsquos Word

a life of holiness for the believer and salvation for all who trust

in Christrsquos sacrifice

To Place or UpdateChurch Listings

Call 518-673-0129or email

jsnyderleepubcom

Dolgeville United Methodist Church

21 N Helmer Ave DolgevilleRev Jack Ford

315-429-7381Worship 1100am

Sunday School 930am beginning September 18th

Bible Study - Wednesdays 1230pm

Holy Family ParishLittle Falls NY315-823-3410Saturday 4pm

Sunday 1030am

Marshville Evangelical Church

Route 10 SouthRev David BowleyWorship Sunday 9am

Everlasting Joy Believers Fellowship

14 Park Place (in with Seekers Fellowship)

St Johnsville NY 13452315-858-2112

Pastor Carolee CoyeSunday Service 10am

Lighthouse Baptist Church1524 St Rt 29A PO Box 114

Stratford NY 13470-0114 315-429-8854

Pastor Martin SmithSunday Morning Worship 1030am Wed Eve Prayer Meeting 600pm 2nd amp 4th

Sunday Dinner following Morning Service with Afternoon Service following dinner

ldquoOld-Fashioned Bible Preachingrdquo

Faith Hope and LoveChurch

Rev David W Bowley PastorSaturdays 5 pm

at theUnited Methodist Church Lower Level

50 E Main St Canajohariecall 518-673-5128 or see facebook ldquoFaith Hope and Love Christian Churchrdquo and our website httpfaithhopeandlovechurchcom

Fort Plain United Methodist Church

39 Center St Fort PlainAudie Miller

Lay Supply PastorChurch Office 518-993-3863

Kitchen 518-993-3464

ALL WELCOME Worship Service 11am

Fonda Fultonville United Methodist Church

11 Montgomery St FultonvillePastor Nancy Pullen bull 853-3311

Sunday Morning Worship 915-1015 Sunday School 915-1030 Coffee

Fellowship Following ServiceOur Mission-To Actively Follow Christ

and To Inspire Others To Accompany Us

FultonvilleReformed Church

Corner of 5S amp 30Pastor Jane Hubschmitt

Sunday School 10AM

Family Worship 1030AM

Fordsbush Bible Church131 Clark Rd Fort Plain

518-568-7606Pastor Joe Miller

Sunday School 10am Morning Service 11am Eve Service 6pm Wed Service

645pm Thurs Visitation 6pmwwwfordsbushbiblechurchcom

Home of Victory Christian Academy

First Baptist ChurchSpringfield Center NY

Rev - Gary TylerSunday School 1000am

Morning Worship 1100amSunday night Worship 600pmWed night Bible Study 700pm

Free meal amp music every 2nd Sat of the month 4-7pm

Freysbush United Methodist Church

Freysbush Rd Fort Plain518-842-1357

Rev Cindy Leonard OfficiatingWorship 9am

Sunday School 10am ALL ARE WELCOMEcoffee hour to follow service

Grace Episcopal Church24 Montgomery St Cherry Valley

315-585-4016Fr Kyle Grennen Rector

Sunday School 1100am Holy Communionsermon 1100amActive Youth Group - call for detail

Grandview Baptist Church15 Washington St Fort Plain

518-993-9929Pastor Dan West

Sunday School 10amMorning Service 11am

Bible Study amp Prayer Meeting Wednesday 630pm

Glen Reformed ChurchState Hwy 161 in the

Hamlet of Glen 4 miles South of Fultonville

glenreformednycaprrcomSunday Worship at 9 Sunday School

immediately following Childrenrsquos Message

Joy Fellowship296 Co Hwy 119

St Johnsville NY 13452518-568-3217

William Hayes PastorJoyce Loughran Assistant Pastor

Sunday School 9am Morning Worship 930amWednesday Evening Worship 630pm

National Kateri Tekakwitha Shrine and Indian Museum3636 St Hwy 5 PO Box 627

Fonda NY 12068-0627518-853-3646

Weekly Masses Sat 430pm Sun 1030amfriarskaterishrinecom wwwkaterishrinecom

Oppenheim United Methodist Church

Route 29Rev Jack Ford315-429-7381Worship 930 Sundays

Totally Awesome God-TAG time 630pm Wednesdays beginning in Oct Sunday

School 900am beginning September 18th

Randall ChristianCommunity Church

NY Rte 5SSunday Service 1030am

Worship LeaderDarlene Spaulding

Richfield Springs Bible Church

19 Church StRichfield Springs NY 13439

Rev David Tosi315-858-0564

Sunday School (all ages) 10amWorship Service 11am amp 7pmWednesday - Prayer amp Praise

Call for info on various Youth Ministrieswwwrichfieldspringsbiblechurchorg

Reformed Church of Fort Plain

165 Canal St Fort Plain NY 13339518-993-4302 bull fortplainrcayahoocom

Rev Nancy E RyanWorship 1030am

AA meetings Mon amp Tues 7pmSecond Thurs Prayerspace 6am to 6pm

Reformed Churchof Canajoharie

15-19 Front St Canajoharie518-673-2816

Rev Matt DraffenSunday 9am Christian Education

920 Choir Practice10am Worship Nursery providedFellowship hour follows worship

Grace Christian Church20 Center St

St Johnsville NY 13452Pastor Martin Glynn

518-568-2122Sunday School 930am

Worship 1100am

St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church774 St Hwy 163 Fort Plain NY

518-705-7552Rev David A Johnson PhD

Sunday Worship 900am Sunday School 1000amLadies Aid WELCA Handicapped Accessible

The Holy Spirit Polish National Catholic Church

618 E Gansvoort St Little Falls NY 315-823-0793

Father Rafal DadelloMass at 11am on Sunday wwwholy-

spiritpnccorg

The House of Zion Inc580 Dillenbeck Road

Palatine Bridge518-577-3069

Pastors Richard amp Denise AllenSaturday Morning

Worship Service 1130amListen to UMT on live radio 975FM

the 1st Sunday of every month 3pm-4pm

The Time forTruth Ministries

PO Box 351Amsterdam NY 12010

Phone 518-843-2121Cell 518-774-8558

Victorious Life ChurchRMI Fellowship

104 Main St amp 431 St Hwy 80 Fort Plain NY518-993-3102Sunday School 9am

Morning Worship 1030am Youth Group 5pm

Evening Worship 7-8pm

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Churchof Stone Arabia

5430 St Hwy 10 Palatine Bridge NYPastor A Elisabeth Aurand

Sunday Worship 9am518-673-2224

United Methodist Church of Canajoharie

50 E Main St518-673-2717

Jesus says - ldquoCome Unto Merdquo Join us-Special Music Ministry Beautiful Surroundings Friendly People

Sunday Service 1030am - Email umc673frontiernetnet

Communion Last Sunday of the Month

River of Jubilee Church 5057 State Highway 5 S

Sprakers NY 12166Pastor Gail AdamoschekPastor Steve Adamoschek

518-322-1427 518-224-4455Sunday Service 1000am

Childrenrsquos Church AvailableOther Learning Opportunities Available

Visit us on Facebook

Stratford United Methodist Church

Route 29A315-429-9085

Rev Lynn R LockwoodWorship 9am

St Johnrsquos Reformed Church

68 W Main St St Johnsville518-568-7396

Faithfully Following Jesus Christ

Sunday Worship 1030am

St Paulrsquos Universalist Church565 Albany St Little Falls

315-823-2284Service Sunday 10am

Coffee hour following serviceOur Church is a home to inquisitive

spiritual free thinkers with diverse religious beliefs All are welcome

St Josephrsquos Roman Catholic

Church31 North Helmer Ave Dolgeville

315-429-8338Sunday Mass is 830am

St Johnrsquos amp St Markrsquos Lutheran Church

143 Church St Canajoharie518-673-2224

Pastor A Elisabeth Durand Sunday Worship 11am

Faith Formation 1st amp 3rd Sunday 945amstjmcanjoorg bull churchofficestjmcajoorg

St MaryrsquosEpiscopal Church

7690 Rt 80 Springfield Center315-858-4016

Fr Kyle Grennen Priest-in-ChargeSunday Eucharist 930am

Coffee - Fellowship follows serviceHoly Days - as announced

St Thomas the ApostleCatholic Community

1 Church St Cherry Valley607-264-3779Masses Sunday 830am amp 11am

St Paulrsquos Lutheran Church36 Lydius St Fort Plain NY 13339

518-993-2040Pastor Jonathan Litzner

405-250-8395Church Service 11am

St JohnsvilleMethodist Church

7 East Main StSt Johnsville NY 13452

Pastor Corey Jones518-568-7983 bull 315-866-8626

Worship Sunday 3pm

St Paulrsquos Lutheran Church32 W Main St

St Johnsville NY (next to NBT Bank)518-568-3007 Church

518-568-2405 ParsonageRev David JohnsonSunday Worship 1030am

Tues Bible Bungee-Jumping 7pm ldquoBible Studyrdquo that actually makes sense

A Vibrant Welcoming Community of Faith amp Vision

Saint Cecilia Church26 Broadway Fonda

518-853-4195Sunday Worship

900am

Sacred HeartCatholic Church

111 3rd Ave Tribes Hill518-829-7301Mass Saturday

400pm

Valley Alliance Church85 E Main St Nelliston

518-993-3458Pastor Dave Prahst

Sunday School (all ages) 915am Sunday Worship 1030am Wed Praise amp Prayer 7pm

Fri Youth Group 7pm (7-12th grade)

Bethesda Fellowship34 S Division St

St Johnsville NY 13452518-568-2678

Summer ScheduleSunday Worship 1000am

Wed Worship and Prayer 600pm

Church of the Good Shepherd26 Moyer St Canajoharie

518-673-3440The Rev Virginia L Ogden Rector

Sunday Worship 930with Communion

Church Email churchgoodshep26gmailcomWeb Site wwwchurchgoodshepherdcom

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Vehicles consist of many essential com-ponents to keep them running efficient-ly and effectively Car and truck owners should have an understanding of how their vehicles function so they can diag-nose and address problems as they arise

Car batteries are an important compo-nent of any vehicle Even though engines are the powerhouse of any car or truck without a battery the engine wouldnrsquot be able to work According to Firestone Com-plete Auto Care car batteries work by providing a jolt of electricity necessary to power all the electrical components of the vehicle This is achieved through a chemi-cal reaction that changes chemical energy into the electrical energy needed to deliver voltage to the starter In addition to initial-ly starting the car the battery also keeps electric current steady to keep the engine running

The battery also works in conjunction with the alternator to power the electron-ics in the car according to the automotive information blog Autosessive While the car is running the alternator reverses the current produced by the battery recharg-ing it as a result This happens during long journeys so people who drive for short bursts of time may find that their batter-ies will not have a chance to recharge and may not have the longevity desired

There is quite literally a lot riding on a functioning battery No one wants to be caught stranded by a dead battery so drivers may wonder if there are any indi-cators that may signal the battery needs

replacementbull Slow turnover If a vehicle does not

immediately start or if the cranking is sluggish and takes longer to start it may mean the battery is starting to fail

bull Frequent short trips Drivers who make frequent short trips may find their car batteries do not have time to fully re-charge This coupled with overtaxing thanks to a lot of accessory use may cause the battery and the alternator to have shortened life spans

bull Low battery fluid levels If the fluid level is below the energy conductor inside it is often indicative of overcharging and excessive heat

bull Corrosion Corrosion buildup dust dirt and grime on battery connections may cause performance problems Inspecting and cleaning the terminals can prolong the battery life

bull Odors and leaks Battery leaks can produce a sulfur odor similar to the smell of a rotten egg This can become problem-atic over time and leaks may indicate an aging or damaged battery

bull Age Most batteries have a finite life span A well-maintained battery can last up to five years Neglect can reduce that life expectancy considerably

bull Bloated or cracked battery case Re-place the battery immediately if the case is cracking as it could be because excessive heat is swelling the battery

Understanding how car batteries work can help drivers keep their cars running smoothly

Charge up yourcar battery knowledge

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Boating is a recre-ational activity enjoyed by thousands of people Spring and summer are prime times of year for boating though people who live in temperate climates may be able to

enjoy boating all year long

Everyone who takes to the water novices and experienced boaters in-cluded should be famil-iar with boating safety guidelines In fact it is a good idea to take a boat-ing safety course prior to boating for the first time or as a refresher if it has been a while since re-viewing the rules of the water

Boating safety goes beyond learning basic operation and naviga-tion Safety guidelines also involve getting a vessel safety check The US Coast Guard Auxiliary offers compli-mentary boating exam-inations They can verify the presence and con-dition of safety equip-ment required by federal and state organizations Boaters also may be able to conduct virtual vessel exams This means boat owners can perform a self-inspection of the boats based on digital prompts Licensure and registration of boats are part of responsible boat ownership both in the

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Excessive speeds also can derail nice days on the water The Tex-as Parks and Wildlife Department says that although there are no numerical speed limits on the water excessive speed can cause acci-dents in crowded areas Speeding makes it diffi-cult to react to obstacles mdash including underwater

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Lyme disease is a potentially dan-gerous condition transmitted by the passing of bacteria from deer ticks to their unsuspecting hosts The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Lyme disease is the most com-mon vector-borne disease in the Unit-ed States

Tens of thousands of people are di-agnosed with Lyme disease each year But Lyme disease also affects animals including popular house pets like dogs Tufts University says that the Lyme bacterium can cause serious ill-ness in some dogs Lyme disease can be difficult to detect and cause serious and recurring health problems That is why it is essential for pet parents make concerted efforts to reduce the risk that their dogs become infected

The American Veterinary Medical Association says the best way to pro-tect pets against Lyme disease is to emphasize prevention

bull Speak with your veterinarian about a tick preventive product that is right for your dog These can include repellant collars topical treatments and ingestible medications

bull Vets may recommend vaccination against Lyme disease if you live in an area that is home to high tick popula-tions Recommendations also may be based on your petrsquos lifestyle and over-all health among other factors

bull Address conditions in the yard that are conducive to ticks Mowing the lawn regularly is one way to make the backyard less attractive to ticks as is removing leaf litter

bull Keep a clean home and landscape Rodents and other wildlife can carry deer ticks Securing trash cans pick-ing up food scraps removing hiding spots and potential dens and oth-er strategies can keep these carriers away

bull Conduct a daily tick check if your dog spends time outside Pay attention to bumps on the skin and part the fur so you can see where the coat meets the skin Donrsquot forget to look in the ears

bull When possible avoid areas where ticks may be found such as tall grass-

es wooded areas and marshes Stick to trails when spending time in wooded areas

Dogs with Lyme disease may exhib-it various symptoms These include loss of appetite fever joint swelling decreased activity and lameness Vis-it the vet promptly if symptoms occur and do not abate or are causing con-siderable distress for your pet

Lyme disease is a concern for pets Avoidance preventive measures and outdoor maintenance can help reduce the likelihood that pets will contract Lyme disease

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Is there anything better than a fresh homegrown cucum-ber Warmed by the sun the crisp and juicy just-picked cucumber just doesnrsquot compare to store-bought ones

Although cucumbers are relatively easy to grow getting a nice crop can take some strategiz-ing at the beginning of the growing season

Cucumbers can be grown easily from seed or from starts which can be purchased at your lo-cal greenhouse or garden center They need full sun and nutrient-rich well-drained soil and are sensitive to dry condi-tions especially while the fruit is growing

Dry conditions can make cucumbers taste bitter and unpleasant If you want the best flavor water them when the soil begins to dry about one to two inches of water per week

Cucumbers also need plenty of space to grow Depending on the type that you plant (vining or bush) you may need up to six feet around each plant (vining varieties) A simple wire trellis is helpful if you donrsquot have a lot of space

Growing cucumbers on a trellis also makes picking a little easier and allows the fruit to ripen more evenly The fruit is easier to clean because it hasnrsquot been resting on the soil or decaying leaves

The most difficult aspect of growing cu-cumbers may be their attractiveness to the zealous striped or spot-ted cucumber beetle A striped cucumber beetle adult can be identified by its yellow and black stripes while the spotted cucumber beetle adult is yellow-green in color with black spots

Cucumber beetles feed on leaves flowers and fruit On top of this physical damage they also carry bacterial wilt a major disease of this crop For this reason if possible pick dis-ease-resistant varieties when making your initial plant selection

There are some other low-cost ways to tackle pests The general idea is to practice integrated pest management (IPM) which uses chemical in-terventions as a last re-sort after trying other methods such as cultur-al mechanical and bio-logical controls

While garden chemi-cals can kill invasive in-sects they also can kill good insects that help pollinate crops Some even act as natural pred-ators to help protect crops instinctively

If you have a small manageable cucumber crop a mechanical solu-tion would be to visually inspect your plants dai-ly and pick off any cu-cumber beetles or eggs you find If you donrsquot en-joy crushing them drop them into a solution of soapy water

A creative cultural control that I learned

from the University of Vermont Extension Mas-ter Gardener course is to wait to plant your cu-cumbers until late June This late planting avoids the early summer rush of beetles searching for young cucurbit plants for food and space to lay eggs

If planting starts you might try a trick many commercial growers use which is to dip the en-tire plant in a kaolin clay slurry before planting This material acts as an antifeedant an organic compound that inhibit insect attacks buying the plants a little more time to grow before the material washes off in a couple of weeks

Or experiment with lightweight floating row covers (available at most garden centers or hard-ware stores) to prevent beetle infestation Cu-cumbers need to be pol-linated to produce fruit so make sure to remove row covers just before flowering

Always consider the extent of damage before determining your course of action For example if you have more than five beetles per plant it might be time to try an IPM measure Alterna-tively if the damage on the leaves is less than 25 of the total plant area your young plants should be able to tolerate the injury and bounce back

This year a little plan-ning and IPM experimen-tation can help you get that exceptional cucum-ber crop

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Barbecue season has arrived so soon people will be bonding in the backyard over hamburgers and hot dogs Back-yard barbecue season begins in spring and continues through summer and where the weather allows into autumn Barbecues are a perfect summertime soiree as theyrsquore usually laid back af-fairs and make use of the pleasant weather

While itrsquos fun to expand your culi-nary horizons over the open flame of a grill itrsquos important that you never forget the basics especially when entertain-ing crowds who are no doubt looking forward to grilled burgers Giving the masses what they want is good hosting but you can still try your hand at a lit-tle experimentation when serving burg-ers at your next backyard barbecue The following recipe for ldquoHerb Cheese-Stuffed Garlic Burgersrdquo from Andrew Schloss and David Joachimrsquos ldquoMaster-ing the Grillrdquo (Chronicle Books) provides the best of both worlds

Herb Cheese-StuffedGarlic BurgersMakes 6 servings

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1 Heat the grill as directed2 Using your hands mix the beef

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3 Put a portion (about 1 12 tea-spoons) of cream cheese in the center of each of the 6 patties top with the re-maining patties and press together tak-ing care to seal the edges well Refriger-ate the burgers until the grill is ready

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This program is sched-uled for Wednesday June 24 at 630 pm A link to the Webex meeting can be found on the Schoharie Crossing Facebook page or you can contact us for

the link by emailing Scho-harieCrossingparksnygov

The first part of the dou-bleheader will be on Tues-day June 23 at 630 pm with an online program titled ldquoDam that Creekrdquo This program will discuss the first dam across the Schoharie Creek for the Erie Canal and how it pro-vided a means for barges to navigate through its waters

Schoharie Crossing is offering this slate of online programs while the Visitor Center is closed during the COVID-19 crisis During NY on PAUSE the Erie Canal historic site will provide programs through Webex as well as other online programs and so-cial media such as Face-book Live Additional pro-grams will be scheduled so keep in touch with us

by joining our mailing list or following online The site grounds will remain open for appropriate so-cially distant recreational use from dawn until dusk daily Observe NYS guide-lines while visiting Scho-harie Crossing

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Gather key information now to ensure smooth tax-filing process

Tax Department shares top 10 listof items to have handy before

preparing your tax returnThe New York State Department of

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ldquoThe ability to electronically prepare and file your return for free from home is an important option for taxpayers at this time of social distancingrdquo said New York State Commissioner of Taxation and Fi-nance Michael Schmidt ldquoWhether you file on your own or hire a preparer hav-ing essential information ready will ease the filing processrdquo

Top 10 list of essential informationbull Income statements (wages interest

and dividends) including W-2 and 1099 forms

bull Driverrsquos license or state-issued ID (for you and your spouse if filing jointly)

bull Birthdates and Social Security num-bers for you your spouse and your de-pendents

bull Copy of last yearrsquos tax return or the amount of your prior yearrsquos federal ad-justed gross income

bull Statements related to any property taxes paid or mortgage interest payments

bull Forms 1095-A B or C Affordable Healthcare Statement

bull Information related to any credits yoursquore claiming

bull Your banking information (account number and routing number)

bull NY 529 College Savings Plan infor-mation if you have an account

bull Email addressTake advantage of free filing software online ndash maintain social distancingEach year millions of New Yorkers

qualify to file their personal income tax returns for free from the convenience of their homes Taxpayers who earned $69000 or less in 2019 are eligible to electronically prepare and e-file both their federal and New York State income tax returns by using the Free File soft-ware available online

Nearly 200000 taxpayers have al-ready filed their returns through the Free File program this year saving a combined estimate of $407 million To be directed to the free filing options simply click the Free File your income tax return link on the Tax Departmentrsquos website

To ensure yoursquore not charged a fee you must go to the Tax Departmentrsquos website to complete your return Yoursquoll save preparation fees prevent costly errors and ensure that you receive any refund yoursquore owed in the most efficient way possible

The Tax Department has produced a series of video tutorials to assist New Yorkers with the tax return filing pro-cess Topics range from gathering the necessary documents to choosing the right software

Reminder The Tax Department has extended the due date for New York State personal income tax returns to July 15 The original due date was April 15 See the Tax Department response to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) for additional information at taxnygov

MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 7

Tips from the Tax Department will help

protect your refund and private informationThe New York State De-

partment of Taxation and Finance recently urged taxpayers to be vigilant and guard against identity theft during this extended filing season The Tax De-partment shared import-ant tips to help New York-ers protect their private information

ldquoScam artists are con-tinually adjusting their tactics to steal the sensi-tive information they need for their fraud schemesrdquo said New York State Com-missioner of Taxation and Finance Michael Schmidt ldquoYou can help safeguard your sensitive data and maintain peace of mind by following these tipsrdquoTips to prevent identity

theft amp fraudbull File now File your

tax return as soon as pos-sible before the extended deadline of July 15 This can reduce the likelihood that an identity thief will be able to claim a fraudu-lent tax refund using your stolen information Donrsquot

give scammers more time to commit their crime

bull Protect data and documents used to pre-pare your return Protect sensitive personal infor-mation and documents during and after the filing process by ensuring you only visit secure websites encrypting your wireless network and using strong passwords

bull If you hire a tax pre-parer do your research to ensure theyrsquore com-petent and ethical Avoid preparers who boast that they can obtain refunds larger than their com-petitors can who donrsquot provide you with their IRS Preparer Tax Identi-fication Number (PTIN) or who base their fee on a percentage of your refund

bull Make sure your tax preparer is willing to

sign your return The preparer must also pro-vide you with a copy of your return

bull Carefully review your return Yoursquore responsible for the returnrsquos accuracy If you hire a paid preparer never sign a blank return

bull Take advantage of free filing software on-line and maintain social distancing

Each year millions of New Yorkers qualify to file their personal in-come tax returns for free from the convenience of their homes Taxpayers who earned $69000 or less in 2019 are eligible to electronically prepare and e-file both their fed-eral and New York State income tax returns by us-ing the Free File software available online

Nearly 200000 taxpay-

ers have already filed their returns through the Free File program this year saving a combined $407 million To be directed to the free filing options simply click Free File your income tax return on the Tax Departmentrsquos web-site

To ensure yoursquore not charged a fee you must go to the Tax Departmentrsquos website to complete your return Yoursquoll save prepa-

ration fees prevent cost-ly errors and ensure that you receive any refund yoursquore owed in the most efficient way possible

The Tax Department has produced a series of video tutorials to assist New Yorkers with the tax return filing process Top-ics range from gathering the necessary documents to choosing the right soft-ware You can view the videos at our Get ready to

e-file your income tax re-turn webpageReport fraud scams amp

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Peter is a neutered male Mountain Cur mix Approx 5 years old Hersquos been great with people and even children Hersquos very well mannered and housebroken

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Dusty is an approx 2 year old neutered male domestic short hair (Gray and white) He tested positive for FLV but is very healthy Dusty is good with other cats and dogs He loves attention and is a very well mannered cat

Oreo is a 3-4 year old pitbull mix She is ok with some dogs but needs a cat free home She adores people and loves to play

Polly is a 3 year old spayed female tortie Polly has tested positive for FLV but is very healthy She loves other cats and is ok with dogs

Bronco is a 5 yr old neutered male pitbull Hersquos housebroken and very friendly with everyone he meets

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ldquoHigh school graduation is an important rite of pas-sagerdquo said Smullen ldquoOur students have a once in a lifetime chance to celebrate this moment with their family and friends Now that the state is reopening our high school seniors across upstate New York should be allowed the opportunity to have real ceremonies rather than virtual ones I want to make sure schools know that we support them in celebrating their stu-dentsrsquo accomplishments while following proper social distancing guidelines We can do this and the time is nowrdquo

Assemblyman Robert Smullen represents the 118th Assembly District which includes Hamilton and Fulton counties as well as parts of Herkimer Oneida and St Lawrence counties

Smullen supports schools hosting

graduation ceremonies

By Lucie Winbornebull Who says you have to

be human to serve your country Between 2001 and 2009 a goat called William (ldquoBillyrdquo) Windsor was part of the 1st Bat-talion Infantry Unit of The Royal Welsh with the title of lance corporal no less Although he was briefly de-moted to fusilier following ldquounacceptable behaviorrdquo at Queen Elizabethrsquos official birthday celebrations he eventually saw the error of his ways and regained his more esteemed rank

bull Actor Brad Pitt chipped out pieces of his own front teeth to play the role of Ty-ler Durden in the movie ldquoFight Clubrdquo

bull And speaking of teeth in the American Civil War soldiers were required to have at least four op-posing front teeth so they could open a gunpowder pouch Some draftees had their front chompers re-moved to avoid service

bull Whatrsquos in a name Depends on where yoursquore from When the Coca-Co-la Company was ready to import to China it needed a moniker that fit with the majority of that countryrsquos spoken languages The original choice ldquoKekouke-lardquo sounded phonetically

similar but in certain di-alects translates to ldquobitethe wax tadpolerdquo or ldquofemalehorse stuffed with waxrdquoFurther research yielded afar more satisfactory solu-tion ldquoKekoukelerdquo meaningldquotasty funrdquo

bull Romantic poet PercyBysshe Shelley was one ofliteraturersquos first prominentvegans

bull Scientists studying adeadly disease transmit-ted from camels also foundthat the animals containedthe pathogens from whichthe common cold was bornDo we now know whom toblame

bull As many as 35 ofpeople who hire a profes-sional cleaning service ad-mitted to cleaning up be-fore the help arrives

bull Native Southerners might well be surprised to learn that the word ldquoyrsquoallrdquo dates to 1631 It was first used by the English schol-ar William Lisle in the sen-tence ldquoThe captive men of strength I gave to you theweaker sold and this yrsquoall know is truerdquo

Thought for the Day ldquoAl-though the world is full of suffering it is also full of the overcoming of itrdquo ndash Hel-en Keller

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Exterior renovations can enhance the appear-ance of a property and make it more enjoyable for homeowners Certain renovations have the po-tential to add value to a home while others may do the opposite Learning which one have the largest return on investment can help homeowners select features that will have the most positive impact

Curb appeal goes a long way toward attracting po-tential buyers According to the National Associa-tion of Realtors first im-pressions of a property have a strong influence on buyers Landscaping and external features can do much to influence such impressions

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be used for much of the year In the spring and summer the firepit is a great place to congregate to roast marshmallows or sip wine and gaze into the fire In the fall the fire pit can make for a cozy re-treat A fire pit that has a gas burner is low-mainte-nance and the National Association of Landscape Professionals says that most can recoup about $4000 of their $6000 av-erage price tag

bull Softscaping Hard-scaping refers to struc-tures like outdoor kitchens or decks Softscaping in-volves the living elements of the landscape Hiring a landscape designer to in-stall trees shrubs natural

edging and rock elements can do wonders toward improving the look and value of a home

bull Pool or water feature In certain markets partic-ularly hot climates a pool or another water feature is a must-have However in other areas where outdoor time is limited a pool or water feature can actually lower the value of a home Speaking with a real es-tate professional can give homeowners an idea of how a pool will fare in a given neighborhood

Five outdoor projects that add value

Outdoor improvements can improve the marketability of a home as well as enhance its appearance and function

12 bull June 13 2020 MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR

NEW LISTING $345000 EXQUISITE109 Joann Way Amsterdam

4 BR 25 BA 13 yrs young Colonial home featuring over 3100 sq ft of living space

Spacious total magazine material Stunning finished basement 2 car garage sunroom patio and only 1 +- mile to Thruway exit for a

quick commute tothe Capital Region

REDUCED $12900028 Lee Ave Gloversville

COMPLETELY REMODELED 3 BDRM home from a new basement floor

to a new roof all new flooring new kitchen new appliances new bath 2 car garage Super large master

BDRM on 1st floor Call Gretchen Salvione NYS Licensed Real

Estate Salesperson on her cell at (518) 848-1843

NEW LISTING - $109000370 Locust Ave Amsterdam

Stunning 33+- Acre Parcel - Approved Building Lot with 80 Feet to the Sacandaga Lake taking line that will include a 60 Foot Lake Permit for the buyers Sellers are willing to hold a private

note amp mortgage with $50000 down up to 10 years amortized over 30 years There are

some deed restrictions that apply This will not last long as there are NOT many BLDG lots on

Sacandaga Lake anymore

SACANADAGA LAKE RIGHTS - $249900Vandenburg Point Rd Mayfield

A completely amp beautifully remod-eled 3 BDRM home that has a

stunning kitchen wGranite amp SS appliances Nice hardwood floors

throughout New NG furnace amp hot water on demand system amp

Veterans Park is across the street to enjoyCall Gretchen Salvione

at (518) 848-1843 to view

REDUCED $12490017 Taft Place Amsterdam

Great investment property that has been completely remodeled in last 4 years and has 4 great tenants This property can pay for itself in just 5 to 6 years

and there is nothing you have to do to the place for years to come

Call Gretchen Salvione NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson on her cell at (518) 848-1843

4 UNIT $179000121 Oakland Ave Gloversville

Completely Remodeled 3 BDRM 15 Bath Home with a View of Galway Lake We have a Very Large 2 Car

Garage with a Bonus Room Above it for some great storage space Sellers

are willing to buy a 2 YEAR Home Warranty for a purchaser Sellerrsquos are

Motivated Make us an Offer

$2184001329 Ridge Rd Galway

Nice remodeled 3 BDRM 2 full bath home We have 2 BDRMS downstairs and 1 upstairs Full basement 1 car garage nice covered porch granite front

steps new kitchen and new bath on 1st floor as well Motivated seller come take a look and

make us an offer

REDUCED $7500010 Orange St Gloversville

Prestigious 5 BDRM 45 bath beautiful English Tudor home on a corner lot with a 2 car garage

finished basement amp finished attic with a fenced yard and in-ground

pool Call Virginia Mackey NYS Licensed Assoc Broker on her cell at (518) 221-4340 to view

NEW LISTING $240000167 Prospect Ave Gloversville

This 2 family home is rented with long term tenants Each unit offers 3 BDRMS 1 full bath kitchen amp living

room We have a full basement paved driveway and 2 car garage

Could be a great investment for you or to occupy and have someone pay

your mortgage

NEW 2 FAMILY $89900141 E Church St Ft Hunter

Cute 3 bedroom 1 full bath home situated on the 1st floor with

laundry room SS Appliances nice backyard that is partially fenced

amp carport Call Katie-Anne Isabella NYS Licensded Real

Estate Salesperson on her cell at (518) 866-1089 to view

REDUCED $6900028 Newman St Gloversville

This fixer upper has 13 +- acres with it and a large

commercial size garage to use Home offers 3 BDRMS and 2 full baths Call Virginia Mackey NYS Licensed

Assoc Broker on her cell at (518) 221-4340 to view

$79000163 Jackson Summit Rd East Mayfield

Stunning completely remodeled 3 family home with off street parking quartz countertops new appliances2 units have 2 BDRMS amp 15 baths

and 1 unit has 2 BDRMS with 1 bath All have laundry hookup

Stellar investment for someone as this pays for itself in less than 6 years

3 FAMILY $22500045 Main St Fultonville

This is a wonderful brick home that boasts over 2500 sq ft of living space 45 BDRMS 2 full baths with a large barngarageoutbuilding stunning view natural gas public water amp annual taxes are ONLY $2449 Listing agent is related to the seller Katie-Anne Isabella NYS Licensed RE Salesperson Cell (518) 866-1089

NEW LISTING $249000 bull 1598 Route 67 Johnstown

This ranch sits on 10+- wooded acres WE have 2 BDRMS and 2 full baths The downstairs would

be a great option for someone who is looking for an in-law apartment style home since we have a kitch-en living room full bath and 1 BDRM on both the 1st floor and

basement living quarters

REDUCED $179000323 Progress Rd Town of Mayfield

SO NEW - WE DO NOT EVEN HAVE A PICTURE TO POST YET

IMMACULATE BEAUTIFUL 4 BDRM 2 Full Bath home with garage situated on 110+- acres with a propane fireplace pellet stove beautiful hardwood floors open concept living kitchen features marble tile countertops gener-

ator hookup central air and annual taxes are $4849

New Listing $289900 265 Waite Rd Amsterdam

Cute 2 BDRM home with a walk up attic that could be finished for a 3rd BDRM if you need the added space

1 Car Garage under the home nice backyard and

located on a Dead End Street with public water

amp sewer

New $839009 DiGiorgi Lane Fonda

NYS Licensed Real Estate SalespeopleGRETCHEN SALVIONE

Cell (518) 848-1843 Email Gretchenmovesyougmailcom

KATIE-ANNE ISABELLACell (518) 866-1089

Email Realestatekate518gmailcom

Cute country home with 4 BDRMs 1 full bath and 2

12 baths with 2 car garage extra large outbuilding

pond amp 3 acres situated in the Town of Florida Just a few minutes to the NYS

Thruway and city amenities

REDUCED $179000190 State Highway 161 Amsterdam

4174 +- Acres - $49900Fox Rd Providence (Saratoga County)

36 +- Acres - $40000State Highway 162 Charleston

53 +- Acres - $25000Sweet Rd Johnstown

18 +- Acres - $15000Mohawk Drive Tribes Hill

LAND LISTINGS

TOO NEW FOR A PHOTOGreat investment or end user home Lower unit is a BDRM amp rented but upper unit is available to move right in and offers 3 BDRMS a walk up attic that can be used for additional living space amp 2 car garage that can be used for storage only Call Katie-Anne Isabella NYS Licensed RE

Salesperson on her cell at (518) 866-1089

NEW 2 FAMILY $89900

13 Mcmartin St Johnstown

MOTIVATED SELLERS Cute 3 BDRM home wshared lake rightsaccess just a few hun-

dred feet away from the home 1 full bath 1st floor laundry

1 car garage annual taxes are only $1555 Call Katie-Anne

Isabella on her cell at (518) 866-1089 to view

Lake Rights at $1099002220 State Highway 10 Caroga Lake

Super Commercial BuildingBusiness Opportunity here 3 floors of

whatever your heart desires Apartments retail office space daycare facilitydance studio restaurant brewery

distillery and so much more Invest in Downtown Gloversville - Great things are happening here

COMMERCIAL REDUCED $12900048 S Main St Gloversville

Junell Pasquarelli Licensed Real Estate BrokerOwner

161 Honeywell Corners Rd Broadalbin NY 12025Office (518) 588-5141

JunellRealtyyahoocom bull JunellRealtycomBranch Office

226 E Fulton Street Gloversville NY 12078Office PH (518) 752-5040

Virginia M Mackey NYS Licensed Associate Broker

CallText (518) 221-4340 Email Vmackeyrealtoryahoocom

SOLD SOLD

SOLD

Nice Move-In-Condition 3 BDRM home which has been remodeled over the last 3 years Newer floor-ing fresh paint new appliances new furnace new garage roof

1st floor laundry full basement full walk up attic for storage and a deck and back yard to enjoyPENDINGPENDING

PENDINGPENDING

This is a spacious Ranch Style Farmhouse with 4 BDRMS 1 Full Bath Open Concept Kitchen Dining amp Living Room Area with Cathedral Ceilings Full Basement Oil Fired Furnace situated on 21 +- Acres with a large 2 Car Garage Large Barn Sheds Fencing Feed Bins and located as the only home on a Dead End Road in the Town of

Florida Montgomery County amp Fonda-Fultonville School District Taxes with NO exemptions are $5605 Beautiful views of farm fields and mountains surround this parcel of Paradise Great location makes it convenient to jump on NYS Thruway exits 27 or 28 (Amsterdam or Fultonville) Donrsquot wait this will not last long

NEW LISTING $219000 bull 139 Auspelmeyer Rd Amsterdam CALLING ALL INVESTORS We have 2 separate 4 unit homes for a total of 8 units of well cared for rental prop-

erty with a large parking lot and extra lot included for one salersquos price Many units include long term tenants

Buildings have been maintained very well With current rents these buildings will pay for themselves in

under 6 years making this a smart investment for years to come Natural Gas for heat public watersewer and plenty off street parking Annual taxes for both build-ings are $7102 with no exemptions Call Katie-Anne Isabella on her cell to view at (518) 866-1089

NEW LISTING - MULTIFAMILY (8 UNITS TOTAL amp LARGE PARKING LOT)21 amp 23-25 S Melcher St Johnstown bull Listed at $350000

NEW LISTING $1399009 Washington St Fultonville

Adorable 2 BDRM Ranch home with 1 car garage and full basement If you

need 3 BDRM you could consider converting the family room over Immaculate hom ewith NEWER

electrical gutters basement windows amp dry lockseal on basement walls

home was re-sided in 2016 amp interior was recently repainted

If you are looking to buy or sell give us a call Because Your Move Matters

NEW LISTING $119000126 Pine St Tribes Hill

Cute amp Spacious 4 BDRM home located on a dead end street with approximately

056 of an Acre to call home Roof replaced in 2018 Bathroom remodeled

in 2018 Home has 2 BDRMs on 1st Floor and 2 BDRMs on the 2nd floor Carriage house kitchen natural gas furnace about 7 years old and deck to relax on while

you overlook your nice backyardPENDING

We have a super cute 6 year old Home OR Seasonal Get-A-Way CampCottage on 3040+- acres that sits back off a

long driveway to offer you lots of privacy Cathedral ceilings super cozy amp there is

a large water source to hike to and kayak on or fish Close to state parks Pecks Lake Caroga Lake amp Adirondack Park

REDUCED $169900 320 Willie Rd Town of Johnstown

PENDING

BEAUTIFUL 3 BDRM Lakefront home with 60 +- feet of your

own direct lake access 2 docks 2 outbuildings outdoor shower amp 4 heat sources Stunning Cathedral ceiling famkily roomliving room

that overlooks the lake

NEW LISTING $289900115 Seven Oaks Caroga Lake

PENDING

MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 13

Krutz Properties is 1 per Capital District MLS for property SOLD in Montgomery County

59 W Main St Canajoharie

518-673-2820 2474 St Hwy 30

Mayfield518-661-611554 E Main St

St Johnsville NY518-568-2776

Call the Pros

- Your Hometown Realtors -

Real Estate AgentGary ldquoDartrdquo Jones

518-568-3113

Real Estate AgentRobert Buck518-698-3004

Real Estate AgentSarah Barnes518-669-4815

Licensed Real Estate BrokerLaurie Weingart

518-673-2820

Real Estate AgentEric W Salisbury

518-368-8560

Real Estate AgentsWayne Andrew Sherer

Linda Susan Sherer518-366-9797

Assoc Real Estate Broker

Rochelle Monk518-545-8086

Real Estate Agent Patricia Edick518-441-4744

Real Estate Agent Barbara Krutz518-330-8017

Real Estate AgentJamie Lawrence518-694-2176

Real Estate Agent Cindy Jacksland

518-332-4615

Real Estate AgentFrank Stagliano

315-868-0051

Real Estate AgentKevin Florian 518-993-9900

Real Estate AgentJaylene Stowell

518-844-4273

Real Estate AgentSybil Martino518-598-6977

Real Estate AgentSherry Ann

Kennerknecht518-848-8030

RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL - FARMS - INVESTMENTS - ACREAGEwwwkrutz-propertiescom

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Debra J Steele518-495-5770

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

Carol Paciolla518-332-3279

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Julie A SonnerAmsterdam

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Jean M Shatley-MasonBurnt Hills

202016657 Enjoy 50 ft of direct lake front on the quietest part of the lake Close to the channel which will allow you the use of both East amp West

Caroga lakes Cottage is fully furnished and sleeps 8 or more people Glass enclosed front porch fac-ing the lake Open porch facing the road Garage to store all your outdoor toys Relax by the fi re

or watch the sunsets over the lake sitting on your dck $189090

202010858 Huge building that was a retail conve-nience store Held over $80 thousand dollars worth

of inventory Has a bathroom walk in cooler andan offi ce Now being rented out for an auc-

tion house Concrete fl oor counter space and kitchenette in back Sold food groceries lotto

beer cigarettes hardware automotive and many other household items Ambition is the key word Local clientelle appreciated it Does very well as an auction house Could be used for many different

business opportunities Large pond with Coy Fish as well as other fi sh in it Can be sold with business

or deeded over to back property $165000

201912246 Well cared for commercial building w total of 5 apartments amp a large store front Estab-lished antique store Settlers Block is on the 1stfl oor approximately 2240 square feet w 3 bath-

roomsFirst fl oor is an open space and has 2 large display windows 2nd fl oor is 3 apartmentsamp3rd fl oor is 2 apartmentsFull basement w plenty of storage Updated furnace amp electric entrance

Hardwood fl oors in all the apartmentsThis is a well-cared for building w endless possibilities

Plenty of off street parking $175000

201936206 12 Acres with spectacular views of the adirondacks to build your Adirondack home on with lake access from Pecks LakesSunrise Bay This land has a few improve-ments - the driveway is in placed and the building site has been leveled There are

certifi ed engineer plans for both the building site and septic system Peck Lake is located in the southern adirondack with the Adirondack

park in your back yard with all the wildlife you could ask for Access to everything a

person would want - shopping fi shing hiking boating (restrictions apply) golf and lets not

forget snowmobiling $109900

201829076 This very tillable land has 35 to 40 of the 43 acres that are tillable Goes past the power lines Nice land good state of cultivation Terrain is gentle- nia crown with 310 road frontage Very tiny stream runs through small part of it Owner

gets rental on haying pasture $86000

202018277 If you are looking for country living come take a look at this 530 acre farm This two

story farm house has been gutted to the studs andfully insulated and sheet rocked along with new

replacement windows The exterior has been wrapped and sided with with vinyl There is a 38 X 120 free standing barn with 12 concert fl oor and

12 dirt This 150 year old home has 1800+ sgft of living space with valued ceiling in the master bed-room Spacious eat in kitchen There is a smaller 40 X 28 old barn and Grain Bin Your are minutes

away from two Thruway entrances Canajohare exit going west and Fultonville exit going east Get away

of the hustle and bustle of the city to enjoy peace and quiet off country living The electric has been

updated along with a newer boiler $268000

202018654 Not a drive-by Year-round 2 bed-room cottage in Caroga Lake that features vaulted

ceilings a nice backyard a huge deck tons ofstorage under the home and a short walk to your shared dock Or choose to join East Caroga Lake

Association for $70 per season and have access to a recreational hall private beach basketball courts playground and so much more Metal roof is only

8 years old and a new septic system was installed 3years ago $99000

201933690 This 3 bedroom 1 12 bath raised ranch sits on a large 151 acre lot in the coun-try with a beautiful view It features a two-car garage and a huge detached shed for storage

Downstairs has a fi nished family room upstairs has 3 bedrooms an eat-in kitchen

formal dining room and a beautiful living room with tons of natural light and a gorgeous brick

fi replace It is conveniently located close to shopping restaurants amp hospitals and located in Broadalbin Perth School District $156900

202018288 Beautiful renovations have been done to this Victorian home located in Fort Plain Cherry

fl oors have been installed original woodworkstain glass windows and 2 porches Formal

dining room livingroom and a large space for your kitchen Finishing work needs to be done and

installing kitchen and baths Many materials are there for you to complete Must see and you will

love it $99000

202018609 Great investment opportunity with long term tenants Downstairs tenants have been there for 6 years and upstairs tenants have beenthere for 10 years Off street parking separate

utilities and priced to sell quickly $36000

202018963 Nice side street in the village of Fort Plain Beautiful hardwood fl oors throughout this

home Formal dining room and livingroom 3bedrooms and 1 full bath Nice front porch to relax

and enjoy yourself $79000

202018377 A nice starter home with many nice features Hardwood fl oors nice

woodwork formal dining and living room 2 enclosed porches $52500

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Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R C - Meco) is encouraging New York res-idents to complete their 2020 census question-naire Every US citizen is required by law to com-plete the 2020 Census

2020 Census invita-tions were supposed to be received by every Amer-ican household by April 1 Citizens are able to re-spond online by phone or by mail The census asks simple questions and nev-er asks for Social Security numbers money political affi liation or bank account numbers Different from past years the 2020 Cen-sus will not ask a question about citizenship

Currently the state self-response rate is 55 In Fulton County the av-erage response rate is 489 Herkimer County is 483 Hamilton County is 68 St Lawrence Coun-ty is 501 and Oneida County is 579

ldquoThe 2020 Census is ex-tremely important to our country as a wholerdquo said Smullen ldquoEvery 10 years the federal government does a population count to gauge the amount of fund-ing to be distributed to

communities I am encour-aging all New Yorkers to fi ll out the simple form that can be completed either online over the phone or by mail Without accurate representation the federal and state funding streams that our local communities depend on for many ser-vices like healthcare and education will not be as resourceful as they should be

ldquoI urge each county with-in my district to match the state self-response rate

We each have a responsi-bility to our communities to provide the government with this information and if we take this responsibil-ity lightly the resources granted at the state and federal levels could be ad-versely affectedrdquo

Assemblyman Robert Smullen represents the 118th Assembly District which includes Hamilton and Fulton counties as well as parts of Herkimer Oneida and St Lawrence counties

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Identifying onersquos family history and lineage can be an exciting and rewarding endeavor Many people are compelled to trace their ancestry and ultimately gain much from hav-ing done so

Interest in genealogy has grown in recent years The popular and free family tree application FamilySearch Family Tree had 16 million contrib-utors in 2018 who added 28 million new people to the global tree Thou-sands upon thousands also utilize other genealogy resources to paint a more accurate picture of their histo-ries

According to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology more than 26 million people shared their DNA with ancestry firms as of the start of 2019 MIT predicts that number will rise to 100 million by the end of 2020

Those ready to get started on re-searching their lineage may wonder where to start These guidelines can map the way

1 The first step is to work from the known to the unknown advises The New England Historic Genea-logical Societyrsquos American Ances-tors program Write down names

dates places of birth marriage and death announcements and other pertinent information you can dig up from looking at personal effects This will provide a starting point and serve as a springboard for further research

2 Establish what you want to learn about your family Maybe you simply want to have a complete fami-ly tree that dates back to a particular ancestor Perhaps you want to see where your family name originated Identify what is behind your interest and allow those goals to guide your research

3 Access census records military records travel documents and oth-er official papers which can provide key clues to family history These can be researched individually but many people like using resourc-es like Ancestrycom because their databases pool information from a variety of sources The Nation-al Archives offers free access to its records database at wwwarchivesgovresearchdatabases

4 Consider privacy concerns be-fore digging deeper Acquiring DNA testing and sharing results in an effort to connect with relatives has

become a popular side effect of ge-nealogy research However experts advise caution before submitting any DNA samples MIT Technology Review indicates that if the DNA collection trend continues the com-panies that hold this data will have genetic information on more than 100 million people The Review goes on to say ldquoas these databases grow they have made it possible to trace the relationships between nearly all Americans including those who never purchased a testrdquo

5 Learning new information can be overwhelming so itrsquos best to focus on one family story at a time rather than tackling the entire family tree in one sitting suggests the service Findmypast

6 Connect with like-minded indi-viduals if you find that your genealo-gy interests expand beyond personal history Family historians often con-nect via social media or through lo-cal genealogical societies

Genealogy research is a growing pastime that can reveal secrets and insight into onersquos family history Itrsquos never too late to start uncovering in-formation

Six steps to start researching your genealogy

Lyme disease poses a threat to millions of peo-ple across the globe The misconception that Lyme disease is exclusive to the United States and the northeastern portion of the country in partic-ular is understandable Hundreds of thousands of people in the US are diagnosed with Lyme dis-ease each year but the 2017 US Geological Sur-vey found that 95 percent of those cases are in the northeast mid-Atlantic or northern midwest re-gions In spite of that no one is immune to Lyme disease regardless of where they live

The World Health Or-ganization notes that in addition to the United States there are foci of Lyme borreliosis in for-ested areas of Asia and in northwestern central and eastern Europe prov-ing that Lyme disease is a global issue With that in mind it behooves ev-eryone to take steps to understand Lyme disease and how to reduce their risk of getting itWhat is Lyme disease

According to Lyme-diseaseorg an online resource that supports science-based advocacy Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium known as Borrelia burgdorferi Lyme disease can affect

any organ of the body and it is often misdiag-nosed because it tends to mimic symptoms of other diseases Lyme disease may be misdiag-nosed as chronic fatigue syndrome fibromyalgia multiple sclerosis and even psychiatric illness-es like depression Such misdiagnoses can delay treatment of the underly-ing infection

How do I get Lyme disease

The majority of Lyme disease patients get the disease from the bite of a nymphal tick Nymphs are immature forms of ticks that are very small typically the size of a pop-py seed according to Ly-mediseaseorg The bites are painless and when coupled with the size of nymphal ticks that in-creases the likelihood that people will not even realize theyrsquove been bit-ten Ticks can stay at-tached to the body for several days feeding all the while Lymediseaseorg notes that the longer the tick stays attached the more likely it will transmit the Lyme and other pathogens into the bloodstream of the per-son itrsquos attached to

How can I safeguard myself against Lyme disease

The Global Lyme Al-

liance which funds re-search aimed at pre-venting diagnosing and treating tick-borne ill-nesses notes that prac-ticing tick bite prevention habits is the best way to prevent Lyme disease Through its ldquoBe Tick AWARErdquo campaign the GLA urges people to fol-low these simple steps to reduce their risk for Lyme disease

bull Avoid high tick traffic areas like tall grass and leaf piles

bull Wear proper cloth-ing including long pants sleeves and socks Avoid walking in grass barefoot or in open sandals even when grass has been cut short

bull Apply tick repellant approved by the Environ-mental Protection Agen-cy

bull Remove clothing upon entering your home toss-ing clothing into the dryer at high temperatures for 10 to 15 minutes to kill live ticks Note that the GLA says putting clothes into the washer will not kill live ticks

bull Examine yourself for ticks every day

No one is immune to Lyme disease regardless of where they live Recog-nizing that and take pro-tective measures can help people lower their risk for Lyme disease

The basics of Lyme disease

MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 17

Church DirectoryAmes - Sprout Brook

UMC613 Latimer Hill Rd

Ames NY 13317518-673-3495

Pastor Jan MarkleSunday Service 900am

Church of the Nazarene3316 State Route 29 WJohnstown NY 12095Offices 518-762-2982

Cell 857-523-8417Pastor Rev Mark Fowler

Sunday Morning Service 1100amSunday School for All Ages 1000am

Community Bible ChurchCorner of Cliff amp Walnut Streets

Canajoharie NY 13317(518) 993-1016

Pastor Wally BraemerSunday - Adult Sunday School Class - 915am

Worship Service - 1030am

God is Good All the Time amp All the Time God is Good

Cherry Valley Assembly of God

37 Alden St Cherry Valley 607-264-3306

Pastor David Carpenter JrSundays 930am

CornerstoneBaptist Church

7274 St Hwy 10 Ames518-673-3405

Sunday School 10am Adults amp Children Morning Worship 11am Youth Ministry

545pm Evening Worship 6pm Wed Bible Study amp Prayer Meeting 630pm

Family Night Select Sundays

EmmanuelEpiscopal Church

588-594 Albany St Little Falls NY315-823-1323

Sunday Mass 10amCoffee Hour following Sunday Mass

Sunday School amp Youth GroupTuesday 10am Mass amp Bible Study

Friday 10am-2pm Thrift Shop

Christian Church of Charleston Four Corners

1380 E Lykers Rd Sprakers518-922-9088

Pastor Brett PoppSunday School (adult amp children) 10am

Worship 11am Sunday Eve Prayer 630pm

Thurs Eve of Encouragement 630pmwwwchristianchurchcharlestonfourcornersorg

Currytown Reformed Church

829 St Hwy 162 Sprakers 518-922-8422

Rev Donald HoaglanderVisiting Pastor Jane Hubschmitt

518-705-2201Sunday School 915am

Worship Service 1000am

EphratahReformed Church

140 Co Hwy 140 Ephratah NYTo live and share Jesus Christ both locally and globally

EverydayEverywhereEveryonePastor Jeff Hindrliter

Sunday School for all ages 10am September-June

Sunday Morning Worship 11amPrayer amp Praise Thursdays 7pm

Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

26 Moyer St Canajoharie518-673-3440

Holy Communion Sundays at 930am Fellowship Time to FollowCall for Holy Day services

The Rev Virginia L Ogden Rectorchurchgoodfrontiercom

DolgevilleChristian Fellowship3 Elm St Dolgeville NY 13329

315-429-9142Dr Marvin Isum Pastor

Worship Sunday 1030amMidweek Fellowship Tuesday 7pmwwwdolgevillechristianfellowshiporg

Church of Christ UnitingPO Box 896

Richfield Springs NY 13439Rev Mark Ioset

315-858-1553Service Sunday 915am

Church School Sunday 1030am

Lassellseville United Methodist Church

State Hwy 29Pastor Robert A Lindsay

Worship Sunday 930amSunday School to start soon

New Hope Christian Fellowship

32 Spencer St Dolgeville NY 13329Pastor Pat Andreoli

315-429-3630NewHopeChristianFellowshipnet

Sunday School 930AMWorship Service 1030AM

Our Lady of Hope RC Church

115 Reid St Fort Plain NY 13339Parish Office 518-993-3822ourladyofhopefrontiercom

Mass Schedule Saturday 4pm Sunday 830am amp 11am

Confessions Sat 3 amp by appointmentPlease call parish office for Holy Day schedule

Reformed Churchof Sprakers

112 Sprakers Hill RdRev Nancy Ryan

Worship ~ 9AMAll Welcome

Paines Hollow United Methodist Church

Intersection of 167 amp 168 Paines HollowPastor Peg Donaghy

518-568-7604Sunday Worship 930AMFellowship Hour to Follow

Salisbury Center United Methodist Church2545 St Rt 29 PO Box 104Salisbury Center NY 13454

315-429-9085Rev Lynn R Lockwood

The Christian Church of Rural Grove

170 Rural Grove Rd Sprakers NY 12166518-922-7831

Pastor Joshua Fetterhoffpastorjoshruralgrovechurchorg

Sunday School (all ages) 945am Morning Service 11am Eve Service 6pm

Wed-Family Night 7pm ldquoWhere Bible Teaching is Fundamentalrdquo

Seekerrsquos Fellowship14 Park Place

St Johnsville NY 13452518-568-7700

Pastor Mike YezierskiSunday Worship 6pm Tues Prayer 7pm

Bible Study 7pm (Wed Thurs amp Fri)We teach the fullness of Godrsquos Word

a life of holiness for the believer and salvation for all who trust

in Christrsquos sacrifice

To Place or UpdateChurch Listings

Call 518-673-0129or email

jsnyderleepubcom

Dolgeville United Methodist Church

21 N Helmer Ave DolgevilleRev Jack Ford

315-429-7381Worship 1100am

Sunday School 930am beginning September 18th

Bible Study - Wednesdays 1230pm

Holy Family ParishLittle Falls NY315-823-3410Saturday 4pm

Sunday 1030am

Marshville Evangelical Church

Route 10 SouthRev David BowleyWorship Sunday 9am

Everlasting Joy Believers Fellowship

14 Park Place (in with Seekers Fellowship)

St Johnsville NY 13452315-858-2112

Pastor Carolee CoyeSunday Service 10am

Lighthouse Baptist Church1524 St Rt 29A PO Box 114

Stratford NY 13470-0114 315-429-8854

Pastor Martin SmithSunday Morning Worship 1030am Wed Eve Prayer Meeting 600pm 2nd amp 4th

Sunday Dinner following Morning Service with Afternoon Service following dinner

ldquoOld-Fashioned Bible Preachingrdquo

Faith Hope and LoveChurch

Rev David W Bowley PastorSaturdays 5 pm

at theUnited Methodist Church Lower Level

50 E Main St Canajohariecall 518-673-5128 or see facebook ldquoFaith Hope and Love Christian Churchrdquo and our website httpfaithhopeandlovechurchcom

Fort Plain United Methodist Church

39 Center St Fort PlainAudie Miller

Lay Supply PastorChurch Office 518-993-3863

Kitchen 518-993-3464

ALL WELCOME Worship Service 11am

Fonda Fultonville United Methodist Church

11 Montgomery St FultonvillePastor Nancy Pullen bull 853-3311

Sunday Morning Worship 915-1015 Sunday School 915-1030 Coffee

Fellowship Following ServiceOur Mission-To Actively Follow Christ

and To Inspire Others To Accompany Us

FultonvilleReformed Church

Corner of 5S amp 30Pastor Jane Hubschmitt

Sunday School 10AM

Family Worship 1030AM

Fordsbush Bible Church131 Clark Rd Fort Plain

518-568-7606Pastor Joe Miller

Sunday School 10am Morning Service 11am Eve Service 6pm Wed Service

645pm Thurs Visitation 6pmwwwfordsbushbiblechurchcom

Home of Victory Christian Academy

First Baptist ChurchSpringfield Center NY

Rev - Gary TylerSunday School 1000am

Morning Worship 1100amSunday night Worship 600pmWed night Bible Study 700pm

Free meal amp music every 2nd Sat of the month 4-7pm

Freysbush United Methodist Church

Freysbush Rd Fort Plain518-842-1357

Rev Cindy Leonard OfficiatingWorship 9am

Sunday School 10am ALL ARE WELCOMEcoffee hour to follow service

Grace Episcopal Church24 Montgomery St Cherry Valley

315-585-4016Fr Kyle Grennen Rector

Sunday School 1100am Holy Communionsermon 1100amActive Youth Group - call for detail

Grandview Baptist Church15 Washington St Fort Plain

518-993-9929Pastor Dan West

Sunday School 10amMorning Service 11am

Bible Study amp Prayer Meeting Wednesday 630pm

Glen Reformed ChurchState Hwy 161 in the

Hamlet of Glen 4 miles South of Fultonville

glenreformednycaprrcomSunday Worship at 9 Sunday School

immediately following Childrenrsquos Message

Joy Fellowship296 Co Hwy 119

St Johnsville NY 13452518-568-3217

William Hayes PastorJoyce Loughran Assistant Pastor

Sunday School 9am Morning Worship 930amWednesday Evening Worship 630pm

National Kateri Tekakwitha Shrine and Indian Museum3636 St Hwy 5 PO Box 627

Fonda NY 12068-0627518-853-3646

Weekly Masses Sat 430pm Sun 1030amfriarskaterishrinecom wwwkaterishrinecom

Oppenheim United Methodist Church

Route 29Rev Jack Ford315-429-7381Worship 930 Sundays

Totally Awesome God-TAG time 630pm Wednesdays beginning in Oct Sunday

School 900am beginning September 18th

Randall ChristianCommunity Church

NY Rte 5SSunday Service 1030am

Worship LeaderDarlene Spaulding

Richfield Springs Bible Church

19 Church StRichfield Springs NY 13439

Rev David Tosi315-858-0564

Sunday School (all ages) 10amWorship Service 11am amp 7pmWednesday - Prayer amp Praise

Call for info on various Youth Ministrieswwwrichfieldspringsbiblechurchorg

Reformed Church of Fort Plain

165 Canal St Fort Plain NY 13339518-993-4302 bull fortplainrcayahoocom

Rev Nancy E RyanWorship 1030am

AA meetings Mon amp Tues 7pmSecond Thurs Prayerspace 6am to 6pm

Reformed Churchof Canajoharie

15-19 Front St Canajoharie518-673-2816

Rev Matt DraffenSunday 9am Christian Education

920 Choir Practice10am Worship Nursery providedFellowship hour follows worship

Grace Christian Church20 Center St

St Johnsville NY 13452Pastor Martin Glynn

518-568-2122Sunday School 930am

Worship 1100am

St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church774 St Hwy 163 Fort Plain NY

518-705-7552Rev David A Johnson PhD

Sunday Worship 900am Sunday School 1000amLadies Aid WELCA Handicapped Accessible

The Holy Spirit Polish National Catholic Church

618 E Gansvoort St Little Falls NY 315-823-0793

Father Rafal DadelloMass at 11am on Sunday wwwholy-

spiritpnccorg

The House of Zion Inc580 Dillenbeck Road

Palatine Bridge518-577-3069

Pastors Richard amp Denise AllenSaturday Morning

Worship Service 1130amListen to UMT on live radio 975FM

the 1st Sunday of every month 3pm-4pm

The Time forTruth Ministries

PO Box 351Amsterdam NY 12010

Phone 518-843-2121Cell 518-774-8558

Victorious Life ChurchRMI Fellowship

104 Main St amp 431 St Hwy 80 Fort Plain NY518-993-3102Sunday School 9am

Morning Worship 1030am Youth Group 5pm

Evening Worship 7-8pm

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Churchof Stone Arabia

5430 St Hwy 10 Palatine Bridge NYPastor A Elisabeth Aurand

Sunday Worship 9am518-673-2224

United Methodist Church of Canajoharie

50 E Main St518-673-2717

Jesus says - ldquoCome Unto Merdquo Join us-Special Music Ministry Beautiful Surroundings Friendly People

Sunday Service 1030am - Email umc673frontiernetnet

Communion Last Sunday of the Month

River of Jubilee Church 5057 State Highway 5 S

Sprakers NY 12166Pastor Gail AdamoschekPastor Steve Adamoschek

518-322-1427 518-224-4455Sunday Service 1000am

Childrenrsquos Church AvailableOther Learning Opportunities Available

Visit us on Facebook

Stratford United Methodist Church

Route 29A315-429-9085

Rev Lynn R LockwoodWorship 9am

St Johnrsquos Reformed Church

68 W Main St St Johnsville518-568-7396

Faithfully Following Jesus Christ

Sunday Worship 1030am

St Paulrsquos Universalist Church565 Albany St Little Falls

315-823-2284Service Sunday 10am

Coffee hour following serviceOur Church is a home to inquisitive

spiritual free thinkers with diverse religious beliefs All are welcome

St Josephrsquos Roman Catholic

Church31 North Helmer Ave Dolgeville

315-429-8338Sunday Mass is 830am

St Johnrsquos amp St Markrsquos Lutheran Church

143 Church St Canajoharie518-673-2224

Pastor A Elisabeth Durand Sunday Worship 11am

Faith Formation 1st amp 3rd Sunday 945amstjmcanjoorg bull churchofficestjmcajoorg

St MaryrsquosEpiscopal Church

7690 Rt 80 Springfield Center315-858-4016

Fr Kyle Grennen Priest-in-ChargeSunday Eucharist 930am

Coffee - Fellowship follows serviceHoly Days - as announced

St Thomas the ApostleCatholic Community

1 Church St Cherry Valley607-264-3779Masses Sunday 830am amp 11am

St Paulrsquos Lutheran Church36 Lydius St Fort Plain NY 13339

518-993-2040Pastor Jonathan Litzner

405-250-8395Church Service 11am

St JohnsvilleMethodist Church

7 East Main StSt Johnsville NY 13452

Pastor Corey Jones518-568-7983 bull 315-866-8626

Worship Sunday 3pm

St Paulrsquos Lutheran Church32 W Main St

St Johnsville NY (next to NBT Bank)518-568-3007 Church

518-568-2405 ParsonageRev David JohnsonSunday Worship 1030am

Tues Bible Bungee-Jumping 7pm ldquoBible Studyrdquo that actually makes sense

A Vibrant Welcoming Community of Faith amp Vision

Saint Cecilia Church26 Broadway Fonda

518-853-4195Sunday Worship

900am

Sacred HeartCatholic Church

111 3rd Ave Tribes Hill518-829-7301Mass Saturday

400pm

Valley Alliance Church85 E Main St Nelliston

518-993-3458Pastor Dave Prahst

Sunday School (all ages) 915am Sunday Worship 1030am Wed Praise amp Prayer 7pm

Fri Youth Group 7pm (7-12th grade)

Bethesda Fellowship34 S Division St

St Johnsville NY 13452518-568-2678

Summer ScheduleSunday Worship 1000am

Wed Worship and Prayer 600pm

Church of the Good Shepherd26 Moyer St Canajoharie

518-673-3440The Rev Virginia L Ogden Rector

Sunday Worship 930with Communion

Church Email churchgoodshep26gmailcomWeb Site wwwchurchgoodshepherdcom

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Vehicles consist of many essential com-ponents to keep them running efficient-ly and effectively Car and truck owners should have an understanding of how their vehicles function so they can diag-nose and address problems as they arise

Car batteries are an important compo-nent of any vehicle Even though engines are the powerhouse of any car or truck without a battery the engine wouldnrsquot be able to work According to Firestone Com-plete Auto Care car batteries work by providing a jolt of electricity necessary to power all the electrical components of the vehicle This is achieved through a chemi-cal reaction that changes chemical energy into the electrical energy needed to deliver voltage to the starter In addition to initial-ly starting the car the battery also keeps electric current steady to keep the engine running

The battery also works in conjunction with the alternator to power the electron-ics in the car according to the automotive information blog Autosessive While the car is running the alternator reverses the current produced by the battery recharg-ing it as a result This happens during long journeys so people who drive for short bursts of time may find that their batter-ies will not have a chance to recharge and may not have the longevity desired

There is quite literally a lot riding on a functioning battery No one wants to be caught stranded by a dead battery so drivers may wonder if there are any indi-cators that may signal the battery needs

replacementbull Slow turnover If a vehicle does not

immediately start or if the cranking is sluggish and takes longer to start it may mean the battery is starting to fail

bull Frequent short trips Drivers who make frequent short trips may find their car batteries do not have time to fully re-charge This coupled with overtaxing thanks to a lot of accessory use may cause the battery and the alternator to have shortened life spans

bull Low battery fluid levels If the fluid level is below the energy conductor inside it is often indicative of overcharging and excessive heat

bull Corrosion Corrosion buildup dust dirt and grime on battery connections may cause performance problems Inspecting and cleaning the terminals can prolong the battery life

bull Odors and leaks Battery leaks can produce a sulfur odor similar to the smell of a rotten egg This can become problem-atic over time and leaks may indicate an aging or damaged battery

bull Age Most batteries have a finite life span A well-maintained battery can last up to five years Neglect can reduce that life expectancy considerably

bull Bloated or cracked battery case Re-place the battery immediately if the case is cracking as it could be because excessive heat is swelling the battery

Understanding how car batteries work can help drivers keep their cars running smoothly

Charge up yourcar battery knowledge

MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 19

Boating is a recre-ational activity enjoyed by thousands of people Spring and summer are prime times of year for boating though people who live in temperate climates may be able to

enjoy boating all year long

Everyone who takes to the water novices and experienced boaters in-cluded should be famil-iar with boating safety guidelines In fact it is a good idea to take a boat-ing safety course prior to boating for the first time or as a refresher if it has been a while since re-viewing the rules of the water

Boating safety goes beyond learning basic operation and naviga-tion Safety guidelines also involve getting a vessel safety check The US Coast Guard Auxiliary offers compli-mentary boating exam-inations They can verify the presence and con-dition of safety equip-ment required by federal and state organizations Boaters also may be able to conduct virtual vessel exams This means boat owners can perform a self-inspection of the boats based on digital prompts Licensure and registration of boats are part of responsible boat ownership both in the

US and CanadaAlong with boating

inspections and water rules some other ways to stay safe involve ed-ucating oneself of the larger dangers on the water These generally

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Excessive speeds also can derail nice days on the water The Tex-as Parks and Wildlife Department says that although there are no numerical speed limits on the water excessive speed can cause acci-dents in crowded areas Speeding makes it diffi-cult to react to obstacles mdash including underwater

wildlife mdash and bring the boat to a stop within a safe distance of others

Boating season is heating up and that means making safety a big part of operating and enjoying a vessel

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Lyme disease is a potentially dan-gerous condition transmitted by the passing of bacteria from deer ticks to their unsuspecting hosts The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Lyme disease is the most com-mon vector-borne disease in the Unit-ed States

Tens of thousands of people are di-agnosed with Lyme disease each year But Lyme disease also affects animals including popular house pets like dogs Tufts University says that the Lyme bacterium can cause serious ill-ness in some dogs Lyme disease can be difficult to detect and cause serious and recurring health problems That is why it is essential for pet parents make concerted efforts to reduce the risk that their dogs become infected

The American Veterinary Medical Association says the best way to pro-tect pets against Lyme disease is to emphasize prevention

bull Speak with your veterinarian about a tick preventive product that is right for your dog These can include repellant collars topical treatments and ingestible medications

bull Vets may recommend vaccination against Lyme disease if you live in an area that is home to high tick popula-tions Recommendations also may be based on your petrsquos lifestyle and over-all health among other factors

bull Address conditions in the yard that are conducive to ticks Mowing the lawn regularly is one way to make the backyard less attractive to ticks as is removing leaf litter

bull Keep a clean home and landscape Rodents and other wildlife can carry deer ticks Securing trash cans pick-ing up food scraps removing hiding spots and potential dens and oth-er strategies can keep these carriers away

bull Conduct a daily tick check if your dog spends time outside Pay attention to bumps on the skin and part the fur so you can see where the coat meets the skin Donrsquot forget to look in the ears

bull When possible avoid areas where ticks may be found such as tall grass-

es wooded areas and marshes Stick to trails when spending time in wooded areas

Dogs with Lyme disease may exhib-it various symptoms These include loss of appetite fever joint swelling decreased activity and lameness Vis-it the vet promptly if symptoms occur and do not abate or are causing con-siderable distress for your pet

Lyme disease is a concern for pets Avoidance preventive measures and outdoor maintenance can help reduce the likelihood that pets will contract Lyme disease

How to protect dogs from Lyme disease

by Bonnie Kirn Donahue Extension Master Gar-dener University of Ver-mont

Is there anything better than a fresh homegrown cucum-ber Warmed by the sun the crisp and juicy just-picked cucumber just doesnrsquot compare to store-bought ones

Although cucumbers are relatively easy to grow getting a nice crop can take some strategiz-ing at the beginning of the growing season

Cucumbers can be grown easily from seed or from starts which can be purchased at your lo-cal greenhouse or garden center They need full sun and nutrient-rich well-drained soil and are sensitive to dry condi-tions especially while the fruit is growing

Dry conditions can make cucumbers taste bitter and unpleasant If you want the best flavor water them when the soil begins to dry about one to two inches of water per week

Cucumbers also need plenty of space to grow Depending on the type that you plant (vining or bush) you may need up to six feet around each plant (vining varieties) A simple wire trellis is helpful if you donrsquot have a lot of space

Growing cucumbers on a trellis also makes picking a little easier and allows the fruit to ripen more evenly The fruit is easier to clean because it hasnrsquot been resting on the soil or decaying leaves

The most difficult aspect of growing cu-cumbers may be their attractiveness to the zealous striped or spot-ted cucumber beetle A striped cucumber beetle adult can be identified by its yellow and black stripes while the spotted cucumber beetle adult is yellow-green in color with black spots

Cucumber beetles feed on leaves flowers and fruit On top of this physical damage they also carry bacterial wilt a major disease of this crop For this reason if possible pick dis-ease-resistant varieties when making your initial plant selection

There are some other low-cost ways to tackle pests The general idea is to practice integrated pest management (IPM) which uses chemical in-terventions as a last re-sort after trying other methods such as cultur-al mechanical and bio-logical controls

While garden chemi-cals can kill invasive in-sects they also can kill good insects that help pollinate crops Some even act as natural pred-ators to help protect crops instinctively

If you have a small manageable cucumber crop a mechanical solu-tion would be to visually inspect your plants dai-ly and pick off any cu-cumber beetles or eggs you find If you donrsquot en-joy crushing them drop them into a solution of soapy water

A creative cultural control that I learned

from the University of Vermont Extension Mas-ter Gardener course is to wait to plant your cu-cumbers until late June This late planting avoids the early summer rush of beetles searching for young cucurbit plants for food and space to lay eggs

If planting starts you might try a trick many commercial growers use which is to dip the en-tire plant in a kaolin clay slurry before planting This material acts as an antifeedant an organic compound that inhibit insect attacks buying the plants a little more time to grow before the material washes off in a couple of weeks

Or experiment with lightweight floating row covers (available at most garden centers or hard-ware stores) to prevent beetle infestation Cu-cumbers need to be pol-linated to produce fruit so make sure to remove row covers just before flowering

Always consider the extent of damage before determining your course of action For example if you have more than five beetles per plant it might be time to try an IPM measure Alterna-tively if the damage on the leaves is less than 25 of the total plant area your young plants should be able to tolerate the injury and bounce back

This year a little plan-ning and IPM experimen-tation can help you get that exceptional cucum-ber crop

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Enjoy stuffed burgers this barbecue season

Barbecue season has arrived so soon people will be bonding in the backyard over hamburgers and hot dogs Back-yard barbecue season begins in spring and continues through summer and where the weather allows into autumn Barbecues are a perfect summertime soiree as theyrsquore usually laid back af-fairs and make use of the pleasant weather

While itrsquos fun to expand your culi-nary horizons over the open flame of a grill itrsquos important that you never forget the basics especially when entertain-ing crowds who are no doubt looking forward to grilled burgers Giving the masses what they want is good hosting but you can still try your hand at a lit-tle experimentation when serving burg-ers at your next backyard barbecue The following recipe for ldquoHerb Cheese-Stuffed Garlic Burgersrdquo from Andrew Schloss and David Joachimrsquos ldquoMaster-ing the Grillrdquo (Chronicle Books) provides the best of both worlds

Herb Cheese-StuffedGarlic BurgersMakes 6 servings

2 lbs ground beef chuck 85 lean2 tbsp chopped garlicfrac12 tsp kosher saltfrac14 tsp ground black pepper3 tbsp herbed garlic cream cheese

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1 Heat the grill as directed2 Using your hands mix the beef

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3 Put a portion (about 1 12 tea-spoons) of cream cheese in the center of each of the 6 patties top with the re-maining patties and press together tak-ing care to seal the edges well Refriger-ate the burgers until the grill is ready

4 Brush the grill grate and coat it with oil Put the burgers on the grill cover and cook for 9 minutes flipping after 5 minutes for medium-done (150ordm F slightly pink) Add a minute per side for well-done (160ordm F)

5 To toast the buns put them cut-sides down directly over the fire for the last minute of cooking

6 If serving the burgers directly from the grill serve on the buns If the burg-ers will sit even for a few minutes keep the buns and burgers separate until just before eating

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ldquoScam artists are con-tinually adjusting their tactics to steal the sensi-tive information they need for their fraud schemesrdquo said New York State Com-missioner of Taxation and Finance Michael Schmidt ldquoYou can help safeguard your sensitive data and maintain peace of mind by following these tipsrdquoTips to prevent identity

theft amp fraudbull File now File your

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bull Protect data and documents used to pre-pare your return Protect sensitive personal infor-mation and documents during and after the filing process by ensuring you only visit secure websites encrypting your wireless network and using strong passwords

bull If you hire a tax pre-parer do your research to ensure theyrsquore com-petent and ethical Avoid preparers who boast that they can obtain refunds larger than their com-petitors can who donrsquot provide you with their IRS Preparer Tax Identi-fication Number (PTIN) or who base their fee on a percentage of your refund

bull Make sure your tax preparer is willing to

sign your return The preparer must also pro-vide you with a copy of your return

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bull Take advantage of free filing software on-line and maintain social distancing

Each year millions of New Yorkers qualify to file their personal in-come tax returns for free from the convenience of their homes Taxpayers who earned $69000 or less in 2019 are eligible to electronically prepare and e-file both their fed-eral and New York State income tax returns by us-ing the Free File software available online

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Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R C Ref-Meco) on June 3 signed onto a letter to Gov Andrew Cuomo in support of allowing schools in New York State to host in-person graduation ceremonies If school districts follow proper public health guidelines graduation cer-emonies could be allowed to offer a sense of closure for high school seniors

ldquoHigh school graduation is an important rite of pas-sagerdquo said Smullen ldquoOur students have a once in a lifetime chance to celebrate this moment with their family and friends Now that the state is reopening our high school seniors across upstate New York should be allowed the opportunity to have real ceremonies rather than virtual ones I want to make sure schools know that we support them in celebrating their stu-dentsrsquo accomplishments while following proper social distancing guidelines We can do this and the time is nowrdquo

Assemblyman Robert Smullen represents the 118th Assembly District which includes Hamilton and Fulton counties as well as parts of Herkimer Oneida and St Lawrence counties

Smullen supports schools hosting

graduation ceremonies

By Lucie Winbornebull Who says you have to

be human to serve your country Between 2001 and 2009 a goat called William (ldquoBillyrdquo) Windsor was part of the 1st Bat-talion Infantry Unit of The Royal Welsh with the title of lance corporal no less Although he was briefly de-moted to fusilier following ldquounacceptable behaviorrdquo at Queen Elizabethrsquos official birthday celebrations he eventually saw the error of his ways and regained his more esteemed rank

bull Actor Brad Pitt chipped out pieces of his own front teeth to play the role of Ty-ler Durden in the movie ldquoFight Clubrdquo

bull And speaking of teeth in the American Civil War soldiers were required to have at least four op-posing front teeth so they could open a gunpowder pouch Some draftees had their front chompers re-moved to avoid service

bull Whatrsquos in a name Depends on where yoursquore from When the Coca-Co-la Company was ready to import to China it needed a moniker that fit with the majority of that countryrsquos spoken languages The original choice ldquoKekouke-lardquo sounded phonetically

similar but in certain di-alects translates to ldquobitethe wax tadpolerdquo or ldquofemalehorse stuffed with waxrdquoFurther research yielded afar more satisfactory solu-tion ldquoKekoukelerdquo meaningldquotasty funrdquo

bull Romantic poet PercyBysshe Shelley was one ofliteraturersquos first prominentvegans

bull Scientists studying adeadly disease transmit-ted from camels also foundthat the animals containedthe pathogens from whichthe common cold was bornDo we now know whom toblame

bull As many as 35 ofpeople who hire a profes-sional cleaning service ad-mitted to cleaning up be-fore the help arrives

bull Native Southerners might well be surprised to learn that the word ldquoyrsquoallrdquo dates to 1631 It was first used by the English schol-ar William Lisle in the sen-tence ldquoThe captive men of strength I gave to you theweaker sold and this yrsquoall know is truerdquo

Thought for the Day ldquoAl-though the world is full of suffering it is also full of the overcoming of itrdquo ndash Hel-en Keller

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Curb appeal goes a long way toward attracting po-tential buyers According to the National Associa-tion of Realtors first im-pressions of a property have a strong influence on buyers Landscaping and external features can do much to influence such impressions

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bull Pool or water feature In certain markets partic-ularly hot climates a pool or another water feature is a must-have However in other areas where outdoor time is limited a pool or water feature can actually lower the value of a home Speaking with a real es-tate professional can give homeowners an idea of how a pool will fare in a given neighborhood

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12 bull June 13 2020 MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR

NEW LISTING $345000 EXQUISITE109 Joann Way Amsterdam

4 BR 25 BA 13 yrs young Colonial home featuring over 3100 sq ft of living space

Spacious total magazine material Stunning finished basement 2 car garage sunroom patio and only 1 +- mile to Thruway exit for a

quick commute tothe Capital Region

REDUCED $12900028 Lee Ave Gloversville

COMPLETELY REMODELED 3 BDRM home from a new basement floor

to a new roof all new flooring new kitchen new appliances new bath 2 car garage Super large master

BDRM on 1st floor Call Gretchen Salvione NYS Licensed Real

Estate Salesperson on her cell at (518) 848-1843

NEW LISTING - $109000370 Locust Ave Amsterdam

Stunning 33+- Acre Parcel - Approved Building Lot with 80 Feet to the Sacandaga Lake taking line that will include a 60 Foot Lake Permit for the buyers Sellers are willing to hold a private

note amp mortgage with $50000 down up to 10 years amortized over 30 years There are

some deed restrictions that apply This will not last long as there are NOT many BLDG lots on

Sacandaga Lake anymore

SACANADAGA LAKE RIGHTS - $249900Vandenburg Point Rd Mayfield

A completely amp beautifully remod-eled 3 BDRM home that has a

stunning kitchen wGranite amp SS appliances Nice hardwood floors

throughout New NG furnace amp hot water on demand system amp

Veterans Park is across the street to enjoyCall Gretchen Salvione

at (518) 848-1843 to view

REDUCED $12490017 Taft Place Amsterdam

Great investment property that has been completely remodeled in last 4 years and has 4 great tenants This property can pay for itself in just 5 to 6 years

and there is nothing you have to do to the place for years to come

Call Gretchen Salvione NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson on her cell at (518) 848-1843

4 UNIT $179000121 Oakland Ave Gloversville

Completely Remodeled 3 BDRM 15 Bath Home with a View of Galway Lake We have a Very Large 2 Car

Garage with a Bonus Room Above it for some great storage space Sellers

are willing to buy a 2 YEAR Home Warranty for a purchaser Sellerrsquos are

Motivated Make us an Offer

$2184001329 Ridge Rd Galway

Nice remodeled 3 BDRM 2 full bath home We have 2 BDRMS downstairs and 1 upstairs Full basement 1 car garage nice covered porch granite front

steps new kitchen and new bath on 1st floor as well Motivated seller come take a look and

make us an offer

REDUCED $7500010 Orange St Gloversville

Prestigious 5 BDRM 45 bath beautiful English Tudor home on a corner lot with a 2 car garage

finished basement amp finished attic with a fenced yard and in-ground

pool Call Virginia Mackey NYS Licensed Assoc Broker on her cell at (518) 221-4340 to view

NEW LISTING $240000167 Prospect Ave Gloversville

This 2 family home is rented with long term tenants Each unit offers 3 BDRMS 1 full bath kitchen amp living

room We have a full basement paved driveway and 2 car garage

Could be a great investment for you or to occupy and have someone pay

your mortgage

NEW 2 FAMILY $89900141 E Church St Ft Hunter

Cute 3 bedroom 1 full bath home situated on the 1st floor with

laundry room SS Appliances nice backyard that is partially fenced

amp carport Call Katie-Anne Isabella NYS Licensded Real

Estate Salesperson on her cell at (518) 866-1089 to view

REDUCED $6900028 Newman St Gloversville

This fixer upper has 13 +- acres with it and a large

commercial size garage to use Home offers 3 BDRMS and 2 full baths Call Virginia Mackey NYS Licensed

Assoc Broker on her cell at (518) 221-4340 to view

$79000163 Jackson Summit Rd East Mayfield

Stunning completely remodeled 3 family home with off street parking quartz countertops new appliances2 units have 2 BDRMS amp 15 baths

and 1 unit has 2 BDRMS with 1 bath All have laundry hookup

Stellar investment for someone as this pays for itself in less than 6 years

3 FAMILY $22500045 Main St Fultonville

This is a wonderful brick home that boasts over 2500 sq ft of living space 45 BDRMS 2 full baths with a large barngarageoutbuilding stunning view natural gas public water amp annual taxes are ONLY $2449 Listing agent is related to the seller Katie-Anne Isabella NYS Licensed RE Salesperson Cell (518) 866-1089

NEW LISTING $249000 bull 1598 Route 67 Johnstown

This ranch sits on 10+- wooded acres WE have 2 BDRMS and 2 full baths The downstairs would

be a great option for someone who is looking for an in-law apartment style home since we have a kitch-en living room full bath and 1 BDRM on both the 1st floor and

basement living quarters

REDUCED $179000323 Progress Rd Town of Mayfield

SO NEW - WE DO NOT EVEN HAVE A PICTURE TO POST YET

IMMACULATE BEAUTIFUL 4 BDRM 2 Full Bath home with garage situated on 110+- acres with a propane fireplace pellet stove beautiful hardwood floors open concept living kitchen features marble tile countertops gener-

ator hookup central air and annual taxes are $4849

New Listing $289900 265 Waite Rd Amsterdam

Cute 2 BDRM home with a walk up attic that could be finished for a 3rd BDRM if you need the added space

1 Car Garage under the home nice backyard and

located on a Dead End Street with public water

amp sewer

New $839009 DiGiorgi Lane Fonda

NYS Licensed Real Estate SalespeopleGRETCHEN SALVIONE

Cell (518) 848-1843 Email Gretchenmovesyougmailcom

KATIE-ANNE ISABELLACell (518) 866-1089

Email Realestatekate518gmailcom

Cute country home with 4 BDRMs 1 full bath and 2

12 baths with 2 car garage extra large outbuilding

pond amp 3 acres situated in the Town of Florida Just a few minutes to the NYS

Thruway and city amenities

REDUCED $179000190 State Highway 161 Amsterdam

4174 +- Acres - $49900Fox Rd Providence (Saratoga County)

36 +- Acres - $40000State Highway 162 Charleston

53 +- Acres - $25000Sweet Rd Johnstown

18 +- Acres - $15000Mohawk Drive Tribes Hill

LAND LISTINGS

TOO NEW FOR A PHOTOGreat investment or end user home Lower unit is a BDRM amp rented but upper unit is available to move right in and offers 3 BDRMS a walk up attic that can be used for additional living space amp 2 car garage that can be used for storage only Call Katie-Anne Isabella NYS Licensed RE

Salesperson on her cell at (518) 866-1089

NEW 2 FAMILY $89900

13 Mcmartin St Johnstown

MOTIVATED SELLERS Cute 3 BDRM home wshared lake rightsaccess just a few hun-

dred feet away from the home 1 full bath 1st floor laundry

1 car garage annual taxes are only $1555 Call Katie-Anne

Isabella on her cell at (518) 866-1089 to view

Lake Rights at $1099002220 State Highway 10 Caroga Lake

Super Commercial BuildingBusiness Opportunity here 3 floors of

whatever your heart desires Apartments retail office space daycare facilitydance studio restaurant brewery

distillery and so much more Invest in Downtown Gloversville - Great things are happening here

COMMERCIAL REDUCED $12900048 S Main St Gloversville

Junell Pasquarelli Licensed Real Estate BrokerOwner

161 Honeywell Corners Rd Broadalbin NY 12025Office (518) 588-5141

JunellRealtyyahoocom bull JunellRealtycomBranch Office

226 E Fulton Street Gloversville NY 12078Office PH (518) 752-5040

Virginia M Mackey NYS Licensed Associate Broker

CallText (518) 221-4340 Email Vmackeyrealtoryahoocom

SOLD SOLD

SOLD

Nice Move-In-Condition 3 BDRM home which has been remodeled over the last 3 years Newer floor-ing fresh paint new appliances new furnace new garage roof

1st floor laundry full basement full walk up attic for storage and a deck and back yard to enjoyPENDINGPENDING

PENDINGPENDING

This is a spacious Ranch Style Farmhouse with 4 BDRMS 1 Full Bath Open Concept Kitchen Dining amp Living Room Area with Cathedral Ceilings Full Basement Oil Fired Furnace situated on 21 +- Acres with a large 2 Car Garage Large Barn Sheds Fencing Feed Bins and located as the only home on a Dead End Road in the Town of

Florida Montgomery County amp Fonda-Fultonville School District Taxes with NO exemptions are $5605 Beautiful views of farm fields and mountains surround this parcel of Paradise Great location makes it convenient to jump on NYS Thruway exits 27 or 28 (Amsterdam or Fultonville) Donrsquot wait this will not last long

NEW LISTING $219000 bull 139 Auspelmeyer Rd Amsterdam CALLING ALL INVESTORS We have 2 separate 4 unit homes for a total of 8 units of well cared for rental prop-

erty with a large parking lot and extra lot included for one salersquos price Many units include long term tenants

Buildings have been maintained very well With current rents these buildings will pay for themselves in

under 6 years making this a smart investment for years to come Natural Gas for heat public watersewer and plenty off street parking Annual taxes for both build-ings are $7102 with no exemptions Call Katie-Anne Isabella on her cell to view at (518) 866-1089

NEW LISTING - MULTIFAMILY (8 UNITS TOTAL amp LARGE PARKING LOT)21 amp 23-25 S Melcher St Johnstown bull Listed at $350000

NEW LISTING $1399009 Washington St Fultonville

Adorable 2 BDRM Ranch home with 1 car garage and full basement If you

need 3 BDRM you could consider converting the family room over Immaculate hom ewith NEWER

electrical gutters basement windows amp dry lockseal on basement walls

home was re-sided in 2016 amp interior was recently repainted

If you are looking to buy or sell give us a call Because Your Move Matters

NEW LISTING $119000126 Pine St Tribes Hill

Cute amp Spacious 4 BDRM home located on a dead end street with approximately

056 of an Acre to call home Roof replaced in 2018 Bathroom remodeled

in 2018 Home has 2 BDRMs on 1st Floor and 2 BDRMs on the 2nd floor Carriage house kitchen natural gas furnace about 7 years old and deck to relax on while

you overlook your nice backyardPENDING

We have a super cute 6 year old Home OR Seasonal Get-A-Way CampCottage on 3040+- acres that sits back off a

long driveway to offer you lots of privacy Cathedral ceilings super cozy amp there is

a large water source to hike to and kayak on or fish Close to state parks Pecks Lake Caroga Lake amp Adirondack Park

REDUCED $169900 320 Willie Rd Town of Johnstown

PENDING

BEAUTIFUL 3 BDRM Lakefront home with 60 +- feet of your

own direct lake access 2 docks 2 outbuildings outdoor shower amp 4 heat sources Stunning Cathedral ceiling famkily roomliving room

that overlooks the lake

NEW LISTING $289900115 Seven Oaks Caroga Lake

PENDING

MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 13

Krutz Properties is 1 per Capital District MLS for property SOLD in Montgomery County

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Real Estate AgentGary ldquoDartrdquo Jones

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Rochelle Monk518-545-8086

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Debra J Steele518-495-5770

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Carol Paciolla518-332-3279

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Julie A SonnerAmsterdam

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Jean M Shatley-MasonBurnt Hills

202016657 Enjoy 50 ft of direct lake front on the quietest part of the lake Close to the channel which will allow you the use of both East amp West

Caroga lakes Cottage is fully furnished and sleeps 8 or more people Glass enclosed front porch fac-ing the lake Open porch facing the road Garage to store all your outdoor toys Relax by the fi re

or watch the sunsets over the lake sitting on your dck $189090

202010858 Huge building that was a retail conve-nience store Held over $80 thousand dollars worth

of inventory Has a bathroom walk in cooler andan offi ce Now being rented out for an auc-

tion house Concrete fl oor counter space and kitchenette in back Sold food groceries lotto

beer cigarettes hardware automotive and many other household items Ambition is the key word Local clientelle appreciated it Does very well as an auction house Could be used for many different

business opportunities Large pond with Coy Fish as well as other fi sh in it Can be sold with business

or deeded over to back property $165000

201912246 Well cared for commercial building w total of 5 apartments amp a large store front Estab-lished antique store Settlers Block is on the 1stfl oor approximately 2240 square feet w 3 bath-

roomsFirst fl oor is an open space and has 2 large display windows 2nd fl oor is 3 apartmentsamp3rd fl oor is 2 apartmentsFull basement w plenty of storage Updated furnace amp electric entrance

Hardwood fl oors in all the apartmentsThis is a well-cared for building w endless possibilities

Plenty of off street parking $175000

201936206 12 Acres with spectacular views of the adirondacks to build your Adirondack home on with lake access from Pecks LakesSunrise Bay This land has a few improve-ments - the driveway is in placed and the building site has been leveled There are

certifi ed engineer plans for both the building site and septic system Peck Lake is located in the southern adirondack with the Adirondack

park in your back yard with all the wildlife you could ask for Access to everything a

person would want - shopping fi shing hiking boating (restrictions apply) golf and lets not

forget snowmobiling $109900

201829076 This very tillable land has 35 to 40 of the 43 acres that are tillable Goes past the power lines Nice land good state of cultivation Terrain is gentle- nia crown with 310 road frontage Very tiny stream runs through small part of it Owner

gets rental on haying pasture $86000

202018277 If you are looking for country living come take a look at this 530 acre farm This two

story farm house has been gutted to the studs andfully insulated and sheet rocked along with new

replacement windows The exterior has been wrapped and sided with with vinyl There is a 38 X 120 free standing barn with 12 concert fl oor and

12 dirt This 150 year old home has 1800+ sgft of living space with valued ceiling in the master bed-room Spacious eat in kitchen There is a smaller 40 X 28 old barn and Grain Bin Your are minutes

away from two Thruway entrances Canajohare exit going west and Fultonville exit going east Get away

of the hustle and bustle of the city to enjoy peace and quiet off country living The electric has been

updated along with a newer boiler $268000

202018654 Not a drive-by Year-round 2 bed-room cottage in Caroga Lake that features vaulted

ceilings a nice backyard a huge deck tons ofstorage under the home and a short walk to your shared dock Or choose to join East Caroga Lake

Association for $70 per season and have access to a recreational hall private beach basketball courts playground and so much more Metal roof is only

8 years old and a new septic system was installed 3years ago $99000

201933690 This 3 bedroom 1 12 bath raised ranch sits on a large 151 acre lot in the coun-try with a beautiful view It features a two-car garage and a huge detached shed for storage

Downstairs has a fi nished family room upstairs has 3 bedrooms an eat-in kitchen

formal dining room and a beautiful living room with tons of natural light and a gorgeous brick

fi replace It is conveniently located close to shopping restaurants amp hospitals and located in Broadalbin Perth School District $156900

202018288 Beautiful renovations have been done to this Victorian home located in Fort Plain Cherry

fl oors have been installed original woodworkstain glass windows and 2 porches Formal

dining room livingroom and a large space for your kitchen Finishing work needs to be done and

installing kitchen and baths Many materials are there for you to complete Must see and you will

love it $99000

202018609 Great investment opportunity with long term tenants Downstairs tenants have been there for 6 years and upstairs tenants have beenthere for 10 years Off street parking separate

utilities and priced to sell quickly $36000

202018963 Nice side street in the village of Fort Plain Beautiful hardwood fl oors throughout this

home Formal dining room and livingroom 3bedrooms and 1 full bath Nice front porch to relax

and enjoy yourself $79000

202018377 A nice starter home with many nice features Hardwood fl oors nice

woodwork formal dining and living room 2 enclosed porches $52500

14 bull June 13 2020 MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR

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Congratulations to the Fort Plain Class of 2020

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Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R C - Meco) is encouraging New York res-idents to complete their 2020 census question-naire Every US citizen is required by law to com-plete the 2020 Census

2020 Census invita-tions were supposed to be received by every Amer-ican household by April 1 Citizens are able to re-spond online by phone or by mail The census asks simple questions and nev-er asks for Social Security numbers money political affi liation or bank account numbers Different from past years the 2020 Cen-sus will not ask a question about citizenship

Currently the state self-response rate is 55 In Fulton County the av-erage response rate is 489 Herkimer County is 483 Hamilton County is 68 St Lawrence Coun-ty is 501 and Oneida County is 579

ldquoThe 2020 Census is ex-tremely important to our country as a wholerdquo said Smullen ldquoEvery 10 years the federal government does a population count to gauge the amount of fund-ing to be distributed to

communities I am encour-aging all New Yorkers to fi ll out the simple form that can be completed either online over the phone or by mail Without accurate representation the federal and state funding streams that our local communities depend on for many ser-vices like healthcare and education will not be as resourceful as they should be

ldquoI urge each county with-in my district to match the state self-response rate

We each have a responsi-bility to our communities to provide the government with this information and if we take this responsibil-ity lightly the resources granted at the state and federal levels could be ad-versely affectedrdquo

Assemblyman Robert Smullen represents the 118th Assembly District which includes Hamilton and Fulton counties as well as parts of Herkimer Oneida and St Lawrence counties

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Identifying onersquos family history and lineage can be an exciting and rewarding endeavor Many people are compelled to trace their ancestry and ultimately gain much from hav-ing done so

Interest in genealogy has grown in recent years The popular and free family tree application FamilySearch Family Tree had 16 million contrib-utors in 2018 who added 28 million new people to the global tree Thou-sands upon thousands also utilize other genealogy resources to paint a more accurate picture of their histo-ries

According to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology more than 26 million people shared their DNA with ancestry firms as of the start of 2019 MIT predicts that number will rise to 100 million by the end of 2020

Those ready to get started on re-searching their lineage may wonder where to start These guidelines can map the way

1 The first step is to work from the known to the unknown advises The New England Historic Genea-logical Societyrsquos American Ances-tors program Write down names

dates places of birth marriage and death announcements and other pertinent information you can dig up from looking at personal effects This will provide a starting point and serve as a springboard for further research

2 Establish what you want to learn about your family Maybe you simply want to have a complete fami-ly tree that dates back to a particular ancestor Perhaps you want to see where your family name originated Identify what is behind your interest and allow those goals to guide your research

3 Access census records military records travel documents and oth-er official papers which can provide key clues to family history These can be researched individually but many people like using resourc-es like Ancestrycom because their databases pool information from a variety of sources The Nation-al Archives offers free access to its records database at wwwarchivesgovresearchdatabases

4 Consider privacy concerns be-fore digging deeper Acquiring DNA testing and sharing results in an effort to connect with relatives has

become a popular side effect of ge-nealogy research However experts advise caution before submitting any DNA samples MIT Technology Review indicates that if the DNA collection trend continues the com-panies that hold this data will have genetic information on more than 100 million people The Review goes on to say ldquoas these databases grow they have made it possible to trace the relationships between nearly all Americans including those who never purchased a testrdquo

5 Learning new information can be overwhelming so itrsquos best to focus on one family story at a time rather than tackling the entire family tree in one sitting suggests the service Findmypast

6 Connect with like-minded indi-viduals if you find that your genealo-gy interests expand beyond personal history Family historians often con-nect via social media or through lo-cal genealogical societies

Genealogy research is a growing pastime that can reveal secrets and insight into onersquos family history Itrsquos never too late to start uncovering in-formation

Six steps to start researching your genealogy

Lyme disease poses a threat to millions of peo-ple across the globe The misconception that Lyme disease is exclusive to the United States and the northeastern portion of the country in partic-ular is understandable Hundreds of thousands of people in the US are diagnosed with Lyme dis-ease each year but the 2017 US Geological Sur-vey found that 95 percent of those cases are in the northeast mid-Atlantic or northern midwest re-gions In spite of that no one is immune to Lyme disease regardless of where they live

The World Health Or-ganization notes that in addition to the United States there are foci of Lyme borreliosis in for-ested areas of Asia and in northwestern central and eastern Europe prov-ing that Lyme disease is a global issue With that in mind it behooves ev-eryone to take steps to understand Lyme disease and how to reduce their risk of getting itWhat is Lyme disease

According to Lyme-diseaseorg an online resource that supports science-based advocacy Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium known as Borrelia burgdorferi Lyme disease can affect

any organ of the body and it is often misdiag-nosed because it tends to mimic symptoms of other diseases Lyme disease may be misdiag-nosed as chronic fatigue syndrome fibromyalgia multiple sclerosis and even psychiatric illness-es like depression Such misdiagnoses can delay treatment of the underly-ing infection

How do I get Lyme disease

The majority of Lyme disease patients get the disease from the bite of a nymphal tick Nymphs are immature forms of ticks that are very small typically the size of a pop-py seed according to Ly-mediseaseorg The bites are painless and when coupled with the size of nymphal ticks that in-creases the likelihood that people will not even realize theyrsquove been bit-ten Ticks can stay at-tached to the body for several days feeding all the while Lymediseaseorg notes that the longer the tick stays attached the more likely it will transmit the Lyme and other pathogens into the bloodstream of the per-son itrsquos attached to

How can I safeguard myself against Lyme disease

The Global Lyme Al-

liance which funds re-search aimed at pre-venting diagnosing and treating tick-borne ill-nesses notes that prac-ticing tick bite prevention habits is the best way to prevent Lyme disease Through its ldquoBe Tick AWARErdquo campaign the GLA urges people to fol-low these simple steps to reduce their risk for Lyme disease

bull Avoid high tick traffic areas like tall grass and leaf piles

bull Wear proper cloth-ing including long pants sleeves and socks Avoid walking in grass barefoot or in open sandals even when grass has been cut short

bull Apply tick repellant approved by the Environ-mental Protection Agen-cy

bull Remove clothing upon entering your home toss-ing clothing into the dryer at high temperatures for 10 to 15 minutes to kill live ticks Note that the GLA says putting clothes into the washer will not kill live ticks

bull Examine yourself for ticks every day

No one is immune to Lyme disease regardless of where they live Recog-nizing that and take pro-tective measures can help people lower their risk for Lyme disease

The basics of Lyme disease

MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 17

Church DirectoryAmes - Sprout Brook

UMC613 Latimer Hill Rd

Ames NY 13317518-673-3495

Pastor Jan MarkleSunday Service 900am

Church of the Nazarene3316 State Route 29 WJohnstown NY 12095Offices 518-762-2982

Cell 857-523-8417Pastor Rev Mark Fowler

Sunday Morning Service 1100amSunday School for All Ages 1000am

Community Bible ChurchCorner of Cliff amp Walnut Streets

Canajoharie NY 13317(518) 993-1016

Pastor Wally BraemerSunday - Adult Sunday School Class - 915am

Worship Service - 1030am

God is Good All the Time amp All the Time God is Good

Cherry Valley Assembly of God

37 Alden St Cherry Valley 607-264-3306

Pastor David Carpenter JrSundays 930am

CornerstoneBaptist Church

7274 St Hwy 10 Ames518-673-3405

Sunday School 10am Adults amp Children Morning Worship 11am Youth Ministry

545pm Evening Worship 6pm Wed Bible Study amp Prayer Meeting 630pm

Family Night Select Sundays

EmmanuelEpiscopal Church

588-594 Albany St Little Falls NY315-823-1323

Sunday Mass 10amCoffee Hour following Sunday Mass

Sunday School amp Youth GroupTuesday 10am Mass amp Bible Study

Friday 10am-2pm Thrift Shop

Christian Church of Charleston Four Corners

1380 E Lykers Rd Sprakers518-922-9088

Pastor Brett PoppSunday School (adult amp children) 10am

Worship 11am Sunday Eve Prayer 630pm

Thurs Eve of Encouragement 630pmwwwchristianchurchcharlestonfourcornersorg

Currytown Reformed Church

829 St Hwy 162 Sprakers 518-922-8422

Rev Donald HoaglanderVisiting Pastor Jane Hubschmitt

518-705-2201Sunday School 915am

Worship Service 1000am

EphratahReformed Church

140 Co Hwy 140 Ephratah NYTo live and share Jesus Christ both locally and globally

EverydayEverywhereEveryonePastor Jeff Hindrliter

Sunday School for all ages 10am September-June

Sunday Morning Worship 11amPrayer amp Praise Thursdays 7pm

Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

26 Moyer St Canajoharie518-673-3440

Holy Communion Sundays at 930am Fellowship Time to FollowCall for Holy Day services

The Rev Virginia L Ogden Rectorchurchgoodfrontiercom

DolgevilleChristian Fellowship3 Elm St Dolgeville NY 13329

315-429-9142Dr Marvin Isum Pastor

Worship Sunday 1030amMidweek Fellowship Tuesday 7pmwwwdolgevillechristianfellowshiporg

Church of Christ UnitingPO Box 896

Richfield Springs NY 13439Rev Mark Ioset

315-858-1553Service Sunday 915am

Church School Sunday 1030am

Lassellseville United Methodist Church

State Hwy 29Pastor Robert A Lindsay

Worship Sunday 930amSunday School to start soon

New Hope Christian Fellowship

32 Spencer St Dolgeville NY 13329Pastor Pat Andreoli

315-429-3630NewHopeChristianFellowshipnet

Sunday School 930AMWorship Service 1030AM

Our Lady of Hope RC Church

115 Reid St Fort Plain NY 13339Parish Office 518-993-3822ourladyofhopefrontiercom

Mass Schedule Saturday 4pm Sunday 830am amp 11am

Confessions Sat 3 amp by appointmentPlease call parish office for Holy Day schedule

Reformed Churchof Sprakers

112 Sprakers Hill RdRev Nancy Ryan

Worship ~ 9AMAll Welcome

Paines Hollow United Methodist Church

Intersection of 167 amp 168 Paines HollowPastor Peg Donaghy

518-568-7604Sunday Worship 930AMFellowship Hour to Follow

Salisbury Center United Methodist Church2545 St Rt 29 PO Box 104Salisbury Center NY 13454

315-429-9085Rev Lynn R Lockwood

The Christian Church of Rural Grove

170 Rural Grove Rd Sprakers NY 12166518-922-7831

Pastor Joshua Fetterhoffpastorjoshruralgrovechurchorg

Sunday School (all ages) 945am Morning Service 11am Eve Service 6pm

Wed-Family Night 7pm ldquoWhere Bible Teaching is Fundamentalrdquo

Seekerrsquos Fellowship14 Park Place

St Johnsville NY 13452518-568-7700

Pastor Mike YezierskiSunday Worship 6pm Tues Prayer 7pm

Bible Study 7pm (Wed Thurs amp Fri)We teach the fullness of Godrsquos Word

a life of holiness for the believer and salvation for all who trust

in Christrsquos sacrifice

To Place or UpdateChurch Listings

Call 518-673-0129or email

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Dolgeville United Methodist Church

21 N Helmer Ave DolgevilleRev Jack Ford

315-429-7381Worship 1100am

Sunday School 930am beginning September 18th

Bible Study - Wednesdays 1230pm

Holy Family ParishLittle Falls NY315-823-3410Saturday 4pm

Sunday 1030am

Marshville Evangelical Church

Route 10 SouthRev David BowleyWorship Sunday 9am

Everlasting Joy Believers Fellowship

14 Park Place (in with Seekers Fellowship)

St Johnsville NY 13452315-858-2112

Pastor Carolee CoyeSunday Service 10am

Lighthouse Baptist Church1524 St Rt 29A PO Box 114

Stratford NY 13470-0114 315-429-8854

Pastor Martin SmithSunday Morning Worship 1030am Wed Eve Prayer Meeting 600pm 2nd amp 4th

Sunday Dinner following Morning Service with Afternoon Service following dinner

ldquoOld-Fashioned Bible Preachingrdquo

Faith Hope and LoveChurch

Rev David W Bowley PastorSaturdays 5 pm

at theUnited Methodist Church Lower Level

50 E Main St Canajohariecall 518-673-5128 or see facebook ldquoFaith Hope and Love Christian Churchrdquo and our website httpfaithhopeandlovechurchcom

Fort Plain United Methodist Church

39 Center St Fort PlainAudie Miller

Lay Supply PastorChurch Office 518-993-3863

Kitchen 518-993-3464

ALL WELCOME Worship Service 11am

Fonda Fultonville United Methodist Church

11 Montgomery St FultonvillePastor Nancy Pullen bull 853-3311

Sunday Morning Worship 915-1015 Sunday School 915-1030 Coffee

Fellowship Following ServiceOur Mission-To Actively Follow Christ

and To Inspire Others To Accompany Us

FultonvilleReformed Church

Corner of 5S amp 30Pastor Jane Hubschmitt

Sunday School 10AM

Family Worship 1030AM

Fordsbush Bible Church131 Clark Rd Fort Plain

518-568-7606Pastor Joe Miller

Sunday School 10am Morning Service 11am Eve Service 6pm Wed Service

645pm Thurs Visitation 6pmwwwfordsbushbiblechurchcom

Home of Victory Christian Academy

First Baptist ChurchSpringfield Center NY

Rev - Gary TylerSunday School 1000am

Morning Worship 1100amSunday night Worship 600pmWed night Bible Study 700pm

Free meal amp music every 2nd Sat of the month 4-7pm

Freysbush United Methodist Church

Freysbush Rd Fort Plain518-842-1357

Rev Cindy Leonard OfficiatingWorship 9am

Sunday School 10am ALL ARE WELCOMEcoffee hour to follow service

Grace Episcopal Church24 Montgomery St Cherry Valley

315-585-4016Fr Kyle Grennen Rector

Sunday School 1100am Holy Communionsermon 1100amActive Youth Group - call for detail

Grandview Baptist Church15 Washington St Fort Plain

518-993-9929Pastor Dan West

Sunday School 10amMorning Service 11am

Bible Study amp Prayer Meeting Wednesday 630pm

Glen Reformed ChurchState Hwy 161 in the

Hamlet of Glen 4 miles South of Fultonville

glenreformednycaprrcomSunday Worship at 9 Sunday School

immediately following Childrenrsquos Message

Joy Fellowship296 Co Hwy 119

St Johnsville NY 13452518-568-3217

William Hayes PastorJoyce Loughran Assistant Pastor

Sunday School 9am Morning Worship 930amWednesday Evening Worship 630pm

National Kateri Tekakwitha Shrine and Indian Museum3636 St Hwy 5 PO Box 627

Fonda NY 12068-0627518-853-3646

Weekly Masses Sat 430pm Sun 1030amfriarskaterishrinecom wwwkaterishrinecom

Oppenheim United Methodist Church

Route 29Rev Jack Ford315-429-7381Worship 930 Sundays

Totally Awesome God-TAG time 630pm Wednesdays beginning in Oct Sunday

School 900am beginning September 18th

Randall ChristianCommunity Church

NY Rte 5SSunday Service 1030am

Worship LeaderDarlene Spaulding

Richfield Springs Bible Church

19 Church StRichfield Springs NY 13439

Rev David Tosi315-858-0564

Sunday School (all ages) 10amWorship Service 11am amp 7pmWednesday - Prayer amp Praise

Call for info on various Youth Ministrieswwwrichfieldspringsbiblechurchorg

Reformed Church of Fort Plain

165 Canal St Fort Plain NY 13339518-993-4302 bull fortplainrcayahoocom

Rev Nancy E RyanWorship 1030am

AA meetings Mon amp Tues 7pmSecond Thurs Prayerspace 6am to 6pm

Reformed Churchof Canajoharie

15-19 Front St Canajoharie518-673-2816

Rev Matt DraffenSunday 9am Christian Education

920 Choir Practice10am Worship Nursery providedFellowship hour follows worship

Grace Christian Church20 Center St

St Johnsville NY 13452Pastor Martin Glynn

518-568-2122Sunday School 930am

Worship 1100am

St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church774 St Hwy 163 Fort Plain NY

518-705-7552Rev David A Johnson PhD

Sunday Worship 900am Sunday School 1000amLadies Aid WELCA Handicapped Accessible

The Holy Spirit Polish National Catholic Church

618 E Gansvoort St Little Falls NY 315-823-0793

Father Rafal DadelloMass at 11am on Sunday wwwholy-

spiritpnccorg

The House of Zion Inc580 Dillenbeck Road

Palatine Bridge518-577-3069

Pastors Richard amp Denise AllenSaturday Morning

Worship Service 1130amListen to UMT on live radio 975FM

the 1st Sunday of every month 3pm-4pm

The Time forTruth Ministries

PO Box 351Amsterdam NY 12010

Phone 518-843-2121Cell 518-774-8558

Victorious Life ChurchRMI Fellowship

104 Main St amp 431 St Hwy 80 Fort Plain NY518-993-3102Sunday School 9am

Morning Worship 1030am Youth Group 5pm

Evening Worship 7-8pm

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Churchof Stone Arabia

5430 St Hwy 10 Palatine Bridge NYPastor A Elisabeth Aurand

Sunday Worship 9am518-673-2224

United Methodist Church of Canajoharie

50 E Main St518-673-2717

Jesus says - ldquoCome Unto Merdquo Join us-Special Music Ministry Beautiful Surroundings Friendly People

Sunday Service 1030am - Email umc673frontiernetnet

Communion Last Sunday of the Month

River of Jubilee Church 5057 State Highway 5 S

Sprakers NY 12166Pastor Gail AdamoschekPastor Steve Adamoschek

518-322-1427 518-224-4455Sunday Service 1000am

Childrenrsquos Church AvailableOther Learning Opportunities Available

Visit us on Facebook

Stratford United Methodist Church

Route 29A315-429-9085

Rev Lynn R LockwoodWorship 9am

St Johnrsquos Reformed Church

68 W Main St St Johnsville518-568-7396

Faithfully Following Jesus Christ

Sunday Worship 1030am

St Paulrsquos Universalist Church565 Albany St Little Falls

315-823-2284Service Sunday 10am

Coffee hour following serviceOur Church is a home to inquisitive

spiritual free thinkers with diverse religious beliefs All are welcome

St Josephrsquos Roman Catholic

Church31 North Helmer Ave Dolgeville

315-429-8338Sunday Mass is 830am

St Johnrsquos amp St Markrsquos Lutheran Church

143 Church St Canajoharie518-673-2224

Pastor A Elisabeth Durand Sunday Worship 11am

Faith Formation 1st amp 3rd Sunday 945amstjmcanjoorg bull churchofficestjmcajoorg

St MaryrsquosEpiscopal Church

7690 Rt 80 Springfield Center315-858-4016

Fr Kyle Grennen Priest-in-ChargeSunday Eucharist 930am

Coffee - Fellowship follows serviceHoly Days - as announced

St Thomas the ApostleCatholic Community

1 Church St Cherry Valley607-264-3779Masses Sunday 830am amp 11am

St Paulrsquos Lutheran Church36 Lydius St Fort Plain NY 13339

518-993-2040Pastor Jonathan Litzner

405-250-8395Church Service 11am

St JohnsvilleMethodist Church

7 East Main StSt Johnsville NY 13452

Pastor Corey Jones518-568-7983 bull 315-866-8626

Worship Sunday 3pm

St Paulrsquos Lutheran Church32 W Main St

St Johnsville NY (next to NBT Bank)518-568-3007 Church

518-568-2405 ParsonageRev David JohnsonSunday Worship 1030am

Tues Bible Bungee-Jumping 7pm ldquoBible Studyrdquo that actually makes sense

A Vibrant Welcoming Community of Faith amp Vision

Saint Cecilia Church26 Broadway Fonda

518-853-4195Sunday Worship

900am

Sacred HeartCatholic Church

111 3rd Ave Tribes Hill518-829-7301Mass Saturday

400pm

Valley Alliance Church85 E Main St Nelliston

518-993-3458Pastor Dave Prahst

Sunday School (all ages) 915am Sunday Worship 1030am Wed Praise amp Prayer 7pm

Fri Youth Group 7pm (7-12th grade)

Bethesda Fellowship34 S Division St

St Johnsville NY 13452518-568-2678

Summer ScheduleSunday Worship 1000am

Wed Worship and Prayer 600pm

Church of the Good Shepherd26 Moyer St Canajoharie

518-673-3440The Rev Virginia L Ogden Rector

Sunday Worship 930with Communion

Church Email churchgoodshep26gmailcomWeb Site wwwchurchgoodshepherdcom

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Vehicles consist of many essential com-ponents to keep them running efficient-ly and effectively Car and truck owners should have an understanding of how their vehicles function so they can diag-nose and address problems as they arise

Car batteries are an important compo-nent of any vehicle Even though engines are the powerhouse of any car or truck without a battery the engine wouldnrsquot be able to work According to Firestone Com-plete Auto Care car batteries work by providing a jolt of electricity necessary to power all the electrical components of the vehicle This is achieved through a chemi-cal reaction that changes chemical energy into the electrical energy needed to deliver voltage to the starter In addition to initial-ly starting the car the battery also keeps electric current steady to keep the engine running

The battery also works in conjunction with the alternator to power the electron-ics in the car according to the automotive information blog Autosessive While the car is running the alternator reverses the current produced by the battery recharg-ing it as a result This happens during long journeys so people who drive for short bursts of time may find that their batter-ies will not have a chance to recharge and may not have the longevity desired

There is quite literally a lot riding on a functioning battery No one wants to be caught stranded by a dead battery so drivers may wonder if there are any indi-cators that may signal the battery needs

replacementbull Slow turnover If a vehicle does not

immediately start or if the cranking is sluggish and takes longer to start it may mean the battery is starting to fail

bull Frequent short trips Drivers who make frequent short trips may find their car batteries do not have time to fully re-charge This coupled with overtaxing thanks to a lot of accessory use may cause the battery and the alternator to have shortened life spans

bull Low battery fluid levels If the fluid level is below the energy conductor inside it is often indicative of overcharging and excessive heat

bull Corrosion Corrosion buildup dust dirt and grime on battery connections may cause performance problems Inspecting and cleaning the terminals can prolong the battery life

bull Odors and leaks Battery leaks can produce a sulfur odor similar to the smell of a rotten egg This can become problem-atic over time and leaks may indicate an aging or damaged battery

bull Age Most batteries have a finite life span A well-maintained battery can last up to five years Neglect can reduce that life expectancy considerably

bull Bloated or cracked battery case Re-place the battery immediately if the case is cracking as it could be because excessive heat is swelling the battery

Understanding how car batteries work can help drivers keep their cars running smoothly

Charge up yourcar battery knowledge

MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 19

Boating is a recre-ational activity enjoyed by thousands of people Spring and summer are prime times of year for boating though people who live in temperate climates may be able to

enjoy boating all year long

Everyone who takes to the water novices and experienced boaters in-cluded should be famil-iar with boating safety guidelines In fact it is a good idea to take a boat-ing safety course prior to boating for the first time or as a refresher if it has been a while since re-viewing the rules of the water

Boating safety goes beyond learning basic operation and naviga-tion Safety guidelines also involve getting a vessel safety check The US Coast Guard Auxiliary offers compli-mentary boating exam-inations They can verify the presence and con-dition of safety equip-ment required by federal and state organizations Boaters also may be able to conduct virtual vessel exams This means boat owners can perform a self-inspection of the boats based on digital prompts Licensure and registration of boats are part of responsible boat ownership both in the

US and CanadaAlong with boating

inspections and water rules some other ways to stay safe involve ed-ucating oneself of the larger dangers on the water These generally

involve risky boater be-havior such as failing to wear a life jacket or having an inadequate number of life jackets for passengers Alcohol use while boating also can be problematic Being under the influence can adversely affect boatersrsquo reaction times and de-cision-making abilities According to the 2018 US Coast Guard Rec-reational Boating Sta-tistics Report alcohol continued to be the lead-ing known contributing factor in fatal boating accidents in 2018 ac-counting for 100 deaths (19 percent) of total fa-talities Curbing alcohol use while boating can help avoid accidents and deaths

Excessive speeds also can derail nice days on the water The Tex-as Parks and Wildlife Department says that although there are no numerical speed limits on the water excessive speed can cause acci-dents in crowded areas Speeding makes it diffi-cult to react to obstacles mdash including underwater

wildlife mdash and bring the boat to a stop within a safe distance of others

Boating season is heating up and that means making safety a big part of operating and enjoying a vessel

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Lyme disease is a potentially dan-gerous condition transmitted by the passing of bacteria from deer ticks to their unsuspecting hosts The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Lyme disease is the most com-mon vector-borne disease in the Unit-ed States

Tens of thousands of people are di-agnosed with Lyme disease each year But Lyme disease also affects animals including popular house pets like dogs Tufts University says that the Lyme bacterium can cause serious ill-ness in some dogs Lyme disease can be difficult to detect and cause serious and recurring health problems That is why it is essential for pet parents make concerted efforts to reduce the risk that their dogs become infected

The American Veterinary Medical Association says the best way to pro-tect pets against Lyme disease is to emphasize prevention

bull Speak with your veterinarian about a tick preventive product that is right for your dog These can include repellant collars topical treatments and ingestible medications

bull Vets may recommend vaccination against Lyme disease if you live in an area that is home to high tick popula-tions Recommendations also may be based on your petrsquos lifestyle and over-all health among other factors

bull Address conditions in the yard that are conducive to ticks Mowing the lawn regularly is one way to make the backyard less attractive to ticks as is removing leaf litter

bull Keep a clean home and landscape Rodents and other wildlife can carry deer ticks Securing trash cans pick-ing up food scraps removing hiding spots and potential dens and oth-er strategies can keep these carriers away

bull Conduct a daily tick check if your dog spends time outside Pay attention to bumps on the skin and part the fur so you can see where the coat meets the skin Donrsquot forget to look in the ears

bull When possible avoid areas where ticks may be found such as tall grass-

es wooded areas and marshes Stick to trails when spending time in wooded areas

Dogs with Lyme disease may exhib-it various symptoms These include loss of appetite fever joint swelling decreased activity and lameness Vis-it the vet promptly if symptoms occur and do not abate or are causing con-siderable distress for your pet

Lyme disease is a concern for pets Avoidance preventive measures and outdoor maintenance can help reduce the likelihood that pets will contract Lyme disease

How to protect dogs from Lyme disease

by Bonnie Kirn Donahue Extension Master Gar-dener University of Ver-mont

Is there anything better than a fresh homegrown cucum-ber Warmed by the sun the crisp and juicy just-picked cucumber just doesnrsquot compare to store-bought ones

Although cucumbers are relatively easy to grow getting a nice crop can take some strategiz-ing at the beginning of the growing season

Cucumbers can be grown easily from seed or from starts which can be purchased at your lo-cal greenhouse or garden center They need full sun and nutrient-rich well-drained soil and are sensitive to dry condi-tions especially while the fruit is growing

Dry conditions can make cucumbers taste bitter and unpleasant If you want the best flavor water them when the soil begins to dry about one to two inches of water per week

Cucumbers also need plenty of space to grow Depending on the type that you plant (vining or bush) you may need up to six feet around each plant (vining varieties) A simple wire trellis is helpful if you donrsquot have a lot of space

Growing cucumbers on a trellis also makes picking a little easier and allows the fruit to ripen more evenly The fruit is easier to clean because it hasnrsquot been resting on the soil or decaying leaves

The most difficult aspect of growing cu-cumbers may be their attractiveness to the zealous striped or spot-ted cucumber beetle A striped cucumber beetle adult can be identified by its yellow and black stripes while the spotted cucumber beetle adult is yellow-green in color with black spots

Cucumber beetles feed on leaves flowers and fruit On top of this physical damage they also carry bacterial wilt a major disease of this crop For this reason if possible pick dis-ease-resistant varieties when making your initial plant selection

There are some other low-cost ways to tackle pests The general idea is to practice integrated pest management (IPM) which uses chemical in-terventions as a last re-sort after trying other methods such as cultur-al mechanical and bio-logical controls

While garden chemi-cals can kill invasive in-sects they also can kill good insects that help pollinate crops Some even act as natural pred-ators to help protect crops instinctively

If you have a small manageable cucumber crop a mechanical solu-tion would be to visually inspect your plants dai-ly and pick off any cu-cumber beetles or eggs you find If you donrsquot en-joy crushing them drop them into a solution of soapy water

A creative cultural control that I learned

from the University of Vermont Extension Mas-ter Gardener course is to wait to plant your cu-cumbers until late June This late planting avoids the early summer rush of beetles searching for young cucurbit plants for food and space to lay eggs

If planting starts you might try a trick many commercial growers use which is to dip the en-tire plant in a kaolin clay slurry before planting This material acts as an antifeedant an organic compound that inhibit insect attacks buying the plants a little more time to grow before the material washes off in a couple of weeks

Or experiment with lightweight floating row covers (available at most garden centers or hard-ware stores) to prevent beetle infestation Cu-cumbers need to be pol-linated to produce fruit so make sure to remove row covers just before flowering

Always consider the extent of damage before determining your course of action For example if you have more than five beetles per plant it might be time to try an IPM measure Alterna-tively if the damage on the leaves is less than 25 of the total plant area your young plants should be able to tolerate the injury and bounce back

This year a little plan-ning and IPM experimen-tation can help you get that exceptional cucum-ber crop

How to grow the best cucumbers

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Barbecue season has arrived so soon people will be bonding in the backyard over hamburgers and hot dogs Back-yard barbecue season begins in spring and continues through summer and where the weather allows into autumn Barbecues are a perfect summertime soiree as theyrsquore usually laid back af-fairs and make use of the pleasant weather

While itrsquos fun to expand your culi-nary horizons over the open flame of a grill itrsquos important that you never forget the basics especially when entertain-ing crowds who are no doubt looking forward to grilled burgers Giving the masses what they want is good hosting but you can still try your hand at a lit-tle experimentation when serving burg-ers at your next backyard barbecue The following recipe for ldquoHerb Cheese-Stuffed Garlic Burgersrdquo from Andrew Schloss and David Joachimrsquos ldquoMaster-ing the Grillrdquo (Chronicle Books) provides the best of both worlds

Herb Cheese-StuffedGarlic BurgersMakes 6 servings

2 lbs ground beef chuck 85 lean2 tbsp chopped garlicfrac12 tsp kosher saltfrac14 tsp ground black pepper3 tbsp herbed garlic cream cheese

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3 Put a portion (about 1 12 tea-spoons) of cream cheese in the center of each of the 6 patties top with the re-maining patties and press together tak-ing care to seal the edges well Refriger-ate the burgers until the grill is ready

4 Brush the grill grate and coat it with oil Put the burgers on the grill cover and cook for 9 minutes flipping after 5 minutes for medium-done (150ordm F slightly pink) Add a minute per side for well-done (160ordm F)

5 To toast the buns put them cut-sides down directly over the fire for the last minute of cooking

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ldquoHigh school graduation is an important rite of pas-sagerdquo said Smullen ldquoOur students have a once in a lifetime chance to celebrate this moment with their family and friends Now that the state is reopening our high school seniors across upstate New York should be allowed the opportunity to have real ceremonies rather than virtual ones I want to make sure schools know that we support them in celebrating their stu-dentsrsquo accomplishments while following proper social distancing guidelines We can do this and the time is nowrdquo

Assemblyman Robert Smullen represents the 118th Assembly District which includes Hamilton and Fulton counties as well as parts of Herkimer Oneida and St Lawrence counties

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By Lucie Winbornebull Who says you have to

be human to serve your country Between 2001 and 2009 a goat called William (ldquoBillyrdquo) Windsor was part of the 1st Bat-talion Infantry Unit of The Royal Welsh with the title of lance corporal no less Although he was briefly de-moted to fusilier following ldquounacceptable behaviorrdquo at Queen Elizabethrsquos official birthday celebrations he eventually saw the error of his ways and regained his more esteemed rank

bull Actor Brad Pitt chipped out pieces of his own front teeth to play the role of Ty-ler Durden in the movie ldquoFight Clubrdquo

bull And speaking of teeth in the American Civil War soldiers were required to have at least four op-posing front teeth so they could open a gunpowder pouch Some draftees had their front chompers re-moved to avoid service

bull Whatrsquos in a name Depends on where yoursquore from When the Coca-Co-la Company was ready to import to China it needed a moniker that fit with the majority of that countryrsquos spoken languages The original choice ldquoKekouke-lardquo sounded phonetically

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bull Romantic poet PercyBysshe Shelley was one ofliteraturersquos first prominentvegans

bull Scientists studying adeadly disease transmit-ted from camels also foundthat the animals containedthe pathogens from whichthe common cold was bornDo we now know whom toblame

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Thought for the Day ldquoAl-though the world is full of suffering it is also full of the overcoming of itrdquo ndash Hel-en Keller

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NEW LISTING $345000 EXQUISITE109 Joann Way Amsterdam

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NEW LISTING $240000167 Prospect Ave Gloversville

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NEW 2 FAMILY $89900141 E Church St Ft Hunter

Cute 3 bedroom 1 full bath home situated on the 1st floor with

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$79000163 Jackson Summit Rd East Mayfield

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Stellar investment for someone as this pays for itself in less than 6 years

3 FAMILY $22500045 Main St Fultonville

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NEW LISTING $249000 bull 1598 Route 67 Johnstown

This ranch sits on 10+- wooded acres WE have 2 BDRMS and 2 full baths The downstairs would

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REDUCED $179000323 Progress Rd Town of Mayfield

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New Listing $289900 265 Waite Rd Amsterdam

Cute 2 BDRM home with a walk up attic that could be finished for a 3rd BDRM if you need the added space

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New $839009 DiGiorgi Lane Fonda

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REDUCED $179000190 State Highway 161 Amsterdam

4174 +- Acres - $49900Fox Rd Providence (Saratoga County)

36 +- Acres - $40000State Highway 162 Charleston

53 +- Acres - $25000Sweet Rd Johnstown

18 +- Acres - $15000Mohawk Drive Tribes Hill

LAND LISTINGS

TOO NEW FOR A PHOTOGreat investment or end user home Lower unit is a BDRM amp rented but upper unit is available to move right in and offers 3 BDRMS a walk up attic that can be used for additional living space amp 2 car garage that can be used for storage only Call Katie-Anne Isabella NYS Licensed RE

Salesperson on her cell at (518) 866-1089

NEW 2 FAMILY $89900

13 Mcmartin St Johnstown

MOTIVATED SELLERS Cute 3 BDRM home wshared lake rightsaccess just a few hun-

dred feet away from the home 1 full bath 1st floor laundry

1 car garage annual taxes are only $1555 Call Katie-Anne

Isabella on her cell at (518) 866-1089 to view

Lake Rights at $1099002220 State Highway 10 Caroga Lake

Super Commercial BuildingBusiness Opportunity here 3 floors of

whatever your heart desires Apartments retail office space daycare facilitydance studio restaurant brewery

distillery and so much more Invest in Downtown Gloversville - Great things are happening here

COMMERCIAL REDUCED $12900048 S Main St Gloversville

Junell Pasquarelli Licensed Real Estate BrokerOwner

161 Honeywell Corners Rd Broadalbin NY 12025Office (518) 588-5141

JunellRealtyyahoocom bull JunellRealtycomBranch Office

226 E Fulton Street Gloversville NY 12078Office PH (518) 752-5040

Virginia M Mackey NYS Licensed Associate Broker

CallText (518) 221-4340 Email Vmackeyrealtoryahoocom

SOLD SOLD

SOLD

Nice Move-In-Condition 3 BDRM home which has been remodeled over the last 3 years Newer floor-ing fresh paint new appliances new furnace new garage roof

1st floor laundry full basement full walk up attic for storage and a deck and back yard to enjoyPENDINGPENDING

PENDINGPENDING

This is a spacious Ranch Style Farmhouse with 4 BDRMS 1 Full Bath Open Concept Kitchen Dining amp Living Room Area with Cathedral Ceilings Full Basement Oil Fired Furnace situated on 21 +- Acres with a large 2 Car Garage Large Barn Sheds Fencing Feed Bins and located as the only home on a Dead End Road in the Town of

Florida Montgomery County amp Fonda-Fultonville School District Taxes with NO exemptions are $5605 Beautiful views of farm fields and mountains surround this parcel of Paradise Great location makes it convenient to jump on NYS Thruway exits 27 or 28 (Amsterdam or Fultonville) Donrsquot wait this will not last long

NEW LISTING $219000 bull 139 Auspelmeyer Rd Amsterdam CALLING ALL INVESTORS We have 2 separate 4 unit homes for a total of 8 units of well cared for rental prop-

erty with a large parking lot and extra lot included for one salersquos price Many units include long term tenants

Buildings have been maintained very well With current rents these buildings will pay for themselves in

under 6 years making this a smart investment for years to come Natural Gas for heat public watersewer and plenty off street parking Annual taxes for both build-ings are $7102 with no exemptions Call Katie-Anne Isabella on her cell to view at (518) 866-1089

NEW LISTING - MULTIFAMILY (8 UNITS TOTAL amp LARGE PARKING LOT)21 amp 23-25 S Melcher St Johnstown bull Listed at $350000

NEW LISTING $1399009 Washington St Fultonville

Adorable 2 BDRM Ranch home with 1 car garage and full basement If you

need 3 BDRM you could consider converting the family room over Immaculate hom ewith NEWER

electrical gutters basement windows amp dry lockseal on basement walls

home was re-sided in 2016 amp interior was recently repainted

If you are looking to buy or sell give us a call Because Your Move Matters

NEW LISTING $119000126 Pine St Tribes Hill

Cute amp Spacious 4 BDRM home located on a dead end street with approximately

056 of an Acre to call home Roof replaced in 2018 Bathroom remodeled

in 2018 Home has 2 BDRMs on 1st Floor and 2 BDRMs on the 2nd floor Carriage house kitchen natural gas furnace about 7 years old and deck to relax on while

you overlook your nice backyardPENDING

We have a super cute 6 year old Home OR Seasonal Get-A-Way CampCottage on 3040+- acres that sits back off a

long driveway to offer you lots of privacy Cathedral ceilings super cozy amp there is

a large water source to hike to and kayak on or fish Close to state parks Pecks Lake Caroga Lake amp Adirondack Park

REDUCED $169900 320 Willie Rd Town of Johnstown

PENDING

BEAUTIFUL 3 BDRM Lakefront home with 60 +- feet of your

own direct lake access 2 docks 2 outbuildings outdoor shower amp 4 heat sources Stunning Cathedral ceiling famkily roomliving room

that overlooks the lake

NEW LISTING $289900115 Seven Oaks Caroga Lake

PENDING

MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 13

Krutz Properties is 1 per Capital District MLS for property SOLD in Montgomery County

59 W Main St Canajoharie

518-673-2820 2474 St Hwy 30

Mayfield518-661-611554 E Main St

St Johnsville NY518-568-2776

Call the Pros

- Your Hometown Realtors -

Real Estate AgentGary ldquoDartrdquo Jones

518-568-3113

Real Estate AgentRobert Buck518-698-3004

Real Estate AgentSarah Barnes518-669-4815

Licensed Real Estate BrokerLaurie Weingart

518-673-2820

Real Estate AgentEric W Salisbury

518-368-8560

Real Estate AgentsWayne Andrew Sherer

Linda Susan Sherer518-366-9797

Assoc Real Estate Broker

Rochelle Monk518-545-8086

Real Estate Agent Patricia Edick518-441-4744

Real Estate Agent Barbara Krutz518-330-8017

Real Estate AgentJamie Lawrence518-694-2176

Real Estate Agent Cindy Jacksland

518-332-4615

Real Estate AgentFrank Stagliano

315-868-0051

Real Estate AgentKevin Florian 518-993-9900

Real Estate AgentJaylene Stowell

518-844-4273

Real Estate AgentSybil Martino518-598-6977

Real Estate AgentSherry Ann

Kennerknecht518-848-8030

RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL - FARMS - INVESTMENTS - ACREAGEwwwkrutz-propertiescom

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Debra J Steele518-495-5770

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

Carol Paciolla518-332-3279

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Julie A SonnerAmsterdam

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Jean M Shatley-MasonBurnt Hills

202016657 Enjoy 50 ft of direct lake front on the quietest part of the lake Close to the channel which will allow you the use of both East amp West

Caroga lakes Cottage is fully furnished and sleeps 8 or more people Glass enclosed front porch fac-ing the lake Open porch facing the road Garage to store all your outdoor toys Relax by the fi re

or watch the sunsets over the lake sitting on your dck $189090

202010858 Huge building that was a retail conve-nience store Held over $80 thousand dollars worth

of inventory Has a bathroom walk in cooler andan offi ce Now being rented out for an auc-

tion house Concrete fl oor counter space and kitchenette in back Sold food groceries lotto

beer cigarettes hardware automotive and many other household items Ambition is the key word Local clientelle appreciated it Does very well as an auction house Could be used for many different

business opportunities Large pond with Coy Fish as well as other fi sh in it Can be sold with business

or deeded over to back property $165000

201912246 Well cared for commercial building w total of 5 apartments amp a large store front Estab-lished antique store Settlers Block is on the 1stfl oor approximately 2240 square feet w 3 bath-

roomsFirst fl oor is an open space and has 2 large display windows 2nd fl oor is 3 apartmentsamp3rd fl oor is 2 apartmentsFull basement w plenty of storage Updated furnace amp electric entrance

Hardwood fl oors in all the apartmentsThis is a well-cared for building w endless possibilities

Plenty of off street parking $175000

201936206 12 Acres with spectacular views of the adirondacks to build your Adirondack home on with lake access from Pecks LakesSunrise Bay This land has a few improve-ments - the driveway is in placed and the building site has been leveled There are

certifi ed engineer plans for both the building site and septic system Peck Lake is located in the southern adirondack with the Adirondack

park in your back yard with all the wildlife you could ask for Access to everything a

person would want - shopping fi shing hiking boating (restrictions apply) golf and lets not

forget snowmobiling $109900

201829076 This very tillable land has 35 to 40 of the 43 acres that are tillable Goes past the power lines Nice land good state of cultivation Terrain is gentle- nia crown with 310 road frontage Very tiny stream runs through small part of it Owner

gets rental on haying pasture $86000

202018277 If you are looking for country living come take a look at this 530 acre farm This two

story farm house has been gutted to the studs andfully insulated and sheet rocked along with new

replacement windows The exterior has been wrapped and sided with with vinyl There is a 38 X 120 free standing barn with 12 concert fl oor and

12 dirt This 150 year old home has 1800+ sgft of living space with valued ceiling in the master bed-room Spacious eat in kitchen There is a smaller 40 X 28 old barn and Grain Bin Your are minutes

away from two Thruway entrances Canajohare exit going west and Fultonville exit going east Get away

of the hustle and bustle of the city to enjoy peace and quiet off country living The electric has been

updated along with a newer boiler $268000

202018654 Not a drive-by Year-round 2 bed-room cottage in Caroga Lake that features vaulted

ceilings a nice backyard a huge deck tons ofstorage under the home and a short walk to your shared dock Or choose to join East Caroga Lake

Association for $70 per season and have access to a recreational hall private beach basketball courts playground and so much more Metal roof is only

8 years old and a new septic system was installed 3years ago $99000

201933690 This 3 bedroom 1 12 bath raised ranch sits on a large 151 acre lot in the coun-try with a beautiful view It features a two-car garage and a huge detached shed for storage

Downstairs has a fi nished family room upstairs has 3 bedrooms an eat-in kitchen

formal dining room and a beautiful living room with tons of natural light and a gorgeous brick

fi replace It is conveniently located close to shopping restaurants amp hospitals and located in Broadalbin Perth School District $156900

202018288 Beautiful renovations have been done to this Victorian home located in Fort Plain Cherry

fl oors have been installed original woodworkstain glass windows and 2 porches Formal

dining room livingroom and a large space for your kitchen Finishing work needs to be done and

installing kitchen and baths Many materials are there for you to complete Must see and you will

love it $99000

202018609 Great investment opportunity with long term tenants Downstairs tenants have been there for 6 years and upstairs tenants have beenthere for 10 years Off street parking separate

utilities and priced to sell quickly $36000

202018963 Nice side street in the village of Fort Plain Beautiful hardwood fl oors throughout this

home Formal dining room and livingroom 3bedrooms and 1 full bath Nice front porch to relax

and enjoy yourself $79000

202018377 A nice starter home with many nice features Hardwood fl oors nice

woodwork formal dining and living room 2 enclosed porches $52500

14 bull June 13 2020 MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR

360 County Highway 151 bull St Johnsville NY 13452

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formerly Hartrsquos Paving

(518) 339-2072

Fort Plain NY 13339

Photo courtesy of Dana Shaff er The Class ic Image Photography

Congratulations to the Fort Plain Class of 2020

MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 15

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We want to hear from youSend your com-

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PO Box 121Palatine Bridge

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THOUGHT FOR THEWEEK ldquoLetrsquos AttendChurch This SundayrdquoYou and your family arewelcome at GrandviewBaptist Church cornerof Lydius amp WashingtonSt Ft Plain NY Sun-day School 10amMorning Worship 11am

2013 Kawasaki NinjaZX-6R636 black ampgold 600cc lowmileage Calltext 518-596-9681 for more info

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52 ACRES with 8 till-able Suited forA m i s h M e n n o n i t ebusinesses or HuntingCamp Located onTown Road off grid inFort Plain NY 518-441-7299

3 FAMILY GARAGESALE Thursday 618 -Saturday 620 8am-5pm each day 110Pleasant View DrivePalatine Bridge SocialDistancing Guidelinesapply

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Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R C - Meco) is encouraging New York res-idents to complete their 2020 census question-naire Every US citizen is required by law to com-plete the 2020 Census

2020 Census invita-tions were supposed to be received by every Amer-ican household by April 1 Citizens are able to re-spond online by phone or by mail The census asks simple questions and nev-er asks for Social Security numbers money political affi liation or bank account numbers Different from past years the 2020 Cen-sus will not ask a question about citizenship

Currently the state self-response rate is 55 In Fulton County the av-erage response rate is 489 Herkimer County is 483 Hamilton County is 68 St Lawrence Coun-ty is 501 and Oneida County is 579

ldquoThe 2020 Census is ex-tremely important to our country as a wholerdquo said Smullen ldquoEvery 10 years the federal government does a population count to gauge the amount of fund-ing to be distributed to

communities I am encour-aging all New Yorkers to fi ll out the simple form that can be completed either online over the phone or by mail Without accurate representation the federal and state funding streams that our local communities depend on for many ser-vices like healthcare and education will not be as resourceful as they should be

ldquoI urge each county with-in my district to match the state self-response rate

We each have a responsi-bility to our communities to provide the government with this information and if we take this responsibil-ity lightly the resources granted at the state and federal levels could be ad-versely affectedrdquo

Assemblyman Robert Smullen represents the 118th Assembly District which includes Hamilton and Fulton counties as well as parts of Herkimer Oneida and St Lawrence counties

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Your source for White Horse amp IampJ Parts and Equipment

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Identifying onersquos family history and lineage can be an exciting and rewarding endeavor Many people are compelled to trace their ancestry and ultimately gain much from hav-ing done so

Interest in genealogy has grown in recent years The popular and free family tree application FamilySearch Family Tree had 16 million contrib-utors in 2018 who added 28 million new people to the global tree Thou-sands upon thousands also utilize other genealogy resources to paint a more accurate picture of their histo-ries

According to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology more than 26 million people shared their DNA with ancestry firms as of the start of 2019 MIT predicts that number will rise to 100 million by the end of 2020

Those ready to get started on re-searching their lineage may wonder where to start These guidelines can map the way

1 The first step is to work from the known to the unknown advises The New England Historic Genea-logical Societyrsquos American Ances-tors program Write down names

dates places of birth marriage and death announcements and other pertinent information you can dig up from looking at personal effects This will provide a starting point and serve as a springboard for further research

2 Establish what you want to learn about your family Maybe you simply want to have a complete fami-ly tree that dates back to a particular ancestor Perhaps you want to see where your family name originated Identify what is behind your interest and allow those goals to guide your research

3 Access census records military records travel documents and oth-er official papers which can provide key clues to family history These can be researched individually but many people like using resourc-es like Ancestrycom because their databases pool information from a variety of sources The Nation-al Archives offers free access to its records database at wwwarchivesgovresearchdatabases

4 Consider privacy concerns be-fore digging deeper Acquiring DNA testing and sharing results in an effort to connect with relatives has

become a popular side effect of ge-nealogy research However experts advise caution before submitting any DNA samples MIT Technology Review indicates that if the DNA collection trend continues the com-panies that hold this data will have genetic information on more than 100 million people The Review goes on to say ldquoas these databases grow they have made it possible to trace the relationships between nearly all Americans including those who never purchased a testrdquo

5 Learning new information can be overwhelming so itrsquos best to focus on one family story at a time rather than tackling the entire family tree in one sitting suggests the service Findmypast

6 Connect with like-minded indi-viduals if you find that your genealo-gy interests expand beyond personal history Family historians often con-nect via social media or through lo-cal genealogical societies

Genealogy research is a growing pastime that can reveal secrets and insight into onersquos family history Itrsquos never too late to start uncovering in-formation

Six steps to start researching your genealogy

Lyme disease poses a threat to millions of peo-ple across the globe The misconception that Lyme disease is exclusive to the United States and the northeastern portion of the country in partic-ular is understandable Hundreds of thousands of people in the US are diagnosed with Lyme dis-ease each year but the 2017 US Geological Sur-vey found that 95 percent of those cases are in the northeast mid-Atlantic or northern midwest re-gions In spite of that no one is immune to Lyme disease regardless of where they live

The World Health Or-ganization notes that in addition to the United States there are foci of Lyme borreliosis in for-ested areas of Asia and in northwestern central and eastern Europe prov-ing that Lyme disease is a global issue With that in mind it behooves ev-eryone to take steps to understand Lyme disease and how to reduce their risk of getting itWhat is Lyme disease

According to Lyme-diseaseorg an online resource that supports science-based advocacy Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium known as Borrelia burgdorferi Lyme disease can affect

any organ of the body and it is often misdiag-nosed because it tends to mimic symptoms of other diseases Lyme disease may be misdiag-nosed as chronic fatigue syndrome fibromyalgia multiple sclerosis and even psychiatric illness-es like depression Such misdiagnoses can delay treatment of the underly-ing infection

How do I get Lyme disease

The majority of Lyme disease patients get the disease from the bite of a nymphal tick Nymphs are immature forms of ticks that are very small typically the size of a pop-py seed according to Ly-mediseaseorg The bites are painless and when coupled with the size of nymphal ticks that in-creases the likelihood that people will not even realize theyrsquove been bit-ten Ticks can stay at-tached to the body for several days feeding all the while Lymediseaseorg notes that the longer the tick stays attached the more likely it will transmit the Lyme and other pathogens into the bloodstream of the per-son itrsquos attached to

How can I safeguard myself against Lyme disease

The Global Lyme Al-

liance which funds re-search aimed at pre-venting diagnosing and treating tick-borne ill-nesses notes that prac-ticing tick bite prevention habits is the best way to prevent Lyme disease Through its ldquoBe Tick AWARErdquo campaign the GLA urges people to fol-low these simple steps to reduce their risk for Lyme disease

bull Avoid high tick traffic areas like tall grass and leaf piles

bull Wear proper cloth-ing including long pants sleeves and socks Avoid walking in grass barefoot or in open sandals even when grass has been cut short

bull Apply tick repellant approved by the Environ-mental Protection Agen-cy

bull Remove clothing upon entering your home toss-ing clothing into the dryer at high temperatures for 10 to 15 minutes to kill live ticks Note that the GLA says putting clothes into the washer will not kill live ticks

bull Examine yourself for ticks every day

No one is immune to Lyme disease regardless of where they live Recog-nizing that and take pro-tective measures can help people lower their risk for Lyme disease

The basics of Lyme disease

MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 17

Church DirectoryAmes - Sprout Brook

UMC613 Latimer Hill Rd

Ames NY 13317518-673-3495

Pastor Jan MarkleSunday Service 900am

Church of the Nazarene3316 State Route 29 WJohnstown NY 12095Offices 518-762-2982

Cell 857-523-8417Pastor Rev Mark Fowler

Sunday Morning Service 1100amSunday School for All Ages 1000am

Community Bible ChurchCorner of Cliff amp Walnut Streets

Canajoharie NY 13317(518) 993-1016

Pastor Wally BraemerSunday - Adult Sunday School Class - 915am

Worship Service - 1030am

God is Good All the Time amp All the Time God is Good

Cherry Valley Assembly of God

37 Alden St Cherry Valley 607-264-3306

Pastor David Carpenter JrSundays 930am

CornerstoneBaptist Church

7274 St Hwy 10 Ames518-673-3405

Sunday School 10am Adults amp Children Morning Worship 11am Youth Ministry

545pm Evening Worship 6pm Wed Bible Study amp Prayer Meeting 630pm

Family Night Select Sundays

EmmanuelEpiscopal Church

588-594 Albany St Little Falls NY315-823-1323

Sunday Mass 10amCoffee Hour following Sunday Mass

Sunday School amp Youth GroupTuesday 10am Mass amp Bible Study

Friday 10am-2pm Thrift Shop

Christian Church of Charleston Four Corners

1380 E Lykers Rd Sprakers518-922-9088

Pastor Brett PoppSunday School (adult amp children) 10am

Worship 11am Sunday Eve Prayer 630pm

Thurs Eve of Encouragement 630pmwwwchristianchurchcharlestonfourcornersorg

Currytown Reformed Church

829 St Hwy 162 Sprakers 518-922-8422

Rev Donald HoaglanderVisiting Pastor Jane Hubschmitt

518-705-2201Sunday School 915am

Worship Service 1000am

EphratahReformed Church

140 Co Hwy 140 Ephratah NYTo live and share Jesus Christ both locally and globally

EverydayEverywhereEveryonePastor Jeff Hindrliter

Sunday School for all ages 10am September-June

Sunday Morning Worship 11amPrayer amp Praise Thursdays 7pm

Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

26 Moyer St Canajoharie518-673-3440

Holy Communion Sundays at 930am Fellowship Time to FollowCall for Holy Day services

The Rev Virginia L Ogden Rectorchurchgoodfrontiercom

DolgevilleChristian Fellowship3 Elm St Dolgeville NY 13329

315-429-9142Dr Marvin Isum Pastor

Worship Sunday 1030amMidweek Fellowship Tuesday 7pmwwwdolgevillechristianfellowshiporg

Church of Christ UnitingPO Box 896

Richfield Springs NY 13439Rev Mark Ioset

315-858-1553Service Sunday 915am

Church School Sunday 1030am

Lassellseville United Methodist Church

State Hwy 29Pastor Robert A Lindsay

Worship Sunday 930amSunday School to start soon

New Hope Christian Fellowship

32 Spencer St Dolgeville NY 13329Pastor Pat Andreoli

315-429-3630NewHopeChristianFellowshipnet

Sunday School 930AMWorship Service 1030AM

Our Lady of Hope RC Church

115 Reid St Fort Plain NY 13339Parish Office 518-993-3822ourladyofhopefrontiercom

Mass Schedule Saturday 4pm Sunday 830am amp 11am

Confessions Sat 3 amp by appointmentPlease call parish office for Holy Day schedule

Reformed Churchof Sprakers

112 Sprakers Hill RdRev Nancy Ryan

Worship ~ 9AMAll Welcome

Paines Hollow United Methodist Church

Intersection of 167 amp 168 Paines HollowPastor Peg Donaghy

518-568-7604Sunday Worship 930AMFellowship Hour to Follow

Salisbury Center United Methodist Church2545 St Rt 29 PO Box 104Salisbury Center NY 13454

315-429-9085Rev Lynn R Lockwood

The Christian Church of Rural Grove

170 Rural Grove Rd Sprakers NY 12166518-922-7831

Pastor Joshua Fetterhoffpastorjoshruralgrovechurchorg

Sunday School (all ages) 945am Morning Service 11am Eve Service 6pm

Wed-Family Night 7pm ldquoWhere Bible Teaching is Fundamentalrdquo

Seekerrsquos Fellowship14 Park Place

St Johnsville NY 13452518-568-7700

Pastor Mike YezierskiSunday Worship 6pm Tues Prayer 7pm

Bible Study 7pm (Wed Thurs amp Fri)We teach the fullness of Godrsquos Word

a life of holiness for the believer and salvation for all who trust

in Christrsquos sacrifice

To Place or UpdateChurch Listings

Call 518-673-0129or email

jsnyderleepubcom

Dolgeville United Methodist Church

21 N Helmer Ave DolgevilleRev Jack Ford

315-429-7381Worship 1100am

Sunday School 930am beginning September 18th

Bible Study - Wednesdays 1230pm

Holy Family ParishLittle Falls NY315-823-3410Saturday 4pm

Sunday 1030am

Marshville Evangelical Church

Route 10 SouthRev David BowleyWorship Sunday 9am

Everlasting Joy Believers Fellowship

14 Park Place (in with Seekers Fellowship)

St Johnsville NY 13452315-858-2112

Pastor Carolee CoyeSunday Service 10am

Lighthouse Baptist Church1524 St Rt 29A PO Box 114

Stratford NY 13470-0114 315-429-8854

Pastor Martin SmithSunday Morning Worship 1030am Wed Eve Prayer Meeting 600pm 2nd amp 4th

Sunday Dinner following Morning Service with Afternoon Service following dinner

ldquoOld-Fashioned Bible Preachingrdquo

Faith Hope and LoveChurch

Rev David W Bowley PastorSaturdays 5 pm

at theUnited Methodist Church Lower Level

50 E Main St Canajohariecall 518-673-5128 or see facebook ldquoFaith Hope and Love Christian Churchrdquo and our website httpfaithhopeandlovechurchcom

Fort Plain United Methodist Church

39 Center St Fort PlainAudie Miller

Lay Supply PastorChurch Office 518-993-3863

Kitchen 518-993-3464

ALL WELCOME Worship Service 11am

Fonda Fultonville United Methodist Church

11 Montgomery St FultonvillePastor Nancy Pullen bull 853-3311

Sunday Morning Worship 915-1015 Sunday School 915-1030 Coffee

Fellowship Following ServiceOur Mission-To Actively Follow Christ

and To Inspire Others To Accompany Us

FultonvilleReformed Church

Corner of 5S amp 30Pastor Jane Hubschmitt

Sunday School 10AM

Family Worship 1030AM

Fordsbush Bible Church131 Clark Rd Fort Plain

518-568-7606Pastor Joe Miller

Sunday School 10am Morning Service 11am Eve Service 6pm Wed Service

645pm Thurs Visitation 6pmwwwfordsbushbiblechurchcom

Home of Victory Christian Academy

First Baptist ChurchSpringfield Center NY

Rev - Gary TylerSunday School 1000am

Morning Worship 1100amSunday night Worship 600pmWed night Bible Study 700pm

Free meal amp music every 2nd Sat of the month 4-7pm

Freysbush United Methodist Church

Freysbush Rd Fort Plain518-842-1357

Rev Cindy Leonard OfficiatingWorship 9am

Sunday School 10am ALL ARE WELCOMEcoffee hour to follow service

Grace Episcopal Church24 Montgomery St Cherry Valley

315-585-4016Fr Kyle Grennen Rector

Sunday School 1100am Holy Communionsermon 1100amActive Youth Group - call for detail

Grandview Baptist Church15 Washington St Fort Plain

518-993-9929Pastor Dan West

Sunday School 10amMorning Service 11am

Bible Study amp Prayer Meeting Wednesday 630pm

Glen Reformed ChurchState Hwy 161 in the

Hamlet of Glen 4 miles South of Fultonville

glenreformednycaprrcomSunday Worship at 9 Sunday School

immediately following Childrenrsquos Message

Joy Fellowship296 Co Hwy 119

St Johnsville NY 13452518-568-3217

William Hayes PastorJoyce Loughran Assistant Pastor

Sunday School 9am Morning Worship 930amWednesday Evening Worship 630pm

National Kateri Tekakwitha Shrine and Indian Museum3636 St Hwy 5 PO Box 627

Fonda NY 12068-0627518-853-3646

Weekly Masses Sat 430pm Sun 1030amfriarskaterishrinecom wwwkaterishrinecom

Oppenheim United Methodist Church

Route 29Rev Jack Ford315-429-7381Worship 930 Sundays

Totally Awesome God-TAG time 630pm Wednesdays beginning in Oct Sunday

School 900am beginning September 18th

Randall ChristianCommunity Church

NY Rte 5SSunday Service 1030am

Worship LeaderDarlene Spaulding

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19 Church StRichfield Springs NY 13439

Rev David Tosi315-858-0564

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Rev Nancy E RyanWorship 1030am

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Rev Matt DraffenSunday 9am Christian Education

920 Choir Practice10am Worship Nursery providedFellowship hour follows worship

Grace Christian Church20 Center St

St Johnsville NY 13452Pastor Martin Glynn

518-568-2122Sunday School 930am

Worship 1100am

St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church774 St Hwy 163 Fort Plain NY

518-705-7552Rev David A Johnson PhD

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618 E Gansvoort St Little Falls NY 315-823-0793

Father Rafal DadelloMass at 11am on Sunday wwwholy-

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Palatine Bridge518-577-3069

Pastors Richard amp Denise AllenSaturday Morning

Worship Service 1130amListen to UMT on live radio 975FM

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PO Box 351Amsterdam NY 12010

Phone 518-843-2121Cell 518-774-8558

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104 Main St amp 431 St Hwy 80 Fort Plain NY518-993-3102Sunday School 9am

Morning Worship 1030am Youth Group 5pm

Evening Worship 7-8pm

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Sunday Worship 9am518-673-2224

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50 E Main St518-673-2717

Jesus says - ldquoCome Unto Merdquo Join us-Special Music Ministry Beautiful Surroundings Friendly People

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River of Jubilee Church 5057 State Highway 5 S

Sprakers NY 12166Pastor Gail AdamoschekPastor Steve Adamoschek

518-322-1427 518-224-4455Sunday Service 1000am

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Route 29A315-429-9085

Rev Lynn R LockwoodWorship 9am

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68 W Main St St Johnsville518-568-7396

Faithfully Following Jesus Christ

Sunday Worship 1030am

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315-823-2284Service Sunday 10am

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315-429-8338Sunday Mass is 830am

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7690 Rt 80 Springfield Center315-858-4016

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1 Church St Cherry Valley607-264-3779Masses Sunday 830am amp 11am

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Vehicles consist of many essential com-ponents to keep them running efficient-ly and effectively Car and truck owners should have an understanding of how their vehicles function so they can diag-nose and address problems as they arise

Car batteries are an important compo-nent of any vehicle Even though engines are the powerhouse of any car or truck without a battery the engine wouldnrsquot be able to work According to Firestone Com-plete Auto Care car batteries work by providing a jolt of electricity necessary to power all the electrical components of the vehicle This is achieved through a chemi-cal reaction that changes chemical energy into the electrical energy needed to deliver voltage to the starter In addition to initial-ly starting the car the battery also keeps electric current steady to keep the engine running

The battery also works in conjunction with the alternator to power the electron-ics in the car according to the automotive information blog Autosessive While the car is running the alternator reverses the current produced by the battery recharg-ing it as a result This happens during long journeys so people who drive for short bursts of time may find that their batter-ies will not have a chance to recharge and may not have the longevity desired

There is quite literally a lot riding on a functioning battery No one wants to be caught stranded by a dead battery so drivers may wonder if there are any indi-cators that may signal the battery needs

replacementbull Slow turnover If a vehicle does not

immediately start or if the cranking is sluggish and takes longer to start it may mean the battery is starting to fail

bull Frequent short trips Drivers who make frequent short trips may find their car batteries do not have time to fully re-charge This coupled with overtaxing thanks to a lot of accessory use may cause the battery and the alternator to have shortened life spans

bull Low battery fluid levels If the fluid level is below the energy conductor inside it is often indicative of overcharging and excessive heat

bull Corrosion Corrosion buildup dust dirt and grime on battery connections may cause performance problems Inspecting and cleaning the terminals can prolong the battery life

bull Odors and leaks Battery leaks can produce a sulfur odor similar to the smell of a rotten egg This can become problem-atic over time and leaks may indicate an aging or damaged battery

bull Age Most batteries have a finite life span A well-maintained battery can last up to five years Neglect can reduce that life expectancy considerably

bull Bloated or cracked battery case Re-place the battery immediately if the case is cracking as it could be because excessive heat is swelling the battery

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Boating is a recre-ational activity enjoyed by thousands of people Spring and summer are prime times of year for boating though people who live in temperate climates may be able to

enjoy boating all year long

Everyone who takes to the water novices and experienced boaters in-cluded should be famil-iar with boating safety guidelines In fact it is a good idea to take a boat-ing safety course prior to boating for the first time or as a refresher if it has been a while since re-viewing the rules of the water

Boating safety goes beyond learning basic operation and naviga-tion Safety guidelines also involve getting a vessel safety check The US Coast Guard Auxiliary offers compli-mentary boating exam-inations They can verify the presence and con-dition of safety equip-ment required by federal and state organizations Boaters also may be able to conduct virtual vessel exams This means boat owners can perform a self-inspection of the boats based on digital prompts Licensure and registration of boats are part of responsible boat ownership both in the

US and CanadaAlong with boating

inspections and water rules some other ways to stay safe involve ed-ucating oneself of the larger dangers on the water These generally

involve risky boater be-havior such as failing to wear a life jacket or having an inadequate number of life jackets for passengers Alcohol use while boating also can be problematic Being under the influence can adversely affect boatersrsquo reaction times and de-cision-making abilities According to the 2018 US Coast Guard Rec-reational Boating Sta-tistics Report alcohol continued to be the lead-ing known contributing factor in fatal boating accidents in 2018 ac-counting for 100 deaths (19 percent) of total fa-talities Curbing alcohol use while boating can help avoid accidents and deaths

Excessive speeds also can derail nice days on the water The Tex-as Parks and Wildlife Department says that although there are no numerical speed limits on the water excessive speed can cause acci-dents in crowded areas Speeding makes it diffi-cult to react to obstacles mdash including underwater

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Lyme disease is a potentially dan-gerous condition transmitted by the passing of bacteria from deer ticks to their unsuspecting hosts The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Lyme disease is the most com-mon vector-borne disease in the Unit-ed States

Tens of thousands of people are di-agnosed with Lyme disease each year But Lyme disease also affects animals including popular house pets like dogs Tufts University says that the Lyme bacterium can cause serious ill-ness in some dogs Lyme disease can be difficult to detect and cause serious and recurring health problems That is why it is essential for pet parents make concerted efforts to reduce the risk that their dogs become infected

The American Veterinary Medical Association says the best way to pro-tect pets against Lyme disease is to emphasize prevention

bull Speak with your veterinarian about a tick preventive product that is right for your dog These can include repellant collars topical treatments and ingestible medications

bull Vets may recommend vaccination against Lyme disease if you live in an area that is home to high tick popula-tions Recommendations also may be based on your petrsquos lifestyle and over-all health among other factors

bull Address conditions in the yard that are conducive to ticks Mowing the lawn regularly is one way to make the backyard less attractive to ticks as is removing leaf litter

bull Keep a clean home and landscape Rodents and other wildlife can carry deer ticks Securing trash cans pick-ing up food scraps removing hiding spots and potential dens and oth-er strategies can keep these carriers away

bull Conduct a daily tick check if your dog spends time outside Pay attention to bumps on the skin and part the fur so you can see where the coat meets the skin Donrsquot forget to look in the ears

bull When possible avoid areas where ticks may be found such as tall grass-

es wooded areas and marshes Stick to trails when spending time in wooded areas

Dogs with Lyme disease may exhib-it various symptoms These include loss of appetite fever joint swelling decreased activity and lameness Vis-it the vet promptly if symptoms occur and do not abate or are causing con-siderable distress for your pet

Lyme disease is a concern for pets Avoidance preventive measures and outdoor maintenance can help reduce the likelihood that pets will contract Lyme disease

How to protect dogs from Lyme disease

by Bonnie Kirn Donahue Extension Master Gar-dener University of Ver-mont

Is there anything better than a fresh homegrown cucum-ber Warmed by the sun the crisp and juicy just-picked cucumber just doesnrsquot compare to store-bought ones

Although cucumbers are relatively easy to grow getting a nice crop can take some strategiz-ing at the beginning of the growing season

Cucumbers can be grown easily from seed or from starts which can be purchased at your lo-cal greenhouse or garden center They need full sun and nutrient-rich well-drained soil and are sensitive to dry condi-tions especially while the fruit is growing

Dry conditions can make cucumbers taste bitter and unpleasant If you want the best flavor water them when the soil begins to dry about one to two inches of water per week

Cucumbers also need plenty of space to grow Depending on the type that you plant (vining or bush) you may need up to six feet around each plant (vining varieties) A simple wire trellis is helpful if you donrsquot have a lot of space

Growing cucumbers on a trellis also makes picking a little easier and allows the fruit to ripen more evenly The fruit is easier to clean because it hasnrsquot been resting on the soil or decaying leaves

The most difficult aspect of growing cu-cumbers may be their attractiveness to the zealous striped or spot-ted cucumber beetle A striped cucumber beetle adult can be identified by its yellow and black stripes while the spotted cucumber beetle adult is yellow-green in color with black spots

Cucumber beetles feed on leaves flowers and fruit On top of this physical damage they also carry bacterial wilt a major disease of this crop For this reason if possible pick dis-ease-resistant varieties when making your initial plant selection

There are some other low-cost ways to tackle pests The general idea is to practice integrated pest management (IPM) which uses chemical in-terventions as a last re-sort after trying other methods such as cultur-al mechanical and bio-logical controls

While garden chemi-cals can kill invasive in-sects they also can kill good insects that help pollinate crops Some even act as natural pred-ators to help protect crops instinctively

If you have a small manageable cucumber crop a mechanical solu-tion would be to visually inspect your plants dai-ly and pick off any cu-cumber beetles or eggs you find If you donrsquot en-joy crushing them drop them into a solution of soapy water

A creative cultural control that I learned

from the University of Vermont Extension Mas-ter Gardener course is to wait to plant your cu-cumbers until late June This late planting avoids the early summer rush of beetles searching for young cucurbit plants for food and space to lay eggs

If planting starts you might try a trick many commercial growers use which is to dip the en-tire plant in a kaolin clay slurry before planting This material acts as an antifeedant an organic compound that inhibit insect attacks buying the plants a little more time to grow before the material washes off in a couple of weeks

Or experiment with lightweight floating row covers (available at most garden centers or hard-ware stores) to prevent beetle infestation Cu-cumbers need to be pol-linated to produce fruit so make sure to remove row covers just before flowering

Always consider the extent of damage before determining your course of action For example if you have more than five beetles per plant it might be time to try an IPM measure Alterna-tively if the damage on the leaves is less than 25 of the total plant area your young plants should be able to tolerate the injury and bounce back

This year a little plan-ning and IPM experimen-tation can help you get that exceptional cucum-ber crop

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Enjoy stuffed burgers this barbecue season

Barbecue season has arrived so soon people will be bonding in the backyard over hamburgers and hot dogs Back-yard barbecue season begins in spring and continues through summer and where the weather allows into autumn Barbecues are a perfect summertime soiree as theyrsquore usually laid back af-fairs and make use of the pleasant weather

While itrsquos fun to expand your culi-nary horizons over the open flame of a grill itrsquos important that you never forget the basics especially when entertain-ing crowds who are no doubt looking forward to grilled burgers Giving the masses what they want is good hosting but you can still try your hand at a lit-tle experimentation when serving burg-ers at your next backyard barbecue The following recipe for ldquoHerb Cheese-Stuffed Garlic Burgersrdquo from Andrew Schloss and David Joachimrsquos ldquoMaster-ing the Grillrdquo (Chronicle Books) provides the best of both worlds

Herb Cheese-StuffedGarlic BurgersMakes 6 servings

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Oreo is a 3-4 year old pitbull mix She is ok with some dogs but needs a cat free home She adores people and loves to play

Polly is a 3 year old spayed female tortie Polly has tested positive for FLV but is very healthy She loves other cats and is ok with dogs

Bronco is a 5 yr old neutered male pitbull Hersquos housebroken and very friendly with everyone he meets

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ldquoHigh school graduation is an important rite of pas-sagerdquo said Smullen ldquoOur students have a once in a lifetime chance to celebrate this moment with their family and friends Now that the state is reopening our high school seniors across upstate New York should be allowed the opportunity to have real ceremonies rather than virtual ones I want to make sure schools know that we support them in celebrating their stu-dentsrsquo accomplishments while following proper social distancing guidelines We can do this and the time is nowrdquo

Assemblyman Robert Smullen represents the 118th Assembly District which includes Hamilton and Fulton counties as well as parts of Herkimer Oneida and St Lawrence counties

Smullen supports schools hosting

graduation ceremonies

By Lucie Winbornebull Who says you have to

be human to serve your country Between 2001 and 2009 a goat called William (ldquoBillyrdquo) Windsor was part of the 1st Bat-talion Infantry Unit of The Royal Welsh with the title of lance corporal no less Although he was briefly de-moted to fusilier following ldquounacceptable behaviorrdquo at Queen Elizabethrsquos official birthday celebrations he eventually saw the error of his ways and regained his more esteemed rank

bull Actor Brad Pitt chipped out pieces of his own front teeth to play the role of Ty-ler Durden in the movie ldquoFight Clubrdquo

bull And speaking of teeth in the American Civil War soldiers were required to have at least four op-posing front teeth so they could open a gunpowder pouch Some draftees had their front chompers re-moved to avoid service

bull Whatrsquos in a name Depends on where yoursquore from When the Coca-Co-la Company was ready to import to China it needed a moniker that fit with the majority of that countryrsquos spoken languages The original choice ldquoKekouke-lardquo sounded phonetically

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bull Romantic poet PercyBysshe Shelley was one ofliteraturersquos first prominentvegans

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Thought for the Day ldquoAl-though the world is full of suffering it is also full of the overcoming of itrdquo ndash Hel-en Keller

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Exterior renovations can enhance the appear-ance of a property and make it more enjoyable for homeowners Certain renovations have the po-tential to add value to a home while others may do the opposite Learning which one have the largest return on investment can help homeowners select features that will have the most positive impact

Curb appeal goes a long way toward attracting po-tential buyers According to the National Associa-tion of Realtors first im-pressions of a property have a strong influence on buyers Landscaping and external features can do much to influence such impressions

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inorganic mulched bedsbull Fire pit A fire pit can

be used for much of the year In the spring and summer the firepit is a great place to congregate to roast marshmallows or sip wine and gaze into the fire In the fall the fire pit can make for a cozy re-treat A fire pit that has a gas burner is low-mainte-nance and the National Association of Landscape Professionals says that most can recoup about $4000 of their $6000 av-erage price tag

bull Softscaping Hard-scaping refers to struc-tures like outdoor kitchens or decks Softscaping in-volves the living elements of the landscape Hiring a landscape designer to in-stall trees shrubs natural

edging and rock elements can do wonders toward improving the look and value of a home

bull Pool or water feature In certain markets partic-ularly hot climates a pool or another water feature is a must-have However in other areas where outdoor time is limited a pool or water feature can actually lower the value of a home Speaking with a real es-tate professional can give homeowners an idea of how a pool will fare in a given neighborhood

Five outdoor projects that add value

Outdoor improvements can improve the marketability of a home as well as enhance its appearance and function

12 bull June 13 2020 MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR

NEW LISTING $345000 EXQUISITE109 Joann Way Amsterdam

4 BR 25 BA 13 yrs young Colonial home featuring over 3100 sq ft of living space

Spacious total magazine material Stunning finished basement 2 car garage sunroom patio and only 1 +- mile to Thruway exit for a

quick commute tothe Capital Region

REDUCED $12900028 Lee Ave Gloversville

COMPLETELY REMODELED 3 BDRM home from a new basement floor

to a new roof all new flooring new kitchen new appliances new bath 2 car garage Super large master

BDRM on 1st floor Call Gretchen Salvione NYS Licensed Real

Estate Salesperson on her cell at (518) 848-1843

NEW LISTING - $109000370 Locust Ave Amsterdam

Stunning 33+- Acre Parcel - Approved Building Lot with 80 Feet to the Sacandaga Lake taking line that will include a 60 Foot Lake Permit for the buyers Sellers are willing to hold a private

note amp mortgage with $50000 down up to 10 years amortized over 30 years There are

some deed restrictions that apply This will not last long as there are NOT many BLDG lots on

Sacandaga Lake anymore

SACANADAGA LAKE RIGHTS - $249900Vandenburg Point Rd Mayfield

A completely amp beautifully remod-eled 3 BDRM home that has a

stunning kitchen wGranite amp SS appliances Nice hardwood floors

throughout New NG furnace amp hot water on demand system amp

Veterans Park is across the street to enjoyCall Gretchen Salvione

at (518) 848-1843 to view

REDUCED $12490017 Taft Place Amsterdam

Great investment property that has been completely remodeled in last 4 years and has 4 great tenants This property can pay for itself in just 5 to 6 years

and there is nothing you have to do to the place for years to come

Call Gretchen Salvione NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson on her cell at (518) 848-1843

4 UNIT $179000121 Oakland Ave Gloversville

Completely Remodeled 3 BDRM 15 Bath Home with a View of Galway Lake We have a Very Large 2 Car

Garage with a Bonus Room Above it for some great storage space Sellers

are willing to buy a 2 YEAR Home Warranty for a purchaser Sellerrsquos are

Motivated Make us an Offer

$2184001329 Ridge Rd Galway

Nice remodeled 3 BDRM 2 full bath home We have 2 BDRMS downstairs and 1 upstairs Full basement 1 car garage nice covered porch granite front

steps new kitchen and new bath on 1st floor as well Motivated seller come take a look and

make us an offer

REDUCED $7500010 Orange St Gloversville

Prestigious 5 BDRM 45 bath beautiful English Tudor home on a corner lot with a 2 car garage

finished basement amp finished attic with a fenced yard and in-ground

pool Call Virginia Mackey NYS Licensed Assoc Broker on her cell at (518) 221-4340 to view

NEW LISTING $240000167 Prospect Ave Gloversville

This 2 family home is rented with long term tenants Each unit offers 3 BDRMS 1 full bath kitchen amp living

room We have a full basement paved driveway and 2 car garage

Could be a great investment for you or to occupy and have someone pay

your mortgage

NEW 2 FAMILY $89900141 E Church St Ft Hunter

Cute 3 bedroom 1 full bath home situated on the 1st floor with

laundry room SS Appliances nice backyard that is partially fenced

amp carport Call Katie-Anne Isabella NYS Licensded Real

Estate Salesperson on her cell at (518) 866-1089 to view

REDUCED $6900028 Newman St Gloversville

This fixer upper has 13 +- acres with it and a large

commercial size garage to use Home offers 3 BDRMS and 2 full baths Call Virginia Mackey NYS Licensed

Assoc Broker on her cell at (518) 221-4340 to view

$79000163 Jackson Summit Rd East Mayfield

Stunning completely remodeled 3 family home with off street parking quartz countertops new appliances2 units have 2 BDRMS amp 15 baths

and 1 unit has 2 BDRMS with 1 bath All have laundry hookup

Stellar investment for someone as this pays for itself in less than 6 years

3 FAMILY $22500045 Main St Fultonville

This is a wonderful brick home that boasts over 2500 sq ft of living space 45 BDRMS 2 full baths with a large barngarageoutbuilding stunning view natural gas public water amp annual taxes are ONLY $2449 Listing agent is related to the seller Katie-Anne Isabella NYS Licensed RE Salesperson Cell (518) 866-1089

NEW LISTING $249000 bull 1598 Route 67 Johnstown

This ranch sits on 10+- wooded acres WE have 2 BDRMS and 2 full baths The downstairs would

be a great option for someone who is looking for an in-law apartment style home since we have a kitch-en living room full bath and 1 BDRM on both the 1st floor and

basement living quarters

REDUCED $179000323 Progress Rd Town of Mayfield

SO NEW - WE DO NOT EVEN HAVE A PICTURE TO POST YET

IMMACULATE BEAUTIFUL 4 BDRM 2 Full Bath home with garage situated on 110+- acres with a propane fireplace pellet stove beautiful hardwood floors open concept living kitchen features marble tile countertops gener-

ator hookup central air and annual taxes are $4849

New Listing $289900 265 Waite Rd Amsterdam

Cute 2 BDRM home with a walk up attic that could be finished for a 3rd BDRM if you need the added space

1 Car Garage under the home nice backyard and

located on a Dead End Street with public water

amp sewer

New $839009 DiGiorgi Lane Fonda

NYS Licensed Real Estate SalespeopleGRETCHEN SALVIONE

Cell (518) 848-1843 Email Gretchenmovesyougmailcom

KATIE-ANNE ISABELLACell (518) 866-1089

Email Realestatekate518gmailcom

Cute country home with 4 BDRMs 1 full bath and 2

12 baths with 2 car garage extra large outbuilding

pond amp 3 acres situated in the Town of Florida Just a few minutes to the NYS

Thruway and city amenities

REDUCED $179000190 State Highway 161 Amsterdam

4174 +- Acres - $49900Fox Rd Providence (Saratoga County)

36 +- Acres - $40000State Highway 162 Charleston

53 +- Acres - $25000Sweet Rd Johnstown

18 +- Acres - $15000Mohawk Drive Tribes Hill

LAND LISTINGS

TOO NEW FOR A PHOTOGreat investment or end user home Lower unit is a BDRM amp rented but upper unit is available to move right in and offers 3 BDRMS a walk up attic that can be used for additional living space amp 2 car garage that can be used for storage only Call Katie-Anne Isabella NYS Licensed RE

Salesperson on her cell at (518) 866-1089

NEW 2 FAMILY $89900

13 Mcmartin St Johnstown

MOTIVATED SELLERS Cute 3 BDRM home wshared lake rightsaccess just a few hun-

dred feet away from the home 1 full bath 1st floor laundry

1 car garage annual taxes are only $1555 Call Katie-Anne

Isabella on her cell at (518) 866-1089 to view

Lake Rights at $1099002220 State Highway 10 Caroga Lake

Super Commercial BuildingBusiness Opportunity here 3 floors of

whatever your heart desires Apartments retail office space daycare facilitydance studio restaurant brewery

distillery and so much more Invest in Downtown Gloversville - Great things are happening here

COMMERCIAL REDUCED $12900048 S Main St Gloversville

Junell Pasquarelli Licensed Real Estate BrokerOwner

161 Honeywell Corners Rd Broadalbin NY 12025Office (518) 588-5141

JunellRealtyyahoocom bull JunellRealtycomBranch Office

226 E Fulton Street Gloversville NY 12078Office PH (518) 752-5040

Virginia M Mackey NYS Licensed Associate Broker

CallText (518) 221-4340 Email Vmackeyrealtoryahoocom

SOLD SOLD

SOLD

Nice Move-In-Condition 3 BDRM home which has been remodeled over the last 3 years Newer floor-ing fresh paint new appliances new furnace new garage roof

1st floor laundry full basement full walk up attic for storage and a deck and back yard to enjoyPENDINGPENDING

PENDINGPENDING

This is a spacious Ranch Style Farmhouse with 4 BDRMS 1 Full Bath Open Concept Kitchen Dining amp Living Room Area with Cathedral Ceilings Full Basement Oil Fired Furnace situated on 21 +- Acres with a large 2 Car Garage Large Barn Sheds Fencing Feed Bins and located as the only home on a Dead End Road in the Town of

Florida Montgomery County amp Fonda-Fultonville School District Taxes with NO exemptions are $5605 Beautiful views of farm fields and mountains surround this parcel of Paradise Great location makes it convenient to jump on NYS Thruway exits 27 or 28 (Amsterdam or Fultonville) Donrsquot wait this will not last long

NEW LISTING $219000 bull 139 Auspelmeyer Rd Amsterdam CALLING ALL INVESTORS We have 2 separate 4 unit homes for a total of 8 units of well cared for rental prop-

erty with a large parking lot and extra lot included for one salersquos price Many units include long term tenants

Buildings have been maintained very well With current rents these buildings will pay for themselves in

under 6 years making this a smart investment for years to come Natural Gas for heat public watersewer and plenty off street parking Annual taxes for both build-ings are $7102 with no exemptions Call Katie-Anne Isabella on her cell to view at (518) 866-1089

NEW LISTING - MULTIFAMILY (8 UNITS TOTAL amp LARGE PARKING LOT)21 amp 23-25 S Melcher St Johnstown bull Listed at $350000

NEW LISTING $1399009 Washington St Fultonville

Adorable 2 BDRM Ranch home with 1 car garage and full basement If you

need 3 BDRM you could consider converting the family room over Immaculate hom ewith NEWER

electrical gutters basement windows amp dry lockseal on basement walls

home was re-sided in 2016 amp interior was recently repainted

If you are looking to buy or sell give us a call Because Your Move Matters

NEW LISTING $119000126 Pine St Tribes Hill

Cute amp Spacious 4 BDRM home located on a dead end street with approximately

056 of an Acre to call home Roof replaced in 2018 Bathroom remodeled

in 2018 Home has 2 BDRMs on 1st Floor and 2 BDRMs on the 2nd floor Carriage house kitchen natural gas furnace about 7 years old and deck to relax on while

you overlook your nice backyardPENDING

We have a super cute 6 year old Home OR Seasonal Get-A-Way CampCottage on 3040+- acres that sits back off a

long driveway to offer you lots of privacy Cathedral ceilings super cozy amp there is

a large water source to hike to and kayak on or fish Close to state parks Pecks Lake Caroga Lake amp Adirondack Park

REDUCED $169900 320 Willie Rd Town of Johnstown

PENDING

BEAUTIFUL 3 BDRM Lakefront home with 60 +- feet of your

own direct lake access 2 docks 2 outbuildings outdoor shower amp 4 heat sources Stunning Cathedral ceiling famkily roomliving room

that overlooks the lake

NEW LISTING $289900115 Seven Oaks Caroga Lake

PENDING

MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 13

Krutz Properties is 1 per Capital District MLS for property SOLD in Montgomery County

59 W Main St Canajoharie

518-673-2820 2474 St Hwy 30

Mayfield518-661-611554 E Main St

St Johnsville NY518-568-2776

Call the Pros

- Your Hometown Realtors -

Real Estate AgentGary ldquoDartrdquo Jones

518-568-3113

Real Estate AgentRobert Buck518-698-3004

Real Estate AgentSarah Barnes518-669-4815

Licensed Real Estate BrokerLaurie Weingart

518-673-2820

Real Estate AgentEric W Salisbury

518-368-8560

Real Estate AgentsWayne Andrew Sherer

Linda Susan Sherer518-366-9797

Assoc Real Estate Broker

Rochelle Monk518-545-8086

Real Estate Agent Patricia Edick518-441-4744

Real Estate Agent Barbara Krutz518-330-8017

Real Estate AgentJamie Lawrence518-694-2176

Real Estate Agent Cindy Jacksland

518-332-4615

Real Estate AgentFrank Stagliano

315-868-0051

Real Estate AgentKevin Florian 518-993-9900

Real Estate AgentJaylene Stowell

518-844-4273

Real Estate AgentSybil Martino518-598-6977

Real Estate AgentSherry Ann

Kennerknecht518-848-8030

RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL - FARMS - INVESTMENTS - ACREAGEwwwkrutz-propertiescom

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Debra J Steele518-495-5770

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

Carol Paciolla518-332-3279

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Julie A SonnerAmsterdam

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Jean M Shatley-MasonBurnt Hills

202016657 Enjoy 50 ft of direct lake front on the quietest part of the lake Close to the channel which will allow you the use of both East amp West

Caroga lakes Cottage is fully furnished and sleeps 8 or more people Glass enclosed front porch fac-ing the lake Open porch facing the road Garage to store all your outdoor toys Relax by the fi re

or watch the sunsets over the lake sitting on your dck $189090

202010858 Huge building that was a retail conve-nience store Held over $80 thousand dollars worth

of inventory Has a bathroom walk in cooler andan offi ce Now being rented out for an auc-

tion house Concrete fl oor counter space and kitchenette in back Sold food groceries lotto

beer cigarettes hardware automotive and many other household items Ambition is the key word Local clientelle appreciated it Does very well as an auction house Could be used for many different

business opportunities Large pond with Coy Fish as well as other fi sh in it Can be sold with business

or deeded over to back property $165000

201912246 Well cared for commercial building w total of 5 apartments amp a large store front Estab-lished antique store Settlers Block is on the 1stfl oor approximately 2240 square feet w 3 bath-

roomsFirst fl oor is an open space and has 2 large display windows 2nd fl oor is 3 apartmentsamp3rd fl oor is 2 apartmentsFull basement w plenty of storage Updated furnace amp electric entrance

Hardwood fl oors in all the apartmentsThis is a well-cared for building w endless possibilities

Plenty of off street parking $175000

201936206 12 Acres with spectacular views of the adirondacks to build your Adirondack home on with lake access from Pecks LakesSunrise Bay This land has a few improve-ments - the driveway is in placed and the building site has been leveled There are

certifi ed engineer plans for both the building site and septic system Peck Lake is located in the southern adirondack with the Adirondack

park in your back yard with all the wildlife you could ask for Access to everything a

person would want - shopping fi shing hiking boating (restrictions apply) golf and lets not

forget snowmobiling $109900

201829076 This very tillable land has 35 to 40 of the 43 acres that are tillable Goes past the power lines Nice land good state of cultivation Terrain is gentle- nia crown with 310 road frontage Very tiny stream runs through small part of it Owner

gets rental on haying pasture $86000

202018277 If you are looking for country living come take a look at this 530 acre farm This two

story farm house has been gutted to the studs andfully insulated and sheet rocked along with new

replacement windows The exterior has been wrapped and sided with with vinyl There is a 38 X 120 free standing barn with 12 concert fl oor and

12 dirt This 150 year old home has 1800+ sgft of living space with valued ceiling in the master bed-room Spacious eat in kitchen There is a smaller 40 X 28 old barn and Grain Bin Your are minutes

away from two Thruway entrances Canajohare exit going west and Fultonville exit going east Get away

of the hustle and bustle of the city to enjoy peace and quiet off country living The electric has been

updated along with a newer boiler $268000

202018654 Not a drive-by Year-round 2 bed-room cottage in Caroga Lake that features vaulted

ceilings a nice backyard a huge deck tons ofstorage under the home and a short walk to your shared dock Or choose to join East Caroga Lake

Association for $70 per season and have access to a recreational hall private beach basketball courts playground and so much more Metal roof is only

8 years old and a new septic system was installed 3years ago $99000

201933690 This 3 bedroom 1 12 bath raised ranch sits on a large 151 acre lot in the coun-try with a beautiful view It features a two-car garage and a huge detached shed for storage

Downstairs has a fi nished family room upstairs has 3 bedrooms an eat-in kitchen

formal dining room and a beautiful living room with tons of natural light and a gorgeous brick

fi replace It is conveniently located close to shopping restaurants amp hospitals and located in Broadalbin Perth School District $156900

202018288 Beautiful renovations have been done to this Victorian home located in Fort Plain Cherry

fl oors have been installed original woodworkstain glass windows and 2 porches Formal

dining room livingroom and a large space for your kitchen Finishing work needs to be done and

installing kitchen and baths Many materials are there for you to complete Must see and you will

love it $99000

202018609 Great investment opportunity with long term tenants Downstairs tenants have been there for 6 years and upstairs tenants have beenthere for 10 years Off street parking separate

utilities and priced to sell quickly $36000

202018963 Nice side street in the village of Fort Plain Beautiful hardwood fl oors throughout this

home Formal dining room and livingroom 3bedrooms and 1 full bath Nice front porch to relax

and enjoy yourself $79000

202018377 A nice starter home with many nice features Hardwood fl oors nice

woodwork formal dining and living room 2 enclosed porches $52500

14 bull June 13 2020 MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR

360 County Highway 151 bull St Johnsville NY 13452

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Congratulations to the Fort Plain Class of 2020

MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 15

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PO Box 121Palatine Bridge

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Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R C - Meco) is encouraging New York res-idents to complete their 2020 census question-naire Every US citizen is required by law to com-plete the 2020 Census

2020 Census invita-tions were supposed to be received by every Amer-ican household by April 1 Citizens are able to re-spond online by phone or by mail The census asks simple questions and nev-er asks for Social Security numbers money political affi liation or bank account numbers Different from past years the 2020 Cen-sus will not ask a question about citizenship

Currently the state self-response rate is 55 In Fulton County the av-erage response rate is 489 Herkimer County is 483 Hamilton County is 68 St Lawrence Coun-ty is 501 and Oneida County is 579

ldquoThe 2020 Census is ex-tremely important to our country as a wholerdquo said Smullen ldquoEvery 10 years the federal government does a population count to gauge the amount of fund-ing to be distributed to

communities I am encour-aging all New Yorkers to fi ll out the simple form that can be completed either online over the phone or by mail Without accurate representation the federal and state funding streams that our local communities depend on for many ser-vices like healthcare and education will not be as resourceful as they should be

ldquoI urge each county with-in my district to match the state self-response rate

We each have a responsi-bility to our communities to provide the government with this information and if we take this responsibil-ity lightly the resources granted at the state and federal levels could be ad-versely affectedrdquo

Assemblyman Robert Smullen represents the 118th Assembly District which includes Hamilton and Fulton counties as well as parts of Herkimer Oneida and St Lawrence counties

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Identifying onersquos family history and lineage can be an exciting and rewarding endeavor Many people are compelled to trace their ancestry and ultimately gain much from hav-ing done so

Interest in genealogy has grown in recent years The popular and free family tree application FamilySearch Family Tree had 16 million contrib-utors in 2018 who added 28 million new people to the global tree Thou-sands upon thousands also utilize other genealogy resources to paint a more accurate picture of their histo-ries

According to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology more than 26 million people shared their DNA with ancestry firms as of the start of 2019 MIT predicts that number will rise to 100 million by the end of 2020

Those ready to get started on re-searching their lineage may wonder where to start These guidelines can map the way

1 The first step is to work from the known to the unknown advises The New England Historic Genea-logical Societyrsquos American Ances-tors program Write down names

dates places of birth marriage and death announcements and other pertinent information you can dig up from looking at personal effects This will provide a starting point and serve as a springboard for further research

2 Establish what you want to learn about your family Maybe you simply want to have a complete fami-ly tree that dates back to a particular ancestor Perhaps you want to see where your family name originated Identify what is behind your interest and allow those goals to guide your research

3 Access census records military records travel documents and oth-er official papers which can provide key clues to family history These can be researched individually but many people like using resourc-es like Ancestrycom because their databases pool information from a variety of sources The Nation-al Archives offers free access to its records database at wwwarchivesgovresearchdatabases

4 Consider privacy concerns be-fore digging deeper Acquiring DNA testing and sharing results in an effort to connect with relatives has

become a popular side effect of ge-nealogy research However experts advise caution before submitting any DNA samples MIT Technology Review indicates that if the DNA collection trend continues the com-panies that hold this data will have genetic information on more than 100 million people The Review goes on to say ldquoas these databases grow they have made it possible to trace the relationships between nearly all Americans including those who never purchased a testrdquo

5 Learning new information can be overwhelming so itrsquos best to focus on one family story at a time rather than tackling the entire family tree in one sitting suggests the service Findmypast

6 Connect with like-minded indi-viduals if you find that your genealo-gy interests expand beyond personal history Family historians often con-nect via social media or through lo-cal genealogical societies

Genealogy research is a growing pastime that can reveal secrets and insight into onersquos family history Itrsquos never too late to start uncovering in-formation

Six steps to start researching your genealogy

Lyme disease poses a threat to millions of peo-ple across the globe The misconception that Lyme disease is exclusive to the United States and the northeastern portion of the country in partic-ular is understandable Hundreds of thousands of people in the US are diagnosed with Lyme dis-ease each year but the 2017 US Geological Sur-vey found that 95 percent of those cases are in the northeast mid-Atlantic or northern midwest re-gions In spite of that no one is immune to Lyme disease regardless of where they live

The World Health Or-ganization notes that in addition to the United States there are foci of Lyme borreliosis in for-ested areas of Asia and in northwestern central and eastern Europe prov-ing that Lyme disease is a global issue With that in mind it behooves ev-eryone to take steps to understand Lyme disease and how to reduce their risk of getting itWhat is Lyme disease

According to Lyme-diseaseorg an online resource that supports science-based advocacy Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium known as Borrelia burgdorferi Lyme disease can affect

any organ of the body and it is often misdiag-nosed because it tends to mimic symptoms of other diseases Lyme disease may be misdiag-nosed as chronic fatigue syndrome fibromyalgia multiple sclerosis and even psychiatric illness-es like depression Such misdiagnoses can delay treatment of the underly-ing infection

How do I get Lyme disease

The majority of Lyme disease patients get the disease from the bite of a nymphal tick Nymphs are immature forms of ticks that are very small typically the size of a pop-py seed according to Ly-mediseaseorg The bites are painless and when coupled with the size of nymphal ticks that in-creases the likelihood that people will not even realize theyrsquove been bit-ten Ticks can stay at-tached to the body for several days feeding all the while Lymediseaseorg notes that the longer the tick stays attached the more likely it will transmit the Lyme and other pathogens into the bloodstream of the per-son itrsquos attached to

How can I safeguard myself against Lyme disease

The Global Lyme Al-

liance which funds re-search aimed at pre-venting diagnosing and treating tick-borne ill-nesses notes that prac-ticing tick bite prevention habits is the best way to prevent Lyme disease Through its ldquoBe Tick AWARErdquo campaign the GLA urges people to fol-low these simple steps to reduce their risk for Lyme disease

bull Avoid high tick traffic areas like tall grass and leaf piles

bull Wear proper cloth-ing including long pants sleeves and socks Avoid walking in grass barefoot or in open sandals even when grass has been cut short

bull Apply tick repellant approved by the Environ-mental Protection Agen-cy

bull Remove clothing upon entering your home toss-ing clothing into the dryer at high temperatures for 10 to 15 minutes to kill live ticks Note that the GLA says putting clothes into the washer will not kill live ticks

bull Examine yourself for ticks every day

No one is immune to Lyme disease regardless of where they live Recog-nizing that and take pro-tective measures can help people lower their risk for Lyme disease

The basics of Lyme disease

MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 17

Church DirectoryAmes - Sprout Brook

UMC613 Latimer Hill Rd

Ames NY 13317518-673-3495

Pastor Jan MarkleSunday Service 900am

Church of the Nazarene3316 State Route 29 WJohnstown NY 12095Offices 518-762-2982

Cell 857-523-8417Pastor Rev Mark Fowler

Sunday Morning Service 1100amSunday School for All Ages 1000am

Community Bible ChurchCorner of Cliff amp Walnut Streets

Canajoharie NY 13317(518) 993-1016

Pastor Wally BraemerSunday - Adult Sunday School Class - 915am

Worship Service - 1030am

God is Good All the Time amp All the Time God is Good

Cherry Valley Assembly of God

37 Alden St Cherry Valley 607-264-3306

Pastor David Carpenter JrSundays 930am

CornerstoneBaptist Church

7274 St Hwy 10 Ames518-673-3405

Sunday School 10am Adults amp Children Morning Worship 11am Youth Ministry

545pm Evening Worship 6pm Wed Bible Study amp Prayer Meeting 630pm

Family Night Select Sundays

EmmanuelEpiscopal Church

588-594 Albany St Little Falls NY315-823-1323

Sunday Mass 10amCoffee Hour following Sunday Mass

Sunday School amp Youth GroupTuesday 10am Mass amp Bible Study

Friday 10am-2pm Thrift Shop

Christian Church of Charleston Four Corners

1380 E Lykers Rd Sprakers518-922-9088

Pastor Brett PoppSunday School (adult amp children) 10am

Worship 11am Sunday Eve Prayer 630pm

Thurs Eve of Encouragement 630pmwwwchristianchurchcharlestonfourcornersorg

Currytown Reformed Church

829 St Hwy 162 Sprakers 518-922-8422

Rev Donald HoaglanderVisiting Pastor Jane Hubschmitt

518-705-2201Sunday School 915am

Worship Service 1000am

EphratahReformed Church

140 Co Hwy 140 Ephratah NYTo live and share Jesus Christ both locally and globally

EverydayEverywhereEveryonePastor Jeff Hindrliter

Sunday School for all ages 10am September-June

Sunday Morning Worship 11amPrayer amp Praise Thursdays 7pm

Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

26 Moyer St Canajoharie518-673-3440

Holy Communion Sundays at 930am Fellowship Time to FollowCall for Holy Day services

The Rev Virginia L Ogden Rectorchurchgoodfrontiercom

DolgevilleChristian Fellowship3 Elm St Dolgeville NY 13329

315-429-9142Dr Marvin Isum Pastor

Worship Sunday 1030amMidweek Fellowship Tuesday 7pmwwwdolgevillechristianfellowshiporg

Church of Christ UnitingPO Box 896

Richfield Springs NY 13439Rev Mark Ioset

315-858-1553Service Sunday 915am

Church School Sunday 1030am

Lassellseville United Methodist Church

State Hwy 29Pastor Robert A Lindsay

Worship Sunday 930amSunday School to start soon

New Hope Christian Fellowship

32 Spencer St Dolgeville NY 13329Pastor Pat Andreoli

315-429-3630NewHopeChristianFellowshipnet

Sunday School 930AMWorship Service 1030AM

Our Lady of Hope RC Church

115 Reid St Fort Plain NY 13339Parish Office 518-993-3822ourladyofhopefrontiercom

Mass Schedule Saturday 4pm Sunday 830am amp 11am

Confessions Sat 3 amp by appointmentPlease call parish office for Holy Day schedule

Reformed Churchof Sprakers

112 Sprakers Hill RdRev Nancy Ryan

Worship ~ 9AMAll Welcome

Paines Hollow United Methodist Church

Intersection of 167 amp 168 Paines HollowPastor Peg Donaghy

518-568-7604Sunday Worship 930AMFellowship Hour to Follow

Salisbury Center United Methodist Church2545 St Rt 29 PO Box 104Salisbury Center NY 13454

315-429-9085Rev Lynn R Lockwood

The Christian Church of Rural Grove

170 Rural Grove Rd Sprakers NY 12166518-922-7831

Pastor Joshua Fetterhoffpastorjoshruralgrovechurchorg

Sunday School (all ages) 945am Morning Service 11am Eve Service 6pm

Wed-Family Night 7pm ldquoWhere Bible Teaching is Fundamentalrdquo

Seekerrsquos Fellowship14 Park Place

St Johnsville NY 13452518-568-7700

Pastor Mike YezierskiSunday Worship 6pm Tues Prayer 7pm

Bible Study 7pm (Wed Thurs amp Fri)We teach the fullness of Godrsquos Word

a life of holiness for the believer and salvation for all who trust

in Christrsquos sacrifice

To Place or UpdateChurch Listings

Call 518-673-0129or email

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Dolgeville United Methodist Church

21 N Helmer Ave DolgevilleRev Jack Ford

315-429-7381Worship 1100am

Sunday School 930am beginning September 18th

Bible Study - Wednesdays 1230pm

Holy Family ParishLittle Falls NY315-823-3410Saturday 4pm

Sunday 1030am

Marshville Evangelical Church

Route 10 SouthRev David BowleyWorship Sunday 9am

Everlasting Joy Believers Fellowship

14 Park Place (in with Seekers Fellowship)

St Johnsville NY 13452315-858-2112

Pastor Carolee CoyeSunday Service 10am

Lighthouse Baptist Church1524 St Rt 29A PO Box 114

Stratford NY 13470-0114 315-429-8854

Pastor Martin SmithSunday Morning Worship 1030am Wed Eve Prayer Meeting 600pm 2nd amp 4th

Sunday Dinner following Morning Service with Afternoon Service following dinner

ldquoOld-Fashioned Bible Preachingrdquo

Faith Hope and LoveChurch

Rev David W Bowley PastorSaturdays 5 pm

at theUnited Methodist Church Lower Level

50 E Main St Canajohariecall 518-673-5128 or see facebook ldquoFaith Hope and Love Christian Churchrdquo and our website httpfaithhopeandlovechurchcom

Fort Plain United Methodist Church

39 Center St Fort PlainAudie Miller

Lay Supply PastorChurch Office 518-993-3863

Kitchen 518-993-3464

ALL WELCOME Worship Service 11am

Fonda Fultonville United Methodist Church

11 Montgomery St FultonvillePastor Nancy Pullen bull 853-3311

Sunday Morning Worship 915-1015 Sunday School 915-1030 Coffee

Fellowship Following ServiceOur Mission-To Actively Follow Christ

and To Inspire Others To Accompany Us

FultonvilleReformed Church

Corner of 5S amp 30Pastor Jane Hubschmitt

Sunday School 10AM

Family Worship 1030AM

Fordsbush Bible Church131 Clark Rd Fort Plain

518-568-7606Pastor Joe Miller

Sunday School 10am Morning Service 11am Eve Service 6pm Wed Service

645pm Thurs Visitation 6pmwwwfordsbushbiblechurchcom

Home of Victory Christian Academy

First Baptist ChurchSpringfield Center NY

Rev - Gary TylerSunday School 1000am

Morning Worship 1100amSunday night Worship 600pmWed night Bible Study 700pm

Free meal amp music every 2nd Sat of the month 4-7pm

Freysbush United Methodist Church

Freysbush Rd Fort Plain518-842-1357

Rev Cindy Leonard OfficiatingWorship 9am

Sunday School 10am ALL ARE WELCOMEcoffee hour to follow service

Grace Episcopal Church24 Montgomery St Cherry Valley

315-585-4016Fr Kyle Grennen Rector

Sunday School 1100am Holy Communionsermon 1100amActive Youth Group - call for detail

Grandview Baptist Church15 Washington St Fort Plain

518-993-9929Pastor Dan West

Sunday School 10amMorning Service 11am

Bible Study amp Prayer Meeting Wednesday 630pm

Glen Reformed ChurchState Hwy 161 in the

Hamlet of Glen 4 miles South of Fultonville

glenreformednycaprrcomSunday Worship at 9 Sunday School

immediately following Childrenrsquos Message

Joy Fellowship296 Co Hwy 119

St Johnsville NY 13452518-568-3217

William Hayes PastorJoyce Loughran Assistant Pastor

Sunday School 9am Morning Worship 930amWednesday Evening Worship 630pm

National Kateri Tekakwitha Shrine and Indian Museum3636 St Hwy 5 PO Box 627

Fonda NY 12068-0627518-853-3646

Weekly Masses Sat 430pm Sun 1030amfriarskaterishrinecom wwwkaterishrinecom

Oppenheim United Methodist Church

Route 29Rev Jack Ford315-429-7381Worship 930 Sundays

Totally Awesome God-TAG time 630pm Wednesdays beginning in Oct Sunday

School 900am beginning September 18th

Randall ChristianCommunity Church

NY Rte 5SSunday Service 1030am

Worship LeaderDarlene Spaulding

Richfield Springs Bible Church

19 Church StRichfield Springs NY 13439

Rev David Tosi315-858-0564

Sunday School (all ages) 10amWorship Service 11am amp 7pmWednesday - Prayer amp Praise

Call for info on various Youth Ministrieswwwrichfieldspringsbiblechurchorg

Reformed Church of Fort Plain

165 Canal St Fort Plain NY 13339518-993-4302 bull fortplainrcayahoocom

Rev Nancy E RyanWorship 1030am

AA meetings Mon amp Tues 7pmSecond Thurs Prayerspace 6am to 6pm

Reformed Churchof Canajoharie

15-19 Front St Canajoharie518-673-2816

Rev Matt DraffenSunday 9am Christian Education

920 Choir Practice10am Worship Nursery providedFellowship hour follows worship

Grace Christian Church20 Center St

St Johnsville NY 13452Pastor Martin Glynn

518-568-2122Sunday School 930am

Worship 1100am

St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church774 St Hwy 163 Fort Plain NY

518-705-7552Rev David A Johnson PhD

Sunday Worship 900am Sunday School 1000amLadies Aid WELCA Handicapped Accessible

The Holy Spirit Polish National Catholic Church

618 E Gansvoort St Little Falls NY 315-823-0793

Father Rafal DadelloMass at 11am on Sunday wwwholy-

spiritpnccorg

The House of Zion Inc580 Dillenbeck Road

Palatine Bridge518-577-3069

Pastors Richard amp Denise AllenSaturday Morning

Worship Service 1130amListen to UMT on live radio 975FM

the 1st Sunday of every month 3pm-4pm

The Time forTruth Ministries

PO Box 351Amsterdam NY 12010

Phone 518-843-2121Cell 518-774-8558

Victorious Life ChurchRMI Fellowship

104 Main St amp 431 St Hwy 80 Fort Plain NY518-993-3102Sunday School 9am

Morning Worship 1030am Youth Group 5pm

Evening Worship 7-8pm

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Churchof Stone Arabia

5430 St Hwy 10 Palatine Bridge NYPastor A Elisabeth Aurand

Sunday Worship 9am518-673-2224

United Methodist Church of Canajoharie

50 E Main St518-673-2717

Jesus says - ldquoCome Unto Merdquo Join us-Special Music Ministry Beautiful Surroundings Friendly People

Sunday Service 1030am - Email umc673frontiernetnet

Communion Last Sunday of the Month

River of Jubilee Church 5057 State Highway 5 S

Sprakers NY 12166Pastor Gail AdamoschekPastor Steve Adamoschek

518-322-1427 518-224-4455Sunday Service 1000am

Childrenrsquos Church AvailableOther Learning Opportunities Available

Visit us on Facebook

Stratford United Methodist Church

Route 29A315-429-9085

Rev Lynn R LockwoodWorship 9am

St Johnrsquos Reformed Church

68 W Main St St Johnsville518-568-7396

Faithfully Following Jesus Christ

Sunday Worship 1030am

St Paulrsquos Universalist Church565 Albany St Little Falls

315-823-2284Service Sunday 10am

Coffee hour following serviceOur Church is a home to inquisitive

spiritual free thinkers with diverse religious beliefs All are welcome

St Josephrsquos Roman Catholic

Church31 North Helmer Ave Dolgeville

315-429-8338Sunday Mass is 830am

St Johnrsquos amp St Markrsquos Lutheran Church

143 Church St Canajoharie518-673-2224

Pastor A Elisabeth Durand Sunday Worship 11am

Faith Formation 1st amp 3rd Sunday 945amstjmcanjoorg bull churchofficestjmcajoorg

St MaryrsquosEpiscopal Church

7690 Rt 80 Springfield Center315-858-4016

Fr Kyle Grennen Priest-in-ChargeSunday Eucharist 930am

Coffee - Fellowship follows serviceHoly Days - as announced

St Thomas the ApostleCatholic Community

1 Church St Cherry Valley607-264-3779Masses Sunday 830am amp 11am

St Paulrsquos Lutheran Church36 Lydius St Fort Plain NY 13339

518-993-2040Pastor Jonathan Litzner

405-250-8395Church Service 11am

St JohnsvilleMethodist Church

7 East Main StSt Johnsville NY 13452

Pastor Corey Jones518-568-7983 bull 315-866-8626

Worship Sunday 3pm

St Paulrsquos Lutheran Church32 W Main St

St Johnsville NY (next to NBT Bank)518-568-3007 Church

518-568-2405 ParsonageRev David JohnsonSunday Worship 1030am

Tues Bible Bungee-Jumping 7pm ldquoBible Studyrdquo that actually makes sense

A Vibrant Welcoming Community of Faith amp Vision

Saint Cecilia Church26 Broadway Fonda

518-853-4195Sunday Worship

900am

Sacred HeartCatholic Church

111 3rd Ave Tribes Hill518-829-7301Mass Saturday

400pm

Valley Alliance Church85 E Main St Nelliston

518-993-3458Pastor Dave Prahst

Sunday School (all ages) 915am Sunday Worship 1030am Wed Praise amp Prayer 7pm

Fri Youth Group 7pm (7-12th grade)

Bethesda Fellowship34 S Division St

St Johnsville NY 13452518-568-2678

Summer ScheduleSunday Worship 1000am

Wed Worship and Prayer 600pm

Church of the Good Shepherd26 Moyer St Canajoharie

518-673-3440The Rev Virginia L Ogden Rector

Sunday Worship 930with Communion

Church Email churchgoodshep26gmailcomWeb Site wwwchurchgoodshepherdcom

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Vehicles consist of many essential com-ponents to keep them running efficient-ly and effectively Car and truck owners should have an understanding of how their vehicles function so they can diag-nose and address problems as they arise

Car batteries are an important compo-nent of any vehicle Even though engines are the powerhouse of any car or truck without a battery the engine wouldnrsquot be able to work According to Firestone Com-plete Auto Care car batteries work by providing a jolt of electricity necessary to power all the electrical components of the vehicle This is achieved through a chemi-cal reaction that changes chemical energy into the electrical energy needed to deliver voltage to the starter In addition to initial-ly starting the car the battery also keeps electric current steady to keep the engine running

The battery also works in conjunction with the alternator to power the electron-ics in the car according to the automotive information blog Autosessive While the car is running the alternator reverses the current produced by the battery recharg-ing it as a result This happens during long journeys so people who drive for short bursts of time may find that their batter-ies will not have a chance to recharge and may not have the longevity desired

There is quite literally a lot riding on a functioning battery No one wants to be caught stranded by a dead battery so drivers may wonder if there are any indi-cators that may signal the battery needs

replacementbull Slow turnover If a vehicle does not

immediately start or if the cranking is sluggish and takes longer to start it may mean the battery is starting to fail

bull Frequent short trips Drivers who make frequent short trips may find their car batteries do not have time to fully re-charge This coupled with overtaxing thanks to a lot of accessory use may cause the battery and the alternator to have shortened life spans

bull Low battery fluid levels If the fluid level is below the energy conductor inside it is often indicative of overcharging and excessive heat

bull Corrosion Corrosion buildup dust dirt and grime on battery connections may cause performance problems Inspecting and cleaning the terminals can prolong the battery life

bull Odors and leaks Battery leaks can produce a sulfur odor similar to the smell of a rotten egg This can become problem-atic over time and leaks may indicate an aging or damaged battery

bull Age Most batteries have a finite life span A well-maintained battery can last up to five years Neglect can reduce that life expectancy considerably

bull Bloated or cracked battery case Re-place the battery immediately if the case is cracking as it could be because excessive heat is swelling the battery

Understanding how car batteries work can help drivers keep their cars running smoothly

Charge up yourcar battery knowledge

MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 19

Boating is a recre-ational activity enjoyed by thousands of people Spring and summer are prime times of year for boating though people who live in temperate climates may be able to

enjoy boating all year long

Everyone who takes to the water novices and experienced boaters in-cluded should be famil-iar with boating safety guidelines In fact it is a good idea to take a boat-ing safety course prior to boating for the first time or as a refresher if it has been a while since re-viewing the rules of the water

Boating safety goes beyond learning basic operation and naviga-tion Safety guidelines also involve getting a vessel safety check The US Coast Guard Auxiliary offers compli-mentary boating exam-inations They can verify the presence and con-dition of safety equip-ment required by federal and state organizations Boaters also may be able to conduct virtual vessel exams This means boat owners can perform a self-inspection of the boats based on digital prompts Licensure and registration of boats are part of responsible boat ownership both in the

US and CanadaAlong with boating

inspections and water rules some other ways to stay safe involve ed-ucating oneself of the larger dangers on the water These generally

involve risky boater be-havior such as failing to wear a life jacket or having an inadequate number of life jackets for passengers Alcohol use while boating also can be problematic Being under the influence can adversely affect boatersrsquo reaction times and de-cision-making abilities According to the 2018 US Coast Guard Rec-reational Boating Sta-tistics Report alcohol continued to be the lead-ing known contributing factor in fatal boating accidents in 2018 ac-counting for 100 deaths (19 percent) of total fa-talities Curbing alcohol use while boating can help avoid accidents and deaths

Excessive speeds also can derail nice days on the water The Tex-as Parks and Wildlife Department says that although there are no numerical speed limits on the water excessive speed can cause acci-dents in crowded areas Speeding makes it diffi-cult to react to obstacles mdash including underwater

wildlife mdash and bring the boat to a stop within a safe distance of others

Boating season is heating up and that means making safety a big part of operating and enjoying a vessel

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Lyme disease is a potentially dan-gerous condition transmitted by the passing of bacteria from deer ticks to their unsuspecting hosts The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Lyme disease is the most com-mon vector-borne disease in the Unit-ed States

Tens of thousands of people are di-agnosed with Lyme disease each year But Lyme disease also affects animals including popular house pets like dogs Tufts University says that the Lyme bacterium can cause serious ill-ness in some dogs Lyme disease can be difficult to detect and cause serious and recurring health problems That is why it is essential for pet parents make concerted efforts to reduce the risk that their dogs become infected

The American Veterinary Medical Association says the best way to pro-tect pets against Lyme disease is to emphasize prevention

bull Speak with your veterinarian about a tick preventive product that is right for your dog These can include repellant collars topical treatments and ingestible medications

bull Vets may recommend vaccination against Lyme disease if you live in an area that is home to high tick popula-tions Recommendations also may be based on your petrsquos lifestyle and over-all health among other factors

bull Address conditions in the yard that are conducive to ticks Mowing the lawn regularly is one way to make the backyard less attractive to ticks as is removing leaf litter

bull Keep a clean home and landscape Rodents and other wildlife can carry deer ticks Securing trash cans pick-ing up food scraps removing hiding spots and potential dens and oth-er strategies can keep these carriers away

bull Conduct a daily tick check if your dog spends time outside Pay attention to bumps on the skin and part the fur so you can see where the coat meets the skin Donrsquot forget to look in the ears

bull When possible avoid areas where ticks may be found such as tall grass-

es wooded areas and marshes Stick to trails when spending time in wooded areas

Dogs with Lyme disease may exhib-it various symptoms These include loss of appetite fever joint swelling decreased activity and lameness Vis-it the vet promptly if symptoms occur and do not abate or are causing con-siderable distress for your pet

Lyme disease is a concern for pets Avoidance preventive measures and outdoor maintenance can help reduce the likelihood that pets will contract Lyme disease

How to protect dogs from Lyme disease

by Bonnie Kirn Donahue Extension Master Gar-dener University of Ver-mont

Is there anything better than a fresh homegrown cucum-ber Warmed by the sun the crisp and juicy just-picked cucumber just doesnrsquot compare to store-bought ones

Although cucumbers are relatively easy to grow getting a nice crop can take some strategiz-ing at the beginning of the growing season

Cucumbers can be grown easily from seed or from starts which can be purchased at your lo-cal greenhouse or garden center They need full sun and nutrient-rich well-drained soil and are sensitive to dry condi-tions especially while the fruit is growing

Dry conditions can make cucumbers taste bitter and unpleasant If you want the best flavor water them when the soil begins to dry about one to two inches of water per week

Cucumbers also need plenty of space to grow Depending on the type that you plant (vining or bush) you may need up to six feet around each plant (vining varieties) A simple wire trellis is helpful if you donrsquot have a lot of space

Growing cucumbers on a trellis also makes picking a little easier and allows the fruit to ripen more evenly The fruit is easier to clean because it hasnrsquot been resting on the soil or decaying leaves

The most difficult aspect of growing cu-cumbers may be their attractiveness to the zealous striped or spot-ted cucumber beetle A striped cucumber beetle adult can be identified by its yellow and black stripes while the spotted cucumber beetle adult is yellow-green in color with black spots

Cucumber beetles feed on leaves flowers and fruit On top of this physical damage they also carry bacterial wilt a major disease of this crop For this reason if possible pick dis-ease-resistant varieties when making your initial plant selection

There are some other low-cost ways to tackle pests The general idea is to practice integrated pest management (IPM) which uses chemical in-terventions as a last re-sort after trying other methods such as cultur-al mechanical and bio-logical controls

While garden chemi-cals can kill invasive in-sects they also can kill good insects that help pollinate crops Some even act as natural pred-ators to help protect crops instinctively

If you have a small manageable cucumber crop a mechanical solu-tion would be to visually inspect your plants dai-ly and pick off any cu-cumber beetles or eggs you find If you donrsquot en-joy crushing them drop them into a solution of soapy water

A creative cultural control that I learned

from the University of Vermont Extension Mas-ter Gardener course is to wait to plant your cu-cumbers until late June This late planting avoids the early summer rush of beetles searching for young cucurbit plants for food and space to lay eggs

If planting starts you might try a trick many commercial growers use which is to dip the en-tire plant in a kaolin clay slurry before planting This material acts as an antifeedant an organic compound that inhibit insect attacks buying the plants a little more time to grow before the material washes off in a couple of weeks

Or experiment with lightweight floating row covers (available at most garden centers or hard-ware stores) to prevent beetle infestation Cu-cumbers need to be pol-linated to produce fruit so make sure to remove row covers just before flowering

Always consider the extent of damage before determining your course of action For example if you have more than five beetles per plant it might be time to try an IPM measure Alterna-tively if the damage on the leaves is less than 25 of the total plant area your young plants should be able to tolerate the injury and bounce back

This year a little plan-ning and IPM experimen-tation can help you get that exceptional cucum-ber crop

How to grow the best cucumbers

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Enjoy stuffed burgers this barbecue season

Barbecue season has arrived so soon people will be bonding in the backyard over hamburgers and hot dogs Back-yard barbecue season begins in spring and continues through summer and where the weather allows into autumn Barbecues are a perfect summertime soiree as theyrsquore usually laid back af-fairs and make use of the pleasant weather

While itrsquos fun to expand your culi-nary horizons over the open flame of a grill itrsquos important that you never forget the basics especially when entertain-ing crowds who are no doubt looking forward to grilled burgers Giving the masses what they want is good hosting but you can still try your hand at a lit-tle experimentation when serving burg-ers at your next backyard barbecue The following recipe for ldquoHerb Cheese-Stuffed Garlic Burgersrdquo from Andrew Schloss and David Joachimrsquos ldquoMaster-ing the Grillrdquo (Chronicle Books) provides the best of both worlds

Herb Cheese-StuffedGarlic BurgersMakes 6 servings

2 lbs ground beef chuck 85 lean2 tbsp chopped garlicfrac12 tsp kosher saltfrac14 tsp ground black pepper3 tbsp herbed garlic cream cheese

such as Boursin6 hamburger buns splitOil for coating grill grate

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1 Heat the grill as directed2 Using your hands mix the beef

garlic salt and pepper in a bowl un-til well blended do not overmix Using a light touch form into 12 patties no more than 12-inch thick

3 Put a portion (about 1 12 tea-spoons) of cream cheese in the center of each of the 6 patties top with the re-maining patties and press together tak-ing care to seal the edges well Refriger-ate the burgers until the grill is ready

4 Brush the grill grate and coat it with oil Put the burgers on the grill cover and cook for 9 minutes flipping after 5 minutes for medium-done (150ordm F slightly pink) Add a minute per side for well-done (160ordm F)

5 To toast the buns put them cut-sides down directly over the fire for the last minute of cooking

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Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R C Ref-Meco) on June 3 signed onto a letter to Gov Andrew Cuomo in support of allowing schools in New York State to host in-person graduation ceremonies If school districts follow proper public health guidelines graduation cer-emonies could be allowed to offer a sense of closure for high school seniors

ldquoHigh school graduation is an important rite of pas-sagerdquo said Smullen ldquoOur students have a once in a lifetime chance to celebrate this moment with their family and friends Now that the state is reopening our high school seniors across upstate New York should be allowed the opportunity to have real ceremonies rather than virtual ones I want to make sure schools know that we support them in celebrating their stu-dentsrsquo accomplishments while following proper social distancing guidelines We can do this and the time is nowrdquo

Assemblyman Robert Smullen represents the 118th Assembly District which includes Hamilton and Fulton counties as well as parts of Herkimer Oneida and St Lawrence counties

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By Lucie Winbornebull Who says you have to

be human to serve your country Between 2001 and 2009 a goat called William (ldquoBillyrdquo) Windsor was part of the 1st Bat-talion Infantry Unit of The Royal Welsh with the title of lance corporal no less Although he was briefly de-moted to fusilier following ldquounacceptable behaviorrdquo at Queen Elizabethrsquos official birthday celebrations he eventually saw the error of his ways and regained his more esteemed rank

bull Actor Brad Pitt chipped out pieces of his own front teeth to play the role of Ty-ler Durden in the movie ldquoFight Clubrdquo

bull And speaking of teeth in the American Civil War soldiers were required to have at least four op-posing front teeth so they could open a gunpowder pouch Some draftees had their front chompers re-moved to avoid service

bull Whatrsquos in a name Depends on where yoursquore from When the Coca-Co-la Company was ready to import to China it needed a moniker that fit with the majority of that countryrsquos spoken languages The original choice ldquoKekouke-lardquo sounded phonetically

similar but in certain di-alects translates to ldquobitethe wax tadpolerdquo or ldquofemalehorse stuffed with waxrdquoFurther research yielded afar more satisfactory solu-tion ldquoKekoukelerdquo meaningldquotasty funrdquo

bull Romantic poet PercyBysshe Shelley was one ofliteraturersquos first prominentvegans

bull Scientists studying adeadly disease transmit-ted from camels also foundthat the animals containedthe pathogens from whichthe common cold was bornDo we now know whom toblame

bull As many as 35 ofpeople who hire a profes-sional cleaning service ad-mitted to cleaning up be-fore the help arrives

bull Native Southerners might well be surprised to learn that the word ldquoyrsquoallrdquo dates to 1631 It was first used by the English schol-ar William Lisle in the sen-tence ldquoThe captive men of strength I gave to you theweaker sold and this yrsquoall know is truerdquo

Thought for the Day ldquoAl-though the world is full of suffering it is also full of the overcoming of itrdquo ndash Hel-en Keller

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Exterior renovations can enhance the appear-ance of a property and make it more enjoyable for homeowners Certain renovations have the po-tential to add value to a home while others may do the opposite Learning which one have the largest return on investment can help homeowners select features that will have the most positive impact

Curb appeal goes a long way toward attracting po-tential buyers According to the National Associa-tion of Realtors first im-pressions of a property have a strong influence on buyers Landscaping and external features can do much to influence such impressions

bull Lawn care program Investing in a lawn care program that consists of fertilizer and weed control application and can be transferred over to a sub-sequent home owner is an attractive feature NAR says such a care program can recover $1000 in val-ue of the $330 average cost or a 303 percent ROI

bull Low-maintenance lifestyle When choosing materials for projects those that offer low-main-tenance benefits can be preferential These in-clude low-maintenance patio materials composite decking vinyl fencing and

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be used for much of the year In the spring and summer the firepit is a great place to congregate to roast marshmallows or sip wine and gaze into the fire In the fall the fire pit can make for a cozy re-treat A fire pit that has a gas burner is low-mainte-nance and the National Association of Landscape Professionals says that most can recoup about $4000 of their $6000 av-erage price tag

bull Softscaping Hard-scaping refers to struc-tures like outdoor kitchens or decks Softscaping in-volves the living elements of the landscape Hiring a landscape designer to in-stall trees shrubs natural

edging and rock elements can do wonders toward improving the look and value of a home

bull Pool or water feature In certain markets partic-ularly hot climates a pool or another water feature is a must-have However in other areas where outdoor time is limited a pool or water feature can actually lower the value of a home Speaking with a real es-tate professional can give homeowners an idea of how a pool will fare in a given neighborhood

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Outdoor improvements can improve the marketability of a home as well as enhance its appearance and function

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NEW LISTING $345000 EXQUISITE109 Joann Way Amsterdam

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NEW LISTING - $109000370 Locust Ave Amsterdam

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some deed restrictions that apply This will not last long as there are NOT many BLDG lots on

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SACANADAGA LAKE RIGHTS - $249900Vandenburg Point Rd Mayfield

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REDUCED $12490017 Taft Place Amsterdam

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Call Gretchen Salvione NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson on her cell at (518) 848-1843

4 UNIT $179000121 Oakland Ave Gloversville

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NEW LISTING $240000167 Prospect Ave Gloversville

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NEW 2 FAMILY $89900141 E Church St Ft Hunter

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REDUCED $6900028 Newman St Gloversville

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$79000163 Jackson Summit Rd East Mayfield

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Stellar investment for someone as this pays for itself in less than 6 years

3 FAMILY $22500045 Main St Fultonville

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This ranch sits on 10+- wooded acres WE have 2 BDRMS and 2 full baths The downstairs would

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REDUCED $179000323 Progress Rd Town of Mayfield

SO NEW - WE DO NOT EVEN HAVE A PICTURE TO POST YET

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New Listing $289900 265 Waite Rd Amsterdam

Cute 2 BDRM home with a walk up attic that could be finished for a 3rd BDRM if you need the added space

1 Car Garage under the home nice backyard and

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amp sewer

New $839009 DiGiorgi Lane Fonda

NYS Licensed Real Estate SalespeopleGRETCHEN SALVIONE

Cell (518) 848-1843 Email Gretchenmovesyougmailcom

KATIE-ANNE ISABELLACell (518) 866-1089

Email Realestatekate518gmailcom

Cute country home with 4 BDRMs 1 full bath and 2

12 baths with 2 car garage extra large outbuilding

pond amp 3 acres situated in the Town of Florida Just a few minutes to the NYS

Thruway and city amenities

REDUCED $179000190 State Highway 161 Amsterdam

4174 +- Acres - $49900Fox Rd Providence (Saratoga County)

36 +- Acres - $40000State Highway 162 Charleston

53 +- Acres - $25000Sweet Rd Johnstown

18 +- Acres - $15000Mohawk Drive Tribes Hill

LAND LISTINGS

TOO NEW FOR A PHOTOGreat investment or end user home Lower unit is a BDRM amp rented but upper unit is available to move right in and offers 3 BDRMS a walk up attic that can be used for additional living space amp 2 car garage that can be used for storage only Call Katie-Anne Isabella NYS Licensed RE

Salesperson on her cell at (518) 866-1089

NEW 2 FAMILY $89900

13 Mcmartin St Johnstown

MOTIVATED SELLERS Cute 3 BDRM home wshared lake rightsaccess just a few hun-

dred feet away from the home 1 full bath 1st floor laundry

1 car garage annual taxes are only $1555 Call Katie-Anne

Isabella on her cell at (518) 866-1089 to view

Lake Rights at $1099002220 State Highway 10 Caroga Lake

Super Commercial BuildingBusiness Opportunity here 3 floors of

whatever your heart desires Apartments retail office space daycare facilitydance studio restaurant brewery

distillery and so much more Invest in Downtown Gloversville - Great things are happening here

COMMERCIAL REDUCED $12900048 S Main St Gloversville

Junell Pasquarelli Licensed Real Estate BrokerOwner

161 Honeywell Corners Rd Broadalbin NY 12025Office (518) 588-5141

JunellRealtyyahoocom bull JunellRealtycomBranch Office

226 E Fulton Street Gloversville NY 12078Office PH (518) 752-5040

Virginia M Mackey NYS Licensed Associate Broker

CallText (518) 221-4340 Email Vmackeyrealtoryahoocom

SOLD SOLD

SOLD

Nice Move-In-Condition 3 BDRM home which has been remodeled over the last 3 years Newer floor-ing fresh paint new appliances new furnace new garage roof

1st floor laundry full basement full walk up attic for storage and a deck and back yard to enjoyPENDINGPENDING

PENDINGPENDING

This is a spacious Ranch Style Farmhouse with 4 BDRMS 1 Full Bath Open Concept Kitchen Dining amp Living Room Area with Cathedral Ceilings Full Basement Oil Fired Furnace situated on 21 +- Acres with a large 2 Car Garage Large Barn Sheds Fencing Feed Bins and located as the only home on a Dead End Road in the Town of

Florida Montgomery County amp Fonda-Fultonville School District Taxes with NO exemptions are $5605 Beautiful views of farm fields and mountains surround this parcel of Paradise Great location makes it convenient to jump on NYS Thruway exits 27 or 28 (Amsterdam or Fultonville) Donrsquot wait this will not last long

NEW LISTING $219000 bull 139 Auspelmeyer Rd Amsterdam CALLING ALL INVESTORS We have 2 separate 4 unit homes for a total of 8 units of well cared for rental prop-

erty with a large parking lot and extra lot included for one salersquos price Many units include long term tenants

Buildings have been maintained very well With current rents these buildings will pay for themselves in

under 6 years making this a smart investment for years to come Natural Gas for heat public watersewer and plenty off street parking Annual taxes for both build-ings are $7102 with no exemptions Call Katie-Anne Isabella on her cell to view at (518) 866-1089

NEW LISTING - MULTIFAMILY (8 UNITS TOTAL amp LARGE PARKING LOT)21 amp 23-25 S Melcher St Johnstown bull Listed at $350000

NEW LISTING $1399009 Washington St Fultonville

Adorable 2 BDRM Ranch home with 1 car garage and full basement If you

need 3 BDRM you could consider converting the family room over Immaculate hom ewith NEWER

electrical gutters basement windows amp dry lockseal on basement walls

home was re-sided in 2016 amp interior was recently repainted

If you are looking to buy or sell give us a call Because Your Move Matters

NEW LISTING $119000126 Pine St Tribes Hill

Cute amp Spacious 4 BDRM home located on a dead end street with approximately

056 of an Acre to call home Roof replaced in 2018 Bathroom remodeled

in 2018 Home has 2 BDRMs on 1st Floor and 2 BDRMs on the 2nd floor Carriage house kitchen natural gas furnace about 7 years old and deck to relax on while

you overlook your nice backyardPENDING

We have a super cute 6 year old Home OR Seasonal Get-A-Way CampCottage on 3040+- acres that sits back off a

long driveway to offer you lots of privacy Cathedral ceilings super cozy amp there is

a large water source to hike to and kayak on or fish Close to state parks Pecks Lake Caroga Lake amp Adirondack Park

REDUCED $169900 320 Willie Rd Town of Johnstown

PENDING

BEAUTIFUL 3 BDRM Lakefront home with 60 +- feet of your

own direct lake access 2 docks 2 outbuildings outdoor shower amp 4 heat sources Stunning Cathedral ceiling famkily roomliving room

that overlooks the lake

NEW LISTING $289900115 Seven Oaks Caroga Lake

PENDING

MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 13

Krutz Properties is 1 per Capital District MLS for property SOLD in Montgomery County

59 W Main St Canajoharie

518-673-2820 2474 St Hwy 30

Mayfield518-661-611554 E Main St

St Johnsville NY518-568-2776

Call the Pros

- Your Hometown Realtors -

Real Estate AgentGary ldquoDartrdquo Jones

518-568-3113

Real Estate AgentRobert Buck518-698-3004

Real Estate AgentSarah Barnes518-669-4815

Licensed Real Estate BrokerLaurie Weingart

518-673-2820

Real Estate AgentEric W Salisbury

518-368-8560

Real Estate AgentsWayne Andrew Sherer

Linda Susan Sherer518-366-9797

Assoc Real Estate Broker

Rochelle Monk518-545-8086

Real Estate Agent Patricia Edick518-441-4744

Real Estate Agent Barbara Krutz518-330-8017

Real Estate AgentJamie Lawrence518-694-2176

Real Estate Agent Cindy Jacksland

518-332-4615

Real Estate AgentFrank Stagliano

315-868-0051

Real Estate AgentKevin Florian 518-993-9900

Real Estate AgentJaylene Stowell

518-844-4273

Real Estate AgentSybil Martino518-598-6977

Real Estate AgentSherry Ann

Kennerknecht518-848-8030

RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL - FARMS - INVESTMENTS - ACREAGEwwwkrutz-propertiescom

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Debra J Steele518-495-5770

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

Carol Paciolla518-332-3279

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Julie A SonnerAmsterdam

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Jean M Shatley-MasonBurnt Hills

202016657 Enjoy 50 ft of direct lake front on the quietest part of the lake Close to the channel which will allow you the use of both East amp West

Caroga lakes Cottage is fully furnished and sleeps 8 or more people Glass enclosed front porch fac-ing the lake Open porch facing the road Garage to store all your outdoor toys Relax by the fi re

or watch the sunsets over the lake sitting on your dck $189090

202010858 Huge building that was a retail conve-nience store Held over $80 thousand dollars worth

of inventory Has a bathroom walk in cooler andan offi ce Now being rented out for an auc-

tion house Concrete fl oor counter space and kitchenette in back Sold food groceries lotto

beer cigarettes hardware automotive and many other household items Ambition is the key word Local clientelle appreciated it Does very well as an auction house Could be used for many different

business opportunities Large pond with Coy Fish as well as other fi sh in it Can be sold with business

or deeded over to back property $165000

201912246 Well cared for commercial building w total of 5 apartments amp a large store front Estab-lished antique store Settlers Block is on the 1stfl oor approximately 2240 square feet w 3 bath-

roomsFirst fl oor is an open space and has 2 large display windows 2nd fl oor is 3 apartmentsamp3rd fl oor is 2 apartmentsFull basement w plenty of storage Updated furnace amp electric entrance

Hardwood fl oors in all the apartmentsThis is a well-cared for building w endless possibilities

Plenty of off street parking $175000

201936206 12 Acres with spectacular views of the adirondacks to build your Adirondack home on with lake access from Pecks LakesSunrise Bay This land has a few improve-ments - the driveway is in placed and the building site has been leveled There are

certifi ed engineer plans for both the building site and septic system Peck Lake is located in the southern adirondack with the Adirondack

park in your back yard with all the wildlife you could ask for Access to everything a

person would want - shopping fi shing hiking boating (restrictions apply) golf and lets not

forget snowmobiling $109900

201829076 This very tillable land has 35 to 40 of the 43 acres that are tillable Goes past the power lines Nice land good state of cultivation Terrain is gentle- nia crown with 310 road frontage Very tiny stream runs through small part of it Owner

gets rental on haying pasture $86000

202018277 If you are looking for country living come take a look at this 530 acre farm This two

story farm house has been gutted to the studs andfully insulated and sheet rocked along with new

replacement windows The exterior has been wrapped and sided with with vinyl There is a 38 X 120 free standing barn with 12 concert fl oor and

12 dirt This 150 year old home has 1800+ sgft of living space with valued ceiling in the master bed-room Spacious eat in kitchen There is a smaller 40 X 28 old barn and Grain Bin Your are minutes

away from two Thruway entrances Canajohare exit going west and Fultonville exit going east Get away

of the hustle and bustle of the city to enjoy peace and quiet off country living The electric has been

updated along with a newer boiler $268000

202018654 Not a drive-by Year-round 2 bed-room cottage in Caroga Lake that features vaulted

ceilings a nice backyard a huge deck tons ofstorage under the home and a short walk to your shared dock Or choose to join East Caroga Lake

Association for $70 per season and have access to a recreational hall private beach basketball courts playground and so much more Metal roof is only

8 years old and a new septic system was installed 3years ago $99000

201933690 This 3 bedroom 1 12 bath raised ranch sits on a large 151 acre lot in the coun-try with a beautiful view It features a two-car garage and a huge detached shed for storage

Downstairs has a fi nished family room upstairs has 3 bedrooms an eat-in kitchen

formal dining room and a beautiful living room with tons of natural light and a gorgeous brick

fi replace It is conveniently located close to shopping restaurants amp hospitals and located in Broadalbin Perth School District $156900

202018288 Beautiful renovations have been done to this Victorian home located in Fort Plain Cherry

fl oors have been installed original woodworkstain glass windows and 2 porches Formal

dining room livingroom and a large space for your kitchen Finishing work needs to be done and

installing kitchen and baths Many materials are there for you to complete Must see and you will

love it $99000

202018609 Great investment opportunity with long term tenants Downstairs tenants have been there for 6 years and upstairs tenants have beenthere for 10 years Off street parking separate

utilities and priced to sell quickly $36000

202018963 Nice side street in the village of Fort Plain Beautiful hardwood fl oors throughout this

home Formal dining room and livingroom 3bedrooms and 1 full bath Nice front porch to relax

and enjoy yourself $79000

202018377 A nice starter home with many nice features Hardwood fl oors nice

woodwork formal dining and living room 2 enclosed porches $52500

14 bull June 13 2020 MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR

360 County Highway 151 bull St Johnsville NY 13452

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518-281-6455

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formerly Hartrsquos Paving

(518) 339-2072

Fort Plain NY 13339

Photo courtesy of Dana Shaff er The Class ic Image Photography

Congratulations to the Fort Plain Class of 2020

MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 15

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RAFFLE TICKETS500- $60 1000-$75 1500-$902000-$100 Otherquantities availableCall Lee NewspapersInc at 518- 673-0101 or email com-mercialprintleepubcom

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We want to hear from youSend your com-

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PO Box 121Palatine Bridge

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THOUGHT FOR THEWEEK ldquoLetrsquos AttendChurch This SundayrdquoYou and your family arewelcome at GrandviewBaptist Church cornerof Lydius amp WashingtonSt Ft Plain NY Sun-day School 10amMorning Worship 11am

2013 Kawasaki NinjaZX-6R636 black ampgold 600cc lowmileage Calltext 518-596-9681 for more info

HOME HEALTH AIDEfull-time position FtPlain area no nights 3-days on 4-days off518-857-5215 leavemessage VNA Agency

52 ACRES with 8 till-able Suited forA m i s h M e n n o n i t ebusinesses or HuntingCamp Located onTown Road off grid inFort Plain NY 518-441-7299

3 FAMILY GARAGESALE Thursday 618 -Saturday 620 8am-5pm each day 110Pleasant View DrivePalatine Bridge SocialDistancing Guidelinesapply

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Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R C - Meco) is encouraging New York res-idents to complete their 2020 census question-naire Every US citizen is required by law to com-plete the 2020 Census

2020 Census invita-tions were supposed to be received by every Amer-ican household by April 1 Citizens are able to re-spond online by phone or by mail The census asks simple questions and nev-er asks for Social Security numbers money political affi liation or bank account numbers Different from past years the 2020 Cen-sus will not ask a question about citizenship

Currently the state self-response rate is 55 In Fulton County the av-erage response rate is 489 Herkimer County is 483 Hamilton County is 68 St Lawrence Coun-ty is 501 and Oneida County is 579

ldquoThe 2020 Census is ex-tremely important to our country as a wholerdquo said Smullen ldquoEvery 10 years the federal government does a population count to gauge the amount of fund-ing to be distributed to

communities I am encour-aging all New Yorkers to fi ll out the simple form that can be completed either online over the phone or by mail Without accurate representation the federal and state funding streams that our local communities depend on for many ser-vices like healthcare and education will not be as resourceful as they should be

ldquoI urge each county with-in my district to match the state self-response rate

We each have a responsi-bility to our communities to provide the government with this information and if we take this responsibil-ity lightly the resources granted at the state and federal levels could be ad-versely affectedrdquo

Assemblyman Robert Smullen represents the 118th Assembly District which includes Hamilton and Fulton counties as well as parts of Herkimer Oneida and St Lawrence counties

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Specializing inAg Buildings

Machine Shops

ResidentialHorse BarnsRiding Arenas

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Your source for White Horse amp IampJ Parts and Equipment

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Tickets Available At Fort Plain True ValueKinney Drugs in St Johnsville or any Member

Identifying onersquos family history and lineage can be an exciting and rewarding endeavor Many people are compelled to trace their ancestry and ultimately gain much from hav-ing done so

Interest in genealogy has grown in recent years The popular and free family tree application FamilySearch Family Tree had 16 million contrib-utors in 2018 who added 28 million new people to the global tree Thou-sands upon thousands also utilize other genealogy resources to paint a more accurate picture of their histo-ries

According to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology more than 26 million people shared their DNA with ancestry firms as of the start of 2019 MIT predicts that number will rise to 100 million by the end of 2020

Those ready to get started on re-searching their lineage may wonder where to start These guidelines can map the way

1 The first step is to work from the known to the unknown advises The New England Historic Genea-logical Societyrsquos American Ances-tors program Write down names

dates places of birth marriage and death announcements and other pertinent information you can dig up from looking at personal effects This will provide a starting point and serve as a springboard for further research

2 Establish what you want to learn about your family Maybe you simply want to have a complete fami-ly tree that dates back to a particular ancestor Perhaps you want to see where your family name originated Identify what is behind your interest and allow those goals to guide your research

3 Access census records military records travel documents and oth-er official papers which can provide key clues to family history These can be researched individually but many people like using resourc-es like Ancestrycom because their databases pool information from a variety of sources The Nation-al Archives offers free access to its records database at wwwarchivesgovresearchdatabases

4 Consider privacy concerns be-fore digging deeper Acquiring DNA testing and sharing results in an effort to connect with relatives has

become a popular side effect of ge-nealogy research However experts advise caution before submitting any DNA samples MIT Technology Review indicates that if the DNA collection trend continues the com-panies that hold this data will have genetic information on more than 100 million people The Review goes on to say ldquoas these databases grow they have made it possible to trace the relationships between nearly all Americans including those who never purchased a testrdquo

5 Learning new information can be overwhelming so itrsquos best to focus on one family story at a time rather than tackling the entire family tree in one sitting suggests the service Findmypast

6 Connect with like-minded indi-viduals if you find that your genealo-gy interests expand beyond personal history Family historians often con-nect via social media or through lo-cal genealogical societies

Genealogy research is a growing pastime that can reveal secrets and insight into onersquos family history Itrsquos never too late to start uncovering in-formation

Six steps to start researching your genealogy

Lyme disease poses a threat to millions of peo-ple across the globe The misconception that Lyme disease is exclusive to the United States and the northeastern portion of the country in partic-ular is understandable Hundreds of thousands of people in the US are diagnosed with Lyme dis-ease each year but the 2017 US Geological Sur-vey found that 95 percent of those cases are in the northeast mid-Atlantic or northern midwest re-gions In spite of that no one is immune to Lyme disease regardless of where they live

The World Health Or-ganization notes that in addition to the United States there are foci of Lyme borreliosis in for-ested areas of Asia and in northwestern central and eastern Europe prov-ing that Lyme disease is a global issue With that in mind it behooves ev-eryone to take steps to understand Lyme disease and how to reduce their risk of getting itWhat is Lyme disease

According to Lyme-diseaseorg an online resource that supports science-based advocacy Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium known as Borrelia burgdorferi Lyme disease can affect

any organ of the body and it is often misdiag-nosed because it tends to mimic symptoms of other diseases Lyme disease may be misdiag-nosed as chronic fatigue syndrome fibromyalgia multiple sclerosis and even psychiatric illness-es like depression Such misdiagnoses can delay treatment of the underly-ing infection

How do I get Lyme disease

The majority of Lyme disease patients get the disease from the bite of a nymphal tick Nymphs are immature forms of ticks that are very small typically the size of a pop-py seed according to Ly-mediseaseorg The bites are painless and when coupled with the size of nymphal ticks that in-creases the likelihood that people will not even realize theyrsquove been bit-ten Ticks can stay at-tached to the body for several days feeding all the while Lymediseaseorg notes that the longer the tick stays attached the more likely it will transmit the Lyme and other pathogens into the bloodstream of the per-son itrsquos attached to

How can I safeguard myself against Lyme disease

The Global Lyme Al-

liance which funds re-search aimed at pre-venting diagnosing and treating tick-borne ill-nesses notes that prac-ticing tick bite prevention habits is the best way to prevent Lyme disease Through its ldquoBe Tick AWARErdquo campaign the GLA urges people to fol-low these simple steps to reduce their risk for Lyme disease

bull Avoid high tick traffic areas like tall grass and leaf piles

bull Wear proper cloth-ing including long pants sleeves and socks Avoid walking in grass barefoot or in open sandals even when grass has been cut short

bull Apply tick repellant approved by the Environ-mental Protection Agen-cy

bull Remove clothing upon entering your home toss-ing clothing into the dryer at high temperatures for 10 to 15 minutes to kill live ticks Note that the GLA says putting clothes into the washer will not kill live ticks

bull Examine yourself for ticks every day

No one is immune to Lyme disease regardless of where they live Recog-nizing that and take pro-tective measures can help people lower their risk for Lyme disease

The basics of Lyme disease

MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 17

Church DirectoryAmes - Sprout Brook

UMC613 Latimer Hill Rd

Ames NY 13317518-673-3495

Pastor Jan MarkleSunday Service 900am

Church of the Nazarene3316 State Route 29 WJohnstown NY 12095Offices 518-762-2982

Cell 857-523-8417Pastor Rev Mark Fowler

Sunday Morning Service 1100amSunday School for All Ages 1000am

Community Bible ChurchCorner of Cliff amp Walnut Streets

Canajoharie NY 13317(518) 993-1016

Pastor Wally BraemerSunday - Adult Sunday School Class - 915am

Worship Service - 1030am

God is Good All the Time amp All the Time God is Good

Cherry Valley Assembly of God

37 Alden St Cherry Valley 607-264-3306

Pastor David Carpenter JrSundays 930am

CornerstoneBaptist Church

7274 St Hwy 10 Ames518-673-3405

Sunday School 10am Adults amp Children Morning Worship 11am Youth Ministry

545pm Evening Worship 6pm Wed Bible Study amp Prayer Meeting 630pm

Family Night Select Sundays

EmmanuelEpiscopal Church

588-594 Albany St Little Falls NY315-823-1323

Sunday Mass 10amCoffee Hour following Sunday Mass

Sunday School amp Youth GroupTuesday 10am Mass amp Bible Study

Friday 10am-2pm Thrift Shop

Christian Church of Charleston Four Corners

1380 E Lykers Rd Sprakers518-922-9088

Pastor Brett PoppSunday School (adult amp children) 10am

Worship 11am Sunday Eve Prayer 630pm

Thurs Eve of Encouragement 630pmwwwchristianchurchcharlestonfourcornersorg

Currytown Reformed Church

829 St Hwy 162 Sprakers 518-922-8422

Rev Donald HoaglanderVisiting Pastor Jane Hubschmitt

518-705-2201Sunday School 915am

Worship Service 1000am

EphratahReformed Church

140 Co Hwy 140 Ephratah NYTo live and share Jesus Christ both locally and globally

EverydayEverywhereEveryonePastor Jeff Hindrliter

Sunday School for all ages 10am September-June

Sunday Morning Worship 11amPrayer amp Praise Thursdays 7pm

Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

26 Moyer St Canajoharie518-673-3440

Holy Communion Sundays at 930am Fellowship Time to FollowCall for Holy Day services

The Rev Virginia L Ogden Rectorchurchgoodfrontiercom

DolgevilleChristian Fellowship3 Elm St Dolgeville NY 13329

315-429-9142Dr Marvin Isum Pastor

Worship Sunday 1030amMidweek Fellowship Tuesday 7pmwwwdolgevillechristianfellowshiporg

Church of Christ UnitingPO Box 896

Richfield Springs NY 13439Rev Mark Ioset

315-858-1553Service Sunday 915am

Church School Sunday 1030am

Lassellseville United Methodist Church

State Hwy 29Pastor Robert A Lindsay

Worship Sunday 930amSunday School to start soon

New Hope Christian Fellowship

32 Spencer St Dolgeville NY 13329Pastor Pat Andreoli

315-429-3630NewHopeChristianFellowshipnet

Sunday School 930AMWorship Service 1030AM

Our Lady of Hope RC Church

115 Reid St Fort Plain NY 13339Parish Office 518-993-3822ourladyofhopefrontiercom

Mass Schedule Saturday 4pm Sunday 830am amp 11am

Confessions Sat 3 amp by appointmentPlease call parish office for Holy Day schedule

Reformed Churchof Sprakers

112 Sprakers Hill RdRev Nancy Ryan

Worship ~ 9AMAll Welcome

Paines Hollow United Methodist Church

Intersection of 167 amp 168 Paines HollowPastor Peg Donaghy

518-568-7604Sunday Worship 930AMFellowship Hour to Follow

Salisbury Center United Methodist Church2545 St Rt 29 PO Box 104Salisbury Center NY 13454

315-429-9085Rev Lynn R Lockwood

The Christian Church of Rural Grove

170 Rural Grove Rd Sprakers NY 12166518-922-7831

Pastor Joshua Fetterhoffpastorjoshruralgrovechurchorg

Sunday School (all ages) 945am Morning Service 11am Eve Service 6pm

Wed-Family Night 7pm ldquoWhere Bible Teaching is Fundamentalrdquo

Seekerrsquos Fellowship14 Park Place

St Johnsville NY 13452518-568-7700

Pastor Mike YezierskiSunday Worship 6pm Tues Prayer 7pm

Bible Study 7pm (Wed Thurs amp Fri)We teach the fullness of Godrsquos Word

a life of holiness for the believer and salvation for all who trust

in Christrsquos sacrifice

To Place or UpdateChurch Listings

Call 518-673-0129or email

jsnyderleepubcom

Dolgeville United Methodist Church

21 N Helmer Ave DolgevilleRev Jack Ford

315-429-7381Worship 1100am

Sunday School 930am beginning September 18th

Bible Study - Wednesdays 1230pm

Holy Family ParishLittle Falls NY315-823-3410Saturday 4pm

Sunday 1030am

Marshville Evangelical Church

Route 10 SouthRev David BowleyWorship Sunday 9am

Everlasting Joy Believers Fellowship

14 Park Place (in with Seekers Fellowship)

St Johnsville NY 13452315-858-2112

Pastor Carolee CoyeSunday Service 10am

Lighthouse Baptist Church1524 St Rt 29A PO Box 114

Stratford NY 13470-0114 315-429-8854

Pastor Martin SmithSunday Morning Worship 1030am Wed Eve Prayer Meeting 600pm 2nd amp 4th

Sunday Dinner following Morning Service with Afternoon Service following dinner

ldquoOld-Fashioned Bible Preachingrdquo

Faith Hope and LoveChurch

Rev David W Bowley PastorSaturdays 5 pm

at theUnited Methodist Church Lower Level

50 E Main St Canajohariecall 518-673-5128 or see facebook ldquoFaith Hope and Love Christian Churchrdquo and our website httpfaithhopeandlovechurchcom

Fort Plain United Methodist Church

39 Center St Fort PlainAudie Miller

Lay Supply PastorChurch Office 518-993-3863

Kitchen 518-993-3464

ALL WELCOME Worship Service 11am

Fonda Fultonville United Methodist Church

11 Montgomery St FultonvillePastor Nancy Pullen bull 853-3311

Sunday Morning Worship 915-1015 Sunday School 915-1030 Coffee

Fellowship Following ServiceOur Mission-To Actively Follow Christ

and To Inspire Others To Accompany Us

FultonvilleReformed Church

Corner of 5S amp 30Pastor Jane Hubschmitt

Sunday School 10AM

Family Worship 1030AM

Fordsbush Bible Church131 Clark Rd Fort Plain

518-568-7606Pastor Joe Miller

Sunday School 10am Morning Service 11am Eve Service 6pm Wed Service

645pm Thurs Visitation 6pmwwwfordsbushbiblechurchcom

Home of Victory Christian Academy

First Baptist ChurchSpringfield Center NY

Rev - Gary TylerSunday School 1000am

Morning Worship 1100amSunday night Worship 600pmWed night Bible Study 700pm

Free meal amp music every 2nd Sat of the month 4-7pm

Freysbush United Methodist Church

Freysbush Rd Fort Plain518-842-1357

Rev Cindy Leonard OfficiatingWorship 9am

Sunday School 10am ALL ARE WELCOMEcoffee hour to follow service

Grace Episcopal Church24 Montgomery St Cherry Valley

315-585-4016Fr Kyle Grennen Rector

Sunday School 1100am Holy Communionsermon 1100amActive Youth Group - call for detail

Grandview Baptist Church15 Washington St Fort Plain

518-993-9929Pastor Dan West

Sunday School 10amMorning Service 11am

Bible Study amp Prayer Meeting Wednesday 630pm

Glen Reformed ChurchState Hwy 161 in the

Hamlet of Glen 4 miles South of Fultonville

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immediately following Childrenrsquos Message

Joy Fellowship296 Co Hwy 119

St Johnsville NY 13452518-568-3217

William Hayes PastorJoyce Loughran Assistant Pastor

Sunday School 9am Morning Worship 930amWednesday Evening Worship 630pm

National Kateri Tekakwitha Shrine and Indian Museum3636 St Hwy 5 PO Box 627

Fonda NY 12068-0627518-853-3646

Weekly Masses Sat 430pm Sun 1030amfriarskaterishrinecom wwwkaterishrinecom

Oppenheim United Methodist Church

Route 29Rev Jack Ford315-429-7381Worship 930 Sundays

Totally Awesome God-TAG time 630pm Wednesdays beginning in Oct Sunday

School 900am beginning September 18th

Randall ChristianCommunity Church

NY Rte 5SSunday Service 1030am

Worship LeaderDarlene Spaulding

Richfield Springs Bible Church

19 Church StRichfield Springs NY 13439

Rev David Tosi315-858-0564

Sunday School (all ages) 10amWorship Service 11am amp 7pmWednesday - Prayer amp Praise

Call for info on various Youth Ministrieswwwrichfieldspringsbiblechurchorg

Reformed Church of Fort Plain

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Rev Nancy E RyanWorship 1030am

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Reformed Churchof Canajoharie

15-19 Front St Canajoharie518-673-2816

Rev Matt DraffenSunday 9am Christian Education

920 Choir Practice10am Worship Nursery providedFellowship hour follows worship

Grace Christian Church20 Center St

St Johnsville NY 13452Pastor Martin Glynn

518-568-2122Sunday School 930am

Worship 1100am

St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church774 St Hwy 163 Fort Plain NY

518-705-7552Rev David A Johnson PhD

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The Holy Spirit Polish National Catholic Church

618 E Gansvoort St Little Falls NY 315-823-0793

Father Rafal DadelloMass at 11am on Sunday wwwholy-

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Palatine Bridge518-577-3069

Pastors Richard amp Denise AllenSaturday Morning

Worship Service 1130amListen to UMT on live radio 975FM

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The Time forTruth Ministries

PO Box 351Amsterdam NY 12010

Phone 518-843-2121Cell 518-774-8558

Victorious Life ChurchRMI Fellowship

104 Main St amp 431 St Hwy 80 Fort Plain NY518-993-3102Sunday School 9am

Morning Worship 1030am Youth Group 5pm

Evening Worship 7-8pm

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Churchof Stone Arabia

5430 St Hwy 10 Palatine Bridge NYPastor A Elisabeth Aurand

Sunday Worship 9am518-673-2224

United Methodist Church of Canajoharie

50 E Main St518-673-2717

Jesus says - ldquoCome Unto Merdquo Join us-Special Music Ministry Beautiful Surroundings Friendly People

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River of Jubilee Church 5057 State Highway 5 S

Sprakers NY 12166Pastor Gail AdamoschekPastor Steve Adamoschek

518-322-1427 518-224-4455Sunday Service 1000am

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Stratford United Methodist Church

Route 29A315-429-9085

Rev Lynn R LockwoodWorship 9am

St Johnrsquos Reformed Church

68 W Main St St Johnsville518-568-7396

Faithfully Following Jesus Christ

Sunday Worship 1030am

St Paulrsquos Universalist Church565 Albany St Little Falls

315-823-2284Service Sunday 10am

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Church31 North Helmer Ave Dolgeville

315-429-8338Sunday Mass is 830am

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143 Church St Canajoharie518-673-2224

Pastor A Elisabeth Durand Sunday Worship 11am

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St MaryrsquosEpiscopal Church

7690 Rt 80 Springfield Center315-858-4016

Fr Kyle Grennen Priest-in-ChargeSunday Eucharist 930am

Coffee - Fellowship follows serviceHoly Days - as announced

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1 Church St Cherry Valley607-264-3779Masses Sunday 830am amp 11am

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518-993-2040Pastor Jonathan Litzner

405-250-8395Church Service 11am

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Worship Sunday 3pm

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Vehicles consist of many essential com-ponents to keep them running efficient-ly and effectively Car and truck owners should have an understanding of how their vehicles function so they can diag-nose and address problems as they arise

Car batteries are an important compo-nent of any vehicle Even though engines are the powerhouse of any car or truck without a battery the engine wouldnrsquot be able to work According to Firestone Com-plete Auto Care car batteries work by providing a jolt of electricity necessary to power all the electrical components of the vehicle This is achieved through a chemi-cal reaction that changes chemical energy into the electrical energy needed to deliver voltage to the starter In addition to initial-ly starting the car the battery also keeps electric current steady to keep the engine running

The battery also works in conjunction with the alternator to power the electron-ics in the car according to the automotive information blog Autosessive While the car is running the alternator reverses the current produced by the battery recharg-ing it as a result This happens during long journeys so people who drive for short bursts of time may find that their batter-ies will not have a chance to recharge and may not have the longevity desired

There is quite literally a lot riding on a functioning battery No one wants to be caught stranded by a dead battery so drivers may wonder if there are any indi-cators that may signal the battery needs

replacementbull Slow turnover If a vehicle does not

immediately start or if the cranking is sluggish and takes longer to start it may mean the battery is starting to fail

bull Frequent short trips Drivers who make frequent short trips may find their car batteries do not have time to fully re-charge This coupled with overtaxing thanks to a lot of accessory use may cause the battery and the alternator to have shortened life spans

bull Low battery fluid levels If the fluid level is below the energy conductor inside it is often indicative of overcharging and excessive heat

bull Corrosion Corrosion buildup dust dirt and grime on battery connections may cause performance problems Inspecting and cleaning the terminals can prolong the battery life

bull Odors and leaks Battery leaks can produce a sulfur odor similar to the smell of a rotten egg This can become problem-atic over time and leaks may indicate an aging or damaged battery

bull Age Most batteries have a finite life span A well-maintained battery can last up to five years Neglect can reduce that life expectancy considerably

bull Bloated or cracked battery case Re-place the battery immediately if the case is cracking as it could be because excessive heat is swelling the battery

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Boating is a recre-ational activity enjoyed by thousands of people Spring and summer are prime times of year for boating though people who live in temperate climates may be able to

enjoy boating all year long

Everyone who takes to the water novices and experienced boaters in-cluded should be famil-iar with boating safety guidelines In fact it is a good idea to take a boat-ing safety course prior to boating for the first time or as a refresher if it has been a while since re-viewing the rules of the water

Boating safety goes beyond learning basic operation and naviga-tion Safety guidelines also involve getting a vessel safety check The US Coast Guard Auxiliary offers compli-mentary boating exam-inations They can verify the presence and con-dition of safety equip-ment required by federal and state organizations Boaters also may be able to conduct virtual vessel exams This means boat owners can perform a self-inspection of the boats based on digital prompts Licensure and registration of boats are part of responsible boat ownership both in the

US and CanadaAlong with boating

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involve risky boater be-havior such as failing to wear a life jacket or having an inadequate number of life jackets for passengers Alcohol use while boating also can be problematic Being under the influence can adversely affect boatersrsquo reaction times and de-cision-making abilities According to the 2018 US Coast Guard Rec-reational Boating Sta-tistics Report alcohol continued to be the lead-ing known contributing factor in fatal boating accidents in 2018 ac-counting for 100 deaths (19 percent) of total fa-talities Curbing alcohol use while boating can help avoid accidents and deaths

Excessive speeds also can derail nice days on the water The Tex-as Parks and Wildlife Department says that although there are no numerical speed limits on the water excessive speed can cause acci-dents in crowded areas Speeding makes it diffi-cult to react to obstacles mdash including underwater

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Lyme disease is a potentially dan-gerous condition transmitted by the passing of bacteria from deer ticks to their unsuspecting hosts The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Lyme disease is the most com-mon vector-borne disease in the Unit-ed States

Tens of thousands of people are di-agnosed with Lyme disease each year But Lyme disease also affects animals including popular house pets like dogs Tufts University says that the Lyme bacterium can cause serious ill-ness in some dogs Lyme disease can be difficult to detect and cause serious and recurring health problems That is why it is essential for pet parents make concerted efforts to reduce the risk that their dogs become infected

The American Veterinary Medical Association says the best way to pro-tect pets against Lyme disease is to emphasize prevention

bull Speak with your veterinarian about a tick preventive product that is right for your dog These can include repellant collars topical treatments and ingestible medications

bull Vets may recommend vaccination against Lyme disease if you live in an area that is home to high tick popula-tions Recommendations also may be based on your petrsquos lifestyle and over-all health among other factors

bull Address conditions in the yard that are conducive to ticks Mowing the lawn regularly is one way to make the backyard less attractive to ticks as is removing leaf litter

bull Keep a clean home and landscape Rodents and other wildlife can carry deer ticks Securing trash cans pick-ing up food scraps removing hiding spots and potential dens and oth-er strategies can keep these carriers away

bull Conduct a daily tick check if your dog spends time outside Pay attention to bumps on the skin and part the fur so you can see where the coat meets the skin Donrsquot forget to look in the ears

bull When possible avoid areas where ticks may be found such as tall grass-

es wooded areas and marshes Stick to trails when spending time in wooded areas

Dogs with Lyme disease may exhib-it various symptoms These include loss of appetite fever joint swelling decreased activity and lameness Vis-it the vet promptly if symptoms occur and do not abate or are causing con-siderable distress for your pet

Lyme disease is a concern for pets Avoidance preventive measures and outdoor maintenance can help reduce the likelihood that pets will contract Lyme disease

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Is there anything better than a fresh homegrown cucum-ber Warmed by the sun the crisp and juicy just-picked cucumber just doesnrsquot compare to store-bought ones

Although cucumbers are relatively easy to grow getting a nice crop can take some strategiz-ing at the beginning of the growing season

Cucumbers can be grown easily from seed or from starts which can be purchased at your lo-cal greenhouse or garden center They need full sun and nutrient-rich well-drained soil and are sensitive to dry condi-tions especially while the fruit is growing

Dry conditions can make cucumbers taste bitter and unpleasant If you want the best flavor water them when the soil begins to dry about one to two inches of water per week

Cucumbers also need plenty of space to grow Depending on the type that you plant (vining or bush) you may need up to six feet around each plant (vining varieties) A simple wire trellis is helpful if you donrsquot have a lot of space

Growing cucumbers on a trellis also makes picking a little easier and allows the fruit to ripen more evenly The fruit is easier to clean because it hasnrsquot been resting on the soil or decaying leaves

The most difficult aspect of growing cu-cumbers may be their attractiveness to the zealous striped or spot-ted cucumber beetle A striped cucumber beetle adult can be identified by its yellow and black stripes while the spotted cucumber beetle adult is yellow-green in color with black spots

Cucumber beetles feed on leaves flowers and fruit On top of this physical damage they also carry bacterial wilt a major disease of this crop For this reason if possible pick dis-ease-resistant varieties when making your initial plant selection

There are some other low-cost ways to tackle pests The general idea is to practice integrated pest management (IPM) which uses chemical in-terventions as a last re-sort after trying other methods such as cultur-al mechanical and bio-logical controls

While garden chemi-cals can kill invasive in-sects they also can kill good insects that help pollinate crops Some even act as natural pred-ators to help protect crops instinctively

If you have a small manageable cucumber crop a mechanical solu-tion would be to visually inspect your plants dai-ly and pick off any cu-cumber beetles or eggs you find If you donrsquot en-joy crushing them drop them into a solution of soapy water

A creative cultural control that I learned

from the University of Vermont Extension Mas-ter Gardener course is to wait to plant your cu-cumbers until late June This late planting avoids the early summer rush of beetles searching for young cucurbit plants for food and space to lay eggs

If planting starts you might try a trick many commercial growers use which is to dip the en-tire plant in a kaolin clay slurry before planting This material acts as an antifeedant an organic compound that inhibit insect attacks buying the plants a little more time to grow before the material washes off in a couple of weeks

Or experiment with lightweight floating row covers (available at most garden centers or hard-ware stores) to prevent beetle infestation Cu-cumbers need to be pol-linated to produce fruit so make sure to remove row covers just before flowering

Always consider the extent of damage before determining your course of action For example if you have more than five beetles per plant it might be time to try an IPM measure Alterna-tively if the damage on the leaves is less than 25 of the total plant area your young plants should be able to tolerate the injury and bounce back

This year a little plan-ning and IPM experimen-tation can help you get that exceptional cucum-ber crop

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Enjoy stuffed burgers this barbecue season

Barbecue season has arrived so soon people will be bonding in the backyard over hamburgers and hot dogs Back-yard barbecue season begins in spring and continues through summer and where the weather allows into autumn Barbecues are a perfect summertime soiree as theyrsquore usually laid back af-fairs and make use of the pleasant weather

While itrsquos fun to expand your culi-nary horizons over the open flame of a grill itrsquos important that you never forget the basics especially when entertain-ing crowds who are no doubt looking forward to grilled burgers Giving the masses what they want is good hosting but you can still try your hand at a lit-tle experimentation when serving burg-ers at your next backyard barbecue The following recipe for ldquoHerb Cheese-Stuffed Garlic Burgersrdquo from Andrew Schloss and David Joachimrsquos ldquoMaster-ing the Grillrdquo (Chronicle Books) provides the best of both worlds

Herb Cheese-StuffedGarlic BurgersMakes 6 servings

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Exterior renovations can enhance the appear-ance of a property and make it more enjoyable for homeowners Certain renovations have the po-tential to add value to a home while others may do the opposite Learning which one have the largest return on investment can help homeowners select features that will have the most positive impact

Curb appeal goes a long way toward attracting po-tential buyers According to the National Associa-tion of Realtors first im-pressions of a property have a strong influence on buyers Landscaping and external features can do much to influence such impressions

bull Lawn care program Investing in a lawn care program that consists of fertilizer and weed control application and can be transferred over to a sub-sequent home owner is an attractive feature NAR says such a care program can recover $1000 in val-ue of the $330 average cost or a 303 percent ROI

bull Low-maintenance lifestyle When choosing materials for projects those that offer low-main-tenance benefits can be preferential These in-clude low-maintenance patio materials composite decking vinyl fencing and

inorganic mulched bedsbull Fire pit A fire pit can

be used for much of the year In the spring and summer the firepit is a great place to congregate to roast marshmallows or sip wine and gaze into the fire In the fall the fire pit can make for a cozy re-treat A fire pit that has a gas burner is low-mainte-nance and the National Association of Landscape Professionals says that most can recoup about $4000 of their $6000 av-erage price tag

bull Softscaping Hard-scaping refers to struc-tures like outdoor kitchens or decks Softscaping in-volves the living elements of the landscape Hiring a landscape designer to in-stall trees shrubs natural

edging and rock elements can do wonders toward improving the look and value of a home

bull Pool or water feature In certain markets partic-ularly hot climates a pool or another water feature is a must-have However in other areas where outdoor time is limited a pool or water feature can actually lower the value of a home Speaking with a real es-tate professional can give homeowners an idea of how a pool will fare in a given neighborhood

Five outdoor projects that add value

Outdoor improvements can improve the marketability of a home as well as enhance its appearance and function

12 bull June 13 2020 MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR

NEW LISTING $345000 EXQUISITE109 Joann Way Amsterdam

4 BR 25 BA 13 yrs young Colonial home featuring over 3100 sq ft of living space

Spacious total magazine material Stunning finished basement 2 car garage sunroom patio and only 1 +- mile to Thruway exit for a

quick commute tothe Capital Region

REDUCED $12900028 Lee Ave Gloversville

COMPLETELY REMODELED 3 BDRM home from a new basement floor

to a new roof all new flooring new kitchen new appliances new bath 2 car garage Super large master

BDRM on 1st floor Call Gretchen Salvione NYS Licensed Real

Estate Salesperson on her cell at (518) 848-1843

NEW LISTING - $109000370 Locust Ave Amsterdam

Stunning 33+- Acre Parcel - Approved Building Lot with 80 Feet to the Sacandaga Lake taking line that will include a 60 Foot Lake Permit for the buyers Sellers are willing to hold a private

note amp mortgage with $50000 down up to 10 years amortized over 30 years There are

some deed restrictions that apply This will not last long as there are NOT many BLDG lots on

Sacandaga Lake anymore

SACANADAGA LAKE RIGHTS - $249900Vandenburg Point Rd Mayfield

A completely amp beautifully remod-eled 3 BDRM home that has a

stunning kitchen wGranite amp SS appliances Nice hardwood floors

throughout New NG furnace amp hot water on demand system amp

Veterans Park is across the street to enjoyCall Gretchen Salvione

at (518) 848-1843 to view

REDUCED $12490017 Taft Place Amsterdam

Great investment property that has been completely remodeled in last 4 years and has 4 great tenants This property can pay for itself in just 5 to 6 years

and there is nothing you have to do to the place for years to come

Call Gretchen Salvione NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson on her cell at (518) 848-1843

4 UNIT $179000121 Oakland Ave Gloversville

Completely Remodeled 3 BDRM 15 Bath Home with a View of Galway Lake We have a Very Large 2 Car

Garage with a Bonus Room Above it for some great storage space Sellers

are willing to buy a 2 YEAR Home Warranty for a purchaser Sellerrsquos are

Motivated Make us an Offer

$2184001329 Ridge Rd Galway

Nice remodeled 3 BDRM 2 full bath home We have 2 BDRMS downstairs and 1 upstairs Full basement 1 car garage nice covered porch granite front

steps new kitchen and new bath on 1st floor as well Motivated seller come take a look and

make us an offer

REDUCED $7500010 Orange St Gloversville

Prestigious 5 BDRM 45 bath beautiful English Tudor home on a corner lot with a 2 car garage

finished basement amp finished attic with a fenced yard and in-ground

pool Call Virginia Mackey NYS Licensed Assoc Broker on her cell at (518) 221-4340 to view

NEW LISTING $240000167 Prospect Ave Gloversville

This 2 family home is rented with long term tenants Each unit offers 3 BDRMS 1 full bath kitchen amp living

room We have a full basement paved driveway and 2 car garage

Could be a great investment for you or to occupy and have someone pay

your mortgage

NEW 2 FAMILY $89900141 E Church St Ft Hunter

Cute 3 bedroom 1 full bath home situated on the 1st floor with

laundry room SS Appliances nice backyard that is partially fenced

amp carport Call Katie-Anne Isabella NYS Licensded Real

Estate Salesperson on her cell at (518) 866-1089 to view

REDUCED $6900028 Newman St Gloversville

This fixer upper has 13 +- acres with it and a large

commercial size garage to use Home offers 3 BDRMS and 2 full baths Call Virginia Mackey NYS Licensed

Assoc Broker on her cell at (518) 221-4340 to view

$79000163 Jackson Summit Rd East Mayfield

Stunning completely remodeled 3 family home with off street parking quartz countertops new appliances2 units have 2 BDRMS amp 15 baths

and 1 unit has 2 BDRMS with 1 bath All have laundry hookup

Stellar investment for someone as this pays for itself in less than 6 years

3 FAMILY $22500045 Main St Fultonville

This is a wonderful brick home that boasts over 2500 sq ft of living space 45 BDRMS 2 full baths with a large barngarageoutbuilding stunning view natural gas public water amp annual taxes are ONLY $2449 Listing agent is related to the seller Katie-Anne Isabella NYS Licensed RE Salesperson Cell (518) 866-1089

NEW LISTING $249000 bull 1598 Route 67 Johnstown

This ranch sits on 10+- wooded acres WE have 2 BDRMS and 2 full baths The downstairs would

be a great option for someone who is looking for an in-law apartment style home since we have a kitch-en living room full bath and 1 BDRM on both the 1st floor and

basement living quarters

REDUCED $179000323 Progress Rd Town of Mayfield

SO NEW - WE DO NOT EVEN HAVE A PICTURE TO POST YET

IMMACULATE BEAUTIFUL 4 BDRM 2 Full Bath home with garage situated on 110+- acres with a propane fireplace pellet stove beautiful hardwood floors open concept living kitchen features marble tile countertops gener-

ator hookup central air and annual taxes are $4849

New Listing $289900 265 Waite Rd Amsterdam

Cute 2 BDRM home with a walk up attic that could be finished for a 3rd BDRM if you need the added space

1 Car Garage under the home nice backyard and

located on a Dead End Street with public water

amp sewer

New $839009 DiGiorgi Lane Fonda

NYS Licensed Real Estate SalespeopleGRETCHEN SALVIONE

Cell (518) 848-1843 Email Gretchenmovesyougmailcom

KATIE-ANNE ISABELLACell (518) 866-1089

Email Realestatekate518gmailcom

Cute country home with 4 BDRMs 1 full bath and 2

12 baths with 2 car garage extra large outbuilding

pond amp 3 acres situated in the Town of Florida Just a few minutes to the NYS

Thruway and city amenities

REDUCED $179000190 State Highway 161 Amsterdam

4174 +- Acres - $49900Fox Rd Providence (Saratoga County)

36 +- Acres - $40000State Highway 162 Charleston

53 +- Acres - $25000Sweet Rd Johnstown

18 +- Acres - $15000Mohawk Drive Tribes Hill

LAND LISTINGS

TOO NEW FOR A PHOTOGreat investment or end user home Lower unit is a BDRM amp rented but upper unit is available to move right in and offers 3 BDRMS a walk up attic that can be used for additional living space amp 2 car garage that can be used for storage only Call Katie-Anne Isabella NYS Licensed RE

Salesperson on her cell at (518) 866-1089

NEW 2 FAMILY $89900

13 Mcmartin St Johnstown

MOTIVATED SELLERS Cute 3 BDRM home wshared lake rightsaccess just a few hun-

dred feet away from the home 1 full bath 1st floor laundry

1 car garage annual taxes are only $1555 Call Katie-Anne

Isabella on her cell at (518) 866-1089 to view

Lake Rights at $1099002220 State Highway 10 Caroga Lake

Super Commercial BuildingBusiness Opportunity here 3 floors of

whatever your heart desires Apartments retail office space daycare facilitydance studio restaurant brewery

distillery and so much more Invest in Downtown Gloversville - Great things are happening here

COMMERCIAL REDUCED $12900048 S Main St Gloversville

Junell Pasquarelli Licensed Real Estate BrokerOwner

161 Honeywell Corners Rd Broadalbin NY 12025Office (518) 588-5141

JunellRealtyyahoocom bull JunellRealtycomBranch Office

226 E Fulton Street Gloversville NY 12078Office PH (518) 752-5040

Virginia M Mackey NYS Licensed Associate Broker

CallText (518) 221-4340 Email Vmackeyrealtoryahoocom

SOLD SOLD

SOLD

Nice Move-In-Condition 3 BDRM home which has been remodeled over the last 3 years Newer floor-ing fresh paint new appliances new furnace new garage roof

1st floor laundry full basement full walk up attic for storage and a deck and back yard to enjoyPENDINGPENDING

PENDINGPENDING

This is a spacious Ranch Style Farmhouse with 4 BDRMS 1 Full Bath Open Concept Kitchen Dining amp Living Room Area with Cathedral Ceilings Full Basement Oil Fired Furnace situated on 21 +- Acres with a large 2 Car Garage Large Barn Sheds Fencing Feed Bins and located as the only home on a Dead End Road in the Town of

Florida Montgomery County amp Fonda-Fultonville School District Taxes with NO exemptions are $5605 Beautiful views of farm fields and mountains surround this parcel of Paradise Great location makes it convenient to jump on NYS Thruway exits 27 or 28 (Amsterdam or Fultonville) Donrsquot wait this will not last long

NEW LISTING $219000 bull 139 Auspelmeyer Rd Amsterdam CALLING ALL INVESTORS We have 2 separate 4 unit homes for a total of 8 units of well cared for rental prop-

erty with a large parking lot and extra lot included for one salersquos price Many units include long term tenants

Buildings have been maintained very well With current rents these buildings will pay for themselves in

under 6 years making this a smart investment for years to come Natural Gas for heat public watersewer and plenty off street parking Annual taxes for both build-ings are $7102 with no exemptions Call Katie-Anne Isabella on her cell to view at (518) 866-1089

NEW LISTING - MULTIFAMILY (8 UNITS TOTAL amp LARGE PARKING LOT)21 amp 23-25 S Melcher St Johnstown bull Listed at $350000

NEW LISTING $1399009 Washington St Fultonville

Adorable 2 BDRM Ranch home with 1 car garage and full basement If you

need 3 BDRM you could consider converting the family room over Immaculate hom ewith NEWER

electrical gutters basement windows amp dry lockseal on basement walls

home was re-sided in 2016 amp interior was recently repainted

If you are looking to buy or sell give us a call Because Your Move Matters

NEW LISTING $119000126 Pine St Tribes Hill

Cute amp Spacious 4 BDRM home located on a dead end street with approximately

056 of an Acre to call home Roof replaced in 2018 Bathroom remodeled

in 2018 Home has 2 BDRMs on 1st Floor and 2 BDRMs on the 2nd floor Carriage house kitchen natural gas furnace about 7 years old and deck to relax on while

you overlook your nice backyardPENDING

We have a super cute 6 year old Home OR Seasonal Get-A-Way CampCottage on 3040+- acres that sits back off a

long driveway to offer you lots of privacy Cathedral ceilings super cozy amp there is

a large water source to hike to and kayak on or fish Close to state parks Pecks Lake Caroga Lake amp Adirondack Park

REDUCED $169900 320 Willie Rd Town of Johnstown

PENDING

BEAUTIFUL 3 BDRM Lakefront home with 60 +- feet of your

own direct lake access 2 docks 2 outbuildings outdoor shower amp 4 heat sources Stunning Cathedral ceiling famkily roomliving room

that overlooks the lake

NEW LISTING $289900115 Seven Oaks Caroga Lake

PENDING

MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 13

Krutz Properties is 1 per Capital District MLS for property SOLD in Montgomery County

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518-673-2820 2474 St Hwy 30

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Call the Pros

- Your Hometown Realtors -

Real Estate AgentGary ldquoDartrdquo Jones

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518-673-2820

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518-368-8560

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Assoc Real Estate Broker

Rochelle Monk518-545-8086

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Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Debra J Steele518-495-5770

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Carol Paciolla518-332-3279

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Julie A SonnerAmsterdam

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Jean M Shatley-MasonBurnt Hills

202016657 Enjoy 50 ft of direct lake front on the quietest part of the lake Close to the channel which will allow you the use of both East amp West

Caroga lakes Cottage is fully furnished and sleeps 8 or more people Glass enclosed front porch fac-ing the lake Open porch facing the road Garage to store all your outdoor toys Relax by the fi re

or watch the sunsets over the lake sitting on your dck $189090

202010858 Huge building that was a retail conve-nience store Held over $80 thousand dollars worth

of inventory Has a bathroom walk in cooler andan offi ce Now being rented out for an auc-

tion house Concrete fl oor counter space and kitchenette in back Sold food groceries lotto

beer cigarettes hardware automotive and many other household items Ambition is the key word Local clientelle appreciated it Does very well as an auction house Could be used for many different

business opportunities Large pond with Coy Fish as well as other fi sh in it Can be sold with business

or deeded over to back property $165000

201912246 Well cared for commercial building w total of 5 apartments amp a large store front Estab-lished antique store Settlers Block is on the 1stfl oor approximately 2240 square feet w 3 bath-

roomsFirst fl oor is an open space and has 2 large display windows 2nd fl oor is 3 apartmentsamp3rd fl oor is 2 apartmentsFull basement w plenty of storage Updated furnace amp electric entrance

Hardwood fl oors in all the apartmentsThis is a well-cared for building w endless possibilities

Plenty of off street parking $175000

201936206 12 Acres with spectacular views of the adirondacks to build your Adirondack home on with lake access from Pecks LakesSunrise Bay This land has a few improve-ments - the driveway is in placed and the building site has been leveled There are

certifi ed engineer plans for both the building site and septic system Peck Lake is located in the southern adirondack with the Adirondack

park in your back yard with all the wildlife you could ask for Access to everything a

person would want - shopping fi shing hiking boating (restrictions apply) golf and lets not

forget snowmobiling $109900

201829076 This very tillable land has 35 to 40 of the 43 acres that are tillable Goes past the power lines Nice land good state of cultivation Terrain is gentle- nia crown with 310 road frontage Very tiny stream runs through small part of it Owner

gets rental on haying pasture $86000

202018277 If you are looking for country living come take a look at this 530 acre farm This two

story farm house has been gutted to the studs andfully insulated and sheet rocked along with new

replacement windows The exterior has been wrapped and sided with with vinyl There is a 38 X 120 free standing barn with 12 concert fl oor and

12 dirt This 150 year old home has 1800+ sgft of living space with valued ceiling in the master bed-room Spacious eat in kitchen There is a smaller 40 X 28 old barn and Grain Bin Your are minutes

away from two Thruway entrances Canajohare exit going west and Fultonville exit going east Get away

of the hustle and bustle of the city to enjoy peace and quiet off country living The electric has been

updated along with a newer boiler $268000

202018654 Not a drive-by Year-round 2 bed-room cottage in Caroga Lake that features vaulted

ceilings a nice backyard a huge deck tons ofstorage under the home and a short walk to your shared dock Or choose to join East Caroga Lake

Association for $70 per season and have access to a recreational hall private beach basketball courts playground and so much more Metal roof is only

8 years old and a new septic system was installed 3years ago $99000

201933690 This 3 bedroom 1 12 bath raised ranch sits on a large 151 acre lot in the coun-try with a beautiful view It features a two-car garage and a huge detached shed for storage

Downstairs has a fi nished family room upstairs has 3 bedrooms an eat-in kitchen

formal dining room and a beautiful living room with tons of natural light and a gorgeous brick

fi replace It is conveniently located close to shopping restaurants amp hospitals and located in Broadalbin Perth School District $156900

202018288 Beautiful renovations have been done to this Victorian home located in Fort Plain Cherry

fl oors have been installed original woodworkstain glass windows and 2 porches Formal

dining room livingroom and a large space for your kitchen Finishing work needs to be done and

installing kitchen and baths Many materials are there for you to complete Must see and you will

love it $99000

202018609 Great investment opportunity with long term tenants Downstairs tenants have been there for 6 years and upstairs tenants have beenthere for 10 years Off street parking separate

utilities and priced to sell quickly $36000

202018963 Nice side street in the village of Fort Plain Beautiful hardwood fl oors throughout this

home Formal dining room and livingroom 3bedrooms and 1 full bath Nice front porch to relax

and enjoy yourself $79000

202018377 A nice starter home with many nice features Hardwood fl oors nice

woodwork formal dining and living room 2 enclosed porches $52500

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Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R C - Meco) is encouraging New York res-idents to complete their 2020 census question-naire Every US citizen is required by law to com-plete the 2020 Census

2020 Census invita-tions were supposed to be received by every Amer-ican household by April 1 Citizens are able to re-spond online by phone or by mail The census asks simple questions and nev-er asks for Social Security numbers money political affi liation or bank account numbers Different from past years the 2020 Cen-sus will not ask a question about citizenship

Currently the state self-response rate is 55 In Fulton County the av-erage response rate is 489 Herkimer County is 483 Hamilton County is 68 St Lawrence Coun-ty is 501 and Oneida County is 579

ldquoThe 2020 Census is ex-tremely important to our country as a wholerdquo said Smullen ldquoEvery 10 years the federal government does a population count to gauge the amount of fund-ing to be distributed to

communities I am encour-aging all New Yorkers to fi ll out the simple form that can be completed either online over the phone or by mail Without accurate representation the federal and state funding streams that our local communities depend on for many ser-vices like healthcare and education will not be as resourceful as they should be

ldquoI urge each county with-in my district to match the state self-response rate

We each have a responsi-bility to our communities to provide the government with this information and if we take this responsibil-ity lightly the resources granted at the state and federal levels could be ad-versely affectedrdquo

Assemblyman Robert Smullen represents the 118th Assembly District which includes Hamilton and Fulton counties as well as parts of Herkimer Oneida and St Lawrence counties

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Identifying onersquos family history and lineage can be an exciting and rewarding endeavor Many people are compelled to trace their ancestry and ultimately gain much from hav-ing done so

Interest in genealogy has grown in recent years The popular and free family tree application FamilySearch Family Tree had 16 million contrib-utors in 2018 who added 28 million new people to the global tree Thou-sands upon thousands also utilize other genealogy resources to paint a more accurate picture of their histo-ries

According to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology more than 26 million people shared their DNA with ancestry firms as of the start of 2019 MIT predicts that number will rise to 100 million by the end of 2020

Those ready to get started on re-searching their lineage may wonder where to start These guidelines can map the way

1 The first step is to work from the known to the unknown advises The New England Historic Genea-logical Societyrsquos American Ances-tors program Write down names

dates places of birth marriage and death announcements and other pertinent information you can dig up from looking at personal effects This will provide a starting point and serve as a springboard for further research

2 Establish what you want to learn about your family Maybe you simply want to have a complete fami-ly tree that dates back to a particular ancestor Perhaps you want to see where your family name originated Identify what is behind your interest and allow those goals to guide your research

3 Access census records military records travel documents and oth-er official papers which can provide key clues to family history These can be researched individually but many people like using resourc-es like Ancestrycom because their databases pool information from a variety of sources The Nation-al Archives offers free access to its records database at wwwarchivesgovresearchdatabases

4 Consider privacy concerns be-fore digging deeper Acquiring DNA testing and sharing results in an effort to connect with relatives has

become a popular side effect of ge-nealogy research However experts advise caution before submitting any DNA samples MIT Technology Review indicates that if the DNA collection trend continues the com-panies that hold this data will have genetic information on more than 100 million people The Review goes on to say ldquoas these databases grow they have made it possible to trace the relationships between nearly all Americans including those who never purchased a testrdquo

5 Learning new information can be overwhelming so itrsquos best to focus on one family story at a time rather than tackling the entire family tree in one sitting suggests the service Findmypast

6 Connect with like-minded indi-viduals if you find that your genealo-gy interests expand beyond personal history Family historians often con-nect via social media or through lo-cal genealogical societies

Genealogy research is a growing pastime that can reveal secrets and insight into onersquos family history Itrsquos never too late to start uncovering in-formation

Six steps to start researching your genealogy

Lyme disease poses a threat to millions of peo-ple across the globe The misconception that Lyme disease is exclusive to the United States and the northeastern portion of the country in partic-ular is understandable Hundreds of thousands of people in the US are diagnosed with Lyme dis-ease each year but the 2017 US Geological Sur-vey found that 95 percent of those cases are in the northeast mid-Atlantic or northern midwest re-gions In spite of that no one is immune to Lyme disease regardless of where they live

The World Health Or-ganization notes that in addition to the United States there are foci of Lyme borreliosis in for-ested areas of Asia and in northwestern central and eastern Europe prov-ing that Lyme disease is a global issue With that in mind it behooves ev-eryone to take steps to understand Lyme disease and how to reduce their risk of getting itWhat is Lyme disease

According to Lyme-diseaseorg an online resource that supports science-based advocacy Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium known as Borrelia burgdorferi Lyme disease can affect

any organ of the body and it is often misdiag-nosed because it tends to mimic symptoms of other diseases Lyme disease may be misdiag-nosed as chronic fatigue syndrome fibromyalgia multiple sclerosis and even psychiatric illness-es like depression Such misdiagnoses can delay treatment of the underly-ing infection

How do I get Lyme disease

The majority of Lyme disease patients get the disease from the bite of a nymphal tick Nymphs are immature forms of ticks that are very small typically the size of a pop-py seed according to Ly-mediseaseorg The bites are painless and when coupled with the size of nymphal ticks that in-creases the likelihood that people will not even realize theyrsquove been bit-ten Ticks can stay at-tached to the body for several days feeding all the while Lymediseaseorg notes that the longer the tick stays attached the more likely it will transmit the Lyme and other pathogens into the bloodstream of the per-son itrsquos attached to

How can I safeguard myself against Lyme disease

The Global Lyme Al-

liance which funds re-search aimed at pre-venting diagnosing and treating tick-borne ill-nesses notes that prac-ticing tick bite prevention habits is the best way to prevent Lyme disease Through its ldquoBe Tick AWARErdquo campaign the GLA urges people to fol-low these simple steps to reduce their risk for Lyme disease

bull Avoid high tick traffic areas like tall grass and leaf piles

bull Wear proper cloth-ing including long pants sleeves and socks Avoid walking in grass barefoot or in open sandals even when grass has been cut short

bull Apply tick repellant approved by the Environ-mental Protection Agen-cy

bull Remove clothing upon entering your home toss-ing clothing into the dryer at high temperatures for 10 to 15 minutes to kill live ticks Note that the GLA says putting clothes into the washer will not kill live ticks

bull Examine yourself for ticks every day

No one is immune to Lyme disease regardless of where they live Recog-nizing that and take pro-tective measures can help people lower their risk for Lyme disease

The basics of Lyme disease

MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 17

Church DirectoryAmes - Sprout Brook

UMC613 Latimer Hill Rd

Ames NY 13317518-673-3495

Pastor Jan MarkleSunday Service 900am

Church of the Nazarene3316 State Route 29 WJohnstown NY 12095Offices 518-762-2982

Cell 857-523-8417Pastor Rev Mark Fowler

Sunday Morning Service 1100amSunday School for All Ages 1000am

Community Bible ChurchCorner of Cliff amp Walnut Streets

Canajoharie NY 13317(518) 993-1016

Pastor Wally BraemerSunday - Adult Sunday School Class - 915am

Worship Service - 1030am

God is Good All the Time amp All the Time God is Good

Cherry Valley Assembly of God

37 Alden St Cherry Valley 607-264-3306

Pastor David Carpenter JrSundays 930am

CornerstoneBaptist Church

7274 St Hwy 10 Ames518-673-3405

Sunday School 10am Adults amp Children Morning Worship 11am Youth Ministry

545pm Evening Worship 6pm Wed Bible Study amp Prayer Meeting 630pm

Family Night Select Sundays

EmmanuelEpiscopal Church

588-594 Albany St Little Falls NY315-823-1323

Sunday Mass 10amCoffee Hour following Sunday Mass

Sunday School amp Youth GroupTuesday 10am Mass amp Bible Study

Friday 10am-2pm Thrift Shop

Christian Church of Charleston Four Corners

1380 E Lykers Rd Sprakers518-922-9088

Pastor Brett PoppSunday School (adult amp children) 10am

Worship 11am Sunday Eve Prayer 630pm

Thurs Eve of Encouragement 630pmwwwchristianchurchcharlestonfourcornersorg

Currytown Reformed Church

829 St Hwy 162 Sprakers 518-922-8422

Rev Donald HoaglanderVisiting Pastor Jane Hubschmitt

518-705-2201Sunday School 915am

Worship Service 1000am

EphratahReformed Church

140 Co Hwy 140 Ephratah NYTo live and share Jesus Christ both locally and globally

EverydayEverywhereEveryonePastor Jeff Hindrliter

Sunday School for all ages 10am September-June

Sunday Morning Worship 11amPrayer amp Praise Thursdays 7pm

Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

26 Moyer St Canajoharie518-673-3440

Holy Communion Sundays at 930am Fellowship Time to FollowCall for Holy Day services

The Rev Virginia L Ogden Rectorchurchgoodfrontiercom

DolgevilleChristian Fellowship3 Elm St Dolgeville NY 13329

315-429-9142Dr Marvin Isum Pastor

Worship Sunday 1030amMidweek Fellowship Tuesday 7pmwwwdolgevillechristianfellowshiporg

Church of Christ UnitingPO Box 896

Richfield Springs NY 13439Rev Mark Ioset

315-858-1553Service Sunday 915am

Church School Sunday 1030am

Lassellseville United Methodist Church

State Hwy 29Pastor Robert A Lindsay

Worship Sunday 930amSunday School to start soon

New Hope Christian Fellowship

32 Spencer St Dolgeville NY 13329Pastor Pat Andreoli

315-429-3630NewHopeChristianFellowshipnet

Sunday School 930AMWorship Service 1030AM

Our Lady of Hope RC Church

115 Reid St Fort Plain NY 13339Parish Office 518-993-3822ourladyofhopefrontiercom

Mass Schedule Saturday 4pm Sunday 830am amp 11am

Confessions Sat 3 amp by appointmentPlease call parish office for Holy Day schedule

Reformed Churchof Sprakers

112 Sprakers Hill RdRev Nancy Ryan

Worship ~ 9AMAll Welcome

Paines Hollow United Methodist Church

Intersection of 167 amp 168 Paines HollowPastor Peg Donaghy

518-568-7604Sunday Worship 930AMFellowship Hour to Follow

Salisbury Center United Methodist Church2545 St Rt 29 PO Box 104Salisbury Center NY 13454

315-429-9085Rev Lynn R Lockwood

The Christian Church of Rural Grove

170 Rural Grove Rd Sprakers NY 12166518-922-7831

Pastor Joshua Fetterhoffpastorjoshruralgrovechurchorg

Sunday School (all ages) 945am Morning Service 11am Eve Service 6pm

Wed-Family Night 7pm ldquoWhere Bible Teaching is Fundamentalrdquo

Seekerrsquos Fellowship14 Park Place

St Johnsville NY 13452518-568-7700

Pastor Mike YezierskiSunday Worship 6pm Tues Prayer 7pm

Bible Study 7pm (Wed Thurs amp Fri)We teach the fullness of Godrsquos Word

a life of holiness for the believer and salvation for all who trust

in Christrsquos sacrifice

To Place or UpdateChurch Listings

Call 518-673-0129or email

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Dolgeville United Methodist Church

21 N Helmer Ave DolgevilleRev Jack Ford

315-429-7381Worship 1100am

Sunday School 930am beginning September 18th

Bible Study - Wednesdays 1230pm

Holy Family ParishLittle Falls NY315-823-3410Saturday 4pm

Sunday 1030am

Marshville Evangelical Church

Route 10 SouthRev David BowleyWorship Sunday 9am

Everlasting Joy Believers Fellowship

14 Park Place (in with Seekers Fellowship)

St Johnsville NY 13452315-858-2112

Pastor Carolee CoyeSunday Service 10am

Lighthouse Baptist Church1524 St Rt 29A PO Box 114

Stratford NY 13470-0114 315-429-8854

Pastor Martin SmithSunday Morning Worship 1030am Wed Eve Prayer Meeting 600pm 2nd amp 4th

Sunday Dinner following Morning Service with Afternoon Service following dinner

ldquoOld-Fashioned Bible Preachingrdquo

Faith Hope and LoveChurch

Rev David W Bowley PastorSaturdays 5 pm

at theUnited Methodist Church Lower Level

50 E Main St Canajohariecall 518-673-5128 or see facebook ldquoFaith Hope and Love Christian Churchrdquo and our website httpfaithhopeandlovechurchcom

Fort Plain United Methodist Church

39 Center St Fort PlainAudie Miller

Lay Supply PastorChurch Office 518-993-3863

Kitchen 518-993-3464

ALL WELCOME Worship Service 11am

Fonda Fultonville United Methodist Church

11 Montgomery St FultonvillePastor Nancy Pullen bull 853-3311

Sunday Morning Worship 915-1015 Sunday School 915-1030 Coffee

Fellowship Following ServiceOur Mission-To Actively Follow Christ

and To Inspire Others To Accompany Us

FultonvilleReformed Church

Corner of 5S amp 30Pastor Jane Hubschmitt

Sunday School 10AM

Family Worship 1030AM

Fordsbush Bible Church131 Clark Rd Fort Plain

518-568-7606Pastor Joe Miller

Sunday School 10am Morning Service 11am Eve Service 6pm Wed Service

645pm Thurs Visitation 6pmwwwfordsbushbiblechurchcom

Home of Victory Christian Academy

First Baptist ChurchSpringfield Center NY

Rev - Gary TylerSunday School 1000am

Morning Worship 1100amSunday night Worship 600pmWed night Bible Study 700pm

Free meal amp music every 2nd Sat of the month 4-7pm

Freysbush United Methodist Church

Freysbush Rd Fort Plain518-842-1357

Rev Cindy Leonard OfficiatingWorship 9am

Sunday School 10am ALL ARE WELCOMEcoffee hour to follow service

Grace Episcopal Church24 Montgomery St Cherry Valley

315-585-4016Fr Kyle Grennen Rector

Sunday School 1100am Holy Communionsermon 1100amActive Youth Group - call for detail

Grandview Baptist Church15 Washington St Fort Plain

518-993-9929Pastor Dan West

Sunday School 10amMorning Service 11am

Bible Study amp Prayer Meeting Wednesday 630pm

Glen Reformed ChurchState Hwy 161 in the

Hamlet of Glen 4 miles South of Fultonville

glenreformednycaprrcomSunday Worship at 9 Sunday School

immediately following Childrenrsquos Message

Joy Fellowship296 Co Hwy 119

St Johnsville NY 13452518-568-3217

William Hayes PastorJoyce Loughran Assistant Pastor

Sunday School 9am Morning Worship 930amWednesday Evening Worship 630pm

National Kateri Tekakwitha Shrine and Indian Museum3636 St Hwy 5 PO Box 627

Fonda NY 12068-0627518-853-3646

Weekly Masses Sat 430pm Sun 1030amfriarskaterishrinecom wwwkaterishrinecom

Oppenheim United Methodist Church

Route 29Rev Jack Ford315-429-7381Worship 930 Sundays

Totally Awesome God-TAG time 630pm Wednesdays beginning in Oct Sunday

School 900am beginning September 18th

Randall ChristianCommunity Church

NY Rte 5SSunday Service 1030am

Worship LeaderDarlene Spaulding

Richfield Springs Bible Church

19 Church StRichfield Springs NY 13439

Rev David Tosi315-858-0564

Sunday School (all ages) 10amWorship Service 11am amp 7pmWednesday - Prayer amp Praise

Call for info on various Youth Ministrieswwwrichfieldspringsbiblechurchorg

Reformed Church of Fort Plain

165 Canal St Fort Plain NY 13339518-993-4302 bull fortplainrcayahoocom

Rev Nancy E RyanWorship 1030am

AA meetings Mon amp Tues 7pmSecond Thurs Prayerspace 6am to 6pm

Reformed Churchof Canajoharie

15-19 Front St Canajoharie518-673-2816

Rev Matt DraffenSunday 9am Christian Education

920 Choir Practice10am Worship Nursery providedFellowship hour follows worship

Grace Christian Church20 Center St

St Johnsville NY 13452Pastor Martin Glynn

518-568-2122Sunday School 930am

Worship 1100am

St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church774 St Hwy 163 Fort Plain NY

518-705-7552Rev David A Johnson PhD

Sunday Worship 900am Sunday School 1000amLadies Aid WELCA Handicapped Accessible

The Holy Spirit Polish National Catholic Church

618 E Gansvoort St Little Falls NY 315-823-0793

Father Rafal DadelloMass at 11am on Sunday wwwholy-

spiritpnccorg

The House of Zion Inc580 Dillenbeck Road

Palatine Bridge518-577-3069

Pastors Richard amp Denise AllenSaturday Morning

Worship Service 1130amListen to UMT on live radio 975FM

the 1st Sunday of every month 3pm-4pm

The Time forTruth Ministries

PO Box 351Amsterdam NY 12010

Phone 518-843-2121Cell 518-774-8558

Victorious Life ChurchRMI Fellowship

104 Main St amp 431 St Hwy 80 Fort Plain NY518-993-3102Sunday School 9am

Morning Worship 1030am Youth Group 5pm

Evening Worship 7-8pm

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Churchof Stone Arabia

5430 St Hwy 10 Palatine Bridge NYPastor A Elisabeth Aurand

Sunday Worship 9am518-673-2224

United Methodist Church of Canajoharie

50 E Main St518-673-2717

Jesus says - ldquoCome Unto Merdquo Join us-Special Music Ministry Beautiful Surroundings Friendly People

Sunday Service 1030am - Email umc673frontiernetnet

Communion Last Sunday of the Month

River of Jubilee Church 5057 State Highway 5 S

Sprakers NY 12166Pastor Gail AdamoschekPastor Steve Adamoschek

518-322-1427 518-224-4455Sunday Service 1000am

Childrenrsquos Church AvailableOther Learning Opportunities Available

Visit us on Facebook

Stratford United Methodist Church

Route 29A315-429-9085

Rev Lynn R LockwoodWorship 9am

St Johnrsquos Reformed Church

68 W Main St St Johnsville518-568-7396

Faithfully Following Jesus Christ

Sunday Worship 1030am

St Paulrsquos Universalist Church565 Albany St Little Falls

315-823-2284Service Sunday 10am

Coffee hour following serviceOur Church is a home to inquisitive

spiritual free thinkers with diverse religious beliefs All are welcome

St Josephrsquos Roman Catholic

Church31 North Helmer Ave Dolgeville

315-429-8338Sunday Mass is 830am

St Johnrsquos amp St Markrsquos Lutheran Church

143 Church St Canajoharie518-673-2224

Pastor A Elisabeth Durand Sunday Worship 11am

Faith Formation 1st amp 3rd Sunday 945amstjmcanjoorg bull churchofficestjmcajoorg

St MaryrsquosEpiscopal Church

7690 Rt 80 Springfield Center315-858-4016

Fr Kyle Grennen Priest-in-ChargeSunday Eucharist 930am

Coffee - Fellowship follows serviceHoly Days - as announced

St Thomas the ApostleCatholic Community

1 Church St Cherry Valley607-264-3779Masses Sunday 830am amp 11am

St Paulrsquos Lutheran Church36 Lydius St Fort Plain NY 13339

518-993-2040Pastor Jonathan Litzner

405-250-8395Church Service 11am

St JohnsvilleMethodist Church

7 East Main StSt Johnsville NY 13452

Pastor Corey Jones518-568-7983 bull 315-866-8626

Worship Sunday 3pm

St Paulrsquos Lutheran Church32 W Main St

St Johnsville NY (next to NBT Bank)518-568-3007 Church

518-568-2405 ParsonageRev David JohnsonSunday Worship 1030am

Tues Bible Bungee-Jumping 7pm ldquoBible Studyrdquo that actually makes sense

A Vibrant Welcoming Community of Faith amp Vision

Saint Cecilia Church26 Broadway Fonda

518-853-4195Sunday Worship

900am

Sacred HeartCatholic Church

111 3rd Ave Tribes Hill518-829-7301Mass Saturday

400pm

Valley Alliance Church85 E Main St Nelliston

518-993-3458Pastor Dave Prahst

Sunday School (all ages) 915am Sunday Worship 1030am Wed Praise amp Prayer 7pm

Fri Youth Group 7pm (7-12th grade)

Bethesda Fellowship34 S Division St

St Johnsville NY 13452518-568-2678

Summer ScheduleSunday Worship 1000am

Wed Worship and Prayer 600pm

Church of the Good Shepherd26 Moyer St Canajoharie

518-673-3440The Rev Virginia L Ogden Rector

Sunday Worship 930with Communion

Church Email churchgoodshep26gmailcomWeb Site wwwchurchgoodshepherdcom

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Vehicles consist of many essential com-ponents to keep them running efficient-ly and effectively Car and truck owners should have an understanding of how their vehicles function so they can diag-nose and address problems as they arise

Car batteries are an important compo-nent of any vehicle Even though engines are the powerhouse of any car or truck without a battery the engine wouldnrsquot be able to work According to Firestone Com-plete Auto Care car batteries work by providing a jolt of electricity necessary to power all the electrical components of the vehicle This is achieved through a chemi-cal reaction that changes chemical energy into the electrical energy needed to deliver voltage to the starter In addition to initial-ly starting the car the battery also keeps electric current steady to keep the engine running

The battery also works in conjunction with the alternator to power the electron-ics in the car according to the automotive information blog Autosessive While the car is running the alternator reverses the current produced by the battery recharg-ing it as a result This happens during long journeys so people who drive for short bursts of time may find that their batter-ies will not have a chance to recharge and may not have the longevity desired

There is quite literally a lot riding on a functioning battery No one wants to be caught stranded by a dead battery so drivers may wonder if there are any indi-cators that may signal the battery needs

replacementbull Slow turnover If a vehicle does not

immediately start or if the cranking is sluggish and takes longer to start it may mean the battery is starting to fail

bull Frequent short trips Drivers who make frequent short trips may find their car batteries do not have time to fully re-charge This coupled with overtaxing thanks to a lot of accessory use may cause the battery and the alternator to have shortened life spans

bull Low battery fluid levels If the fluid level is below the energy conductor inside it is often indicative of overcharging and excessive heat

bull Corrosion Corrosion buildup dust dirt and grime on battery connections may cause performance problems Inspecting and cleaning the terminals can prolong the battery life

bull Odors and leaks Battery leaks can produce a sulfur odor similar to the smell of a rotten egg This can become problem-atic over time and leaks may indicate an aging or damaged battery

bull Age Most batteries have a finite life span A well-maintained battery can last up to five years Neglect can reduce that life expectancy considerably

bull Bloated or cracked battery case Re-place the battery immediately if the case is cracking as it could be because excessive heat is swelling the battery

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MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 19

Boating is a recre-ational activity enjoyed by thousands of people Spring and summer are prime times of year for boating though people who live in temperate climates may be able to

enjoy boating all year long

Everyone who takes to the water novices and experienced boaters in-cluded should be famil-iar with boating safety guidelines In fact it is a good idea to take a boat-ing safety course prior to boating for the first time or as a refresher if it has been a while since re-viewing the rules of the water

Boating safety goes beyond learning basic operation and naviga-tion Safety guidelines also involve getting a vessel safety check The US Coast Guard Auxiliary offers compli-mentary boating exam-inations They can verify the presence and con-dition of safety equip-ment required by federal and state organizations Boaters also may be able to conduct virtual vessel exams This means boat owners can perform a self-inspection of the boats based on digital prompts Licensure and registration of boats are part of responsible boat ownership both in the

US and CanadaAlong with boating

inspections and water rules some other ways to stay safe involve ed-ucating oneself of the larger dangers on the water These generally

involve risky boater be-havior such as failing to wear a life jacket or having an inadequate number of life jackets for passengers Alcohol use while boating also can be problematic Being under the influence can adversely affect boatersrsquo reaction times and de-cision-making abilities According to the 2018 US Coast Guard Rec-reational Boating Sta-tistics Report alcohol continued to be the lead-ing known contributing factor in fatal boating accidents in 2018 ac-counting for 100 deaths (19 percent) of total fa-talities Curbing alcohol use while boating can help avoid accidents and deaths

Excessive speeds also can derail nice days on the water The Tex-as Parks and Wildlife Department says that although there are no numerical speed limits on the water excessive speed can cause acci-dents in crowded areas Speeding makes it diffi-cult to react to obstacles mdash including underwater

wildlife mdash and bring the boat to a stop within a safe distance of others

Boating season is heating up and that means making safety a big part of operating and enjoying a vessel

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Lyme disease is a potentially dan-gerous condition transmitted by the passing of bacteria from deer ticks to their unsuspecting hosts The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Lyme disease is the most com-mon vector-borne disease in the Unit-ed States

Tens of thousands of people are di-agnosed with Lyme disease each year But Lyme disease also affects animals including popular house pets like dogs Tufts University says that the Lyme bacterium can cause serious ill-ness in some dogs Lyme disease can be difficult to detect and cause serious and recurring health problems That is why it is essential for pet parents make concerted efforts to reduce the risk that their dogs become infected

The American Veterinary Medical Association says the best way to pro-tect pets against Lyme disease is to emphasize prevention

bull Speak with your veterinarian about a tick preventive product that is right for your dog These can include repellant collars topical treatments and ingestible medications

bull Vets may recommend vaccination against Lyme disease if you live in an area that is home to high tick popula-tions Recommendations also may be based on your petrsquos lifestyle and over-all health among other factors

bull Address conditions in the yard that are conducive to ticks Mowing the lawn regularly is one way to make the backyard less attractive to ticks as is removing leaf litter

bull Keep a clean home and landscape Rodents and other wildlife can carry deer ticks Securing trash cans pick-ing up food scraps removing hiding spots and potential dens and oth-er strategies can keep these carriers away

bull Conduct a daily tick check if your dog spends time outside Pay attention to bumps on the skin and part the fur so you can see where the coat meets the skin Donrsquot forget to look in the ears

bull When possible avoid areas where ticks may be found such as tall grass-

es wooded areas and marshes Stick to trails when spending time in wooded areas

Dogs with Lyme disease may exhib-it various symptoms These include loss of appetite fever joint swelling decreased activity and lameness Vis-it the vet promptly if symptoms occur and do not abate or are causing con-siderable distress for your pet

Lyme disease is a concern for pets Avoidance preventive measures and outdoor maintenance can help reduce the likelihood that pets will contract Lyme disease

How to protect dogs from Lyme disease

by Bonnie Kirn Donahue Extension Master Gar-dener University of Ver-mont

Is there anything better than a fresh homegrown cucum-ber Warmed by the sun the crisp and juicy just-picked cucumber just doesnrsquot compare to store-bought ones

Although cucumbers are relatively easy to grow getting a nice crop can take some strategiz-ing at the beginning of the growing season

Cucumbers can be grown easily from seed or from starts which can be purchased at your lo-cal greenhouse or garden center They need full sun and nutrient-rich well-drained soil and are sensitive to dry condi-tions especially while the fruit is growing

Dry conditions can make cucumbers taste bitter and unpleasant If you want the best flavor water them when the soil begins to dry about one to two inches of water per week

Cucumbers also need plenty of space to grow Depending on the type that you plant (vining or bush) you may need up to six feet around each plant (vining varieties) A simple wire trellis is helpful if you donrsquot have a lot of space

Growing cucumbers on a trellis also makes picking a little easier and allows the fruit to ripen more evenly The fruit is easier to clean because it hasnrsquot been resting on the soil or decaying leaves

The most difficult aspect of growing cu-cumbers may be their attractiveness to the zealous striped or spot-ted cucumber beetle A striped cucumber beetle adult can be identified by its yellow and black stripes while the spotted cucumber beetle adult is yellow-green in color with black spots

Cucumber beetles feed on leaves flowers and fruit On top of this physical damage they also carry bacterial wilt a major disease of this crop For this reason if possible pick dis-ease-resistant varieties when making your initial plant selection

There are some other low-cost ways to tackle pests The general idea is to practice integrated pest management (IPM) which uses chemical in-terventions as a last re-sort after trying other methods such as cultur-al mechanical and bio-logical controls

While garden chemi-cals can kill invasive in-sects they also can kill good insects that help pollinate crops Some even act as natural pred-ators to help protect crops instinctively

If you have a small manageable cucumber crop a mechanical solu-tion would be to visually inspect your plants dai-ly and pick off any cu-cumber beetles or eggs you find If you donrsquot en-joy crushing them drop them into a solution of soapy water

A creative cultural control that I learned

from the University of Vermont Extension Mas-ter Gardener course is to wait to plant your cu-cumbers until late June This late planting avoids the early summer rush of beetles searching for young cucurbit plants for food and space to lay eggs

If planting starts you might try a trick many commercial growers use which is to dip the en-tire plant in a kaolin clay slurry before planting This material acts as an antifeedant an organic compound that inhibit insect attacks buying the plants a little more time to grow before the material washes off in a couple of weeks

Or experiment with lightweight floating row covers (available at most garden centers or hard-ware stores) to prevent beetle infestation Cu-cumbers need to be pol-linated to produce fruit so make sure to remove row covers just before flowering

Always consider the extent of damage before determining your course of action For example if you have more than five beetles per plant it might be time to try an IPM measure Alterna-tively if the damage on the leaves is less than 25 of the total plant area your young plants should be able to tolerate the injury and bounce back

This year a little plan-ning and IPM experimen-tation can help you get that exceptional cucum-ber crop

How to grow the best cucumbers

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Enjoy stuffed burgers this barbecue season

Barbecue season has arrived so soon people will be bonding in the backyard over hamburgers and hot dogs Back-yard barbecue season begins in spring and continues through summer and where the weather allows into autumn Barbecues are a perfect summertime soiree as theyrsquore usually laid back af-fairs and make use of the pleasant weather

While itrsquos fun to expand your culi-nary horizons over the open flame of a grill itrsquos important that you never forget the basics especially when entertain-ing crowds who are no doubt looking forward to grilled burgers Giving the masses what they want is good hosting but you can still try your hand at a lit-tle experimentation when serving burg-ers at your next backyard barbecue The following recipe for ldquoHerb Cheese-Stuffed Garlic Burgersrdquo from Andrew Schloss and David Joachimrsquos ldquoMaster-ing the Grillrdquo (Chronicle Books) provides the best of both worlds

Herb Cheese-StuffedGarlic BurgersMakes 6 servings

2 lbs ground beef chuck 85 lean2 tbsp chopped garlicfrac12 tsp kosher saltfrac14 tsp ground black pepper3 tbsp herbed garlic cream cheese

such as Boursin6 hamburger buns splitOil for coating grill grate

The Grillbull Gas Direct heat medium-high 425ordm

- 450ordm F clean oiled gratebull Charcoal Direct heat light ash

12-by-12-inch charcoal bed (about 3 dozen coals) clean oiled grate on low-est setting

bull Wood Direct heat light ash 12-by-12-inch bed 3 to 4 inches deep clean oiled grate set 2 inches above the fire

1 Heat the grill as directed2 Using your hands mix the beef

garlic salt and pepper in a bowl un-til well blended do not overmix Using a light touch form into 12 patties no more than 12-inch thick

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4 Brush the grill grate and coat it with oil Put the burgers on the grill cover and cook for 9 minutes flipping after 5 minutes for medium-done (150ordm F slightly pink) Add a minute per side for well-done (160ordm F)

5 To toast the buns put them cut-sides down directly over the fire for the last minute of cooking

6 If serving the burgers directly from the grill serve on the buns If the burg-ers will sit even for a few minutes keep the buns and burgers separate until just before eating

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NEW LISTING $345000 EXQUISITE109 Joann Way Amsterdam

4 BR 25 BA 13 yrs young Colonial home featuring over 3100 sq ft of living space

Spacious total magazine material Stunning finished basement 2 car garage sunroom patio and only 1 +- mile to Thruway exit for a

quick commute tothe Capital Region

REDUCED $12900028 Lee Ave Gloversville

COMPLETELY REMODELED 3 BDRM home from a new basement floor

to a new roof all new flooring new kitchen new appliances new bath 2 car garage Super large master

BDRM on 1st floor Call Gretchen Salvione NYS Licensed Real

Estate Salesperson on her cell at (518) 848-1843

NEW LISTING - $109000370 Locust Ave Amsterdam

Stunning 33+- Acre Parcel - Approved Building Lot with 80 Feet to the Sacandaga Lake taking line that will include a 60 Foot Lake Permit for the buyers Sellers are willing to hold a private

note amp mortgage with $50000 down up to 10 years amortized over 30 years There are

some deed restrictions that apply This will not last long as there are NOT many BLDG lots on

Sacandaga Lake anymore

SACANADAGA LAKE RIGHTS - $249900Vandenburg Point Rd Mayfield

A completely amp beautifully remod-eled 3 BDRM home that has a

stunning kitchen wGranite amp SS appliances Nice hardwood floors

throughout New NG furnace amp hot water on demand system amp

Veterans Park is across the street to enjoyCall Gretchen Salvione

at (518) 848-1843 to view

REDUCED $12490017 Taft Place Amsterdam

Great investment property that has been completely remodeled in last 4 years and has 4 great tenants This property can pay for itself in just 5 to 6 years

and there is nothing you have to do to the place for years to come

Call Gretchen Salvione NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson on her cell at (518) 848-1843

4 UNIT $179000121 Oakland Ave Gloversville

Completely Remodeled 3 BDRM 15 Bath Home with a View of Galway Lake We have a Very Large 2 Car

Garage with a Bonus Room Above it for some great storage space Sellers

are willing to buy a 2 YEAR Home Warranty for a purchaser Sellerrsquos are

Motivated Make us an Offer

$2184001329 Ridge Rd Galway

Nice remodeled 3 BDRM 2 full bath home We have 2 BDRMS downstairs and 1 upstairs Full basement 1 car garage nice covered porch granite front

steps new kitchen and new bath on 1st floor as well Motivated seller come take a look and

make us an offer

REDUCED $7500010 Orange St Gloversville

Prestigious 5 BDRM 45 bath beautiful English Tudor home on a corner lot with a 2 car garage

finished basement amp finished attic with a fenced yard and in-ground

pool Call Virginia Mackey NYS Licensed Assoc Broker on her cell at (518) 221-4340 to view

NEW LISTING $240000167 Prospect Ave Gloversville

This 2 family home is rented with long term tenants Each unit offers 3 BDRMS 1 full bath kitchen amp living

room We have a full basement paved driveway and 2 car garage

Could be a great investment for you or to occupy and have someone pay

your mortgage

NEW 2 FAMILY $89900141 E Church St Ft Hunter

Cute 3 bedroom 1 full bath home situated on the 1st floor with

laundry room SS Appliances nice backyard that is partially fenced

amp carport Call Katie-Anne Isabella NYS Licensded Real

Estate Salesperson on her cell at (518) 866-1089 to view

REDUCED $6900028 Newman St Gloversville

This fixer upper has 13 +- acres with it and a large

commercial size garage to use Home offers 3 BDRMS and 2 full baths Call Virginia Mackey NYS Licensed

Assoc Broker on her cell at (518) 221-4340 to view

$79000163 Jackson Summit Rd East Mayfield

Stunning completely remodeled 3 family home with off street parking quartz countertops new appliances2 units have 2 BDRMS amp 15 baths

and 1 unit has 2 BDRMS with 1 bath All have laundry hookup

Stellar investment for someone as this pays for itself in less than 6 years

3 FAMILY $22500045 Main St Fultonville

This is a wonderful brick home that boasts over 2500 sq ft of living space 45 BDRMS 2 full baths with a large barngarageoutbuilding stunning view natural gas public water amp annual taxes are ONLY $2449 Listing agent is related to the seller Katie-Anne Isabella NYS Licensed RE Salesperson Cell (518) 866-1089

NEW LISTING $249000 bull 1598 Route 67 Johnstown

This ranch sits on 10+- wooded acres WE have 2 BDRMS and 2 full baths The downstairs would

be a great option for someone who is looking for an in-law apartment style home since we have a kitch-en living room full bath and 1 BDRM on both the 1st floor and

basement living quarters

REDUCED $179000323 Progress Rd Town of Mayfield

SO NEW - WE DO NOT EVEN HAVE A PICTURE TO POST YET

IMMACULATE BEAUTIFUL 4 BDRM 2 Full Bath home with garage situated on 110+- acres with a propane fireplace pellet stove beautiful hardwood floors open concept living kitchen features marble tile countertops gener-

ator hookup central air and annual taxes are $4849

New Listing $289900 265 Waite Rd Amsterdam

Cute 2 BDRM home with a walk up attic that could be finished for a 3rd BDRM if you need the added space

1 Car Garage under the home nice backyard and

located on a Dead End Street with public water

amp sewer

New $839009 DiGiorgi Lane Fonda

NYS Licensed Real Estate SalespeopleGRETCHEN SALVIONE

Cell (518) 848-1843 Email Gretchenmovesyougmailcom

KATIE-ANNE ISABELLACell (518) 866-1089

Email Realestatekate518gmailcom

Cute country home with 4 BDRMs 1 full bath and 2

12 baths with 2 car garage extra large outbuilding

pond amp 3 acres situated in the Town of Florida Just a few minutes to the NYS

Thruway and city amenities

REDUCED $179000190 State Highway 161 Amsterdam

4174 +- Acres - $49900Fox Rd Providence (Saratoga County)

36 +- Acres - $40000State Highway 162 Charleston

53 +- Acres - $25000Sweet Rd Johnstown

18 +- Acres - $15000Mohawk Drive Tribes Hill

LAND LISTINGS

TOO NEW FOR A PHOTOGreat investment or end user home Lower unit is a BDRM amp rented but upper unit is available to move right in and offers 3 BDRMS a walk up attic that can be used for additional living space amp 2 car garage that can be used for storage only Call Katie-Anne Isabella NYS Licensed RE

Salesperson on her cell at (518) 866-1089

NEW 2 FAMILY $89900

13 Mcmartin St Johnstown

MOTIVATED SELLERS Cute 3 BDRM home wshared lake rightsaccess just a few hun-

dred feet away from the home 1 full bath 1st floor laundry

1 car garage annual taxes are only $1555 Call Katie-Anne

Isabella on her cell at (518) 866-1089 to view

Lake Rights at $1099002220 State Highway 10 Caroga Lake

Super Commercial BuildingBusiness Opportunity here 3 floors of

whatever your heart desires Apartments retail office space daycare facilitydance studio restaurant brewery

distillery and so much more Invest in Downtown Gloversville - Great things are happening here

COMMERCIAL REDUCED $12900048 S Main St Gloversville

Junell Pasquarelli Licensed Real Estate BrokerOwner

161 Honeywell Corners Rd Broadalbin NY 12025Office (518) 588-5141

JunellRealtyyahoocom bull JunellRealtycomBranch Office

226 E Fulton Street Gloversville NY 12078Office PH (518) 752-5040

Virginia M Mackey NYS Licensed Associate Broker

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SOLD SOLD

SOLD

Nice Move-In-Condition 3 BDRM home which has been remodeled over the last 3 years Newer floor-ing fresh paint new appliances new furnace new garage roof

1st floor laundry full basement full walk up attic for storage and a deck and back yard to enjoyPENDINGPENDING

PENDINGPENDING

This is a spacious Ranch Style Farmhouse with 4 BDRMS 1 Full Bath Open Concept Kitchen Dining amp Living Room Area with Cathedral Ceilings Full Basement Oil Fired Furnace situated on 21 +- Acres with a large 2 Car Garage Large Barn Sheds Fencing Feed Bins and located as the only home on a Dead End Road in the Town of

Florida Montgomery County amp Fonda-Fultonville School District Taxes with NO exemptions are $5605 Beautiful views of farm fields and mountains surround this parcel of Paradise Great location makes it convenient to jump on NYS Thruway exits 27 or 28 (Amsterdam or Fultonville) Donrsquot wait this will not last long

NEW LISTING $219000 bull 139 Auspelmeyer Rd Amsterdam CALLING ALL INVESTORS We have 2 separate 4 unit homes for a total of 8 units of well cared for rental prop-

erty with a large parking lot and extra lot included for one salersquos price Many units include long term tenants

Buildings have been maintained very well With current rents these buildings will pay for themselves in

under 6 years making this a smart investment for years to come Natural Gas for heat public watersewer and plenty off street parking Annual taxes for both build-ings are $7102 with no exemptions Call Katie-Anne Isabella on her cell to view at (518) 866-1089

NEW LISTING - MULTIFAMILY (8 UNITS TOTAL amp LARGE PARKING LOT)21 amp 23-25 S Melcher St Johnstown bull Listed at $350000

NEW LISTING $1399009 Washington St Fultonville

Adorable 2 BDRM Ranch home with 1 car garage and full basement If you

need 3 BDRM you could consider converting the family room over Immaculate hom ewith NEWER

electrical gutters basement windows amp dry lockseal on basement walls

home was re-sided in 2016 amp interior was recently repainted

If you are looking to buy or sell give us a call Because Your Move Matters

NEW LISTING $119000126 Pine St Tribes Hill

Cute amp Spacious 4 BDRM home located on a dead end street with approximately

056 of an Acre to call home Roof replaced in 2018 Bathroom remodeled

in 2018 Home has 2 BDRMs on 1st Floor and 2 BDRMs on the 2nd floor Carriage house kitchen natural gas furnace about 7 years old and deck to relax on while

you overlook your nice backyardPENDING

We have a super cute 6 year old Home OR Seasonal Get-A-Way CampCottage on 3040+- acres that sits back off a

long driveway to offer you lots of privacy Cathedral ceilings super cozy amp there is

a large water source to hike to and kayak on or fish Close to state parks Pecks Lake Caroga Lake amp Adirondack Park

REDUCED $169900 320 Willie Rd Town of Johnstown

PENDING

BEAUTIFUL 3 BDRM Lakefront home with 60 +- feet of your

own direct lake access 2 docks 2 outbuildings outdoor shower amp 4 heat sources Stunning Cathedral ceiling famkily roomliving room

that overlooks the lake

NEW LISTING $289900115 Seven Oaks Caroga Lake

PENDING

MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 13

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202016657 Enjoy 50 ft of direct lake front on the quietest part of the lake Close to the channel which will allow you the use of both East amp West

Caroga lakes Cottage is fully furnished and sleeps 8 or more people Glass enclosed front porch fac-ing the lake Open porch facing the road Garage to store all your outdoor toys Relax by the fi re

or watch the sunsets over the lake sitting on your dck $189090

202010858 Huge building that was a retail conve-nience store Held over $80 thousand dollars worth

of inventory Has a bathroom walk in cooler andan offi ce Now being rented out for an auc-

tion house Concrete fl oor counter space and kitchenette in back Sold food groceries lotto

beer cigarettes hardware automotive and many other household items Ambition is the key word Local clientelle appreciated it Does very well as an auction house Could be used for many different

business opportunities Large pond with Coy Fish as well as other fi sh in it Can be sold with business

or deeded over to back property $165000

201912246 Well cared for commercial building w total of 5 apartments amp a large store front Estab-lished antique store Settlers Block is on the 1stfl oor approximately 2240 square feet w 3 bath-

roomsFirst fl oor is an open space and has 2 large display windows 2nd fl oor is 3 apartmentsamp3rd fl oor is 2 apartmentsFull basement w plenty of storage Updated furnace amp electric entrance

Hardwood fl oors in all the apartmentsThis is a well-cared for building w endless possibilities

Plenty of off street parking $175000

201936206 12 Acres with spectacular views of the adirondacks to build your Adirondack home on with lake access from Pecks LakesSunrise Bay This land has a few improve-ments - the driveway is in placed and the building site has been leveled There are

certifi ed engineer plans for both the building site and septic system Peck Lake is located in the southern adirondack with the Adirondack

park in your back yard with all the wildlife you could ask for Access to everything a

person would want - shopping fi shing hiking boating (restrictions apply) golf and lets not

forget snowmobiling $109900

201829076 This very tillable land has 35 to 40 of the 43 acres that are tillable Goes past the power lines Nice land good state of cultivation Terrain is gentle- nia crown with 310 road frontage Very tiny stream runs through small part of it Owner

gets rental on haying pasture $86000

202018277 If you are looking for country living come take a look at this 530 acre farm This two

story farm house has been gutted to the studs andfully insulated and sheet rocked along with new

replacement windows The exterior has been wrapped and sided with with vinyl There is a 38 X 120 free standing barn with 12 concert fl oor and

12 dirt This 150 year old home has 1800+ sgft of living space with valued ceiling in the master bed-room Spacious eat in kitchen There is a smaller 40 X 28 old barn and Grain Bin Your are minutes

away from two Thruway entrances Canajohare exit going west and Fultonville exit going east Get away

of the hustle and bustle of the city to enjoy peace and quiet off country living The electric has been

updated along with a newer boiler $268000

202018654 Not a drive-by Year-round 2 bed-room cottage in Caroga Lake that features vaulted

ceilings a nice backyard a huge deck tons ofstorage under the home and a short walk to your shared dock Or choose to join East Caroga Lake

Association for $70 per season and have access to a recreational hall private beach basketball courts playground and so much more Metal roof is only

8 years old and a new septic system was installed 3years ago $99000

201933690 This 3 bedroom 1 12 bath raised ranch sits on a large 151 acre lot in the coun-try with a beautiful view It features a two-car garage and a huge detached shed for storage

Downstairs has a fi nished family room upstairs has 3 bedrooms an eat-in kitchen

formal dining room and a beautiful living room with tons of natural light and a gorgeous brick

fi replace It is conveniently located close to shopping restaurants amp hospitals and located in Broadalbin Perth School District $156900

202018288 Beautiful renovations have been done to this Victorian home located in Fort Plain Cherry

fl oors have been installed original woodworkstain glass windows and 2 porches Formal

dining room livingroom and a large space for your kitchen Finishing work needs to be done and

installing kitchen and baths Many materials are there for you to complete Must see and you will

love it $99000

202018609 Great investment opportunity with long term tenants Downstairs tenants have been there for 6 years and upstairs tenants have beenthere for 10 years Off street parking separate

utilities and priced to sell quickly $36000

202018963 Nice side street in the village of Fort Plain Beautiful hardwood fl oors throughout this

home Formal dining room and livingroom 3bedrooms and 1 full bath Nice front porch to relax

and enjoy yourself $79000

202018377 A nice starter home with many nice features Hardwood fl oors nice

woodwork formal dining and living room 2 enclosed porches $52500

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Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R C - Meco) is encouraging New York res-idents to complete their 2020 census question-naire Every US citizen is required by law to com-plete the 2020 Census

2020 Census invita-tions were supposed to be received by every Amer-ican household by April 1 Citizens are able to re-spond online by phone or by mail The census asks simple questions and nev-er asks for Social Security numbers money political affi liation or bank account numbers Different from past years the 2020 Cen-sus will not ask a question about citizenship

Currently the state self-response rate is 55 In Fulton County the av-erage response rate is 489 Herkimer County is 483 Hamilton County is 68 St Lawrence Coun-ty is 501 and Oneida County is 579

ldquoThe 2020 Census is ex-tremely important to our country as a wholerdquo said Smullen ldquoEvery 10 years the federal government does a population count to gauge the amount of fund-ing to be distributed to

communities I am encour-aging all New Yorkers to fi ll out the simple form that can be completed either online over the phone or by mail Without accurate representation the federal and state funding streams that our local communities depend on for many ser-vices like healthcare and education will not be as resourceful as they should be

ldquoI urge each county with-in my district to match the state self-response rate

We each have a responsi-bility to our communities to provide the government with this information and if we take this responsibil-ity lightly the resources granted at the state and federal levels could be ad-versely affectedrdquo

Assemblyman Robert Smullen represents the 118th Assembly District which includes Hamilton and Fulton counties as well as parts of Herkimer Oneida and St Lawrence counties

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3 Access census records military records travel documents and oth-er official papers which can provide key clues to family history These can be researched individually but many people like using resourc-es like Ancestrycom because their databases pool information from a variety of sources The Nation-al Archives offers free access to its records database at wwwarchivesgovresearchdatabases

4 Consider privacy concerns be-fore digging deeper Acquiring DNA testing and sharing results in an effort to connect with relatives has

become a popular side effect of ge-nealogy research However experts advise caution before submitting any DNA samples MIT Technology Review indicates that if the DNA collection trend continues the com-panies that hold this data will have genetic information on more than 100 million people The Review goes on to say ldquoas these databases grow they have made it possible to trace the relationships between nearly all Americans including those who never purchased a testrdquo

5 Learning new information can be overwhelming so itrsquos best to focus on one family story at a time rather than tackling the entire family tree in one sitting suggests the service Findmypast

6 Connect with like-minded indi-viduals if you find that your genealo-gy interests expand beyond personal history Family historians often con-nect via social media or through lo-cal genealogical societies

Genealogy research is a growing pastime that can reveal secrets and insight into onersquos family history Itrsquos never too late to start uncovering in-formation

Six steps to start researching your genealogy

Lyme disease poses a threat to millions of peo-ple across the globe The misconception that Lyme disease is exclusive to the United States and the northeastern portion of the country in partic-ular is understandable Hundreds of thousands of people in the US are diagnosed with Lyme dis-ease each year but the 2017 US Geological Sur-vey found that 95 percent of those cases are in the northeast mid-Atlantic or northern midwest re-gions In spite of that no one is immune to Lyme disease regardless of where they live

The World Health Or-ganization notes that in addition to the United States there are foci of Lyme borreliosis in for-ested areas of Asia and in northwestern central and eastern Europe prov-ing that Lyme disease is a global issue With that in mind it behooves ev-eryone to take steps to understand Lyme disease and how to reduce their risk of getting itWhat is Lyme disease

According to Lyme-diseaseorg an online resource that supports science-based advocacy Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium known as Borrelia burgdorferi Lyme disease can affect

any organ of the body and it is often misdiag-nosed because it tends to mimic symptoms of other diseases Lyme disease may be misdiag-nosed as chronic fatigue syndrome fibromyalgia multiple sclerosis and even psychiatric illness-es like depression Such misdiagnoses can delay treatment of the underly-ing infection

How do I get Lyme disease

The majority of Lyme disease patients get the disease from the bite of a nymphal tick Nymphs are immature forms of ticks that are very small typically the size of a pop-py seed according to Ly-mediseaseorg The bites are painless and when coupled with the size of nymphal ticks that in-creases the likelihood that people will not even realize theyrsquove been bit-ten Ticks can stay at-tached to the body for several days feeding all the while Lymediseaseorg notes that the longer the tick stays attached the more likely it will transmit the Lyme and other pathogens into the bloodstream of the per-son itrsquos attached to

How can I safeguard myself against Lyme disease

The Global Lyme Al-

liance which funds re-search aimed at pre-venting diagnosing and treating tick-borne ill-nesses notes that prac-ticing tick bite prevention habits is the best way to prevent Lyme disease Through its ldquoBe Tick AWARErdquo campaign the GLA urges people to fol-low these simple steps to reduce their risk for Lyme disease

bull Avoid high tick traffic areas like tall grass and leaf piles

bull Wear proper cloth-ing including long pants sleeves and socks Avoid walking in grass barefoot or in open sandals even when grass has been cut short

bull Apply tick repellant approved by the Environ-mental Protection Agen-cy

bull Remove clothing upon entering your home toss-ing clothing into the dryer at high temperatures for 10 to 15 minutes to kill live ticks Note that the GLA says putting clothes into the washer will not kill live ticks

bull Examine yourself for ticks every day

No one is immune to Lyme disease regardless of where they live Recog-nizing that and take pro-tective measures can help people lower their risk for Lyme disease

The basics of Lyme disease

MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 17

Church DirectoryAmes - Sprout Brook

UMC613 Latimer Hill Rd

Ames NY 13317518-673-3495

Pastor Jan MarkleSunday Service 900am

Church of the Nazarene3316 State Route 29 WJohnstown NY 12095Offices 518-762-2982

Cell 857-523-8417Pastor Rev Mark Fowler

Sunday Morning Service 1100amSunday School for All Ages 1000am

Community Bible ChurchCorner of Cliff amp Walnut Streets

Canajoharie NY 13317(518) 993-1016

Pastor Wally BraemerSunday - Adult Sunday School Class - 915am

Worship Service - 1030am

God is Good All the Time amp All the Time God is Good

Cherry Valley Assembly of God

37 Alden St Cherry Valley 607-264-3306

Pastor David Carpenter JrSundays 930am

CornerstoneBaptist Church

7274 St Hwy 10 Ames518-673-3405

Sunday School 10am Adults amp Children Morning Worship 11am Youth Ministry

545pm Evening Worship 6pm Wed Bible Study amp Prayer Meeting 630pm

Family Night Select Sundays

EmmanuelEpiscopal Church

588-594 Albany St Little Falls NY315-823-1323

Sunday Mass 10amCoffee Hour following Sunday Mass

Sunday School amp Youth GroupTuesday 10am Mass amp Bible Study

Friday 10am-2pm Thrift Shop

Christian Church of Charleston Four Corners

1380 E Lykers Rd Sprakers518-922-9088

Pastor Brett PoppSunday School (adult amp children) 10am

Worship 11am Sunday Eve Prayer 630pm

Thurs Eve of Encouragement 630pmwwwchristianchurchcharlestonfourcornersorg

Currytown Reformed Church

829 St Hwy 162 Sprakers 518-922-8422

Rev Donald HoaglanderVisiting Pastor Jane Hubschmitt

518-705-2201Sunday School 915am

Worship Service 1000am

EphratahReformed Church

140 Co Hwy 140 Ephratah NYTo live and share Jesus Christ both locally and globally

EverydayEverywhereEveryonePastor Jeff Hindrliter

Sunday School for all ages 10am September-June

Sunday Morning Worship 11amPrayer amp Praise Thursdays 7pm

Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

26 Moyer St Canajoharie518-673-3440

Holy Communion Sundays at 930am Fellowship Time to FollowCall for Holy Day services

The Rev Virginia L Ogden Rectorchurchgoodfrontiercom

DolgevilleChristian Fellowship3 Elm St Dolgeville NY 13329

315-429-9142Dr Marvin Isum Pastor

Worship Sunday 1030amMidweek Fellowship Tuesday 7pmwwwdolgevillechristianfellowshiporg

Church of Christ UnitingPO Box 896

Richfield Springs NY 13439Rev Mark Ioset

315-858-1553Service Sunday 915am

Church School Sunday 1030am

Lassellseville United Methodist Church

State Hwy 29Pastor Robert A Lindsay

Worship Sunday 930amSunday School to start soon

New Hope Christian Fellowship

32 Spencer St Dolgeville NY 13329Pastor Pat Andreoli

315-429-3630NewHopeChristianFellowshipnet

Sunday School 930AMWorship Service 1030AM

Our Lady of Hope RC Church

115 Reid St Fort Plain NY 13339Parish Office 518-993-3822ourladyofhopefrontiercom

Mass Schedule Saturday 4pm Sunday 830am amp 11am

Confessions Sat 3 amp by appointmentPlease call parish office for Holy Day schedule

Reformed Churchof Sprakers

112 Sprakers Hill RdRev Nancy Ryan

Worship ~ 9AMAll Welcome

Paines Hollow United Methodist Church

Intersection of 167 amp 168 Paines HollowPastor Peg Donaghy

518-568-7604Sunday Worship 930AMFellowship Hour to Follow

Salisbury Center United Methodist Church2545 St Rt 29 PO Box 104Salisbury Center NY 13454

315-429-9085Rev Lynn R Lockwood

The Christian Church of Rural Grove

170 Rural Grove Rd Sprakers NY 12166518-922-7831

Pastor Joshua Fetterhoffpastorjoshruralgrovechurchorg

Sunday School (all ages) 945am Morning Service 11am Eve Service 6pm

Wed-Family Night 7pm ldquoWhere Bible Teaching is Fundamentalrdquo

Seekerrsquos Fellowship14 Park Place

St Johnsville NY 13452518-568-7700

Pastor Mike YezierskiSunday Worship 6pm Tues Prayer 7pm

Bible Study 7pm (Wed Thurs amp Fri)We teach the fullness of Godrsquos Word

a life of holiness for the believer and salvation for all who trust

in Christrsquos sacrifice

To Place or UpdateChurch Listings

Call 518-673-0129or email

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Dolgeville United Methodist Church

21 N Helmer Ave DolgevilleRev Jack Ford

315-429-7381Worship 1100am

Sunday School 930am beginning September 18th

Bible Study - Wednesdays 1230pm

Holy Family ParishLittle Falls NY315-823-3410Saturday 4pm

Sunday 1030am

Marshville Evangelical Church

Route 10 SouthRev David BowleyWorship Sunday 9am

Everlasting Joy Believers Fellowship

14 Park Place (in with Seekers Fellowship)

St Johnsville NY 13452315-858-2112

Pastor Carolee CoyeSunday Service 10am

Lighthouse Baptist Church1524 St Rt 29A PO Box 114

Stratford NY 13470-0114 315-429-8854

Pastor Martin SmithSunday Morning Worship 1030am Wed Eve Prayer Meeting 600pm 2nd amp 4th

Sunday Dinner following Morning Service with Afternoon Service following dinner

ldquoOld-Fashioned Bible Preachingrdquo

Faith Hope and LoveChurch

Rev David W Bowley PastorSaturdays 5 pm

at theUnited Methodist Church Lower Level

50 E Main St Canajohariecall 518-673-5128 or see facebook ldquoFaith Hope and Love Christian Churchrdquo and our website httpfaithhopeandlovechurchcom

Fort Plain United Methodist Church

39 Center St Fort PlainAudie Miller

Lay Supply PastorChurch Office 518-993-3863

Kitchen 518-993-3464

ALL WELCOME Worship Service 11am

Fonda Fultonville United Methodist Church

11 Montgomery St FultonvillePastor Nancy Pullen bull 853-3311

Sunday Morning Worship 915-1015 Sunday School 915-1030 Coffee

Fellowship Following ServiceOur Mission-To Actively Follow Christ

and To Inspire Others To Accompany Us

FultonvilleReformed Church

Corner of 5S amp 30Pastor Jane Hubschmitt

Sunday School 10AM

Family Worship 1030AM

Fordsbush Bible Church131 Clark Rd Fort Plain

518-568-7606Pastor Joe Miller

Sunday School 10am Morning Service 11am Eve Service 6pm Wed Service

645pm Thurs Visitation 6pmwwwfordsbushbiblechurchcom

Home of Victory Christian Academy

First Baptist ChurchSpringfield Center NY

Rev - Gary TylerSunday School 1000am

Morning Worship 1100amSunday night Worship 600pmWed night Bible Study 700pm

Free meal amp music every 2nd Sat of the month 4-7pm

Freysbush United Methodist Church

Freysbush Rd Fort Plain518-842-1357

Rev Cindy Leonard OfficiatingWorship 9am

Sunday School 10am ALL ARE WELCOMEcoffee hour to follow service

Grace Episcopal Church24 Montgomery St Cherry Valley

315-585-4016Fr Kyle Grennen Rector

Sunday School 1100am Holy Communionsermon 1100amActive Youth Group - call for detail

Grandview Baptist Church15 Washington St Fort Plain

518-993-9929Pastor Dan West

Sunday School 10amMorning Service 11am

Bible Study amp Prayer Meeting Wednesday 630pm

Glen Reformed ChurchState Hwy 161 in the

Hamlet of Glen 4 miles South of Fultonville

glenreformednycaprrcomSunday Worship at 9 Sunday School

immediately following Childrenrsquos Message

Joy Fellowship296 Co Hwy 119

St Johnsville NY 13452518-568-3217

William Hayes PastorJoyce Loughran Assistant Pastor

Sunday School 9am Morning Worship 930amWednesday Evening Worship 630pm

National Kateri Tekakwitha Shrine and Indian Museum3636 St Hwy 5 PO Box 627

Fonda NY 12068-0627518-853-3646

Weekly Masses Sat 430pm Sun 1030amfriarskaterishrinecom wwwkaterishrinecom

Oppenheim United Methodist Church

Route 29Rev Jack Ford315-429-7381Worship 930 Sundays

Totally Awesome God-TAG time 630pm Wednesdays beginning in Oct Sunday

School 900am beginning September 18th

Randall ChristianCommunity Church

NY Rte 5SSunday Service 1030am

Worship LeaderDarlene Spaulding

Richfield Springs Bible Church

19 Church StRichfield Springs NY 13439

Rev David Tosi315-858-0564

Sunday School (all ages) 10amWorship Service 11am amp 7pmWednesday - Prayer amp Praise

Call for info on various Youth Ministrieswwwrichfieldspringsbiblechurchorg

Reformed Church of Fort Plain

165 Canal St Fort Plain NY 13339518-993-4302 bull fortplainrcayahoocom

Rev Nancy E RyanWorship 1030am

AA meetings Mon amp Tues 7pmSecond Thurs Prayerspace 6am to 6pm

Reformed Churchof Canajoharie

15-19 Front St Canajoharie518-673-2816

Rev Matt DraffenSunday 9am Christian Education

920 Choir Practice10am Worship Nursery providedFellowship hour follows worship

Grace Christian Church20 Center St

St Johnsville NY 13452Pastor Martin Glynn

518-568-2122Sunday School 930am

Worship 1100am

St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church774 St Hwy 163 Fort Plain NY

518-705-7552Rev David A Johnson PhD

Sunday Worship 900am Sunday School 1000amLadies Aid WELCA Handicapped Accessible

The Holy Spirit Polish National Catholic Church

618 E Gansvoort St Little Falls NY 315-823-0793

Father Rafal DadelloMass at 11am on Sunday wwwholy-

spiritpnccorg

The House of Zion Inc580 Dillenbeck Road

Palatine Bridge518-577-3069

Pastors Richard amp Denise AllenSaturday Morning

Worship Service 1130amListen to UMT on live radio 975FM

the 1st Sunday of every month 3pm-4pm

The Time forTruth Ministries

PO Box 351Amsterdam NY 12010

Phone 518-843-2121Cell 518-774-8558

Victorious Life ChurchRMI Fellowship

104 Main St amp 431 St Hwy 80 Fort Plain NY518-993-3102Sunday School 9am

Morning Worship 1030am Youth Group 5pm

Evening Worship 7-8pm

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Churchof Stone Arabia

5430 St Hwy 10 Palatine Bridge NYPastor A Elisabeth Aurand

Sunday Worship 9am518-673-2224

United Methodist Church of Canajoharie

50 E Main St518-673-2717

Jesus says - ldquoCome Unto Merdquo Join us-Special Music Ministry Beautiful Surroundings Friendly People

Sunday Service 1030am - Email umc673frontiernetnet

Communion Last Sunday of the Month

River of Jubilee Church 5057 State Highway 5 S

Sprakers NY 12166Pastor Gail AdamoschekPastor Steve Adamoschek

518-322-1427 518-224-4455Sunday Service 1000am

Childrenrsquos Church AvailableOther Learning Opportunities Available

Visit us on Facebook

Stratford United Methodist Church

Route 29A315-429-9085

Rev Lynn R LockwoodWorship 9am

St Johnrsquos Reformed Church

68 W Main St St Johnsville518-568-7396

Faithfully Following Jesus Christ

Sunday Worship 1030am

St Paulrsquos Universalist Church565 Albany St Little Falls

315-823-2284Service Sunday 10am

Coffee hour following serviceOur Church is a home to inquisitive

spiritual free thinkers with diverse religious beliefs All are welcome

St Josephrsquos Roman Catholic

Church31 North Helmer Ave Dolgeville

315-429-8338Sunday Mass is 830am

St Johnrsquos amp St Markrsquos Lutheran Church

143 Church St Canajoharie518-673-2224

Pastor A Elisabeth Durand Sunday Worship 11am

Faith Formation 1st amp 3rd Sunday 945amstjmcanjoorg bull churchofficestjmcajoorg

St MaryrsquosEpiscopal Church

7690 Rt 80 Springfield Center315-858-4016

Fr Kyle Grennen Priest-in-ChargeSunday Eucharist 930am

Coffee - Fellowship follows serviceHoly Days - as announced

St Thomas the ApostleCatholic Community

1 Church St Cherry Valley607-264-3779Masses Sunday 830am amp 11am

St Paulrsquos Lutheran Church36 Lydius St Fort Plain NY 13339

518-993-2040Pastor Jonathan Litzner

405-250-8395Church Service 11am

St JohnsvilleMethodist Church

7 East Main StSt Johnsville NY 13452

Pastor Corey Jones518-568-7983 bull 315-866-8626

Worship Sunday 3pm

St Paulrsquos Lutheran Church32 W Main St

St Johnsville NY (next to NBT Bank)518-568-3007 Church

518-568-2405 ParsonageRev David JohnsonSunday Worship 1030am

Tues Bible Bungee-Jumping 7pm ldquoBible Studyrdquo that actually makes sense

A Vibrant Welcoming Community of Faith amp Vision

Saint Cecilia Church26 Broadway Fonda

518-853-4195Sunday Worship

900am

Sacred HeartCatholic Church

111 3rd Ave Tribes Hill518-829-7301Mass Saturday

400pm

Valley Alliance Church85 E Main St Nelliston

518-993-3458Pastor Dave Prahst

Sunday School (all ages) 915am Sunday Worship 1030am Wed Praise amp Prayer 7pm

Fri Youth Group 7pm (7-12th grade)

Bethesda Fellowship34 S Division St

St Johnsville NY 13452518-568-2678

Summer ScheduleSunday Worship 1000am

Wed Worship and Prayer 600pm

Church of the Good Shepherd26 Moyer St Canajoharie

518-673-3440The Rev Virginia L Ogden Rector

Sunday Worship 930with Communion

Church Email churchgoodshep26gmailcomWeb Site wwwchurchgoodshepherdcom

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Vehicles consist of many essential com-ponents to keep them running efficient-ly and effectively Car and truck owners should have an understanding of how their vehicles function so they can diag-nose and address problems as they arise

Car batteries are an important compo-nent of any vehicle Even though engines are the powerhouse of any car or truck without a battery the engine wouldnrsquot be able to work According to Firestone Com-plete Auto Care car batteries work by providing a jolt of electricity necessary to power all the electrical components of the vehicle This is achieved through a chemi-cal reaction that changes chemical energy into the electrical energy needed to deliver voltage to the starter In addition to initial-ly starting the car the battery also keeps electric current steady to keep the engine running

The battery also works in conjunction with the alternator to power the electron-ics in the car according to the automotive information blog Autosessive While the car is running the alternator reverses the current produced by the battery recharg-ing it as a result This happens during long journeys so people who drive for short bursts of time may find that their batter-ies will not have a chance to recharge and may not have the longevity desired

There is quite literally a lot riding on a functioning battery No one wants to be caught stranded by a dead battery so drivers may wonder if there are any indi-cators that may signal the battery needs

replacementbull Slow turnover If a vehicle does not

immediately start or if the cranking is sluggish and takes longer to start it may mean the battery is starting to fail

bull Frequent short trips Drivers who make frequent short trips may find their car batteries do not have time to fully re-charge This coupled with overtaxing thanks to a lot of accessory use may cause the battery and the alternator to have shortened life spans

bull Low battery fluid levels If the fluid level is below the energy conductor inside it is often indicative of overcharging and excessive heat

bull Corrosion Corrosion buildup dust dirt and grime on battery connections may cause performance problems Inspecting and cleaning the terminals can prolong the battery life

bull Odors and leaks Battery leaks can produce a sulfur odor similar to the smell of a rotten egg This can become problem-atic over time and leaks may indicate an aging or damaged battery

bull Age Most batteries have a finite life span A well-maintained battery can last up to five years Neglect can reduce that life expectancy considerably

bull Bloated or cracked battery case Re-place the battery immediately if the case is cracking as it could be because excessive heat is swelling the battery

Understanding how car batteries work can help drivers keep their cars running smoothly

Charge up yourcar battery knowledge

MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 19

Boating is a recre-ational activity enjoyed by thousands of people Spring and summer are prime times of year for boating though people who live in temperate climates may be able to

enjoy boating all year long

Everyone who takes to the water novices and experienced boaters in-cluded should be famil-iar with boating safety guidelines In fact it is a good idea to take a boat-ing safety course prior to boating for the first time or as a refresher if it has been a while since re-viewing the rules of the water

Boating safety goes beyond learning basic operation and naviga-tion Safety guidelines also involve getting a vessel safety check The US Coast Guard Auxiliary offers compli-mentary boating exam-inations They can verify the presence and con-dition of safety equip-ment required by federal and state organizations Boaters also may be able to conduct virtual vessel exams This means boat owners can perform a self-inspection of the boats based on digital prompts Licensure and registration of boats are part of responsible boat ownership both in the

US and CanadaAlong with boating

inspections and water rules some other ways to stay safe involve ed-ucating oneself of the larger dangers on the water These generally

involve risky boater be-havior such as failing to wear a life jacket or having an inadequate number of life jackets for passengers Alcohol use while boating also can be problematic Being under the influence can adversely affect boatersrsquo reaction times and de-cision-making abilities According to the 2018 US Coast Guard Rec-reational Boating Sta-tistics Report alcohol continued to be the lead-ing known contributing factor in fatal boating accidents in 2018 ac-counting for 100 deaths (19 percent) of total fa-talities Curbing alcohol use while boating can help avoid accidents and deaths

Excessive speeds also can derail nice days on the water The Tex-as Parks and Wildlife Department says that although there are no numerical speed limits on the water excessive speed can cause acci-dents in crowded areas Speeding makes it diffi-cult to react to obstacles mdash including underwater

wildlife mdash and bring the boat to a stop within a safe distance of others

Boating season is heating up and that means making safety a big part of operating and enjoying a vessel

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Lyme disease is a potentially dan-gerous condition transmitted by the passing of bacteria from deer ticks to their unsuspecting hosts The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Lyme disease is the most com-mon vector-borne disease in the Unit-ed States

Tens of thousands of people are di-agnosed with Lyme disease each year But Lyme disease also affects animals including popular house pets like dogs Tufts University says that the Lyme bacterium can cause serious ill-ness in some dogs Lyme disease can be difficult to detect and cause serious and recurring health problems That is why it is essential for pet parents make concerted efforts to reduce the risk that their dogs become infected

The American Veterinary Medical Association says the best way to pro-tect pets against Lyme disease is to emphasize prevention

bull Speak with your veterinarian about a tick preventive product that is right for your dog These can include repellant collars topical treatments and ingestible medications

bull Vets may recommend vaccination against Lyme disease if you live in an area that is home to high tick popula-tions Recommendations also may be based on your petrsquos lifestyle and over-all health among other factors

bull Address conditions in the yard that are conducive to ticks Mowing the lawn regularly is one way to make the backyard less attractive to ticks as is removing leaf litter

bull Keep a clean home and landscape Rodents and other wildlife can carry deer ticks Securing trash cans pick-ing up food scraps removing hiding spots and potential dens and oth-er strategies can keep these carriers away

bull Conduct a daily tick check if your dog spends time outside Pay attention to bumps on the skin and part the fur so you can see where the coat meets the skin Donrsquot forget to look in the ears

bull When possible avoid areas where ticks may be found such as tall grass-

es wooded areas and marshes Stick to trails when spending time in wooded areas

Dogs with Lyme disease may exhib-it various symptoms These include loss of appetite fever joint swelling decreased activity and lameness Vis-it the vet promptly if symptoms occur and do not abate or are causing con-siderable distress for your pet

Lyme disease is a concern for pets Avoidance preventive measures and outdoor maintenance can help reduce the likelihood that pets will contract Lyme disease

How to protect dogs from Lyme disease

by Bonnie Kirn Donahue Extension Master Gar-dener University of Ver-mont

Is there anything better than a fresh homegrown cucum-ber Warmed by the sun the crisp and juicy just-picked cucumber just doesnrsquot compare to store-bought ones

Although cucumbers are relatively easy to grow getting a nice crop can take some strategiz-ing at the beginning of the growing season

Cucumbers can be grown easily from seed or from starts which can be purchased at your lo-cal greenhouse or garden center They need full sun and nutrient-rich well-drained soil and are sensitive to dry condi-tions especially while the fruit is growing

Dry conditions can make cucumbers taste bitter and unpleasant If you want the best flavor water them when the soil begins to dry about one to two inches of water per week

Cucumbers also need plenty of space to grow Depending on the type that you plant (vining or bush) you may need up to six feet around each plant (vining varieties) A simple wire trellis is helpful if you donrsquot have a lot of space

Growing cucumbers on a trellis also makes picking a little easier and allows the fruit to ripen more evenly The fruit is easier to clean because it hasnrsquot been resting on the soil or decaying leaves

The most difficult aspect of growing cu-cumbers may be their attractiveness to the zealous striped or spot-ted cucumber beetle A striped cucumber beetle adult can be identified by its yellow and black stripes while the spotted cucumber beetle adult is yellow-green in color with black spots

Cucumber beetles feed on leaves flowers and fruit On top of this physical damage they also carry bacterial wilt a major disease of this crop For this reason if possible pick dis-ease-resistant varieties when making your initial plant selection

There are some other low-cost ways to tackle pests The general idea is to practice integrated pest management (IPM) which uses chemical in-terventions as a last re-sort after trying other methods such as cultur-al mechanical and bio-logical controls

While garden chemi-cals can kill invasive in-sects they also can kill good insects that help pollinate crops Some even act as natural pred-ators to help protect crops instinctively

If you have a small manageable cucumber crop a mechanical solu-tion would be to visually inspect your plants dai-ly and pick off any cu-cumber beetles or eggs you find If you donrsquot en-joy crushing them drop them into a solution of soapy water

A creative cultural control that I learned

from the University of Vermont Extension Mas-ter Gardener course is to wait to plant your cu-cumbers until late June This late planting avoids the early summer rush of beetles searching for young cucurbit plants for food and space to lay eggs

If planting starts you might try a trick many commercial growers use which is to dip the en-tire plant in a kaolin clay slurry before planting This material acts as an antifeedant an organic compound that inhibit insect attacks buying the plants a little more time to grow before the material washes off in a couple of weeks

Or experiment with lightweight floating row covers (available at most garden centers or hard-ware stores) to prevent beetle infestation Cu-cumbers need to be pol-linated to produce fruit so make sure to remove row covers just before flowering

Always consider the extent of damage before determining your course of action For example if you have more than five beetles per plant it might be time to try an IPM measure Alterna-tively if the damage on the leaves is less than 25 of the total plant area your young plants should be able to tolerate the injury and bounce back

This year a little plan-ning and IPM experimen-tation can help you get that exceptional cucum-ber crop

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Barbecue season has arrived so soon people will be bonding in the backyard over hamburgers and hot dogs Back-yard barbecue season begins in spring and continues through summer and where the weather allows into autumn Barbecues are a perfect summertime soiree as theyrsquore usually laid back af-fairs and make use of the pleasant weather

While itrsquos fun to expand your culi-nary horizons over the open flame of a grill itrsquos important that you never forget the basics especially when entertain-ing crowds who are no doubt looking forward to grilled burgers Giving the masses what they want is good hosting but you can still try your hand at a lit-tle experimentation when serving burg-ers at your next backyard barbecue The following recipe for ldquoHerb Cheese-Stuffed Garlic Burgersrdquo from Andrew Schloss and David Joachimrsquos ldquoMaster-ing the Grillrdquo (Chronicle Books) provides the best of both worlds

Herb Cheese-StuffedGarlic BurgersMakes 6 servings

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202016657 Enjoy 50 ft of direct lake front on the quietest part of the lake Close to the channel which will allow you the use of both East amp West

Caroga lakes Cottage is fully furnished and sleeps 8 or more people Glass enclosed front porch fac-ing the lake Open porch facing the road Garage to store all your outdoor toys Relax by the fi re

or watch the sunsets over the lake sitting on your dck $189090

202010858 Huge building that was a retail conve-nience store Held over $80 thousand dollars worth

of inventory Has a bathroom walk in cooler andan offi ce Now being rented out for an auc-

tion house Concrete fl oor counter space and kitchenette in back Sold food groceries lotto

beer cigarettes hardware automotive and many other household items Ambition is the key word Local clientelle appreciated it Does very well as an auction house Could be used for many different

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or deeded over to back property $165000

201912246 Well cared for commercial building w total of 5 apartments amp a large store front Estab-lished antique store Settlers Block is on the 1stfl oor approximately 2240 square feet w 3 bath-

roomsFirst fl oor is an open space and has 2 large display windows 2nd fl oor is 3 apartmentsamp3rd fl oor is 2 apartmentsFull basement w plenty of storage Updated furnace amp electric entrance

Hardwood fl oors in all the apartmentsThis is a well-cared for building w endless possibilities

Plenty of off street parking $175000

201936206 12 Acres with spectacular views of the adirondacks to build your Adirondack home on with lake access from Pecks LakesSunrise Bay This land has a few improve-ments - the driveway is in placed and the building site has been leveled There are

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park in your back yard with all the wildlife you could ask for Access to everything a

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201829076 This very tillable land has 35 to 40 of the 43 acres that are tillable Goes past the power lines Nice land good state of cultivation Terrain is gentle- nia crown with 310 road frontage Very tiny stream runs through small part of it Owner

gets rental on haying pasture $86000

202018277 If you are looking for country living come take a look at this 530 acre farm This two

story farm house has been gutted to the studs andfully insulated and sheet rocked along with new

replacement windows The exterior has been wrapped and sided with with vinyl There is a 38 X 120 free standing barn with 12 concert fl oor and

12 dirt This 150 year old home has 1800+ sgft of living space with valued ceiling in the master bed-room Spacious eat in kitchen There is a smaller 40 X 28 old barn and Grain Bin Your are minutes

away from two Thruway entrances Canajohare exit going west and Fultonville exit going east Get away

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202018654 Not a drive-by Year-round 2 bed-room cottage in Caroga Lake that features vaulted

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8 years old and a new septic system was installed 3years ago $99000

201933690 This 3 bedroom 1 12 bath raised ranch sits on a large 151 acre lot in the coun-try with a beautiful view It features a two-car garage and a huge detached shed for storage

Downstairs has a fi nished family room upstairs has 3 bedrooms an eat-in kitchen

formal dining room and a beautiful living room with tons of natural light and a gorgeous brick

fi replace It is conveniently located close to shopping restaurants amp hospitals and located in Broadalbin Perth School District $156900

202018288 Beautiful renovations have been done to this Victorian home located in Fort Plain Cherry

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dining room livingroom and a large space for your kitchen Finishing work needs to be done and

installing kitchen and baths Many materials are there for you to complete Must see and you will

love it $99000

202018609 Great investment opportunity with long term tenants Downstairs tenants have been there for 6 years and upstairs tenants have beenthere for 10 years Off street parking separate

utilities and priced to sell quickly $36000

202018963 Nice side street in the village of Fort Plain Beautiful hardwood fl oors throughout this

home Formal dining room and livingroom 3bedrooms and 1 full bath Nice front porch to relax

and enjoy yourself $79000

202018377 A nice starter home with many nice features Hardwood fl oors nice

woodwork formal dining and living room 2 enclosed porches $52500

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Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R C - Meco) is encouraging New York res-idents to complete their 2020 census question-naire Every US citizen is required by law to com-plete the 2020 Census

2020 Census invita-tions were supposed to be received by every Amer-ican household by April 1 Citizens are able to re-spond online by phone or by mail The census asks simple questions and nev-er asks for Social Security numbers money political affi liation or bank account numbers Different from past years the 2020 Cen-sus will not ask a question about citizenship

Currently the state self-response rate is 55 In Fulton County the av-erage response rate is 489 Herkimer County is 483 Hamilton County is 68 St Lawrence Coun-ty is 501 and Oneida County is 579

ldquoThe 2020 Census is ex-tremely important to our country as a wholerdquo said Smullen ldquoEvery 10 years the federal government does a population count to gauge the amount of fund-ing to be distributed to

communities I am encour-aging all New Yorkers to fi ll out the simple form that can be completed either online over the phone or by mail Without accurate representation the federal and state funding streams that our local communities depend on for many ser-vices like healthcare and education will not be as resourceful as they should be

ldquoI urge each county with-in my district to match the state self-response rate

We each have a responsi-bility to our communities to provide the government with this information and if we take this responsibil-ity lightly the resources granted at the state and federal levels could be ad-versely affectedrdquo

Assemblyman Robert Smullen represents the 118th Assembly District which includes Hamilton and Fulton counties as well as parts of Herkimer Oneida and St Lawrence counties

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Identifying onersquos family history and lineage can be an exciting and rewarding endeavor Many people are compelled to trace their ancestry and ultimately gain much from hav-ing done so

Interest in genealogy has grown in recent years The popular and free family tree application FamilySearch Family Tree had 16 million contrib-utors in 2018 who added 28 million new people to the global tree Thou-sands upon thousands also utilize other genealogy resources to paint a more accurate picture of their histo-ries

According to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology more than 26 million people shared their DNA with ancestry firms as of the start of 2019 MIT predicts that number will rise to 100 million by the end of 2020

Those ready to get started on re-searching their lineage may wonder where to start These guidelines can map the way

1 The first step is to work from the known to the unknown advises The New England Historic Genea-logical Societyrsquos American Ances-tors program Write down names

dates places of birth marriage and death announcements and other pertinent information you can dig up from looking at personal effects This will provide a starting point and serve as a springboard for further research

2 Establish what you want to learn about your family Maybe you simply want to have a complete fami-ly tree that dates back to a particular ancestor Perhaps you want to see where your family name originated Identify what is behind your interest and allow those goals to guide your research

3 Access census records military records travel documents and oth-er official papers which can provide key clues to family history These can be researched individually but many people like using resourc-es like Ancestrycom because their databases pool information from a variety of sources The Nation-al Archives offers free access to its records database at wwwarchivesgovresearchdatabases

4 Consider privacy concerns be-fore digging deeper Acquiring DNA testing and sharing results in an effort to connect with relatives has

become a popular side effect of ge-nealogy research However experts advise caution before submitting any DNA samples MIT Technology Review indicates that if the DNA collection trend continues the com-panies that hold this data will have genetic information on more than 100 million people The Review goes on to say ldquoas these databases grow they have made it possible to trace the relationships between nearly all Americans including those who never purchased a testrdquo

5 Learning new information can be overwhelming so itrsquos best to focus on one family story at a time rather than tackling the entire family tree in one sitting suggests the service Findmypast

6 Connect with like-minded indi-viduals if you find that your genealo-gy interests expand beyond personal history Family historians often con-nect via social media or through lo-cal genealogical societies

Genealogy research is a growing pastime that can reveal secrets and insight into onersquos family history Itrsquos never too late to start uncovering in-formation

Six steps to start researching your genealogy

Lyme disease poses a threat to millions of peo-ple across the globe The misconception that Lyme disease is exclusive to the United States and the northeastern portion of the country in partic-ular is understandable Hundreds of thousands of people in the US are diagnosed with Lyme dis-ease each year but the 2017 US Geological Sur-vey found that 95 percent of those cases are in the northeast mid-Atlantic or northern midwest re-gions In spite of that no one is immune to Lyme disease regardless of where they live

The World Health Or-ganization notes that in addition to the United States there are foci of Lyme borreliosis in for-ested areas of Asia and in northwestern central and eastern Europe prov-ing that Lyme disease is a global issue With that in mind it behooves ev-eryone to take steps to understand Lyme disease and how to reduce their risk of getting itWhat is Lyme disease

According to Lyme-diseaseorg an online resource that supports science-based advocacy Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium known as Borrelia burgdorferi Lyme disease can affect

any organ of the body and it is often misdiag-nosed because it tends to mimic symptoms of other diseases Lyme disease may be misdiag-nosed as chronic fatigue syndrome fibromyalgia multiple sclerosis and even psychiatric illness-es like depression Such misdiagnoses can delay treatment of the underly-ing infection

How do I get Lyme disease

The majority of Lyme disease patients get the disease from the bite of a nymphal tick Nymphs are immature forms of ticks that are very small typically the size of a pop-py seed according to Ly-mediseaseorg The bites are painless and when coupled with the size of nymphal ticks that in-creases the likelihood that people will not even realize theyrsquove been bit-ten Ticks can stay at-tached to the body for several days feeding all the while Lymediseaseorg notes that the longer the tick stays attached the more likely it will transmit the Lyme and other pathogens into the bloodstream of the per-son itrsquos attached to

How can I safeguard myself against Lyme disease

The Global Lyme Al-

liance which funds re-search aimed at pre-venting diagnosing and treating tick-borne ill-nesses notes that prac-ticing tick bite prevention habits is the best way to prevent Lyme disease Through its ldquoBe Tick AWARErdquo campaign the GLA urges people to fol-low these simple steps to reduce their risk for Lyme disease

bull Avoid high tick traffic areas like tall grass and leaf piles

bull Wear proper cloth-ing including long pants sleeves and socks Avoid walking in grass barefoot or in open sandals even when grass has been cut short

bull Apply tick repellant approved by the Environ-mental Protection Agen-cy

bull Remove clothing upon entering your home toss-ing clothing into the dryer at high temperatures for 10 to 15 minutes to kill live ticks Note that the GLA says putting clothes into the washer will not kill live ticks

bull Examine yourself for ticks every day

No one is immune to Lyme disease regardless of where they live Recog-nizing that and take pro-tective measures can help people lower their risk for Lyme disease

The basics of Lyme disease

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UMC613 Latimer Hill Rd

Ames NY 13317518-673-3495

Pastor Jan MarkleSunday Service 900am

Church of the Nazarene3316 State Route 29 WJohnstown NY 12095Offices 518-762-2982

Cell 857-523-8417Pastor Rev Mark Fowler

Sunday Morning Service 1100amSunday School for All Ages 1000am

Community Bible ChurchCorner of Cliff amp Walnut Streets

Canajoharie NY 13317(518) 993-1016

Pastor Wally BraemerSunday - Adult Sunday School Class - 915am

Worship Service - 1030am

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Cherry Valley Assembly of God

37 Alden St Cherry Valley 607-264-3306

Pastor David Carpenter JrSundays 930am

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7274 St Hwy 10 Ames518-673-3405

Sunday School 10am Adults amp Children Morning Worship 11am Youth Ministry

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588-594 Albany St Little Falls NY315-823-1323

Sunday Mass 10amCoffee Hour following Sunday Mass

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1380 E Lykers Rd Sprakers518-922-9088

Pastor Brett PoppSunday School (adult amp children) 10am

Worship 11am Sunday Eve Prayer 630pm

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829 St Hwy 162 Sprakers 518-922-8422

Rev Donald HoaglanderVisiting Pastor Jane Hubschmitt

518-705-2201Sunday School 915am

Worship Service 1000am

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EverydayEverywhereEveryonePastor Jeff Hindrliter

Sunday School for all ages 10am September-June

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26 Moyer St Canajoharie518-673-3440

Holy Communion Sundays at 930am Fellowship Time to FollowCall for Holy Day services

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315-429-9142Dr Marvin Isum Pastor

Worship Sunday 1030amMidweek Fellowship Tuesday 7pmwwwdolgevillechristianfellowshiporg

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Richfield Springs NY 13439Rev Mark Ioset

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Sunday School 930AMWorship Service 1030AM

Our Lady of Hope RC Church

115 Reid St Fort Plain NY 13339Parish Office 518-993-3822ourladyofhopefrontiercom

Mass Schedule Saturday 4pm Sunday 830am amp 11am

Confessions Sat 3 amp by appointmentPlease call parish office for Holy Day schedule

Reformed Churchof Sprakers

112 Sprakers Hill RdRev Nancy Ryan

Worship ~ 9AMAll Welcome

Paines Hollow United Methodist Church

Intersection of 167 amp 168 Paines HollowPastor Peg Donaghy

518-568-7604Sunday Worship 930AMFellowship Hour to Follow

Salisbury Center United Methodist Church2545 St Rt 29 PO Box 104Salisbury Center NY 13454

315-429-9085Rev Lynn R Lockwood

The Christian Church of Rural Grove

170 Rural Grove Rd Sprakers NY 12166518-922-7831

Pastor Joshua Fetterhoffpastorjoshruralgrovechurchorg

Sunday School (all ages) 945am Morning Service 11am Eve Service 6pm

Wed-Family Night 7pm ldquoWhere Bible Teaching is Fundamentalrdquo

Seekerrsquos Fellowship14 Park Place

St Johnsville NY 13452518-568-7700

Pastor Mike YezierskiSunday Worship 6pm Tues Prayer 7pm

Bible Study 7pm (Wed Thurs amp Fri)We teach the fullness of Godrsquos Word

a life of holiness for the believer and salvation for all who trust

in Christrsquos sacrifice

To Place or UpdateChurch Listings

Call 518-673-0129or email

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Dolgeville United Methodist Church

21 N Helmer Ave DolgevilleRev Jack Ford

315-429-7381Worship 1100am

Sunday School 930am beginning September 18th

Bible Study - Wednesdays 1230pm

Holy Family ParishLittle Falls NY315-823-3410Saturday 4pm

Sunday 1030am

Marshville Evangelical Church

Route 10 SouthRev David BowleyWorship Sunday 9am

Everlasting Joy Believers Fellowship

14 Park Place (in with Seekers Fellowship)

St Johnsville NY 13452315-858-2112

Pastor Carolee CoyeSunday Service 10am

Lighthouse Baptist Church1524 St Rt 29A PO Box 114

Stratford NY 13470-0114 315-429-8854

Pastor Martin SmithSunday Morning Worship 1030am Wed Eve Prayer Meeting 600pm 2nd amp 4th

Sunday Dinner following Morning Service with Afternoon Service following dinner

ldquoOld-Fashioned Bible Preachingrdquo

Faith Hope and LoveChurch

Rev David W Bowley PastorSaturdays 5 pm

at theUnited Methodist Church Lower Level

50 E Main St Canajohariecall 518-673-5128 or see facebook ldquoFaith Hope and Love Christian Churchrdquo and our website httpfaithhopeandlovechurchcom

Fort Plain United Methodist Church

39 Center St Fort PlainAudie Miller

Lay Supply PastorChurch Office 518-993-3863

Kitchen 518-993-3464

ALL WELCOME Worship Service 11am

Fonda Fultonville United Methodist Church

11 Montgomery St FultonvillePastor Nancy Pullen bull 853-3311

Sunday Morning Worship 915-1015 Sunday School 915-1030 Coffee

Fellowship Following ServiceOur Mission-To Actively Follow Christ

and To Inspire Others To Accompany Us

FultonvilleReformed Church

Corner of 5S amp 30Pastor Jane Hubschmitt

Sunday School 10AM

Family Worship 1030AM

Fordsbush Bible Church131 Clark Rd Fort Plain

518-568-7606Pastor Joe Miller

Sunday School 10am Morning Service 11am Eve Service 6pm Wed Service

645pm Thurs Visitation 6pmwwwfordsbushbiblechurchcom

Home of Victory Christian Academy

First Baptist ChurchSpringfield Center NY

Rev - Gary TylerSunday School 1000am

Morning Worship 1100amSunday night Worship 600pmWed night Bible Study 700pm

Free meal amp music every 2nd Sat of the month 4-7pm

Freysbush United Methodist Church

Freysbush Rd Fort Plain518-842-1357

Rev Cindy Leonard OfficiatingWorship 9am

Sunday School 10am ALL ARE WELCOMEcoffee hour to follow service

Grace Episcopal Church24 Montgomery St Cherry Valley

315-585-4016Fr Kyle Grennen Rector

Sunday School 1100am Holy Communionsermon 1100amActive Youth Group - call for detail

Grandview Baptist Church15 Washington St Fort Plain

518-993-9929Pastor Dan West

Sunday School 10amMorning Service 11am

Bible Study amp Prayer Meeting Wednesday 630pm

Glen Reformed ChurchState Hwy 161 in the

Hamlet of Glen 4 miles South of Fultonville

glenreformednycaprrcomSunday Worship at 9 Sunday School

immediately following Childrenrsquos Message

Joy Fellowship296 Co Hwy 119

St Johnsville NY 13452518-568-3217

William Hayes PastorJoyce Loughran Assistant Pastor

Sunday School 9am Morning Worship 930amWednesday Evening Worship 630pm

National Kateri Tekakwitha Shrine and Indian Museum3636 St Hwy 5 PO Box 627

Fonda NY 12068-0627518-853-3646

Weekly Masses Sat 430pm Sun 1030amfriarskaterishrinecom wwwkaterishrinecom

Oppenheim United Methodist Church

Route 29Rev Jack Ford315-429-7381Worship 930 Sundays

Totally Awesome God-TAG time 630pm Wednesdays beginning in Oct Sunday

School 900am beginning September 18th

Randall ChristianCommunity Church

NY Rte 5SSunday Service 1030am

Worship LeaderDarlene Spaulding

Richfield Springs Bible Church

19 Church StRichfield Springs NY 13439

Rev David Tosi315-858-0564

Sunday School (all ages) 10amWorship Service 11am amp 7pmWednesday - Prayer amp Praise

Call for info on various Youth Ministrieswwwrichfieldspringsbiblechurchorg

Reformed Church of Fort Plain

165 Canal St Fort Plain NY 13339518-993-4302 bull fortplainrcayahoocom

Rev Nancy E RyanWorship 1030am

AA meetings Mon amp Tues 7pmSecond Thurs Prayerspace 6am to 6pm

Reformed Churchof Canajoharie

15-19 Front St Canajoharie518-673-2816

Rev Matt DraffenSunday 9am Christian Education

920 Choir Practice10am Worship Nursery providedFellowship hour follows worship

Grace Christian Church20 Center St

St Johnsville NY 13452Pastor Martin Glynn

518-568-2122Sunday School 930am

Worship 1100am

St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church774 St Hwy 163 Fort Plain NY

518-705-7552Rev David A Johnson PhD

Sunday Worship 900am Sunday School 1000amLadies Aid WELCA Handicapped Accessible

The Holy Spirit Polish National Catholic Church

618 E Gansvoort St Little Falls NY 315-823-0793

Father Rafal DadelloMass at 11am on Sunday wwwholy-

spiritpnccorg

The House of Zion Inc580 Dillenbeck Road

Palatine Bridge518-577-3069

Pastors Richard amp Denise AllenSaturday Morning

Worship Service 1130amListen to UMT on live radio 975FM

the 1st Sunday of every month 3pm-4pm

The Time forTruth Ministries

PO Box 351Amsterdam NY 12010

Phone 518-843-2121Cell 518-774-8558

Victorious Life ChurchRMI Fellowship

104 Main St amp 431 St Hwy 80 Fort Plain NY518-993-3102Sunday School 9am

Morning Worship 1030am Youth Group 5pm

Evening Worship 7-8pm

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Churchof Stone Arabia

5430 St Hwy 10 Palatine Bridge NYPastor A Elisabeth Aurand

Sunday Worship 9am518-673-2224

United Methodist Church of Canajoharie

50 E Main St518-673-2717

Jesus says - ldquoCome Unto Merdquo Join us-Special Music Ministry Beautiful Surroundings Friendly People

Sunday Service 1030am - Email umc673frontiernetnet

Communion Last Sunday of the Month

River of Jubilee Church 5057 State Highway 5 S

Sprakers NY 12166Pastor Gail AdamoschekPastor Steve Adamoschek

518-322-1427 518-224-4455Sunday Service 1000am

Childrenrsquos Church AvailableOther Learning Opportunities Available

Visit us on Facebook

Stratford United Methodist Church

Route 29A315-429-9085

Rev Lynn R LockwoodWorship 9am

St Johnrsquos Reformed Church

68 W Main St St Johnsville518-568-7396

Faithfully Following Jesus Christ

Sunday Worship 1030am

St Paulrsquos Universalist Church565 Albany St Little Falls

315-823-2284Service Sunday 10am

Coffee hour following serviceOur Church is a home to inquisitive

spiritual free thinkers with diverse religious beliefs All are welcome

St Josephrsquos Roman Catholic

Church31 North Helmer Ave Dolgeville

315-429-8338Sunday Mass is 830am

St Johnrsquos amp St Markrsquos Lutheran Church

143 Church St Canajoharie518-673-2224

Pastor A Elisabeth Durand Sunday Worship 11am

Faith Formation 1st amp 3rd Sunday 945amstjmcanjoorg bull churchofficestjmcajoorg

St MaryrsquosEpiscopal Church

7690 Rt 80 Springfield Center315-858-4016

Fr Kyle Grennen Priest-in-ChargeSunday Eucharist 930am

Coffee - Fellowship follows serviceHoly Days - as announced

St Thomas the ApostleCatholic Community

1 Church St Cherry Valley607-264-3779Masses Sunday 830am amp 11am

St Paulrsquos Lutheran Church36 Lydius St Fort Plain NY 13339

518-993-2040Pastor Jonathan Litzner

405-250-8395Church Service 11am

St JohnsvilleMethodist Church

7 East Main StSt Johnsville NY 13452

Pastor Corey Jones518-568-7983 bull 315-866-8626

Worship Sunday 3pm

St Paulrsquos Lutheran Church32 W Main St

St Johnsville NY (next to NBT Bank)518-568-3007 Church

518-568-2405 ParsonageRev David JohnsonSunday Worship 1030am

Tues Bible Bungee-Jumping 7pm ldquoBible Studyrdquo that actually makes sense

A Vibrant Welcoming Community of Faith amp Vision

Saint Cecilia Church26 Broadway Fonda

518-853-4195Sunday Worship

900am

Sacred HeartCatholic Church

111 3rd Ave Tribes Hill518-829-7301Mass Saturday

400pm

Valley Alliance Church85 E Main St Nelliston

518-993-3458Pastor Dave Prahst

Sunday School (all ages) 915am Sunday Worship 1030am Wed Praise amp Prayer 7pm

Fri Youth Group 7pm (7-12th grade)

Bethesda Fellowship34 S Division St

St Johnsville NY 13452518-568-2678

Summer ScheduleSunday Worship 1000am

Wed Worship and Prayer 600pm

Church of the Good Shepherd26 Moyer St Canajoharie

518-673-3440The Rev Virginia L Ogden Rector

Sunday Worship 930with Communion

Church Email churchgoodshep26gmailcomWeb Site wwwchurchgoodshepherdcom

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Vehicles consist of many essential com-ponents to keep them running efficient-ly and effectively Car and truck owners should have an understanding of how their vehicles function so they can diag-nose and address problems as they arise

Car batteries are an important compo-nent of any vehicle Even though engines are the powerhouse of any car or truck without a battery the engine wouldnrsquot be able to work According to Firestone Com-plete Auto Care car batteries work by providing a jolt of electricity necessary to power all the electrical components of the vehicle This is achieved through a chemi-cal reaction that changes chemical energy into the electrical energy needed to deliver voltage to the starter In addition to initial-ly starting the car the battery also keeps electric current steady to keep the engine running

The battery also works in conjunction with the alternator to power the electron-ics in the car according to the automotive information blog Autosessive While the car is running the alternator reverses the current produced by the battery recharg-ing it as a result This happens during long journeys so people who drive for short bursts of time may find that their batter-ies will not have a chance to recharge and may not have the longevity desired

There is quite literally a lot riding on a functioning battery No one wants to be caught stranded by a dead battery so drivers may wonder if there are any indi-cators that may signal the battery needs

replacementbull Slow turnover If a vehicle does not

immediately start or if the cranking is sluggish and takes longer to start it may mean the battery is starting to fail

bull Frequent short trips Drivers who make frequent short trips may find their car batteries do not have time to fully re-charge This coupled with overtaxing thanks to a lot of accessory use may cause the battery and the alternator to have shortened life spans

bull Low battery fluid levels If the fluid level is below the energy conductor inside it is often indicative of overcharging and excessive heat

bull Corrosion Corrosion buildup dust dirt and grime on battery connections may cause performance problems Inspecting and cleaning the terminals can prolong the battery life

bull Odors and leaks Battery leaks can produce a sulfur odor similar to the smell of a rotten egg This can become problem-atic over time and leaks may indicate an aging or damaged battery

bull Age Most batteries have a finite life span A well-maintained battery can last up to five years Neglect can reduce that life expectancy considerably

bull Bloated or cracked battery case Re-place the battery immediately if the case is cracking as it could be because excessive heat is swelling the battery

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Boating is a recre-ational activity enjoyed by thousands of people Spring and summer are prime times of year for boating though people who live in temperate climates may be able to

enjoy boating all year long

Everyone who takes to the water novices and experienced boaters in-cluded should be famil-iar with boating safety guidelines In fact it is a good idea to take a boat-ing safety course prior to boating for the first time or as a refresher if it has been a while since re-viewing the rules of the water

Boating safety goes beyond learning basic operation and naviga-tion Safety guidelines also involve getting a vessel safety check The US Coast Guard Auxiliary offers compli-mentary boating exam-inations They can verify the presence and con-dition of safety equip-ment required by federal and state organizations Boaters also may be able to conduct virtual vessel exams This means boat owners can perform a self-inspection of the boats based on digital prompts Licensure and registration of boats are part of responsible boat ownership both in the

US and CanadaAlong with boating

inspections and water rules some other ways to stay safe involve ed-ucating oneself of the larger dangers on the water These generally

involve risky boater be-havior such as failing to wear a life jacket or having an inadequate number of life jackets for passengers Alcohol use while boating also can be problematic Being under the influence can adversely affect boatersrsquo reaction times and de-cision-making abilities According to the 2018 US Coast Guard Rec-reational Boating Sta-tistics Report alcohol continued to be the lead-ing known contributing factor in fatal boating accidents in 2018 ac-counting for 100 deaths (19 percent) of total fa-talities Curbing alcohol use while boating can help avoid accidents and deaths

Excessive speeds also can derail nice days on the water The Tex-as Parks and Wildlife Department says that although there are no numerical speed limits on the water excessive speed can cause acci-dents in crowded areas Speeding makes it diffi-cult to react to obstacles mdash including underwater

wildlife mdash and bring the boat to a stop within a safe distance of others

Boating season is heating up and that means making safety a big part of operating and enjoying a vessel

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Lyme disease is a potentially dan-gerous condition transmitted by the passing of bacteria from deer ticks to their unsuspecting hosts The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Lyme disease is the most com-mon vector-borne disease in the Unit-ed States

Tens of thousands of people are di-agnosed with Lyme disease each year But Lyme disease also affects animals including popular house pets like dogs Tufts University says that the Lyme bacterium can cause serious ill-ness in some dogs Lyme disease can be difficult to detect and cause serious and recurring health problems That is why it is essential for pet parents make concerted efforts to reduce the risk that their dogs become infected

The American Veterinary Medical Association says the best way to pro-tect pets against Lyme disease is to emphasize prevention

bull Speak with your veterinarian about a tick preventive product that is right for your dog These can include repellant collars topical treatments and ingestible medications

bull Vets may recommend vaccination against Lyme disease if you live in an area that is home to high tick popula-tions Recommendations also may be based on your petrsquos lifestyle and over-all health among other factors

bull Address conditions in the yard that are conducive to ticks Mowing the lawn regularly is one way to make the backyard less attractive to ticks as is removing leaf litter

bull Keep a clean home and landscape Rodents and other wildlife can carry deer ticks Securing trash cans pick-ing up food scraps removing hiding spots and potential dens and oth-er strategies can keep these carriers away

bull Conduct a daily tick check if your dog spends time outside Pay attention to bumps on the skin and part the fur so you can see where the coat meets the skin Donrsquot forget to look in the ears

bull When possible avoid areas where ticks may be found such as tall grass-

es wooded areas and marshes Stick to trails when spending time in wooded areas

Dogs with Lyme disease may exhib-it various symptoms These include loss of appetite fever joint swelling decreased activity and lameness Vis-it the vet promptly if symptoms occur and do not abate or are causing con-siderable distress for your pet

Lyme disease is a concern for pets Avoidance preventive measures and outdoor maintenance can help reduce the likelihood that pets will contract Lyme disease

How to protect dogs from Lyme disease

by Bonnie Kirn Donahue Extension Master Gar-dener University of Ver-mont

Is there anything better than a fresh homegrown cucum-ber Warmed by the sun the crisp and juicy just-picked cucumber just doesnrsquot compare to store-bought ones

Although cucumbers are relatively easy to grow getting a nice crop can take some strategiz-ing at the beginning of the growing season

Cucumbers can be grown easily from seed or from starts which can be purchased at your lo-cal greenhouse or garden center They need full sun and nutrient-rich well-drained soil and are sensitive to dry condi-tions especially while the fruit is growing

Dry conditions can make cucumbers taste bitter and unpleasant If you want the best flavor water them when the soil begins to dry about one to two inches of water per week

Cucumbers also need plenty of space to grow Depending on the type that you plant (vining or bush) you may need up to six feet around each plant (vining varieties) A simple wire trellis is helpful if you donrsquot have a lot of space

Growing cucumbers on a trellis also makes picking a little easier and allows the fruit to ripen more evenly The fruit is easier to clean because it hasnrsquot been resting on the soil or decaying leaves

The most difficult aspect of growing cu-cumbers may be their attractiveness to the zealous striped or spot-ted cucumber beetle A striped cucumber beetle adult can be identified by its yellow and black stripes while the spotted cucumber beetle adult is yellow-green in color with black spots

Cucumber beetles feed on leaves flowers and fruit On top of this physical damage they also carry bacterial wilt a major disease of this crop For this reason if possible pick dis-ease-resistant varieties when making your initial plant selection

There are some other low-cost ways to tackle pests The general idea is to practice integrated pest management (IPM) which uses chemical in-terventions as a last re-sort after trying other methods such as cultur-al mechanical and bio-logical controls

While garden chemi-cals can kill invasive in-sects they also can kill good insects that help pollinate crops Some even act as natural pred-ators to help protect crops instinctively

If you have a small manageable cucumber crop a mechanical solu-tion would be to visually inspect your plants dai-ly and pick off any cu-cumber beetles or eggs you find If you donrsquot en-joy crushing them drop them into a solution of soapy water

A creative cultural control that I learned

from the University of Vermont Extension Mas-ter Gardener course is to wait to plant your cu-cumbers until late June This late planting avoids the early summer rush of beetles searching for young cucurbit plants for food and space to lay eggs

If planting starts you might try a trick many commercial growers use which is to dip the en-tire plant in a kaolin clay slurry before planting This material acts as an antifeedant an organic compound that inhibit insect attacks buying the plants a little more time to grow before the material washes off in a couple of weeks

Or experiment with lightweight floating row covers (available at most garden centers or hard-ware stores) to prevent beetle infestation Cu-cumbers need to be pol-linated to produce fruit so make sure to remove row covers just before flowering

Always consider the extent of damage before determining your course of action For example if you have more than five beetles per plant it might be time to try an IPM measure Alterna-tively if the damage on the leaves is less than 25 of the total plant area your young plants should be able to tolerate the injury and bounce back

This year a little plan-ning and IPM experimen-tation can help you get that exceptional cucum-ber crop

How to grow the best cucumbers

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Enjoy stuffed burgers this barbecue season

Barbecue season has arrived so soon people will be bonding in the backyard over hamburgers and hot dogs Back-yard barbecue season begins in spring and continues through summer and where the weather allows into autumn Barbecues are a perfect summertime soiree as theyrsquore usually laid back af-fairs and make use of the pleasant weather

While itrsquos fun to expand your culi-nary horizons over the open flame of a grill itrsquos important that you never forget the basics especially when entertain-ing crowds who are no doubt looking forward to grilled burgers Giving the masses what they want is good hosting but you can still try your hand at a lit-tle experimentation when serving burg-ers at your next backyard barbecue The following recipe for ldquoHerb Cheese-Stuffed Garlic Burgersrdquo from Andrew Schloss and David Joachimrsquos ldquoMaster-ing the Grillrdquo (Chronicle Books) provides the best of both worlds

Herb Cheese-StuffedGarlic BurgersMakes 6 servings

2 lbs ground beef chuck 85 lean2 tbsp chopped garlicfrac12 tsp kosher saltfrac14 tsp ground black pepper3 tbsp herbed garlic cream cheese

such as Boursin6 hamburger buns splitOil for coating grill grate

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1 Heat the grill as directed2 Using your hands mix the beef

garlic salt and pepper in a bowl un-til well blended do not overmix Using a light touch form into 12 patties no more than 12-inch thick

3 Put a portion (about 1 12 tea-spoons) of cream cheese in the center of each of the 6 patties top with the re-maining patties and press together tak-ing care to seal the edges well Refriger-ate the burgers until the grill is ready

4 Brush the grill grate and coat it with oil Put the burgers on the grill cover and cook for 9 minutes flipping after 5 minutes for medium-done (150ordm F slightly pink) Add a minute per side for well-done (160ordm F)

5 To toast the buns put them cut-sides down directly over the fire for the last minute of cooking

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THOUGHT FOR THEWEEK ldquoLetrsquos AttendChurch This SundayrdquoYou and your family arewelcome at GrandviewBaptist Church cornerof Lydius amp WashingtonSt Ft Plain NY Sun-day School 10amMorning Worship 11am

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Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R C - Meco) is encouraging New York res-idents to complete their 2020 census question-naire Every US citizen is required by law to com-plete the 2020 Census

2020 Census invita-tions were supposed to be received by every Amer-ican household by April 1 Citizens are able to re-spond online by phone or by mail The census asks simple questions and nev-er asks for Social Security numbers money political affi liation or bank account numbers Different from past years the 2020 Cen-sus will not ask a question about citizenship

Currently the state self-response rate is 55 In Fulton County the av-erage response rate is 489 Herkimer County is 483 Hamilton County is 68 St Lawrence Coun-ty is 501 and Oneida County is 579

ldquoThe 2020 Census is ex-tremely important to our country as a wholerdquo said Smullen ldquoEvery 10 years the federal government does a population count to gauge the amount of fund-ing to be distributed to

communities I am encour-aging all New Yorkers to fi ll out the simple form that can be completed either online over the phone or by mail Without accurate representation the federal and state funding streams that our local communities depend on for many ser-vices like healthcare and education will not be as resourceful as they should be

ldquoI urge each county with-in my district to match the state self-response rate

We each have a responsi-bility to our communities to provide the government with this information and if we take this responsibil-ity lightly the resources granted at the state and federal levels could be ad-versely affectedrdquo

Assemblyman Robert Smullen represents the 118th Assembly District which includes Hamilton and Fulton counties as well as parts of Herkimer Oneida and St Lawrence counties

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Identifying onersquos family history and lineage can be an exciting and rewarding endeavor Many people are compelled to trace their ancestry and ultimately gain much from hav-ing done so

Interest in genealogy has grown in recent years The popular and free family tree application FamilySearch Family Tree had 16 million contrib-utors in 2018 who added 28 million new people to the global tree Thou-sands upon thousands also utilize other genealogy resources to paint a more accurate picture of their histo-ries

According to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology more than 26 million people shared their DNA with ancestry firms as of the start of 2019 MIT predicts that number will rise to 100 million by the end of 2020

Those ready to get started on re-searching their lineage may wonder where to start These guidelines can map the way

1 The first step is to work from the known to the unknown advises The New England Historic Genea-logical Societyrsquos American Ances-tors program Write down names

dates places of birth marriage and death announcements and other pertinent information you can dig up from looking at personal effects This will provide a starting point and serve as a springboard for further research

2 Establish what you want to learn about your family Maybe you simply want to have a complete fami-ly tree that dates back to a particular ancestor Perhaps you want to see where your family name originated Identify what is behind your interest and allow those goals to guide your research

3 Access census records military records travel documents and oth-er official papers which can provide key clues to family history These can be researched individually but many people like using resourc-es like Ancestrycom because their databases pool information from a variety of sources The Nation-al Archives offers free access to its records database at wwwarchivesgovresearchdatabases

4 Consider privacy concerns be-fore digging deeper Acquiring DNA testing and sharing results in an effort to connect with relatives has

become a popular side effect of ge-nealogy research However experts advise caution before submitting any DNA samples MIT Technology Review indicates that if the DNA collection trend continues the com-panies that hold this data will have genetic information on more than 100 million people The Review goes on to say ldquoas these databases grow they have made it possible to trace the relationships between nearly all Americans including those who never purchased a testrdquo

5 Learning new information can be overwhelming so itrsquos best to focus on one family story at a time rather than tackling the entire family tree in one sitting suggests the service Findmypast

6 Connect with like-minded indi-viduals if you find that your genealo-gy interests expand beyond personal history Family historians often con-nect via social media or through lo-cal genealogical societies

Genealogy research is a growing pastime that can reveal secrets and insight into onersquos family history Itrsquos never too late to start uncovering in-formation

Six steps to start researching your genealogy

Lyme disease poses a threat to millions of peo-ple across the globe The misconception that Lyme disease is exclusive to the United States and the northeastern portion of the country in partic-ular is understandable Hundreds of thousands of people in the US are diagnosed with Lyme dis-ease each year but the 2017 US Geological Sur-vey found that 95 percent of those cases are in the northeast mid-Atlantic or northern midwest re-gions In spite of that no one is immune to Lyme disease regardless of where they live

The World Health Or-ganization notes that in addition to the United States there are foci of Lyme borreliosis in for-ested areas of Asia and in northwestern central and eastern Europe prov-ing that Lyme disease is a global issue With that in mind it behooves ev-eryone to take steps to understand Lyme disease and how to reduce their risk of getting itWhat is Lyme disease

According to Lyme-diseaseorg an online resource that supports science-based advocacy Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium known as Borrelia burgdorferi Lyme disease can affect

any organ of the body and it is often misdiag-nosed because it tends to mimic symptoms of other diseases Lyme disease may be misdiag-nosed as chronic fatigue syndrome fibromyalgia multiple sclerosis and even psychiatric illness-es like depression Such misdiagnoses can delay treatment of the underly-ing infection

How do I get Lyme disease

The majority of Lyme disease patients get the disease from the bite of a nymphal tick Nymphs are immature forms of ticks that are very small typically the size of a pop-py seed according to Ly-mediseaseorg The bites are painless and when coupled with the size of nymphal ticks that in-creases the likelihood that people will not even realize theyrsquove been bit-ten Ticks can stay at-tached to the body for several days feeding all the while Lymediseaseorg notes that the longer the tick stays attached the more likely it will transmit the Lyme and other pathogens into the bloodstream of the per-son itrsquos attached to

How can I safeguard myself against Lyme disease

The Global Lyme Al-

liance which funds re-search aimed at pre-venting diagnosing and treating tick-borne ill-nesses notes that prac-ticing tick bite prevention habits is the best way to prevent Lyme disease Through its ldquoBe Tick AWARErdquo campaign the GLA urges people to fol-low these simple steps to reduce their risk for Lyme disease

bull Avoid high tick traffic areas like tall grass and leaf piles

bull Wear proper cloth-ing including long pants sleeves and socks Avoid walking in grass barefoot or in open sandals even when grass has been cut short

bull Apply tick repellant approved by the Environ-mental Protection Agen-cy

bull Remove clothing upon entering your home toss-ing clothing into the dryer at high temperatures for 10 to 15 minutes to kill live ticks Note that the GLA says putting clothes into the washer will not kill live ticks

bull Examine yourself for ticks every day

No one is immune to Lyme disease regardless of where they live Recog-nizing that and take pro-tective measures can help people lower their risk for Lyme disease

The basics of Lyme disease

MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 17

Church DirectoryAmes - Sprout Brook

UMC613 Latimer Hill Rd

Ames NY 13317518-673-3495

Pastor Jan MarkleSunday Service 900am

Church of the Nazarene3316 State Route 29 WJohnstown NY 12095Offices 518-762-2982

Cell 857-523-8417Pastor Rev Mark Fowler

Sunday Morning Service 1100amSunday School for All Ages 1000am

Community Bible ChurchCorner of Cliff amp Walnut Streets

Canajoharie NY 13317(518) 993-1016

Pastor Wally BraemerSunday - Adult Sunday School Class - 915am

Worship Service - 1030am

God is Good All the Time amp All the Time God is Good

Cherry Valley Assembly of God

37 Alden St Cherry Valley 607-264-3306

Pastor David Carpenter JrSundays 930am

CornerstoneBaptist Church

7274 St Hwy 10 Ames518-673-3405

Sunday School 10am Adults amp Children Morning Worship 11am Youth Ministry

545pm Evening Worship 6pm Wed Bible Study amp Prayer Meeting 630pm

Family Night Select Sundays

EmmanuelEpiscopal Church

588-594 Albany St Little Falls NY315-823-1323

Sunday Mass 10amCoffee Hour following Sunday Mass

Sunday School amp Youth GroupTuesday 10am Mass amp Bible Study

Friday 10am-2pm Thrift Shop

Christian Church of Charleston Four Corners

1380 E Lykers Rd Sprakers518-922-9088

Pastor Brett PoppSunday School (adult amp children) 10am

Worship 11am Sunday Eve Prayer 630pm

Thurs Eve of Encouragement 630pmwwwchristianchurchcharlestonfourcornersorg

Currytown Reformed Church

829 St Hwy 162 Sprakers 518-922-8422

Rev Donald HoaglanderVisiting Pastor Jane Hubschmitt

518-705-2201Sunday School 915am

Worship Service 1000am

EphratahReformed Church

140 Co Hwy 140 Ephratah NYTo live and share Jesus Christ both locally and globally

EverydayEverywhereEveryonePastor Jeff Hindrliter

Sunday School for all ages 10am September-June

Sunday Morning Worship 11amPrayer amp Praise Thursdays 7pm

Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

26 Moyer St Canajoharie518-673-3440

Holy Communion Sundays at 930am Fellowship Time to FollowCall for Holy Day services

The Rev Virginia L Ogden Rectorchurchgoodfrontiercom

DolgevilleChristian Fellowship3 Elm St Dolgeville NY 13329

315-429-9142Dr Marvin Isum Pastor

Worship Sunday 1030amMidweek Fellowship Tuesday 7pmwwwdolgevillechristianfellowshiporg

Church of Christ UnitingPO Box 896

Richfield Springs NY 13439Rev Mark Ioset

315-858-1553Service Sunday 915am

Church School Sunday 1030am

Lassellseville United Methodist Church

State Hwy 29Pastor Robert A Lindsay

Worship Sunday 930amSunday School to start soon

New Hope Christian Fellowship

32 Spencer St Dolgeville NY 13329Pastor Pat Andreoli

315-429-3630NewHopeChristianFellowshipnet

Sunday School 930AMWorship Service 1030AM

Our Lady of Hope RC Church

115 Reid St Fort Plain NY 13339Parish Office 518-993-3822ourladyofhopefrontiercom

Mass Schedule Saturday 4pm Sunday 830am amp 11am

Confessions Sat 3 amp by appointmentPlease call parish office for Holy Day schedule

Reformed Churchof Sprakers

112 Sprakers Hill RdRev Nancy Ryan

Worship ~ 9AMAll Welcome

Paines Hollow United Methodist Church

Intersection of 167 amp 168 Paines HollowPastor Peg Donaghy

518-568-7604Sunday Worship 930AMFellowship Hour to Follow

Salisbury Center United Methodist Church2545 St Rt 29 PO Box 104Salisbury Center NY 13454

315-429-9085Rev Lynn R Lockwood

The Christian Church of Rural Grove

170 Rural Grove Rd Sprakers NY 12166518-922-7831

Pastor Joshua Fetterhoffpastorjoshruralgrovechurchorg

Sunday School (all ages) 945am Morning Service 11am Eve Service 6pm

Wed-Family Night 7pm ldquoWhere Bible Teaching is Fundamentalrdquo

Seekerrsquos Fellowship14 Park Place

St Johnsville NY 13452518-568-7700

Pastor Mike YezierskiSunday Worship 6pm Tues Prayer 7pm

Bible Study 7pm (Wed Thurs amp Fri)We teach the fullness of Godrsquos Word

a life of holiness for the believer and salvation for all who trust

in Christrsquos sacrifice

To Place or UpdateChurch Listings

Call 518-673-0129or email

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Dolgeville United Methodist Church

21 N Helmer Ave DolgevilleRev Jack Ford

315-429-7381Worship 1100am

Sunday School 930am beginning September 18th

Bible Study - Wednesdays 1230pm

Holy Family ParishLittle Falls NY315-823-3410Saturday 4pm

Sunday 1030am

Marshville Evangelical Church

Route 10 SouthRev David BowleyWorship Sunday 9am

Everlasting Joy Believers Fellowship

14 Park Place (in with Seekers Fellowship)

St Johnsville NY 13452315-858-2112

Pastor Carolee CoyeSunday Service 10am

Lighthouse Baptist Church1524 St Rt 29A PO Box 114

Stratford NY 13470-0114 315-429-8854

Pastor Martin SmithSunday Morning Worship 1030am Wed Eve Prayer Meeting 600pm 2nd amp 4th

Sunday Dinner following Morning Service with Afternoon Service following dinner

ldquoOld-Fashioned Bible Preachingrdquo

Faith Hope and LoveChurch

Rev David W Bowley PastorSaturdays 5 pm

at theUnited Methodist Church Lower Level

50 E Main St Canajohariecall 518-673-5128 or see facebook ldquoFaith Hope and Love Christian Churchrdquo and our website httpfaithhopeandlovechurchcom

Fort Plain United Methodist Church

39 Center St Fort PlainAudie Miller

Lay Supply PastorChurch Office 518-993-3863

Kitchen 518-993-3464

ALL WELCOME Worship Service 11am

Fonda Fultonville United Methodist Church

11 Montgomery St FultonvillePastor Nancy Pullen bull 853-3311

Sunday Morning Worship 915-1015 Sunday School 915-1030 Coffee

Fellowship Following ServiceOur Mission-To Actively Follow Christ

and To Inspire Others To Accompany Us

FultonvilleReformed Church

Corner of 5S amp 30Pastor Jane Hubschmitt

Sunday School 10AM

Family Worship 1030AM

Fordsbush Bible Church131 Clark Rd Fort Plain

518-568-7606Pastor Joe Miller

Sunday School 10am Morning Service 11am Eve Service 6pm Wed Service

645pm Thurs Visitation 6pmwwwfordsbushbiblechurchcom

Home of Victory Christian Academy

First Baptist ChurchSpringfield Center NY

Rev - Gary TylerSunday School 1000am

Morning Worship 1100amSunday night Worship 600pmWed night Bible Study 700pm

Free meal amp music every 2nd Sat of the month 4-7pm

Freysbush United Methodist Church

Freysbush Rd Fort Plain518-842-1357

Rev Cindy Leonard OfficiatingWorship 9am

Sunday School 10am ALL ARE WELCOMEcoffee hour to follow service

Grace Episcopal Church24 Montgomery St Cherry Valley

315-585-4016Fr Kyle Grennen Rector

Sunday School 1100am Holy Communionsermon 1100amActive Youth Group - call for detail

Grandview Baptist Church15 Washington St Fort Plain

518-993-9929Pastor Dan West

Sunday School 10amMorning Service 11am

Bible Study amp Prayer Meeting Wednesday 630pm

Glen Reformed ChurchState Hwy 161 in the

Hamlet of Glen 4 miles South of Fultonville

glenreformednycaprrcomSunday Worship at 9 Sunday School

immediately following Childrenrsquos Message

Joy Fellowship296 Co Hwy 119

St Johnsville NY 13452518-568-3217

William Hayes PastorJoyce Loughran Assistant Pastor

Sunday School 9am Morning Worship 930amWednesday Evening Worship 630pm

National Kateri Tekakwitha Shrine and Indian Museum3636 St Hwy 5 PO Box 627

Fonda NY 12068-0627518-853-3646

Weekly Masses Sat 430pm Sun 1030amfriarskaterishrinecom wwwkaterishrinecom

Oppenheim United Methodist Church

Route 29Rev Jack Ford315-429-7381Worship 930 Sundays

Totally Awesome God-TAG time 630pm Wednesdays beginning in Oct Sunday

School 900am beginning September 18th

Randall ChristianCommunity Church

NY Rte 5SSunday Service 1030am

Worship LeaderDarlene Spaulding

Richfield Springs Bible Church

19 Church StRichfield Springs NY 13439

Rev David Tosi315-858-0564

Sunday School (all ages) 10amWorship Service 11am amp 7pmWednesday - Prayer amp Praise

Call for info on various Youth Ministrieswwwrichfieldspringsbiblechurchorg

Reformed Church of Fort Plain

165 Canal St Fort Plain NY 13339518-993-4302 bull fortplainrcayahoocom

Rev Nancy E RyanWorship 1030am

AA meetings Mon amp Tues 7pmSecond Thurs Prayerspace 6am to 6pm

Reformed Churchof Canajoharie

15-19 Front St Canajoharie518-673-2816

Rev Matt DraffenSunday 9am Christian Education

920 Choir Practice10am Worship Nursery providedFellowship hour follows worship

Grace Christian Church20 Center St

St Johnsville NY 13452Pastor Martin Glynn

518-568-2122Sunday School 930am

Worship 1100am

St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church774 St Hwy 163 Fort Plain NY

518-705-7552Rev David A Johnson PhD

Sunday Worship 900am Sunday School 1000amLadies Aid WELCA Handicapped Accessible

The Holy Spirit Polish National Catholic Church

618 E Gansvoort St Little Falls NY 315-823-0793

Father Rafal DadelloMass at 11am on Sunday wwwholy-

spiritpnccorg

The House of Zion Inc580 Dillenbeck Road

Palatine Bridge518-577-3069

Pastors Richard amp Denise AllenSaturday Morning

Worship Service 1130amListen to UMT on live radio 975FM

the 1st Sunday of every month 3pm-4pm

The Time forTruth Ministries

PO Box 351Amsterdam NY 12010

Phone 518-843-2121Cell 518-774-8558

Victorious Life ChurchRMI Fellowship

104 Main St amp 431 St Hwy 80 Fort Plain NY518-993-3102Sunday School 9am

Morning Worship 1030am Youth Group 5pm

Evening Worship 7-8pm

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Churchof Stone Arabia

5430 St Hwy 10 Palatine Bridge NYPastor A Elisabeth Aurand

Sunday Worship 9am518-673-2224

United Methodist Church of Canajoharie

50 E Main St518-673-2717

Jesus says - ldquoCome Unto Merdquo Join us-Special Music Ministry Beautiful Surroundings Friendly People

Sunday Service 1030am - Email umc673frontiernetnet

Communion Last Sunday of the Month

River of Jubilee Church 5057 State Highway 5 S

Sprakers NY 12166Pastor Gail AdamoschekPastor Steve Adamoschek

518-322-1427 518-224-4455Sunday Service 1000am

Childrenrsquos Church AvailableOther Learning Opportunities Available

Visit us on Facebook

Stratford United Methodist Church

Route 29A315-429-9085

Rev Lynn R LockwoodWorship 9am

St Johnrsquos Reformed Church

68 W Main St St Johnsville518-568-7396

Faithfully Following Jesus Christ

Sunday Worship 1030am

St Paulrsquos Universalist Church565 Albany St Little Falls

315-823-2284Service Sunday 10am

Coffee hour following serviceOur Church is a home to inquisitive

spiritual free thinkers with diverse religious beliefs All are welcome

St Josephrsquos Roman Catholic

Church31 North Helmer Ave Dolgeville

315-429-8338Sunday Mass is 830am

St Johnrsquos amp St Markrsquos Lutheran Church

143 Church St Canajoharie518-673-2224

Pastor A Elisabeth Durand Sunday Worship 11am

Faith Formation 1st amp 3rd Sunday 945amstjmcanjoorg bull churchofficestjmcajoorg

St MaryrsquosEpiscopal Church

7690 Rt 80 Springfield Center315-858-4016

Fr Kyle Grennen Priest-in-ChargeSunday Eucharist 930am

Coffee - Fellowship follows serviceHoly Days - as announced

St Thomas the ApostleCatholic Community

1 Church St Cherry Valley607-264-3779Masses Sunday 830am amp 11am

St Paulrsquos Lutheran Church36 Lydius St Fort Plain NY 13339

518-993-2040Pastor Jonathan Litzner

405-250-8395Church Service 11am

St JohnsvilleMethodist Church

7 East Main StSt Johnsville NY 13452

Pastor Corey Jones518-568-7983 bull 315-866-8626

Worship Sunday 3pm

St Paulrsquos Lutheran Church32 W Main St

St Johnsville NY (next to NBT Bank)518-568-3007 Church

518-568-2405 ParsonageRev David JohnsonSunday Worship 1030am

Tues Bible Bungee-Jumping 7pm ldquoBible Studyrdquo that actually makes sense

A Vibrant Welcoming Community of Faith amp Vision

Saint Cecilia Church26 Broadway Fonda

518-853-4195Sunday Worship

900am

Sacred HeartCatholic Church

111 3rd Ave Tribes Hill518-829-7301Mass Saturday

400pm

Valley Alliance Church85 E Main St Nelliston

518-993-3458Pastor Dave Prahst

Sunday School (all ages) 915am Sunday Worship 1030am Wed Praise amp Prayer 7pm

Fri Youth Group 7pm (7-12th grade)

Bethesda Fellowship34 S Division St

St Johnsville NY 13452518-568-2678

Summer ScheduleSunday Worship 1000am

Wed Worship and Prayer 600pm

Church of the Good Shepherd26 Moyer St Canajoharie

518-673-3440The Rev Virginia L Ogden Rector

Sunday Worship 930with Communion

Church Email churchgoodshep26gmailcomWeb Site wwwchurchgoodshepherdcom

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Vehicles consist of many essential com-ponents to keep them running efficient-ly and effectively Car and truck owners should have an understanding of how their vehicles function so they can diag-nose and address problems as they arise

Car batteries are an important compo-nent of any vehicle Even though engines are the powerhouse of any car or truck without a battery the engine wouldnrsquot be able to work According to Firestone Com-plete Auto Care car batteries work by providing a jolt of electricity necessary to power all the electrical components of the vehicle This is achieved through a chemi-cal reaction that changes chemical energy into the electrical energy needed to deliver voltage to the starter In addition to initial-ly starting the car the battery also keeps electric current steady to keep the engine running

The battery also works in conjunction with the alternator to power the electron-ics in the car according to the automotive information blog Autosessive While the car is running the alternator reverses the current produced by the battery recharg-ing it as a result This happens during long journeys so people who drive for short bursts of time may find that their batter-ies will not have a chance to recharge and may not have the longevity desired

There is quite literally a lot riding on a functioning battery No one wants to be caught stranded by a dead battery so drivers may wonder if there are any indi-cators that may signal the battery needs

replacementbull Slow turnover If a vehicle does not

immediately start or if the cranking is sluggish and takes longer to start it may mean the battery is starting to fail

bull Frequent short trips Drivers who make frequent short trips may find their car batteries do not have time to fully re-charge This coupled with overtaxing thanks to a lot of accessory use may cause the battery and the alternator to have shortened life spans

bull Low battery fluid levels If the fluid level is below the energy conductor inside it is often indicative of overcharging and excessive heat

bull Corrosion Corrosion buildup dust dirt and grime on battery connections may cause performance problems Inspecting and cleaning the terminals can prolong the battery life

bull Odors and leaks Battery leaks can produce a sulfur odor similar to the smell of a rotten egg This can become problem-atic over time and leaks may indicate an aging or damaged battery

bull Age Most batteries have a finite life span A well-maintained battery can last up to five years Neglect can reduce that life expectancy considerably

bull Bloated or cracked battery case Re-place the battery immediately if the case is cracking as it could be because excessive heat is swelling the battery

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Boating is a recre-ational activity enjoyed by thousands of people Spring and summer are prime times of year for boating though people who live in temperate climates may be able to

enjoy boating all year long

Everyone who takes to the water novices and experienced boaters in-cluded should be famil-iar with boating safety guidelines In fact it is a good idea to take a boat-ing safety course prior to boating for the first time or as a refresher if it has been a while since re-viewing the rules of the water

Boating safety goes beyond learning basic operation and naviga-tion Safety guidelines also involve getting a vessel safety check The US Coast Guard Auxiliary offers compli-mentary boating exam-inations They can verify the presence and con-dition of safety equip-ment required by federal and state organizations Boaters also may be able to conduct virtual vessel exams This means boat owners can perform a self-inspection of the boats based on digital prompts Licensure and registration of boats are part of responsible boat ownership both in the

US and CanadaAlong with boating

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involve risky boater be-havior such as failing to wear a life jacket or having an inadequate number of life jackets for passengers Alcohol use while boating also can be problematic Being under the influence can adversely affect boatersrsquo reaction times and de-cision-making abilities According to the 2018 US Coast Guard Rec-reational Boating Sta-tistics Report alcohol continued to be the lead-ing known contributing factor in fatal boating accidents in 2018 ac-counting for 100 deaths (19 percent) of total fa-talities Curbing alcohol use while boating can help avoid accidents and deaths

Excessive speeds also can derail nice days on the water The Tex-as Parks and Wildlife Department says that although there are no numerical speed limits on the water excessive speed can cause acci-dents in crowded areas Speeding makes it diffi-cult to react to obstacles mdash including underwater

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Lyme disease is a potentially dan-gerous condition transmitted by the passing of bacteria from deer ticks to their unsuspecting hosts The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Lyme disease is the most com-mon vector-borne disease in the Unit-ed States

Tens of thousands of people are di-agnosed with Lyme disease each year But Lyme disease also affects animals including popular house pets like dogs Tufts University says that the Lyme bacterium can cause serious ill-ness in some dogs Lyme disease can be difficult to detect and cause serious and recurring health problems That is why it is essential for pet parents make concerted efforts to reduce the risk that their dogs become infected

The American Veterinary Medical Association says the best way to pro-tect pets against Lyme disease is to emphasize prevention

bull Speak with your veterinarian about a tick preventive product that is right for your dog These can include repellant collars topical treatments and ingestible medications

bull Vets may recommend vaccination against Lyme disease if you live in an area that is home to high tick popula-tions Recommendations also may be based on your petrsquos lifestyle and over-all health among other factors

bull Address conditions in the yard that are conducive to ticks Mowing the lawn regularly is one way to make the backyard less attractive to ticks as is removing leaf litter

bull Keep a clean home and landscape Rodents and other wildlife can carry deer ticks Securing trash cans pick-ing up food scraps removing hiding spots and potential dens and oth-er strategies can keep these carriers away

bull Conduct a daily tick check if your dog spends time outside Pay attention to bumps on the skin and part the fur so you can see where the coat meets the skin Donrsquot forget to look in the ears

bull When possible avoid areas where ticks may be found such as tall grass-

es wooded areas and marshes Stick to trails when spending time in wooded areas

Dogs with Lyme disease may exhib-it various symptoms These include loss of appetite fever joint swelling decreased activity and lameness Vis-it the vet promptly if symptoms occur and do not abate or are causing con-siderable distress for your pet

Lyme disease is a concern for pets Avoidance preventive measures and outdoor maintenance can help reduce the likelihood that pets will contract Lyme disease

How to protect dogs from Lyme disease

by Bonnie Kirn Donahue Extension Master Gar-dener University of Ver-mont

Is there anything better than a fresh homegrown cucum-ber Warmed by the sun the crisp and juicy just-picked cucumber just doesnrsquot compare to store-bought ones

Although cucumbers are relatively easy to grow getting a nice crop can take some strategiz-ing at the beginning of the growing season

Cucumbers can be grown easily from seed or from starts which can be purchased at your lo-cal greenhouse or garden center They need full sun and nutrient-rich well-drained soil and are sensitive to dry condi-tions especially while the fruit is growing

Dry conditions can make cucumbers taste bitter and unpleasant If you want the best flavor water them when the soil begins to dry about one to two inches of water per week

Cucumbers also need plenty of space to grow Depending on the type that you plant (vining or bush) you may need up to six feet around each plant (vining varieties) A simple wire trellis is helpful if you donrsquot have a lot of space

Growing cucumbers on a trellis also makes picking a little easier and allows the fruit to ripen more evenly The fruit is easier to clean because it hasnrsquot been resting on the soil or decaying leaves

The most difficult aspect of growing cu-cumbers may be their attractiveness to the zealous striped or spot-ted cucumber beetle A striped cucumber beetle adult can be identified by its yellow and black stripes while the spotted cucumber beetle adult is yellow-green in color with black spots

Cucumber beetles feed on leaves flowers and fruit On top of this physical damage they also carry bacterial wilt a major disease of this crop For this reason if possible pick dis-ease-resistant varieties when making your initial plant selection

There are some other low-cost ways to tackle pests The general idea is to practice integrated pest management (IPM) which uses chemical in-terventions as a last re-sort after trying other methods such as cultur-al mechanical and bio-logical controls

While garden chemi-cals can kill invasive in-sects they also can kill good insects that help pollinate crops Some even act as natural pred-ators to help protect crops instinctively

If you have a small manageable cucumber crop a mechanical solu-tion would be to visually inspect your plants dai-ly and pick off any cu-cumber beetles or eggs you find If you donrsquot en-joy crushing them drop them into a solution of soapy water

A creative cultural control that I learned

from the University of Vermont Extension Mas-ter Gardener course is to wait to plant your cu-cumbers until late June This late planting avoids the early summer rush of beetles searching for young cucurbit plants for food and space to lay eggs

If planting starts you might try a trick many commercial growers use which is to dip the en-tire plant in a kaolin clay slurry before planting This material acts as an antifeedant an organic compound that inhibit insect attacks buying the plants a little more time to grow before the material washes off in a couple of weeks

Or experiment with lightweight floating row covers (available at most garden centers or hard-ware stores) to prevent beetle infestation Cu-cumbers need to be pol-linated to produce fruit so make sure to remove row covers just before flowering

Always consider the extent of damage before determining your course of action For example if you have more than five beetles per plant it might be time to try an IPM measure Alterna-tively if the damage on the leaves is less than 25 of the total plant area your young plants should be able to tolerate the injury and bounce back

This year a little plan-ning and IPM experimen-tation can help you get that exceptional cucum-ber crop

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Barbecue season has arrived so soon people will be bonding in the backyard over hamburgers and hot dogs Back-yard barbecue season begins in spring and continues through summer and where the weather allows into autumn Barbecues are a perfect summertime soiree as theyrsquore usually laid back af-fairs and make use of the pleasant weather

While itrsquos fun to expand your culi-nary horizons over the open flame of a grill itrsquos important that you never forget the basics especially when entertain-ing crowds who are no doubt looking forward to grilled burgers Giving the masses what they want is good hosting but you can still try your hand at a lit-tle experimentation when serving burg-ers at your next backyard barbecue The following recipe for ldquoHerb Cheese-Stuffed Garlic Burgersrdquo from Andrew Schloss and David Joachimrsquos ldquoMaster-ing the Grillrdquo (Chronicle Books) provides the best of both worlds

Herb Cheese-StuffedGarlic BurgersMakes 6 servings

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Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R C - Meco) is encouraging New York res-idents to complete their 2020 census question-naire Every US citizen is required by law to com-plete the 2020 Census

2020 Census invita-tions were supposed to be received by every Amer-ican household by April 1 Citizens are able to re-spond online by phone or by mail The census asks simple questions and nev-er asks for Social Security numbers money political affi liation or bank account numbers Different from past years the 2020 Cen-sus will not ask a question about citizenship

Currently the state self-response rate is 55 In Fulton County the av-erage response rate is 489 Herkimer County is 483 Hamilton County is 68 St Lawrence Coun-ty is 501 and Oneida County is 579

ldquoThe 2020 Census is ex-tremely important to our country as a wholerdquo said Smullen ldquoEvery 10 years the federal government does a population count to gauge the amount of fund-ing to be distributed to

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Identifying onersquos family history and lineage can be an exciting and rewarding endeavor Many people are compelled to trace their ancestry and ultimately gain much from hav-ing done so

Interest in genealogy has grown in recent years The popular and free family tree application FamilySearch Family Tree had 16 million contrib-utors in 2018 who added 28 million new people to the global tree Thou-sands upon thousands also utilize other genealogy resources to paint a more accurate picture of their histo-ries

According to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology more than 26 million people shared their DNA with ancestry firms as of the start of 2019 MIT predicts that number will rise to 100 million by the end of 2020

Those ready to get started on re-searching their lineage may wonder where to start These guidelines can map the way

1 The first step is to work from the known to the unknown advises The New England Historic Genea-logical Societyrsquos American Ances-tors program Write down names

dates places of birth marriage and death announcements and other pertinent information you can dig up from looking at personal effects This will provide a starting point and serve as a springboard for further research

2 Establish what you want to learn about your family Maybe you simply want to have a complete fami-ly tree that dates back to a particular ancestor Perhaps you want to see where your family name originated Identify what is behind your interest and allow those goals to guide your research

3 Access census records military records travel documents and oth-er official papers which can provide key clues to family history These can be researched individually but many people like using resourc-es like Ancestrycom because their databases pool information from a variety of sources The Nation-al Archives offers free access to its records database at wwwarchivesgovresearchdatabases

4 Consider privacy concerns be-fore digging deeper Acquiring DNA testing and sharing results in an effort to connect with relatives has

become a popular side effect of ge-nealogy research However experts advise caution before submitting any DNA samples MIT Technology Review indicates that if the DNA collection trend continues the com-panies that hold this data will have genetic information on more than 100 million people The Review goes on to say ldquoas these databases grow they have made it possible to trace the relationships between nearly all Americans including those who never purchased a testrdquo

5 Learning new information can be overwhelming so itrsquos best to focus on one family story at a time rather than tackling the entire family tree in one sitting suggests the service Findmypast

6 Connect with like-minded indi-viduals if you find that your genealo-gy interests expand beyond personal history Family historians often con-nect via social media or through lo-cal genealogical societies

Genealogy research is a growing pastime that can reveal secrets and insight into onersquos family history Itrsquos never too late to start uncovering in-formation

Six steps to start researching your genealogy

Lyme disease poses a threat to millions of peo-ple across the globe The misconception that Lyme disease is exclusive to the United States and the northeastern portion of the country in partic-ular is understandable Hundreds of thousands of people in the US are diagnosed with Lyme dis-ease each year but the 2017 US Geological Sur-vey found that 95 percent of those cases are in the northeast mid-Atlantic or northern midwest re-gions In spite of that no one is immune to Lyme disease regardless of where they live

The World Health Or-ganization notes that in addition to the United States there are foci of Lyme borreliosis in for-ested areas of Asia and in northwestern central and eastern Europe prov-ing that Lyme disease is a global issue With that in mind it behooves ev-eryone to take steps to understand Lyme disease and how to reduce their risk of getting itWhat is Lyme disease

According to Lyme-diseaseorg an online resource that supports science-based advocacy Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium known as Borrelia burgdorferi Lyme disease can affect

any organ of the body and it is often misdiag-nosed because it tends to mimic symptoms of other diseases Lyme disease may be misdiag-nosed as chronic fatigue syndrome fibromyalgia multiple sclerosis and even psychiatric illness-es like depression Such misdiagnoses can delay treatment of the underly-ing infection

How do I get Lyme disease

The majority of Lyme disease patients get the disease from the bite of a nymphal tick Nymphs are immature forms of ticks that are very small typically the size of a pop-py seed according to Ly-mediseaseorg The bites are painless and when coupled with the size of nymphal ticks that in-creases the likelihood that people will not even realize theyrsquove been bit-ten Ticks can stay at-tached to the body for several days feeding all the while Lymediseaseorg notes that the longer the tick stays attached the more likely it will transmit the Lyme and other pathogens into the bloodstream of the per-son itrsquos attached to

How can I safeguard myself against Lyme disease

The Global Lyme Al-

liance which funds re-search aimed at pre-venting diagnosing and treating tick-borne ill-nesses notes that prac-ticing tick bite prevention habits is the best way to prevent Lyme disease Through its ldquoBe Tick AWARErdquo campaign the GLA urges people to fol-low these simple steps to reduce their risk for Lyme disease

bull Avoid high tick traffic areas like tall grass and leaf piles

bull Wear proper cloth-ing including long pants sleeves and socks Avoid walking in grass barefoot or in open sandals even when grass has been cut short

bull Apply tick repellant approved by the Environ-mental Protection Agen-cy

bull Remove clothing upon entering your home toss-ing clothing into the dryer at high temperatures for 10 to 15 minutes to kill live ticks Note that the GLA says putting clothes into the washer will not kill live ticks

bull Examine yourself for ticks every day

No one is immune to Lyme disease regardless of where they live Recog-nizing that and take pro-tective measures can help people lower their risk for Lyme disease

The basics of Lyme disease

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Church DirectoryAmes - Sprout Brook

UMC613 Latimer Hill Rd

Ames NY 13317518-673-3495

Pastor Jan MarkleSunday Service 900am

Church of the Nazarene3316 State Route 29 WJohnstown NY 12095Offices 518-762-2982

Cell 857-523-8417Pastor Rev Mark Fowler

Sunday Morning Service 1100amSunday School for All Ages 1000am

Community Bible ChurchCorner of Cliff amp Walnut Streets

Canajoharie NY 13317(518) 993-1016

Pastor Wally BraemerSunday - Adult Sunday School Class - 915am

Worship Service - 1030am

God is Good All the Time amp All the Time God is Good

Cherry Valley Assembly of God

37 Alden St Cherry Valley 607-264-3306

Pastor David Carpenter JrSundays 930am

CornerstoneBaptist Church

7274 St Hwy 10 Ames518-673-3405

Sunday School 10am Adults amp Children Morning Worship 11am Youth Ministry

545pm Evening Worship 6pm Wed Bible Study amp Prayer Meeting 630pm

Family Night Select Sundays

EmmanuelEpiscopal Church

588-594 Albany St Little Falls NY315-823-1323

Sunday Mass 10amCoffee Hour following Sunday Mass

Sunday School amp Youth GroupTuesday 10am Mass amp Bible Study

Friday 10am-2pm Thrift Shop

Christian Church of Charleston Four Corners

1380 E Lykers Rd Sprakers518-922-9088

Pastor Brett PoppSunday School (adult amp children) 10am

Worship 11am Sunday Eve Prayer 630pm

Thurs Eve of Encouragement 630pmwwwchristianchurchcharlestonfourcornersorg

Currytown Reformed Church

829 St Hwy 162 Sprakers 518-922-8422

Rev Donald HoaglanderVisiting Pastor Jane Hubschmitt

518-705-2201Sunday School 915am

Worship Service 1000am

EphratahReformed Church

140 Co Hwy 140 Ephratah NYTo live and share Jesus Christ both locally and globally

EverydayEverywhereEveryonePastor Jeff Hindrliter

Sunday School for all ages 10am September-June

Sunday Morning Worship 11amPrayer amp Praise Thursdays 7pm

Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

26 Moyer St Canajoharie518-673-3440

Holy Communion Sundays at 930am Fellowship Time to FollowCall for Holy Day services

The Rev Virginia L Ogden Rectorchurchgoodfrontiercom

DolgevilleChristian Fellowship3 Elm St Dolgeville NY 13329

315-429-9142Dr Marvin Isum Pastor

Worship Sunday 1030amMidweek Fellowship Tuesday 7pmwwwdolgevillechristianfellowshiporg

Church of Christ UnitingPO Box 896

Richfield Springs NY 13439Rev Mark Ioset

315-858-1553Service Sunday 915am

Church School Sunday 1030am

Lassellseville United Methodist Church

State Hwy 29Pastor Robert A Lindsay

Worship Sunday 930amSunday School to start soon

New Hope Christian Fellowship

32 Spencer St Dolgeville NY 13329Pastor Pat Andreoli

315-429-3630NewHopeChristianFellowshipnet

Sunday School 930AMWorship Service 1030AM

Our Lady of Hope RC Church

115 Reid St Fort Plain NY 13339Parish Office 518-993-3822ourladyofhopefrontiercom

Mass Schedule Saturday 4pm Sunday 830am amp 11am

Confessions Sat 3 amp by appointmentPlease call parish office for Holy Day schedule

Reformed Churchof Sprakers

112 Sprakers Hill RdRev Nancy Ryan

Worship ~ 9AMAll Welcome

Paines Hollow United Methodist Church

Intersection of 167 amp 168 Paines HollowPastor Peg Donaghy

518-568-7604Sunday Worship 930AMFellowship Hour to Follow

Salisbury Center United Methodist Church2545 St Rt 29 PO Box 104Salisbury Center NY 13454

315-429-9085Rev Lynn R Lockwood

The Christian Church of Rural Grove

170 Rural Grove Rd Sprakers NY 12166518-922-7831

Pastor Joshua Fetterhoffpastorjoshruralgrovechurchorg

Sunday School (all ages) 945am Morning Service 11am Eve Service 6pm

Wed-Family Night 7pm ldquoWhere Bible Teaching is Fundamentalrdquo

Seekerrsquos Fellowship14 Park Place

St Johnsville NY 13452518-568-7700

Pastor Mike YezierskiSunday Worship 6pm Tues Prayer 7pm

Bible Study 7pm (Wed Thurs amp Fri)We teach the fullness of Godrsquos Word

a life of holiness for the believer and salvation for all who trust

in Christrsquos sacrifice

To Place or UpdateChurch Listings

Call 518-673-0129or email

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Dolgeville United Methodist Church

21 N Helmer Ave DolgevilleRev Jack Ford

315-429-7381Worship 1100am

Sunday School 930am beginning September 18th

Bible Study - Wednesdays 1230pm

Holy Family ParishLittle Falls NY315-823-3410Saturday 4pm

Sunday 1030am

Marshville Evangelical Church

Route 10 SouthRev David BowleyWorship Sunday 9am

Everlasting Joy Believers Fellowship

14 Park Place (in with Seekers Fellowship)

St Johnsville NY 13452315-858-2112

Pastor Carolee CoyeSunday Service 10am

Lighthouse Baptist Church1524 St Rt 29A PO Box 114

Stratford NY 13470-0114 315-429-8854

Pastor Martin SmithSunday Morning Worship 1030am Wed Eve Prayer Meeting 600pm 2nd amp 4th

Sunday Dinner following Morning Service with Afternoon Service following dinner

ldquoOld-Fashioned Bible Preachingrdquo

Faith Hope and LoveChurch

Rev David W Bowley PastorSaturdays 5 pm

at theUnited Methodist Church Lower Level

50 E Main St Canajohariecall 518-673-5128 or see facebook ldquoFaith Hope and Love Christian Churchrdquo and our website httpfaithhopeandlovechurchcom

Fort Plain United Methodist Church

39 Center St Fort PlainAudie Miller

Lay Supply PastorChurch Office 518-993-3863

Kitchen 518-993-3464

ALL WELCOME Worship Service 11am

Fonda Fultonville United Methodist Church

11 Montgomery St FultonvillePastor Nancy Pullen bull 853-3311

Sunday Morning Worship 915-1015 Sunday School 915-1030 Coffee

Fellowship Following ServiceOur Mission-To Actively Follow Christ

and To Inspire Others To Accompany Us

FultonvilleReformed Church

Corner of 5S amp 30Pastor Jane Hubschmitt

Sunday School 10AM

Family Worship 1030AM

Fordsbush Bible Church131 Clark Rd Fort Plain

518-568-7606Pastor Joe Miller

Sunday School 10am Morning Service 11am Eve Service 6pm Wed Service

645pm Thurs Visitation 6pmwwwfordsbushbiblechurchcom

Home of Victory Christian Academy

First Baptist ChurchSpringfield Center NY

Rev - Gary TylerSunday School 1000am

Morning Worship 1100amSunday night Worship 600pmWed night Bible Study 700pm

Free meal amp music every 2nd Sat of the month 4-7pm

Freysbush United Methodist Church

Freysbush Rd Fort Plain518-842-1357

Rev Cindy Leonard OfficiatingWorship 9am

Sunday School 10am ALL ARE WELCOMEcoffee hour to follow service

Grace Episcopal Church24 Montgomery St Cherry Valley

315-585-4016Fr Kyle Grennen Rector

Sunday School 1100am Holy Communionsermon 1100amActive Youth Group - call for detail

Grandview Baptist Church15 Washington St Fort Plain

518-993-9929Pastor Dan West

Sunday School 10amMorning Service 11am

Bible Study amp Prayer Meeting Wednesday 630pm

Glen Reformed ChurchState Hwy 161 in the

Hamlet of Glen 4 miles South of Fultonville

glenreformednycaprrcomSunday Worship at 9 Sunday School

immediately following Childrenrsquos Message

Joy Fellowship296 Co Hwy 119

St Johnsville NY 13452518-568-3217

William Hayes PastorJoyce Loughran Assistant Pastor

Sunday School 9am Morning Worship 930amWednesday Evening Worship 630pm

National Kateri Tekakwitha Shrine and Indian Museum3636 St Hwy 5 PO Box 627

Fonda NY 12068-0627518-853-3646

Weekly Masses Sat 430pm Sun 1030amfriarskaterishrinecom wwwkaterishrinecom

Oppenheim United Methodist Church

Route 29Rev Jack Ford315-429-7381Worship 930 Sundays

Totally Awesome God-TAG time 630pm Wednesdays beginning in Oct Sunday

School 900am beginning September 18th

Randall ChristianCommunity Church

NY Rte 5SSunday Service 1030am

Worship LeaderDarlene Spaulding

Richfield Springs Bible Church

19 Church StRichfield Springs NY 13439

Rev David Tosi315-858-0564

Sunday School (all ages) 10amWorship Service 11am amp 7pmWednesday - Prayer amp Praise

Call for info on various Youth Ministrieswwwrichfieldspringsbiblechurchorg

Reformed Church of Fort Plain

165 Canal St Fort Plain NY 13339518-993-4302 bull fortplainrcayahoocom

Rev Nancy E RyanWorship 1030am

AA meetings Mon amp Tues 7pmSecond Thurs Prayerspace 6am to 6pm

Reformed Churchof Canajoharie

15-19 Front St Canajoharie518-673-2816

Rev Matt DraffenSunday 9am Christian Education

920 Choir Practice10am Worship Nursery providedFellowship hour follows worship

Grace Christian Church20 Center St

St Johnsville NY 13452Pastor Martin Glynn

518-568-2122Sunday School 930am

Worship 1100am

St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church774 St Hwy 163 Fort Plain NY

518-705-7552Rev David A Johnson PhD

Sunday Worship 900am Sunday School 1000amLadies Aid WELCA Handicapped Accessible

The Holy Spirit Polish National Catholic Church

618 E Gansvoort St Little Falls NY 315-823-0793

Father Rafal DadelloMass at 11am on Sunday wwwholy-

spiritpnccorg

The House of Zion Inc580 Dillenbeck Road

Palatine Bridge518-577-3069

Pastors Richard amp Denise AllenSaturday Morning

Worship Service 1130amListen to UMT on live radio 975FM

the 1st Sunday of every month 3pm-4pm

The Time forTruth Ministries

PO Box 351Amsterdam NY 12010

Phone 518-843-2121Cell 518-774-8558

Victorious Life ChurchRMI Fellowship

104 Main St amp 431 St Hwy 80 Fort Plain NY518-993-3102Sunday School 9am

Morning Worship 1030am Youth Group 5pm

Evening Worship 7-8pm

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Churchof Stone Arabia

5430 St Hwy 10 Palatine Bridge NYPastor A Elisabeth Aurand

Sunday Worship 9am518-673-2224

United Methodist Church of Canajoharie

50 E Main St518-673-2717

Jesus says - ldquoCome Unto Merdquo Join us-Special Music Ministry Beautiful Surroundings Friendly People

Sunday Service 1030am - Email umc673frontiernetnet

Communion Last Sunday of the Month

River of Jubilee Church 5057 State Highway 5 S

Sprakers NY 12166Pastor Gail AdamoschekPastor Steve Adamoschek

518-322-1427 518-224-4455Sunday Service 1000am

Childrenrsquos Church AvailableOther Learning Opportunities Available

Visit us on Facebook

Stratford United Methodist Church

Route 29A315-429-9085

Rev Lynn R LockwoodWorship 9am

St Johnrsquos Reformed Church

68 W Main St St Johnsville518-568-7396

Faithfully Following Jesus Christ

Sunday Worship 1030am

St Paulrsquos Universalist Church565 Albany St Little Falls

315-823-2284Service Sunday 10am

Coffee hour following serviceOur Church is a home to inquisitive

spiritual free thinkers with diverse religious beliefs All are welcome

St Josephrsquos Roman Catholic

Church31 North Helmer Ave Dolgeville

315-429-8338Sunday Mass is 830am

St Johnrsquos amp St Markrsquos Lutheran Church

143 Church St Canajoharie518-673-2224

Pastor A Elisabeth Durand Sunday Worship 11am

Faith Formation 1st amp 3rd Sunday 945amstjmcanjoorg bull churchofficestjmcajoorg

St MaryrsquosEpiscopal Church

7690 Rt 80 Springfield Center315-858-4016

Fr Kyle Grennen Priest-in-ChargeSunday Eucharist 930am

Coffee - Fellowship follows serviceHoly Days - as announced

St Thomas the ApostleCatholic Community

1 Church St Cherry Valley607-264-3779Masses Sunday 830am amp 11am

St Paulrsquos Lutheran Church36 Lydius St Fort Plain NY 13339

518-993-2040Pastor Jonathan Litzner

405-250-8395Church Service 11am

St JohnsvilleMethodist Church

7 East Main StSt Johnsville NY 13452

Pastor Corey Jones518-568-7983 bull 315-866-8626

Worship Sunday 3pm

St Paulrsquos Lutheran Church32 W Main St

St Johnsville NY (next to NBT Bank)518-568-3007 Church

518-568-2405 ParsonageRev David JohnsonSunday Worship 1030am

Tues Bible Bungee-Jumping 7pm ldquoBible Studyrdquo that actually makes sense

A Vibrant Welcoming Community of Faith amp Vision

Saint Cecilia Church26 Broadway Fonda

518-853-4195Sunday Worship

900am

Sacred HeartCatholic Church

111 3rd Ave Tribes Hill518-829-7301Mass Saturday

400pm

Valley Alliance Church85 E Main St Nelliston

518-993-3458Pastor Dave Prahst

Sunday School (all ages) 915am Sunday Worship 1030am Wed Praise amp Prayer 7pm

Fri Youth Group 7pm (7-12th grade)

Bethesda Fellowship34 S Division St

St Johnsville NY 13452518-568-2678

Summer ScheduleSunday Worship 1000am

Wed Worship and Prayer 600pm

Church of the Good Shepherd26 Moyer St Canajoharie

518-673-3440The Rev Virginia L Ogden Rector

Sunday Worship 930with Communion

Church Email churchgoodshep26gmailcomWeb Site wwwchurchgoodshepherdcom

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Vehicles consist of many essential com-ponents to keep them running efficient-ly and effectively Car and truck owners should have an understanding of how their vehicles function so they can diag-nose and address problems as they arise

Car batteries are an important compo-nent of any vehicle Even though engines are the powerhouse of any car or truck without a battery the engine wouldnrsquot be able to work According to Firestone Com-plete Auto Care car batteries work by providing a jolt of electricity necessary to power all the electrical components of the vehicle This is achieved through a chemi-cal reaction that changes chemical energy into the electrical energy needed to deliver voltage to the starter In addition to initial-ly starting the car the battery also keeps electric current steady to keep the engine running

The battery also works in conjunction with the alternator to power the electron-ics in the car according to the automotive information blog Autosessive While the car is running the alternator reverses the current produced by the battery recharg-ing it as a result This happens during long journeys so people who drive for short bursts of time may find that their batter-ies will not have a chance to recharge and may not have the longevity desired

There is quite literally a lot riding on a functioning battery No one wants to be caught stranded by a dead battery so drivers may wonder if there are any indi-cators that may signal the battery needs

replacementbull Slow turnover If a vehicle does not

immediately start or if the cranking is sluggish and takes longer to start it may mean the battery is starting to fail

bull Frequent short trips Drivers who make frequent short trips may find their car batteries do not have time to fully re-charge This coupled with overtaxing thanks to a lot of accessory use may cause the battery and the alternator to have shortened life spans

bull Low battery fluid levels If the fluid level is below the energy conductor inside it is often indicative of overcharging and excessive heat

bull Corrosion Corrosion buildup dust dirt and grime on battery connections may cause performance problems Inspecting and cleaning the terminals can prolong the battery life

bull Odors and leaks Battery leaks can produce a sulfur odor similar to the smell of a rotten egg This can become problem-atic over time and leaks may indicate an aging or damaged battery

bull Age Most batteries have a finite life span A well-maintained battery can last up to five years Neglect can reduce that life expectancy considerably

bull Bloated or cracked battery case Re-place the battery immediately if the case is cracking as it could be because excessive heat is swelling the battery

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MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 19

Boating is a recre-ational activity enjoyed by thousands of people Spring and summer are prime times of year for boating though people who live in temperate climates may be able to

enjoy boating all year long

Everyone who takes to the water novices and experienced boaters in-cluded should be famil-iar with boating safety guidelines In fact it is a good idea to take a boat-ing safety course prior to boating for the first time or as a refresher if it has been a while since re-viewing the rules of the water

Boating safety goes beyond learning basic operation and naviga-tion Safety guidelines also involve getting a vessel safety check The US Coast Guard Auxiliary offers compli-mentary boating exam-inations They can verify the presence and con-dition of safety equip-ment required by federal and state organizations Boaters also may be able to conduct virtual vessel exams This means boat owners can perform a self-inspection of the boats based on digital prompts Licensure and registration of boats are part of responsible boat ownership both in the

US and CanadaAlong with boating

inspections and water rules some other ways to stay safe involve ed-ucating oneself of the larger dangers on the water These generally

involve risky boater be-havior such as failing to wear a life jacket or having an inadequate number of life jackets for passengers Alcohol use while boating also can be problematic Being under the influence can adversely affect boatersrsquo reaction times and de-cision-making abilities According to the 2018 US Coast Guard Rec-reational Boating Sta-tistics Report alcohol continued to be the lead-ing known contributing factor in fatal boating accidents in 2018 ac-counting for 100 deaths (19 percent) of total fa-talities Curbing alcohol use while boating can help avoid accidents and deaths

Excessive speeds also can derail nice days on the water The Tex-as Parks and Wildlife Department says that although there are no numerical speed limits on the water excessive speed can cause acci-dents in crowded areas Speeding makes it diffi-cult to react to obstacles mdash including underwater

wildlife mdash and bring the boat to a stop within a safe distance of others

Boating season is heating up and that means making safety a big part of operating and enjoying a vessel

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Lyme disease is a potentially dan-gerous condition transmitted by the passing of bacteria from deer ticks to their unsuspecting hosts The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Lyme disease is the most com-mon vector-borne disease in the Unit-ed States

Tens of thousands of people are di-agnosed with Lyme disease each year But Lyme disease also affects animals including popular house pets like dogs Tufts University says that the Lyme bacterium can cause serious ill-ness in some dogs Lyme disease can be difficult to detect and cause serious and recurring health problems That is why it is essential for pet parents make concerted efforts to reduce the risk that their dogs become infected

The American Veterinary Medical Association says the best way to pro-tect pets against Lyme disease is to emphasize prevention

bull Speak with your veterinarian about a tick preventive product that is right for your dog These can include repellant collars topical treatments and ingestible medications

bull Vets may recommend vaccination against Lyme disease if you live in an area that is home to high tick popula-tions Recommendations also may be based on your petrsquos lifestyle and over-all health among other factors

bull Address conditions in the yard that are conducive to ticks Mowing the lawn regularly is one way to make the backyard less attractive to ticks as is removing leaf litter

bull Keep a clean home and landscape Rodents and other wildlife can carry deer ticks Securing trash cans pick-ing up food scraps removing hiding spots and potential dens and oth-er strategies can keep these carriers away

bull Conduct a daily tick check if your dog spends time outside Pay attention to bumps on the skin and part the fur so you can see where the coat meets the skin Donrsquot forget to look in the ears

bull When possible avoid areas where ticks may be found such as tall grass-

es wooded areas and marshes Stick to trails when spending time in wooded areas

Dogs with Lyme disease may exhib-it various symptoms These include loss of appetite fever joint swelling decreased activity and lameness Vis-it the vet promptly if symptoms occur and do not abate or are causing con-siderable distress for your pet

Lyme disease is a concern for pets Avoidance preventive measures and outdoor maintenance can help reduce the likelihood that pets will contract Lyme disease

How to protect dogs from Lyme disease

by Bonnie Kirn Donahue Extension Master Gar-dener University of Ver-mont

Is there anything better than a fresh homegrown cucum-ber Warmed by the sun the crisp and juicy just-picked cucumber just doesnrsquot compare to store-bought ones

Although cucumbers are relatively easy to grow getting a nice crop can take some strategiz-ing at the beginning of the growing season

Cucumbers can be grown easily from seed or from starts which can be purchased at your lo-cal greenhouse or garden center They need full sun and nutrient-rich well-drained soil and are sensitive to dry condi-tions especially while the fruit is growing

Dry conditions can make cucumbers taste bitter and unpleasant If you want the best flavor water them when the soil begins to dry about one to two inches of water per week

Cucumbers also need plenty of space to grow Depending on the type that you plant (vining or bush) you may need up to six feet around each plant (vining varieties) A simple wire trellis is helpful if you donrsquot have a lot of space

Growing cucumbers on a trellis also makes picking a little easier and allows the fruit to ripen more evenly The fruit is easier to clean because it hasnrsquot been resting on the soil or decaying leaves

The most difficult aspect of growing cu-cumbers may be their attractiveness to the zealous striped or spot-ted cucumber beetle A striped cucumber beetle adult can be identified by its yellow and black stripes while the spotted cucumber beetle adult is yellow-green in color with black spots

Cucumber beetles feed on leaves flowers and fruit On top of this physical damage they also carry bacterial wilt a major disease of this crop For this reason if possible pick dis-ease-resistant varieties when making your initial plant selection

There are some other low-cost ways to tackle pests The general idea is to practice integrated pest management (IPM) which uses chemical in-terventions as a last re-sort after trying other methods such as cultur-al mechanical and bio-logical controls

While garden chemi-cals can kill invasive in-sects they also can kill good insects that help pollinate crops Some even act as natural pred-ators to help protect crops instinctively

If you have a small manageable cucumber crop a mechanical solu-tion would be to visually inspect your plants dai-ly and pick off any cu-cumber beetles or eggs you find If you donrsquot en-joy crushing them drop them into a solution of soapy water

A creative cultural control that I learned

from the University of Vermont Extension Mas-ter Gardener course is to wait to plant your cu-cumbers until late June This late planting avoids the early summer rush of beetles searching for young cucurbit plants for food and space to lay eggs

If planting starts you might try a trick many commercial growers use which is to dip the en-tire plant in a kaolin clay slurry before planting This material acts as an antifeedant an organic compound that inhibit insect attacks buying the plants a little more time to grow before the material washes off in a couple of weeks

Or experiment with lightweight floating row covers (available at most garden centers or hard-ware stores) to prevent beetle infestation Cu-cumbers need to be pol-linated to produce fruit so make sure to remove row covers just before flowering

Always consider the extent of damage before determining your course of action For example if you have more than five beetles per plant it might be time to try an IPM measure Alterna-tively if the damage on the leaves is less than 25 of the total plant area your young plants should be able to tolerate the injury and bounce back

This year a little plan-ning and IPM experimen-tation can help you get that exceptional cucum-ber crop

How to grow the best cucumbers

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Enjoy stuffed burgers this barbecue season

Barbecue season has arrived so soon people will be bonding in the backyard over hamburgers and hot dogs Back-yard barbecue season begins in spring and continues through summer and where the weather allows into autumn Barbecues are a perfect summertime soiree as theyrsquore usually laid back af-fairs and make use of the pleasant weather

While itrsquos fun to expand your culi-nary horizons over the open flame of a grill itrsquos important that you never forget the basics especially when entertain-ing crowds who are no doubt looking forward to grilled burgers Giving the masses what they want is good hosting but you can still try your hand at a lit-tle experimentation when serving burg-ers at your next backyard barbecue The following recipe for ldquoHerb Cheese-Stuffed Garlic Burgersrdquo from Andrew Schloss and David Joachimrsquos ldquoMaster-ing the Grillrdquo (Chronicle Books) provides the best of both worlds

Herb Cheese-StuffedGarlic BurgersMakes 6 servings

2 lbs ground beef chuck 85 lean2 tbsp chopped garlicfrac12 tsp kosher saltfrac14 tsp ground black pepper3 tbsp herbed garlic cream cheese

such as Boursin6 hamburger buns splitOil for coating grill grate

The Grillbull Gas Direct heat medium-high 425ordm

- 450ordm F clean oiled gratebull Charcoal Direct heat light ash

12-by-12-inch charcoal bed (about 3 dozen coals) clean oiled grate on low-est setting

bull Wood Direct heat light ash 12-by-12-inch bed 3 to 4 inches deep clean oiled grate set 2 inches above the fire

1 Heat the grill as directed2 Using your hands mix the beef

garlic salt and pepper in a bowl un-til well blended do not overmix Using a light touch form into 12 patties no more than 12-inch thick

3 Put a portion (about 1 12 tea-spoons) of cream cheese in the center of each of the 6 patties top with the re-maining patties and press together tak-ing care to seal the edges well Refriger-ate the burgers until the grill is ready

4 Brush the grill grate and coat it with oil Put the burgers on the grill cover and cook for 9 minutes flipping after 5 minutes for medium-done (150ordm F slightly pink) Add a minute per side for well-done (160ordm F)

5 To toast the buns put them cut-sides down directly over the fire for the last minute of cooking

6 If serving the burgers directly from the grill serve on the buns If the burg-ers will sit even for a few minutes keep the buns and burgers separate until just before eating

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According to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology more than 26 million people shared their DNA with ancestry firms as of the start of 2019 MIT predicts that number will rise to 100 million by the end of 2020

Those ready to get started on re-searching their lineage may wonder where to start These guidelines can map the way

1 The first step is to work from the known to the unknown advises The New England Historic Genea-logical Societyrsquos American Ances-tors program Write down names

dates places of birth marriage and death announcements and other pertinent information you can dig up from looking at personal effects This will provide a starting point and serve as a springboard for further research

2 Establish what you want to learn about your family Maybe you simply want to have a complete fami-ly tree that dates back to a particular ancestor Perhaps you want to see where your family name originated Identify what is behind your interest and allow those goals to guide your research

3 Access census records military records travel documents and oth-er official papers which can provide key clues to family history These can be researched individually but many people like using resourc-es like Ancestrycom because their databases pool information from a variety of sources The Nation-al Archives offers free access to its records database at wwwarchivesgovresearchdatabases

4 Consider privacy concerns be-fore digging deeper Acquiring DNA testing and sharing results in an effort to connect with relatives has

become a popular side effect of ge-nealogy research However experts advise caution before submitting any DNA samples MIT Technology Review indicates that if the DNA collection trend continues the com-panies that hold this data will have genetic information on more than 100 million people The Review goes on to say ldquoas these databases grow they have made it possible to trace the relationships between nearly all Americans including those who never purchased a testrdquo

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Lyme disease poses a threat to millions of peo-ple across the globe The misconception that Lyme disease is exclusive to the United States and the northeastern portion of the country in partic-ular is understandable Hundreds of thousands of people in the US are diagnosed with Lyme dis-ease each year but the 2017 US Geological Sur-vey found that 95 percent of those cases are in the northeast mid-Atlantic or northern midwest re-gions In spite of that no one is immune to Lyme disease regardless of where they live

The World Health Or-ganization notes that in addition to the United States there are foci of Lyme borreliosis in for-ested areas of Asia and in northwestern central and eastern Europe prov-ing that Lyme disease is a global issue With that in mind it behooves ev-eryone to take steps to understand Lyme disease and how to reduce their risk of getting itWhat is Lyme disease

According to Lyme-diseaseorg an online resource that supports science-based advocacy Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium known as Borrelia burgdorferi Lyme disease can affect

any organ of the body and it is often misdiag-nosed because it tends to mimic symptoms of other diseases Lyme disease may be misdiag-nosed as chronic fatigue syndrome fibromyalgia multiple sclerosis and even psychiatric illness-es like depression Such misdiagnoses can delay treatment of the underly-ing infection

How do I get Lyme disease

The majority of Lyme disease patients get the disease from the bite of a nymphal tick Nymphs are immature forms of ticks that are very small typically the size of a pop-py seed according to Ly-mediseaseorg The bites are painless and when coupled with the size of nymphal ticks that in-creases the likelihood that people will not even realize theyrsquove been bit-ten Ticks can stay at-tached to the body for several days feeding all the while Lymediseaseorg notes that the longer the tick stays attached the more likely it will transmit the Lyme and other pathogens into the bloodstream of the per-son itrsquos attached to

How can I safeguard myself against Lyme disease

The Global Lyme Al-

liance which funds re-search aimed at pre-venting diagnosing and treating tick-borne ill-nesses notes that prac-ticing tick bite prevention habits is the best way to prevent Lyme disease Through its ldquoBe Tick AWARErdquo campaign the GLA urges people to fol-low these simple steps to reduce their risk for Lyme disease

bull Avoid high tick traffic areas like tall grass and leaf piles

bull Wear proper cloth-ing including long pants sleeves and socks Avoid walking in grass barefoot or in open sandals even when grass has been cut short

bull Apply tick repellant approved by the Environ-mental Protection Agen-cy

bull Remove clothing upon entering your home toss-ing clothing into the dryer at high temperatures for 10 to 15 minutes to kill live ticks Note that the GLA says putting clothes into the washer will not kill live ticks

bull Examine yourself for ticks every day

No one is immune to Lyme disease regardless of where they live Recog-nizing that and take pro-tective measures can help people lower their risk for Lyme disease

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Church DirectoryAmes - Sprout Brook

UMC613 Latimer Hill Rd

Ames NY 13317518-673-3495

Pastor Jan MarkleSunday Service 900am

Church of the Nazarene3316 State Route 29 WJohnstown NY 12095Offices 518-762-2982

Cell 857-523-8417Pastor Rev Mark Fowler

Sunday Morning Service 1100amSunday School for All Ages 1000am

Community Bible ChurchCorner of Cliff amp Walnut Streets

Canajoharie NY 13317(518) 993-1016

Pastor Wally BraemerSunday - Adult Sunday School Class - 915am

Worship Service - 1030am

God is Good All the Time amp All the Time God is Good

Cherry Valley Assembly of God

37 Alden St Cherry Valley 607-264-3306

Pastor David Carpenter JrSundays 930am

CornerstoneBaptist Church

7274 St Hwy 10 Ames518-673-3405

Sunday School 10am Adults amp Children Morning Worship 11am Youth Ministry

545pm Evening Worship 6pm Wed Bible Study amp Prayer Meeting 630pm

Family Night Select Sundays

EmmanuelEpiscopal Church

588-594 Albany St Little Falls NY315-823-1323

Sunday Mass 10amCoffee Hour following Sunday Mass

Sunday School amp Youth GroupTuesday 10am Mass amp Bible Study

Friday 10am-2pm Thrift Shop

Christian Church of Charleston Four Corners

1380 E Lykers Rd Sprakers518-922-9088

Pastor Brett PoppSunday School (adult amp children) 10am

Worship 11am Sunday Eve Prayer 630pm

Thurs Eve of Encouragement 630pmwwwchristianchurchcharlestonfourcornersorg

Currytown Reformed Church

829 St Hwy 162 Sprakers 518-922-8422

Rev Donald HoaglanderVisiting Pastor Jane Hubschmitt

518-705-2201Sunday School 915am

Worship Service 1000am

EphratahReformed Church

140 Co Hwy 140 Ephratah NYTo live and share Jesus Christ both locally and globally

EverydayEverywhereEveryonePastor Jeff Hindrliter

Sunday School for all ages 10am September-June

Sunday Morning Worship 11amPrayer amp Praise Thursdays 7pm

Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

26 Moyer St Canajoharie518-673-3440

Holy Communion Sundays at 930am Fellowship Time to FollowCall for Holy Day services

The Rev Virginia L Ogden Rectorchurchgoodfrontiercom

DolgevilleChristian Fellowship3 Elm St Dolgeville NY 13329

315-429-9142Dr Marvin Isum Pastor

Worship Sunday 1030amMidweek Fellowship Tuesday 7pmwwwdolgevillechristianfellowshiporg

Church of Christ UnitingPO Box 896

Richfield Springs NY 13439Rev Mark Ioset

315-858-1553Service Sunday 915am

Church School Sunday 1030am

Lassellseville United Methodist Church

State Hwy 29Pastor Robert A Lindsay

Worship Sunday 930amSunday School to start soon

New Hope Christian Fellowship

32 Spencer St Dolgeville NY 13329Pastor Pat Andreoli

315-429-3630NewHopeChristianFellowshipnet

Sunday School 930AMWorship Service 1030AM

Our Lady of Hope RC Church

115 Reid St Fort Plain NY 13339Parish Office 518-993-3822ourladyofhopefrontiercom

Mass Schedule Saturday 4pm Sunday 830am amp 11am

Confessions Sat 3 amp by appointmentPlease call parish office for Holy Day schedule

Reformed Churchof Sprakers

112 Sprakers Hill RdRev Nancy Ryan

Worship ~ 9AMAll Welcome

Paines Hollow United Methodist Church

Intersection of 167 amp 168 Paines HollowPastor Peg Donaghy

518-568-7604Sunday Worship 930AMFellowship Hour to Follow

Salisbury Center United Methodist Church2545 St Rt 29 PO Box 104Salisbury Center NY 13454

315-429-9085Rev Lynn R Lockwood

The Christian Church of Rural Grove

170 Rural Grove Rd Sprakers NY 12166518-922-7831

Pastor Joshua Fetterhoffpastorjoshruralgrovechurchorg

Sunday School (all ages) 945am Morning Service 11am Eve Service 6pm

Wed-Family Night 7pm ldquoWhere Bible Teaching is Fundamentalrdquo

Seekerrsquos Fellowship14 Park Place

St Johnsville NY 13452518-568-7700

Pastor Mike YezierskiSunday Worship 6pm Tues Prayer 7pm

Bible Study 7pm (Wed Thurs amp Fri)We teach the fullness of Godrsquos Word

a life of holiness for the believer and salvation for all who trust

in Christrsquos sacrifice

To Place or UpdateChurch Listings

Call 518-673-0129or email

jsnyderleepubcom

Dolgeville United Methodist Church

21 N Helmer Ave DolgevilleRev Jack Ford

315-429-7381Worship 1100am

Sunday School 930am beginning September 18th

Bible Study - Wednesdays 1230pm

Holy Family ParishLittle Falls NY315-823-3410Saturday 4pm

Sunday 1030am

Marshville Evangelical Church

Route 10 SouthRev David BowleyWorship Sunday 9am

Everlasting Joy Believers Fellowship

14 Park Place (in with Seekers Fellowship)

St Johnsville NY 13452315-858-2112

Pastor Carolee CoyeSunday Service 10am

Lighthouse Baptist Church1524 St Rt 29A PO Box 114

Stratford NY 13470-0114 315-429-8854

Pastor Martin SmithSunday Morning Worship 1030am Wed Eve Prayer Meeting 600pm 2nd amp 4th

Sunday Dinner following Morning Service with Afternoon Service following dinner

ldquoOld-Fashioned Bible Preachingrdquo

Faith Hope and LoveChurch

Rev David W Bowley PastorSaturdays 5 pm

at theUnited Methodist Church Lower Level

50 E Main St Canajohariecall 518-673-5128 or see facebook ldquoFaith Hope and Love Christian Churchrdquo and our website httpfaithhopeandlovechurchcom

Fort Plain United Methodist Church

39 Center St Fort PlainAudie Miller

Lay Supply PastorChurch Office 518-993-3863

Kitchen 518-993-3464

ALL WELCOME Worship Service 11am

Fonda Fultonville United Methodist Church

11 Montgomery St FultonvillePastor Nancy Pullen bull 853-3311

Sunday Morning Worship 915-1015 Sunday School 915-1030 Coffee

Fellowship Following ServiceOur Mission-To Actively Follow Christ

and To Inspire Others To Accompany Us

FultonvilleReformed Church

Corner of 5S amp 30Pastor Jane Hubschmitt

Sunday School 10AM

Family Worship 1030AM

Fordsbush Bible Church131 Clark Rd Fort Plain

518-568-7606Pastor Joe Miller

Sunday School 10am Morning Service 11am Eve Service 6pm Wed Service

645pm Thurs Visitation 6pmwwwfordsbushbiblechurchcom

Home of Victory Christian Academy

First Baptist ChurchSpringfield Center NY

Rev - Gary TylerSunday School 1000am

Morning Worship 1100amSunday night Worship 600pmWed night Bible Study 700pm

Free meal amp music every 2nd Sat of the month 4-7pm

Freysbush United Methodist Church

Freysbush Rd Fort Plain518-842-1357

Rev Cindy Leonard OfficiatingWorship 9am

Sunday School 10am ALL ARE WELCOMEcoffee hour to follow service

Grace Episcopal Church24 Montgomery St Cherry Valley

315-585-4016Fr Kyle Grennen Rector

Sunday School 1100am Holy Communionsermon 1100amActive Youth Group - call for detail

Grandview Baptist Church15 Washington St Fort Plain

518-993-9929Pastor Dan West

Sunday School 10amMorning Service 11am

Bible Study amp Prayer Meeting Wednesday 630pm

Glen Reformed ChurchState Hwy 161 in the

Hamlet of Glen 4 miles South of Fultonville

glenreformednycaprrcomSunday Worship at 9 Sunday School

immediately following Childrenrsquos Message

Joy Fellowship296 Co Hwy 119

St Johnsville NY 13452518-568-3217

William Hayes PastorJoyce Loughran Assistant Pastor

Sunday School 9am Morning Worship 930amWednesday Evening Worship 630pm

National Kateri Tekakwitha Shrine and Indian Museum3636 St Hwy 5 PO Box 627

Fonda NY 12068-0627518-853-3646

Weekly Masses Sat 430pm Sun 1030amfriarskaterishrinecom wwwkaterishrinecom

Oppenheim United Methodist Church

Route 29Rev Jack Ford315-429-7381Worship 930 Sundays

Totally Awesome God-TAG time 630pm Wednesdays beginning in Oct Sunday

School 900am beginning September 18th

Randall ChristianCommunity Church

NY Rte 5SSunday Service 1030am

Worship LeaderDarlene Spaulding

Richfield Springs Bible Church

19 Church StRichfield Springs NY 13439

Rev David Tosi315-858-0564

Sunday School (all ages) 10amWorship Service 11am amp 7pmWednesday - Prayer amp Praise

Call for info on various Youth Ministrieswwwrichfieldspringsbiblechurchorg

Reformed Church of Fort Plain

165 Canal St Fort Plain NY 13339518-993-4302 bull fortplainrcayahoocom

Rev Nancy E RyanWorship 1030am

AA meetings Mon amp Tues 7pmSecond Thurs Prayerspace 6am to 6pm

Reformed Churchof Canajoharie

15-19 Front St Canajoharie518-673-2816

Rev Matt DraffenSunday 9am Christian Education

920 Choir Practice10am Worship Nursery providedFellowship hour follows worship

Grace Christian Church20 Center St

St Johnsville NY 13452Pastor Martin Glynn

518-568-2122Sunday School 930am

Worship 1100am

St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church774 St Hwy 163 Fort Plain NY

518-705-7552Rev David A Johnson PhD

Sunday Worship 900am Sunday School 1000amLadies Aid WELCA Handicapped Accessible

The Holy Spirit Polish National Catholic Church

618 E Gansvoort St Little Falls NY 315-823-0793

Father Rafal DadelloMass at 11am on Sunday wwwholy-

spiritpnccorg

The House of Zion Inc580 Dillenbeck Road

Palatine Bridge518-577-3069

Pastors Richard amp Denise AllenSaturday Morning

Worship Service 1130amListen to UMT on live radio 975FM

the 1st Sunday of every month 3pm-4pm

The Time forTruth Ministries

PO Box 351Amsterdam NY 12010

Phone 518-843-2121Cell 518-774-8558

Victorious Life ChurchRMI Fellowship

104 Main St amp 431 St Hwy 80 Fort Plain NY518-993-3102Sunday School 9am

Morning Worship 1030am Youth Group 5pm

Evening Worship 7-8pm

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Churchof Stone Arabia

5430 St Hwy 10 Palatine Bridge NYPastor A Elisabeth Aurand

Sunday Worship 9am518-673-2224

United Methodist Church of Canajoharie

50 E Main St518-673-2717

Jesus says - ldquoCome Unto Merdquo Join us-Special Music Ministry Beautiful Surroundings Friendly People

Sunday Service 1030am - Email umc673frontiernetnet

Communion Last Sunday of the Month

River of Jubilee Church 5057 State Highway 5 S

Sprakers NY 12166Pastor Gail AdamoschekPastor Steve Adamoschek

518-322-1427 518-224-4455Sunday Service 1000am

Childrenrsquos Church AvailableOther Learning Opportunities Available

Visit us on Facebook

Stratford United Methodist Church

Route 29A315-429-9085

Rev Lynn R LockwoodWorship 9am

St Johnrsquos Reformed Church

68 W Main St St Johnsville518-568-7396

Faithfully Following Jesus Christ

Sunday Worship 1030am

St Paulrsquos Universalist Church565 Albany St Little Falls

315-823-2284Service Sunday 10am

Coffee hour following serviceOur Church is a home to inquisitive

spiritual free thinkers with diverse religious beliefs All are welcome

St Josephrsquos Roman Catholic

Church31 North Helmer Ave Dolgeville

315-429-8338Sunday Mass is 830am

St Johnrsquos amp St Markrsquos Lutheran Church

143 Church St Canajoharie518-673-2224

Pastor A Elisabeth Durand Sunday Worship 11am

Faith Formation 1st amp 3rd Sunday 945amstjmcanjoorg bull churchofficestjmcajoorg

St MaryrsquosEpiscopal Church

7690 Rt 80 Springfield Center315-858-4016

Fr Kyle Grennen Priest-in-ChargeSunday Eucharist 930am

Coffee - Fellowship follows serviceHoly Days - as announced

St Thomas the ApostleCatholic Community

1 Church St Cherry Valley607-264-3779Masses Sunday 830am amp 11am

St Paulrsquos Lutheran Church36 Lydius St Fort Plain NY 13339

518-993-2040Pastor Jonathan Litzner

405-250-8395Church Service 11am

St JohnsvilleMethodist Church

7 East Main StSt Johnsville NY 13452

Pastor Corey Jones518-568-7983 bull 315-866-8626

Worship Sunday 3pm

St Paulrsquos Lutheran Church32 W Main St

St Johnsville NY (next to NBT Bank)518-568-3007 Church

518-568-2405 ParsonageRev David JohnsonSunday Worship 1030am

Tues Bible Bungee-Jumping 7pm ldquoBible Studyrdquo that actually makes sense

A Vibrant Welcoming Community of Faith amp Vision

Saint Cecilia Church26 Broadway Fonda

518-853-4195Sunday Worship

900am

Sacred HeartCatholic Church

111 3rd Ave Tribes Hill518-829-7301Mass Saturday

400pm

Valley Alliance Church85 E Main St Nelliston

518-993-3458Pastor Dave Prahst

Sunday School (all ages) 915am Sunday Worship 1030am Wed Praise amp Prayer 7pm

Fri Youth Group 7pm (7-12th grade)

Bethesda Fellowship34 S Division St

St Johnsville NY 13452518-568-2678

Summer ScheduleSunday Worship 1000am

Wed Worship and Prayer 600pm

Church of the Good Shepherd26 Moyer St Canajoharie

518-673-3440The Rev Virginia L Ogden Rector

Sunday Worship 930with Communion

Church Email churchgoodshep26gmailcomWeb Site wwwchurchgoodshepherdcom

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Vehicles consist of many essential com-ponents to keep them running efficient-ly and effectively Car and truck owners should have an understanding of how their vehicles function so they can diag-nose and address problems as they arise

Car batteries are an important compo-nent of any vehicle Even though engines are the powerhouse of any car or truck without a battery the engine wouldnrsquot be able to work According to Firestone Com-plete Auto Care car batteries work by providing a jolt of electricity necessary to power all the electrical components of the vehicle This is achieved through a chemi-cal reaction that changes chemical energy into the electrical energy needed to deliver voltage to the starter In addition to initial-ly starting the car the battery also keeps electric current steady to keep the engine running

The battery also works in conjunction with the alternator to power the electron-ics in the car according to the automotive information blog Autosessive While the car is running the alternator reverses the current produced by the battery recharg-ing it as a result This happens during long journeys so people who drive for short bursts of time may find that their batter-ies will not have a chance to recharge and may not have the longevity desired

There is quite literally a lot riding on a functioning battery No one wants to be caught stranded by a dead battery so drivers may wonder if there are any indi-cators that may signal the battery needs

replacementbull Slow turnover If a vehicle does not

immediately start or if the cranking is sluggish and takes longer to start it may mean the battery is starting to fail

bull Frequent short trips Drivers who make frequent short trips may find their car batteries do not have time to fully re-charge This coupled with overtaxing thanks to a lot of accessory use may cause the battery and the alternator to have shortened life spans

bull Low battery fluid levels If the fluid level is below the energy conductor inside it is often indicative of overcharging and excessive heat

bull Corrosion Corrosion buildup dust dirt and grime on battery connections may cause performance problems Inspecting and cleaning the terminals can prolong the battery life

bull Odors and leaks Battery leaks can produce a sulfur odor similar to the smell of a rotten egg This can become problem-atic over time and leaks may indicate an aging or damaged battery

bull Age Most batteries have a finite life span A well-maintained battery can last up to five years Neglect can reduce that life expectancy considerably

bull Bloated or cracked battery case Re-place the battery immediately if the case is cracking as it could be because excessive heat is swelling the battery

Understanding how car batteries work can help drivers keep their cars running smoothly

Charge up yourcar battery knowledge

MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 19

Boating is a recre-ational activity enjoyed by thousands of people Spring and summer are prime times of year for boating though people who live in temperate climates may be able to

enjoy boating all year long

Everyone who takes to the water novices and experienced boaters in-cluded should be famil-iar with boating safety guidelines In fact it is a good idea to take a boat-ing safety course prior to boating for the first time or as a refresher if it has been a while since re-viewing the rules of the water

Boating safety goes beyond learning basic operation and naviga-tion Safety guidelines also involve getting a vessel safety check The US Coast Guard Auxiliary offers compli-mentary boating exam-inations They can verify the presence and con-dition of safety equip-ment required by federal and state organizations Boaters also may be able to conduct virtual vessel exams This means boat owners can perform a self-inspection of the boats based on digital prompts Licensure and registration of boats are part of responsible boat ownership both in the

US and CanadaAlong with boating

inspections and water rules some other ways to stay safe involve ed-ucating oneself of the larger dangers on the water These generally

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Excessive speeds also can derail nice days on the water The Tex-as Parks and Wildlife Department says that although there are no numerical speed limits on the water excessive speed can cause acci-dents in crowded areas Speeding makes it diffi-cult to react to obstacles mdash including underwater

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Lyme disease is a potentially dan-gerous condition transmitted by the passing of bacteria from deer ticks to their unsuspecting hosts The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Lyme disease is the most com-mon vector-borne disease in the Unit-ed States

Tens of thousands of people are di-agnosed with Lyme disease each year But Lyme disease also affects animals including popular house pets like dogs Tufts University says that the Lyme bacterium can cause serious ill-ness in some dogs Lyme disease can be difficult to detect and cause serious and recurring health problems That is why it is essential for pet parents make concerted efforts to reduce the risk that their dogs become infected

The American Veterinary Medical Association says the best way to pro-tect pets against Lyme disease is to emphasize prevention

bull Speak with your veterinarian about a tick preventive product that is right for your dog These can include repellant collars topical treatments and ingestible medications

bull Vets may recommend vaccination against Lyme disease if you live in an area that is home to high tick popula-tions Recommendations also may be based on your petrsquos lifestyle and over-all health among other factors

bull Address conditions in the yard that are conducive to ticks Mowing the lawn regularly is one way to make the backyard less attractive to ticks as is removing leaf litter

bull Keep a clean home and landscape Rodents and other wildlife can carry deer ticks Securing trash cans pick-ing up food scraps removing hiding spots and potential dens and oth-er strategies can keep these carriers away

bull Conduct a daily tick check if your dog spends time outside Pay attention to bumps on the skin and part the fur so you can see where the coat meets the skin Donrsquot forget to look in the ears

bull When possible avoid areas where ticks may be found such as tall grass-

es wooded areas and marshes Stick to trails when spending time in wooded areas

Dogs with Lyme disease may exhib-it various symptoms These include loss of appetite fever joint swelling decreased activity and lameness Vis-it the vet promptly if symptoms occur and do not abate or are causing con-siderable distress for your pet

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Is there anything better than a fresh homegrown cucum-ber Warmed by the sun the crisp and juicy just-picked cucumber just doesnrsquot compare to store-bought ones

Although cucumbers are relatively easy to grow getting a nice crop can take some strategiz-ing at the beginning of the growing season

Cucumbers can be grown easily from seed or from starts which can be purchased at your lo-cal greenhouse or garden center They need full sun and nutrient-rich well-drained soil and are sensitive to dry condi-tions especially while the fruit is growing

Dry conditions can make cucumbers taste bitter and unpleasant If you want the best flavor water them when the soil begins to dry about one to two inches of water per week

Cucumbers also need plenty of space to grow Depending on the type that you plant (vining or bush) you may need up to six feet around each plant (vining varieties) A simple wire trellis is helpful if you donrsquot have a lot of space

Growing cucumbers on a trellis also makes picking a little easier and allows the fruit to ripen more evenly The fruit is easier to clean because it hasnrsquot been resting on the soil or decaying leaves

The most difficult aspect of growing cu-cumbers may be their attractiveness to the zealous striped or spot-ted cucumber beetle A striped cucumber beetle adult can be identified by its yellow and black stripes while the spotted cucumber beetle adult is yellow-green in color with black spots

Cucumber beetles feed on leaves flowers and fruit On top of this physical damage they also carry bacterial wilt a major disease of this crop For this reason if possible pick dis-ease-resistant varieties when making your initial plant selection

There are some other low-cost ways to tackle pests The general idea is to practice integrated pest management (IPM) which uses chemical in-terventions as a last re-sort after trying other methods such as cultur-al mechanical and bio-logical controls

While garden chemi-cals can kill invasive in-sects they also can kill good insects that help pollinate crops Some even act as natural pred-ators to help protect crops instinctively

If you have a small manageable cucumber crop a mechanical solu-tion would be to visually inspect your plants dai-ly and pick off any cu-cumber beetles or eggs you find If you donrsquot en-joy crushing them drop them into a solution of soapy water

A creative cultural control that I learned

from the University of Vermont Extension Mas-ter Gardener course is to wait to plant your cu-cumbers until late June This late planting avoids the early summer rush of beetles searching for young cucurbit plants for food and space to lay eggs

If planting starts you might try a trick many commercial growers use which is to dip the en-tire plant in a kaolin clay slurry before planting This material acts as an antifeedant an organic compound that inhibit insect attacks buying the plants a little more time to grow before the material washes off in a couple of weeks

Or experiment with lightweight floating row covers (available at most garden centers or hard-ware stores) to prevent beetle infestation Cu-cumbers need to be pol-linated to produce fruit so make sure to remove row covers just before flowering

Always consider the extent of damage before determining your course of action For example if you have more than five beetles per plant it might be time to try an IPM measure Alterna-tively if the damage on the leaves is less than 25 of the total plant area your young plants should be able to tolerate the injury and bounce back

This year a little plan-ning and IPM experimen-tation can help you get that exceptional cucum-ber crop

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Enjoy stuffed burgers this barbecue season

Barbecue season has arrived so soon people will be bonding in the backyard over hamburgers and hot dogs Back-yard barbecue season begins in spring and continues through summer and where the weather allows into autumn Barbecues are a perfect summertime soiree as theyrsquore usually laid back af-fairs and make use of the pleasant weather

While itrsquos fun to expand your culi-nary horizons over the open flame of a grill itrsquos important that you never forget the basics especially when entertain-ing crowds who are no doubt looking forward to grilled burgers Giving the masses what they want is good hosting but you can still try your hand at a lit-tle experimentation when serving burg-ers at your next backyard barbecue The following recipe for ldquoHerb Cheese-Stuffed Garlic Burgersrdquo from Andrew Schloss and David Joachimrsquos ldquoMaster-ing the Grillrdquo (Chronicle Books) provides the best of both worlds

Herb Cheese-StuffedGarlic BurgersMakes 6 servings

2 lbs ground beef chuck 85 lean2 tbsp chopped garlicfrac12 tsp kosher saltfrac14 tsp ground black pepper3 tbsp herbed garlic cream cheese

such as Boursin6 hamburger buns splitOil for coating grill grate

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1 Heat the grill as directed2 Using your hands mix the beef

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Church DirectoryAmes - Sprout Brook

UMC613 Latimer Hill Rd

Ames NY 13317518-673-3495

Pastor Jan MarkleSunday Service 900am

Church of the Nazarene3316 State Route 29 WJohnstown NY 12095Offices 518-762-2982

Cell 857-523-8417Pastor Rev Mark Fowler

Sunday Morning Service 1100amSunday School for All Ages 1000am

Community Bible ChurchCorner of Cliff amp Walnut Streets

Canajoharie NY 13317(518) 993-1016

Pastor Wally BraemerSunday - Adult Sunday School Class - 915am

Worship Service - 1030am

God is Good All the Time amp All the Time God is Good

Cherry Valley Assembly of God

37 Alden St Cherry Valley 607-264-3306

Pastor David Carpenter JrSundays 930am

CornerstoneBaptist Church

7274 St Hwy 10 Ames518-673-3405

Sunday School 10am Adults amp Children Morning Worship 11am Youth Ministry

545pm Evening Worship 6pm Wed Bible Study amp Prayer Meeting 630pm

Family Night Select Sundays

EmmanuelEpiscopal Church

588-594 Albany St Little Falls NY315-823-1323

Sunday Mass 10amCoffee Hour following Sunday Mass

Sunday School amp Youth GroupTuesday 10am Mass amp Bible Study

Friday 10am-2pm Thrift Shop

Christian Church of Charleston Four Corners

1380 E Lykers Rd Sprakers518-922-9088

Pastor Brett PoppSunday School (adult amp children) 10am

Worship 11am Sunday Eve Prayer 630pm

Thurs Eve of Encouragement 630pmwwwchristianchurchcharlestonfourcornersorg

Currytown Reformed Church

829 St Hwy 162 Sprakers 518-922-8422

Rev Donald HoaglanderVisiting Pastor Jane Hubschmitt

518-705-2201Sunday School 915am

Worship Service 1000am

EphratahReformed Church

140 Co Hwy 140 Ephratah NYTo live and share Jesus Christ both locally and globally

EverydayEverywhereEveryonePastor Jeff Hindrliter

Sunday School for all ages 10am September-June

Sunday Morning Worship 11amPrayer amp Praise Thursdays 7pm

Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

26 Moyer St Canajoharie518-673-3440

Holy Communion Sundays at 930am Fellowship Time to FollowCall for Holy Day services

The Rev Virginia L Ogden Rectorchurchgoodfrontiercom

DolgevilleChristian Fellowship3 Elm St Dolgeville NY 13329

315-429-9142Dr Marvin Isum Pastor

Worship Sunday 1030amMidweek Fellowship Tuesday 7pmwwwdolgevillechristianfellowshiporg

Church of Christ UnitingPO Box 896

Richfield Springs NY 13439Rev Mark Ioset

315-858-1553Service Sunday 915am

Church School Sunday 1030am

Lassellseville United Methodist Church

State Hwy 29Pastor Robert A Lindsay

Worship Sunday 930amSunday School to start soon

New Hope Christian Fellowship

32 Spencer St Dolgeville NY 13329Pastor Pat Andreoli

315-429-3630NewHopeChristianFellowshipnet

Sunday School 930AMWorship Service 1030AM

Our Lady of Hope RC Church

115 Reid St Fort Plain NY 13339Parish Office 518-993-3822ourladyofhopefrontiercom

Mass Schedule Saturday 4pm Sunday 830am amp 11am

Confessions Sat 3 amp by appointmentPlease call parish office for Holy Day schedule

Reformed Churchof Sprakers

112 Sprakers Hill RdRev Nancy Ryan

Worship ~ 9AMAll Welcome

Paines Hollow United Methodist Church

Intersection of 167 amp 168 Paines HollowPastor Peg Donaghy

518-568-7604Sunday Worship 930AMFellowship Hour to Follow

Salisbury Center United Methodist Church2545 St Rt 29 PO Box 104Salisbury Center NY 13454

315-429-9085Rev Lynn R Lockwood

The Christian Church of Rural Grove

170 Rural Grove Rd Sprakers NY 12166518-922-7831

Pastor Joshua Fetterhoffpastorjoshruralgrovechurchorg

Sunday School (all ages) 945am Morning Service 11am Eve Service 6pm

Wed-Family Night 7pm ldquoWhere Bible Teaching is Fundamentalrdquo

Seekerrsquos Fellowship14 Park Place

St Johnsville NY 13452518-568-7700

Pastor Mike YezierskiSunday Worship 6pm Tues Prayer 7pm

Bible Study 7pm (Wed Thurs amp Fri)We teach the fullness of Godrsquos Word

a life of holiness for the believer and salvation for all who trust

in Christrsquos sacrifice

To Place or UpdateChurch Listings

Call 518-673-0129or email

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Dolgeville United Methodist Church

21 N Helmer Ave DolgevilleRev Jack Ford

315-429-7381Worship 1100am

Sunday School 930am beginning September 18th

Bible Study - Wednesdays 1230pm

Holy Family ParishLittle Falls NY315-823-3410Saturday 4pm

Sunday 1030am

Marshville Evangelical Church

Route 10 SouthRev David BowleyWorship Sunday 9am

Everlasting Joy Believers Fellowship

14 Park Place (in with Seekers Fellowship)

St Johnsville NY 13452315-858-2112

Pastor Carolee CoyeSunday Service 10am

Lighthouse Baptist Church1524 St Rt 29A PO Box 114

Stratford NY 13470-0114 315-429-8854

Pastor Martin SmithSunday Morning Worship 1030am Wed Eve Prayer Meeting 600pm 2nd amp 4th

Sunday Dinner following Morning Service with Afternoon Service following dinner

ldquoOld-Fashioned Bible Preachingrdquo

Faith Hope and LoveChurch

Rev David W Bowley PastorSaturdays 5 pm

at theUnited Methodist Church Lower Level

50 E Main St Canajohariecall 518-673-5128 or see facebook ldquoFaith Hope and Love Christian Churchrdquo and our website httpfaithhopeandlovechurchcom

Fort Plain United Methodist Church

39 Center St Fort PlainAudie Miller

Lay Supply PastorChurch Office 518-993-3863

Kitchen 518-993-3464

ALL WELCOME Worship Service 11am

Fonda Fultonville United Methodist Church

11 Montgomery St FultonvillePastor Nancy Pullen bull 853-3311

Sunday Morning Worship 915-1015 Sunday School 915-1030 Coffee

Fellowship Following ServiceOur Mission-To Actively Follow Christ

and To Inspire Others To Accompany Us

FultonvilleReformed Church

Corner of 5S amp 30Pastor Jane Hubschmitt

Sunday School 10AM

Family Worship 1030AM

Fordsbush Bible Church131 Clark Rd Fort Plain

518-568-7606Pastor Joe Miller

Sunday School 10am Morning Service 11am Eve Service 6pm Wed Service

645pm Thurs Visitation 6pmwwwfordsbushbiblechurchcom

Home of Victory Christian Academy

First Baptist ChurchSpringfield Center NY

Rev - Gary TylerSunday School 1000am

Morning Worship 1100amSunday night Worship 600pmWed night Bible Study 700pm

Free meal amp music every 2nd Sat of the month 4-7pm

Freysbush United Methodist Church

Freysbush Rd Fort Plain518-842-1357

Rev Cindy Leonard OfficiatingWorship 9am

Sunday School 10am ALL ARE WELCOMEcoffee hour to follow service

Grace Episcopal Church24 Montgomery St Cherry Valley

315-585-4016Fr Kyle Grennen Rector

Sunday School 1100am Holy Communionsermon 1100amActive Youth Group - call for detail

Grandview Baptist Church15 Washington St Fort Plain

518-993-9929Pastor Dan West

Sunday School 10amMorning Service 11am

Bible Study amp Prayer Meeting Wednesday 630pm

Glen Reformed ChurchState Hwy 161 in the

Hamlet of Glen 4 miles South of Fultonville

glenreformednycaprrcomSunday Worship at 9 Sunday School

immediately following Childrenrsquos Message

Joy Fellowship296 Co Hwy 119

St Johnsville NY 13452518-568-3217

William Hayes PastorJoyce Loughran Assistant Pastor

Sunday School 9am Morning Worship 930amWednesday Evening Worship 630pm

National Kateri Tekakwitha Shrine and Indian Museum3636 St Hwy 5 PO Box 627

Fonda NY 12068-0627518-853-3646

Weekly Masses Sat 430pm Sun 1030amfriarskaterishrinecom wwwkaterishrinecom

Oppenheim United Methodist Church

Route 29Rev Jack Ford315-429-7381Worship 930 Sundays

Totally Awesome God-TAG time 630pm Wednesdays beginning in Oct Sunday

School 900am beginning September 18th

Randall ChristianCommunity Church

NY Rte 5SSunday Service 1030am

Worship LeaderDarlene Spaulding

Richfield Springs Bible Church

19 Church StRichfield Springs NY 13439

Rev David Tosi315-858-0564

Sunday School (all ages) 10amWorship Service 11am amp 7pmWednesday - Prayer amp Praise

Call for info on various Youth Ministrieswwwrichfieldspringsbiblechurchorg

Reformed Church of Fort Plain

165 Canal St Fort Plain NY 13339518-993-4302 bull fortplainrcayahoocom

Rev Nancy E RyanWorship 1030am

AA meetings Mon amp Tues 7pmSecond Thurs Prayerspace 6am to 6pm

Reformed Churchof Canajoharie

15-19 Front St Canajoharie518-673-2816

Rev Matt DraffenSunday 9am Christian Education

920 Choir Practice10am Worship Nursery providedFellowship hour follows worship

Grace Christian Church20 Center St

St Johnsville NY 13452Pastor Martin Glynn

518-568-2122Sunday School 930am

Worship 1100am

St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church774 St Hwy 163 Fort Plain NY

518-705-7552Rev David A Johnson PhD

Sunday Worship 900am Sunday School 1000amLadies Aid WELCA Handicapped Accessible

The Holy Spirit Polish National Catholic Church

618 E Gansvoort St Little Falls NY 315-823-0793

Father Rafal DadelloMass at 11am on Sunday wwwholy-

spiritpnccorg

The House of Zion Inc580 Dillenbeck Road

Palatine Bridge518-577-3069

Pastors Richard amp Denise AllenSaturday Morning

Worship Service 1130amListen to UMT on live radio 975FM

the 1st Sunday of every month 3pm-4pm

The Time forTruth Ministries

PO Box 351Amsterdam NY 12010

Phone 518-843-2121Cell 518-774-8558

Victorious Life ChurchRMI Fellowship

104 Main St amp 431 St Hwy 80 Fort Plain NY518-993-3102Sunday School 9am

Morning Worship 1030am Youth Group 5pm

Evening Worship 7-8pm

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Churchof Stone Arabia

5430 St Hwy 10 Palatine Bridge NYPastor A Elisabeth Aurand

Sunday Worship 9am518-673-2224

United Methodist Church of Canajoharie

50 E Main St518-673-2717

Jesus says - ldquoCome Unto Merdquo Join us-Special Music Ministry Beautiful Surroundings Friendly People

Sunday Service 1030am - Email umc673frontiernetnet

Communion Last Sunday of the Month

River of Jubilee Church 5057 State Highway 5 S

Sprakers NY 12166Pastor Gail AdamoschekPastor Steve Adamoschek

518-322-1427 518-224-4455Sunday Service 1000am

Childrenrsquos Church AvailableOther Learning Opportunities Available

Visit us on Facebook

Stratford United Methodist Church

Route 29A315-429-9085

Rev Lynn R LockwoodWorship 9am

St Johnrsquos Reformed Church

68 W Main St St Johnsville518-568-7396

Faithfully Following Jesus Christ

Sunday Worship 1030am

St Paulrsquos Universalist Church565 Albany St Little Falls

315-823-2284Service Sunday 10am

Coffee hour following serviceOur Church is a home to inquisitive

spiritual free thinkers with diverse religious beliefs All are welcome

St Josephrsquos Roman Catholic

Church31 North Helmer Ave Dolgeville

315-429-8338Sunday Mass is 830am

St Johnrsquos amp St Markrsquos Lutheran Church

143 Church St Canajoharie518-673-2224

Pastor A Elisabeth Durand Sunday Worship 11am

Faith Formation 1st amp 3rd Sunday 945amstjmcanjoorg bull churchofficestjmcajoorg

St MaryrsquosEpiscopal Church

7690 Rt 80 Springfield Center315-858-4016

Fr Kyle Grennen Priest-in-ChargeSunday Eucharist 930am

Coffee - Fellowship follows serviceHoly Days - as announced

St Thomas the ApostleCatholic Community

1 Church St Cherry Valley607-264-3779Masses Sunday 830am amp 11am

St Paulrsquos Lutheran Church36 Lydius St Fort Plain NY 13339

518-993-2040Pastor Jonathan Litzner

405-250-8395Church Service 11am

St JohnsvilleMethodist Church

7 East Main StSt Johnsville NY 13452

Pastor Corey Jones518-568-7983 bull 315-866-8626

Worship Sunday 3pm

St Paulrsquos Lutheran Church32 W Main St

St Johnsville NY (next to NBT Bank)518-568-3007 Church

518-568-2405 ParsonageRev David JohnsonSunday Worship 1030am

Tues Bible Bungee-Jumping 7pm ldquoBible Studyrdquo that actually makes sense

A Vibrant Welcoming Community of Faith amp Vision

Saint Cecilia Church26 Broadway Fonda

518-853-4195Sunday Worship

900am

Sacred HeartCatholic Church

111 3rd Ave Tribes Hill518-829-7301Mass Saturday

400pm

Valley Alliance Church85 E Main St Nelliston

518-993-3458Pastor Dave Prahst

Sunday School (all ages) 915am Sunday Worship 1030am Wed Praise amp Prayer 7pm

Fri Youth Group 7pm (7-12th grade)

Bethesda Fellowship34 S Division St

St Johnsville NY 13452518-568-2678

Summer ScheduleSunday Worship 1000am

Wed Worship and Prayer 600pm

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Vehicles consist of many essential com-ponents to keep them running efficient-ly and effectively Car and truck owners should have an understanding of how their vehicles function so they can diag-nose and address problems as they arise

Car batteries are an important compo-nent of any vehicle Even though engines are the powerhouse of any car or truck without a battery the engine wouldnrsquot be able to work According to Firestone Com-plete Auto Care car batteries work by providing a jolt of electricity necessary to power all the electrical components of the vehicle This is achieved through a chemi-cal reaction that changes chemical energy into the electrical energy needed to deliver voltage to the starter In addition to initial-ly starting the car the battery also keeps electric current steady to keep the engine running

The battery also works in conjunction with the alternator to power the electron-ics in the car according to the automotive information blog Autosessive While the car is running the alternator reverses the current produced by the battery recharg-ing it as a result This happens during long journeys so people who drive for short bursts of time may find that their batter-ies will not have a chance to recharge and may not have the longevity desired

There is quite literally a lot riding on a functioning battery No one wants to be caught stranded by a dead battery so drivers may wonder if there are any indi-cators that may signal the battery needs

replacementbull Slow turnover If a vehicle does not

immediately start or if the cranking is sluggish and takes longer to start it may mean the battery is starting to fail

bull Frequent short trips Drivers who make frequent short trips may find their car batteries do not have time to fully re-charge This coupled with overtaxing thanks to a lot of accessory use may cause the battery and the alternator to have shortened life spans

bull Low battery fluid levels If the fluid level is below the energy conductor inside it is often indicative of overcharging and excessive heat

bull Corrosion Corrosion buildup dust dirt and grime on battery connections may cause performance problems Inspecting and cleaning the terminals can prolong the battery life

bull Odors and leaks Battery leaks can produce a sulfur odor similar to the smell of a rotten egg This can become problem-atic over time and leaks may indicate an aging or damaged battery

bull Age Most batteries have a finite life span A well-maintained battery can last up to five years Neglect can reduce that life expectancy considerably

bull Bloated or cracked battery case Re-place the battery immediately if the case is cracking as it could be because excessive heat is swelling the battery

Understanding how car batteries work can help drivers keep their cars running smoothly

Charge up yourcar battery knowledge

MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 19

Boating is a recre-ational activity enjoyed by thousands of people Spring and summer are prime times of year for boating though people who live in temperate climates may be able to

enjoy boating all year long

Everyone who takes to the water novices and experienced boaters in-cluded should be famil-iar with boating safety guidelines In fact it is a good idea to take a boat-ing safety course prior to boating for the first time or as a refresher if it has been a while since re-viewing the rules of the water

Boating safety goes beyond learning basic operation and naviga-tion Safety guidelines also involve getting a vessel safety check The US Coast Guard Auxiliary offers compli-mentary boating exam-inations They can verify the presence and con-dition of safety equip-ment required by federal and state organizations Boaters also may be able to conduct virtual vessel exams This means boat owners can perform a self-inspection of the boats based on digital prompts Licensure and registration of boats are part of responsible boat ownership both in the

US and CanadaAlong with boating

inspections and water rules some other ways to stay safe involve ed-ucating oneself of the larger dangers on the water These generally

involve risky boater be-havior such as failing to wear a life jacket or having an inadequate number of life jackets for passengers Alcohol use while boating also can be problematic Being under the influence can adversely affect boatersrsquo reaction times and de-cision-making abilities According to the 2018 US Coast Guard Rec-reational Boating Sta-tistics Report alcohol continued to be the lead-ing known contributing factor in fatal boating accidents in 2018 ac-counting for 100 deaths (19 percent) of total fa-talities Curbing alcohol use while boating can help avoid accidents and deaths

Excessive speeds also can derail nice days on the water The Tex-as Parks and Wildlife Department says that although there are no numerical speed limits on the water excessive speed can cause acci-dents in crowded areas Speeding makes it diffi-cult to react to obstacles mdash including underwater

wildlife mdash and bring the boat to a stop within a safe distance of others

Boating season is heating up and that means making safety a big part of operating and enjoying a vessel

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INTEGRITY bull VALUE bull SERVICEHOME bull AUTO bull BUSINESS

Fort Plain 518-993-2387Johnstown 518-762-8200

Text 518-240-9930

wwwshultsagencycommailshultsagencycom

As businesses reopen and life begins to return to normal now is a good time to make sure

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7487 Rt 5Little Falls

This remodeled 4 bedroom home sits on 29 acres It features a new kitchen roof furnace windows

electric and hot water tank Attached 2 stall garage

Asking $169900

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June 14 ndash Monkey Around Day

June 15 ndash NationalNature

Photography Dayamp

Smile Power DayJune 16 ndash Fresh

Veggies DayJune 17 ndash Eat Your

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Take A RoadTrip Day

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Lyme disease is a potentially dan-gerous condition transmitted by the passing of bacteria from deer ticks to their unsuspecting hosts The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Lyme disease is the most com-mon vector-borne disease in the Unit-ed States

Tens of thousands of people are di-agnosed with Lyme disease each year But Lyme disease also affects animals including popular house pets like dogs Tufts University says that the Lyme bacterium can cause serious ill-ness in some dogs Lyme disease can be difficult to detect and cause serious and recurring health problems That is why it is essential for pet parents make concerted efforts to reduce the risk that their dogs become infected

The American Veterinary Medical Association says the best way to pro-tect pets against Lyme disease is to emphasize prevention

bull Speak with your veterinarian about a tick preventive product that is right for your dog These can include repellant collars topical treatments and ingestible medications

bull Vets may recommend vaccination against Lyme disease if you live in an area that is home to high tick popula-tions Recommendations also may be based on your petrsquos lifestyle and over-all health among other factors

bull Address conditions in the yard that are conducive to ticks Mowing the lawn regularly is one way to make the backyard less attractive to ticks as is removing leaf litter

bull Keep a clean home and landscape Rodents and other wildlife can carry deer ticks Securing trash cans pick-ing up food scraps removing hiding spots and potential dens and oth-er strategies can keep these carriers away

bull Conduct a daily tick check if your dog spends time outside Pay attention to bumps on the skin and part the fur so you can see where the coat meets the skin Donrsquot forget to look in the ears

bull When possible avoid areas where ticks may be found such as tall grass-

es wooded areas and marshes Stick to trails when spending time in wooded areas

Dogs with Lyme disease may exhib-it various symptoms These include loss of appetite fever joint swelling decreased activity and lameness Vis-it the vet promptly if symptoms occur and do not abate or are causing con-siderable distress for your pet

Lyme disease is a concern for pets Avoidance preventive measures and outdoor maintenance can help reduce the likelihood that pets will contract Lyme disease

How to protect dogs from Lyme disease

by Bonnie Kirn Donahue Extension Master Gar-dener University of Ver-mont

Is there anything better than a fresh homegrown cucum-ber Warmed by the sun the crisp and juicy just-picked cucumber just doesnrsquot compare to store-bought ones

Although cucumbers are relatively easy to grow getting a nice crop can take some strategiz-ing at the beginning of the growing season

Cucumbers can be grown easily from seed or from starts which can be purchased at your lo-cal greenhouse or garden center They need full sun and nutrient-rich well-drained soil and are sensitive to dry condi-tions especially while the fruit is growing

Dry conditions can make cucumbers taste bitter and unpleasant If you want the best flavor water them when the soil begins to dry about one to two inches of water per week

Cucumbers also need plenty of space to grow Depending on the type that you plant (vining or bush) you may need up to six feet around each plant (vining varieties) A simple wire trellis is helpful if you donrsquot have a lot of space

Growing cucumbers on a trellis also makes picking a little easier and allows the fruit to ripen more evenly The fruit is easier to clean because it hasnrsquot been resting on the soil or decaying leaves

The most difficult aspect of growing cu-cumbers may be their attractiveness to the zealous striped or spot-ted cucumber beetle A striped cucumber beetle adult can be identified by its yellow and black stripes while the spotted cucumber beetle adult is yellow-green in color with black spots

Cucumber beetles feed on leaves flowers and fruit On top of this physical damage they also carry bacterial wilt a major disease of this crop For this reason if possible pick dis-ease-resistant varieties when making your initial plant selection

There are some other low-cost ways to tackle pests The general idea is to practice integrated pest management (IPM) which uses chemical in-terventions as a last re-sort after trying other methods such as cultur-al mechanical and bio-logical controls

While garden chemi-cals can kill invasive in-sects they also can kill good insects that help pollinate crops Some even act as natural pred-ators to help protect crops instinctively

If you have a small manageable cucumber crop a mechanical solu-tion would be to visually inspect your plants dai-ly and pick off any cu-cumber beetles or eggs you find If you donrsquot en-joy crushing them drop them into a solution of soapy water

A creative cultural control that I learned

from the University of Vermont Extension Mas-ter Gardener course is to wait to plant your cu-cumbers until late June This late planting avoids the early summer rush of beetles searching for young cucurbit plants for food and space to lay eggs

If planting starts you might try a trick many commercial growers use which is to dip the en-tire plant in a kaolin clay slurry before planting This material acts as an antifeedant an organic compound that inhibit insect attacks buying the plants a little more time to grow before the material washes off in a couple of weeks

Or experiment with lightweight floating row covers (available at most garden centers or hard-ware stores) to prevent beetle infestation Cu-cumbers need to be pol-linated to produce fruit so make sure to remove row covers just before flowering

Always consider the extent of damage before determining your course of action For example if you have more than five beetles per plant it might be time to try an IPM measure Alterna-tively if the damage on the leaves is less than 25 of the total plant area your young plants should be able to tolerate the injury and bounce back

This year a little plan-ning and IPM experimen-tation can help you get that exceptional cucum-ber crop

How to grow the best cucumbers

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Enjoy stuffed burgers this barbecue season

Barbecue season has arrived so soon people will be bonding in the backyard over hamburgers and hot dogs Back-yard barbecue season begins in spring and continues through summer and where the weather allows into autumn Barbecues are a perfect summertime soiree as theyrsquore usually laid back af-fairs and make use of the pleasant weather

While itrsquos fun to expand your culi-nary horizons over the open flame of a grill itrsquos important that you never forget the basics especially when entertain-ing crowds who are no doubt looking forward to grilled burgers Giving the masses what they want is good hosting but you can still try your hand at a lit-tle experimentation when serving burg-ers at your next backyard barbecue The following recipe for ldquoHerb Cheese-Stuffed Garlic Burgersrdquo from Andrew Schloss and David Joachimrsquos ldquoMaster-ing the Grillrdquo (Chronicle Books) provides the best of both worlds

Herb Cheese-StuffedGarlic BurgersMakes 6 servings

2 lbs ground beef chuck 85 lean2 tbsp chopped garlicfrac12 tsp kosher saltfrac14 tsp ground black pepper3 tbsp herbed garlic cream cheese

such as Boursin6 hamburger buns splitOil for coating grill grate

The Grillbull Gas Direct heat medium-high 425ordm

- 450ordm F clean oiled gratebull Charcoal Direct heat light ash

12-by-12-inch charcoal bed (about 3 dozen coals) clean oiled grate on low-est setting

bull Wood Direct heat light ash 12-by-12-inch bed 3 to 4 inches deep clean oiled grate set 2 inches above the fire

1 Heat the grill as directed2 Using your hands mix the beef

garlic salt and pepper in a bowl un-til well blended do not overmix Using a light touch form into 12 patties no more than 12-inch thick

3 Put a portion (about 1 12 tea-spoons) of cream cheese in the center of each of the 6 patties top with the re-maining patties and press together tak-ing care to seal the edges well Refriger-ate the burgers until the grill is ready

4 Brush the grill grate and coat it with oil Put the burgers on the grill cover and cook for 9 minutes flipping after 5 minutes for medium-done (150ordm F slightly pink) Add a minute per side for well-done (160ordm F)

5 To toast the buns put them cut-sides down directly over the fire for the last minute of cooking

6 If serving the burgers directly from the grill serve on the buns If the burg-ers will sit even for a few minutes keep the buns and burgers separate until just before eating

MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 23

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518-842-7370

DESIGN WITH US TODAY

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CampK

STABLES REXF

ORDNY

Pure New York

Maple Syrup

EH

Also AvailableBin Tags bull Store Signs bull Products Labels bull Roadside Signs bull Sandwich Boards bull Tote Bags bull Posters

MORNING STAR PASTRIES LLC19 River StFort Plain NY 13339

Red Raspberry PieIngredients Red raspberries water

cane juice sugar vinegar sea salt

brushed with eggs

Crust Flour all vegetable shortening

milk water sugar vinegar sea salt

N O N - G M O E G G S

5 1 8 - 9 9 3 - 9 9 8 2

5 3 1 F r e y s b u s h R d F o r t P l a i n N Y 1 3 3 3 9

P a c k e d HID

DE N S P R I N G A CR

ES

CROOKED CABIN1165 Clinton Rd Fort Plain

All Natural Ingredients

518-538-2440BLACK GARLIC

19 River St Fort Plain NY 13339

MORNING STAR PASTRIES LLC

Blueberry PieIngredients Non-GMO whole blueberries water evaporated cane juice sugar non-GMO apple cider vinegar sea salt

Crust Non-GMO unbleached and unbromated fl our non-hydrogenated transfat free BBS shortening baking powder Brushed with natural eggs

No Preservatives bull Keep RefrigeratedNet Wt 5 oz

Use Labels We Print Them Let Us Custom Design Your Labels

All Sizes bull All Quantities bull Color or Black amp White

Vehicles consist of many essential com-ponents to keep them running efficient-ly and effectively Car and truck owners should have an understanding of how their vehicles function so they can diag-nose and address problems as they arise

Car batteries are an important compo-nent of any vehicle Even though engines are the powerhouse of any car or truck without a battery the engine wouldnrsquot be able to work According to Firestone Com-plete Auto Care car batteries work by providing a jolt of electricity necessary to power all the electrical components of the vehicle This is achieved through a chemi-cal reaction that changes chemical energy into the electrical energy needed to deliver voltage to the starter In addition to initial-ly starting the car the battery also keeps electric current steady to keep the engine running

The battery also works in conjunction with the alternator to power the electron-ics in the car according to the automotive information blog Autosessive While the car is running the alternator reverses the current produced by the battery recharg-ing it as a result This happens during long journeys so people who drive for short bursts of time may find that their batter-ies will not have a chance to recharge and may not have the longevity desired

There is quite literally a lot riding on a functioning battery No one wants to be caught stranded by a dead battery so drivers may wonder if there are any indi-cators that may signal the battery needs

replacementbull Slow turnover If a vehicle does not

immediately start or if the cranking is sluggish and takes longer to start it may mean the battery is starting to fail

bull Frequent short trips Drivers who make frequent short trips may find their car batteries do not have time to fully re-charge This coupled with overtaxing thanks to a lot of accessory use may cause the battery and the alternator to have shortened life spans

bull Low battery fluid levels If the fluid level is below the energy conductor inside it is often indicative of overcharging and excessive heat

bull Corrosion Corrosion buildup dust dirt and grime on battery connections may cause performance problems Inspecting and cleaning the terminals can prolong the battery life

bull Odors and leaks Battery leaks can produce a sulfur odor similar to the smell of a rotten egg This can become problem-atic over time and leaks may indicate an aging or damaged battery

bull Age Most batteries have a finite life span A well-maintained battery can last up to five years Neglect can reduce that life expectancy considerably

bull Bloated or cracked battery case Re-place the battery immediately if the case is cracking as it could be because excessive heat is swelling the battery

Understanding how car batteries work can help drivers keep their cars running smoothly

Charge up yourcar battery knowledge

MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 19

Boating is a recre-ational activity enjoyed by thousands of people Spring and summer are prime times of year for boating though people who live in temperate climates may be able to

enjoy boating all year long

Everyone who takes to the water novices and experienced boaters in-cluded should be famil-iar with boating safety guidelines In fact it is a good idea to take a boat-ing safety course prior to boating for the first time or as a refresher if it has been a while since re-viewing the rules of the water

Boating safety goes beyond learning basic operation and naviga-tion Safety guidelines also involve getting a vessel safety check The US Coast Guard Auxiliary offers compli-mentary boating exam-inations They can verify the presence and con-dition of safety equip-ment required by federal and state organizations Boaters also may be able to conduct virtual vessel exams This means boat owners can perform a self-inspection of the boats based on digital prompts Licensure and registration of boats are part of responsible boat ownership both in the

US and CanadaAlong with boating

inspections and water rules some other ways to stay safe involve ed-ucating oneself of the larger dangers on the water These generally

involve risky boater be-havior such as failing to wear a life jacket or having an inadequate number of life jackets for passengers Alcohol use while boating also can be problematic Being under the influence can adversely affect boatersrsquo reaction times and de-cision-making abilities According to the 2018 US Coast Guard Rec-reational Boating Sta-tistics Report alcohol continued to be the lead-ing known contributing factor in fatal boating accidents in 2018 ac-counting for 100 deaths (19 percent) of total fa-talities Curbing alcohol use while boating can help avoid accidents and deaths

Excessive speeds also can derail nice days on the water The Tex-as Parks and Wildlife Department says that although there are no numerical speed limits on the water excessive speed can cause acci-dents in crowded areas Speeding makes it diffi-cult to react to obstacles mdash including underwater

wildlife mdash and bring the boat to a stop within a safe distance of others

Boating season is heating up and that means making safety a big part of operating and enjoying a vessel

THE ONE-STOP SHOP518-339-4723

171 Tanners Road Fort Plain NY 13339

CHESTER COUNTYC O A T I N GCustom Powder Coating

amp Sandblasting

CCCJAYCO STEELFAB LLC

Custom Metal Fabrication amp Trailer Repairs

INTEGRITY bull VALUE bull SERVICEHOME bull AUTO bull BUSINESS

Fort Plain 518-993-2387Johnstown 518-762-8200

Text 518-240-9930

wwwshultsagencycommailshultsagencycom

As businesses reopen and life begins to return to normal now is a good time to make sure

you have the best coverage at the best priceContact us today for a quote

Brandon Mosher - President of the Mosher Team | (315) 868-4596 | 525Albany Street Little Falls | riverhillsbrandongmailcom

We create detailed Brochure Books to set your home APART

We put ldquoskin in the gamerdquo with our no cost to you marketing packages

We DO NOT use LOCKBOXES

and We attend EVERY showing for your home

Practice safe boating at all times

Everyone who takes to the water novices and experienced boaters included should be familiar with boating safety guidelines

ldquoI will exceed yourevery expectationrdquo(315) 360-1920

billjoemacrirealtygmailcom

Bill Macri

7487 Rt 5Little Falls

This remodeled 4 bedroom home sits on 29 acres It features a new kitchen roof furnace windows

electric and hot water tank Attached 2 stall garage

Asking $169900

20 bull June 13 2020 MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR

This Weekrsquos HolidaysJune 13 ndash National

Weed YourGarden Day

June 14 ndash Monkey Around Day

June 15 ndash NationalNature

Photography Dayamp

Smile Power DayJune 16 ndash Fresh

Veggies DayJune 17 ndash Eat Your

Vegetables DayJune 18 ndash GoFishing Day

ampInternationalPicnic Day

ampNursing

Assistants DayJune 19 ndash Juneteenth

ampNational

Kissing Dayamp

Take A RoadTrip Day

MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 21

HARDWARE STORE LIQUIDATION ONLINE ONLY AUCTIONPOLAND PLUMBING amp HARDWARE

ONLINE ONLY AUCTION ENDS Sun June 21st 5PMAuction Starting Tuesday June 9th 200PM amp Ending Sunday June 21st 500PM

All Items Located Poland Hardware 8827 N Main Street Poland NY

Plumbing amp Hardware Store AuctionIncluding rsquo11 Dodge Ram 1500 Ext Cab PU rsquo05 Chevy CargoWork Van Complete Hardware Store Full Of All Brand New Items Including Tools Hardware Nuts amp Bolts Electrical Items Plumbing Items Etc Etc All The Normal Items Expecting In A Nicely Equipped Hardware Store Open House Fri June 19th From 1PM-4PM Online Only Auction Via wwwproxibidcomMANASSE Payment amp Pickup Terms of Auction Payment In Full Before Pickup Or Onsite Pickup On June 22nd amp June 23rd Credit Debit Card Or By Cash Or Check 18 Buyers Premium w 3 Waived For Payment By Cash Or Good Check PickupRemoval June 22nd From 12PM-5PM amp June 23rd From 9AM-5PM Shipping Take-Down amp Removal Of All Items Is Responsibility Of The Buyers NO Shipping Will Be Done By Auction Co

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Lyme disease is a potentially dan-gerous condition transmitted by the passing of bacteria from deer ticks to their unsuspecting hosts The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Lyme disease is the most com-mon vector-borne disease in the Unit-ed States

Tens of thousands of people are di-agnosed with Lyme disease each year But Lyme disease also affects animals including popular house pets like dogs Tufts University says that the Lyme bacterium can cause serious ill-ness in some dogs Lyme disease can be difficult to detect and cause serious and recurring health problems That is why it is essential for pet parents make concerted efforts to reduce the risk that their dogs become infected

The American Veterinary Medical Association says the best way to pro-tect pets against Lyme disease is to emphasize prevention

bull Speak with your veterinarian about a tick preventive product that is right for your dog These can include repellant collars topical treatments and ingestible medications

bull Vets may recommend vaccination against Lyme disease if you live in an area that is home to high tick popula-tions Recommendations also may be based on your petrsquos lifestyle and over-all health among other factors

bull Address conditions in the yard that are conducive to ticks Mowing the lawn regularly is one way to make the backyard less attractive to ticks as is removing leaf litter

bull Keep a clean home and landscape Rodents and other wildlife can carry deer ticks Securing trash cans pick-ing up food scraps removing hiding spots and potential dens and oth-er strategies can keep these carriers away

bull Conduct a daily tick check if your dog spends time outside Pay attention to bumps on the skin and part the fur so you can see where the coat meets the skin Donrsquot forget to look in the ears

bull When possible avoid areas where ticks may be found such as tall grass-

es wooded areas and marshes Stick to trails when spending time in wooded areas

Dogs with Lyme disease may exhib-it various symptoms These include loss of appetite fever joint swelling decreased activity and lameness Vis-it the vet promptly if symptoms occur and do not abate or are causing con-siderable distress for your pet

Lyme disease is a concern for pets Avoidance preventive measures and outdoor maintenance can help reduce the likelihood that pets will contract Lyme disease

How to protect dogs from Lyme disease

by Bonnie Kirn Donahue Extension Master Gar-dener University of Ver-mont

Is there anything better than a fresh homegrown cucum-ber Warmed by the sun the crisp and juicy just-picked cucumber just doesnrsquot compare to store-bought ones

Although cucumbers are relatively easy to grow getting a nice crop can take some strategiz-ing at the beginning of the growing season

Cucumbers can be grown easily from seed or from starts which can be purchased at your lo-cal greenhouse or garden center They need full sun and nutrient-rich well-drained soil and are sensitive to dry condi-tions especially while the fruit is growing

Dry conditions can make cucumbers taste bitter and unpleasant If you want the best flavor water them when the soil begins to dry about one to two inches of water per week

Cucumbers also need plenty of space to grow Depending on the type that you plant (vining or bush) you may need up to six feet around each plant (vining varieties) A simple wire trellis is helpful if you donrsquot have a lot of space

Growing cucumbers on a trellis also makes picking a little easier and allows the fruit to ripen more evenly The fruit is easier to clean because it hasnrsquot been resting on the soil or decaying leaves

The most difficult aspect of growing cu-cumbers may be their attractiveness to the zealous striped or spot-ted cucumber beetle A striped cucumber beetle adult can be identified by its yellow and black stripes while the spotted cucumber beetle adult is yellow-green in color with black spots

Cucumber beetles feed on leaves flowers and fruit On top of this physical damage they also carry bacterial wilt a major disease of this crop For this reason if possible pick dis-ease-resistant varieties when making your initial plant selection

There are some other low-cost ways to tackle pests The general idea is to practice integrated pest management (IPM) which uses chemical in-terventions as a last re-sort after trying other methods such as cultur-al mechanical and bio-logical controls

While garden chemi-cals can kill invasive in-sects they also can kill good insects that help pollinate crops Some even act as natural pred-ators to help protect crops instinctively

If you have a small manageable cucumber crop a mechanical solu-tion would be to visually inspect your plants dai-ly and pick off any cu-cumber beetles or eggs you find If you donrsquot en-joy crushing them drop them into a solution of soapy water

A creative cultural control that I learned

from the University of Vermont Extension Mas-ter Gardener course is to wait to plant your cu-cumbers until late June This late planting avoids the early summer rush of beetles searching for young cucurbit plants for food and space to lay eggs

If planting starts you might try a trick many commercial growers use which is to dip the en-tire plant in a kaolin clay slurry before planting This material acts as an antifeedant an organic compound that inhibit insect attacks buying the plants a little more time to grow before the material washes off in a couple of weeks

Or experiment with lightweight floating row covers (available at most garden centers or hard-ware stores) to prevent beetle infestation Cu-cumbers need to be pol-linated to produce fruit so make sure to remove row covers just before flowering

Always consider the extent of damage before determining your course of action For example if you have more than five beetles per plant it might be time to try an IPM measure Alterna-tively if the damage on the leaves is less than 25 of the total plant area your young plants should be able to tolerate the injury and bounce back

This year a little plan-ning and IPM experimen-tation can help you get that exceptional cucum-ber crop

How to grow the best cucumbers

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Enjoy stuffed burgers this barbecue season

Barbecue season has arrived so soon people will be bonding in the backyard over hamburgers and hot dogs Back-yard barbecue season begins in spring and continues through summer and where the weather allows into autumn Barbecues are a perfect summertime soiree as theyrsquore usually laid back af-fairs and make use of the pleasant weather

While itrsquos fun to expand your culi-nary horizons over the open flame of a grill itrsquos important that you never forget the basics especially when entertain-ing crowds who are no doubt looking forward to grilled burgers Giving the masses what they want is good hosting but you can still try your hand at a lit-tle experimentation when serving burg-ers at your next backyard barbecue The following recipe for ldquoHerb Cheese-Stuffed Garlic Burgersrdquo from Andrew Schloss and David Joachimrsquos ldquoMaster-ing the Grillrdquo (Chronicle Books) provides the best of both worlds

Herb Cheese-StuffedGarlic BurgersMakes 6 servings

2 lbs ground beef chuck 85 lean2 tbsp chopped garlicfrac12 tsp kosher saltfrac14 tsp ground black pepper3 tbsp herbed garlic cream cheese

such as Boursin6 hamburger buns splitOil for coating grill grate

The Grillbull Gas Direct heat medium-high 425ordm

- 450ordm F clean oiled gratebull Charcoal Direct heat light ash

12-by-12-inch charcoal bed (about 3 dozen coals) clean oiled grate on low-est setting

bull Wood Direct heat light ash 12-by-12-inch bed 3 to 4 inches deep clean oiled grate set 2 inches above the fire

1 Heat the grill as directed2 Using your hands mix the beef

garlic salt and pepper in a bowl un-til well blended do not overmix Using a light touch form into 12 patties no more than 12-inch thick

3 Put a portion (about 1 12 tea-spoons) of cream cheese in the center of each of the 6 patties top with the re-maining patties and press together tak-ing care to seal the edges well Refriger-ate the burgers until the grill is ready

4 Brush the grill grate and coat it with oil Put the burgers on the grill cover and cook for 9 minutes flipping after 5 minutes for medium-done (150ordm F slightly pink) Add a minute per side for well-done (160ordm F)

5 To toast the buns put them cut-sides down directly over the fire for the last minute of cooking

6 If serving the burgers directly from the grill serve on the buns If the burg-ers will sit even for a few minutes keep the buns and burgers separate until just before eating

MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 23

MercatoRestaurant amp Pizza

Daily Specials

38 West Main St Canajoharie NY 13317

518-673-4411

bull Take Outs bull Delivery

bull Steak bull Seafood bullbull Chicken bull

bull Pizza bull Wings bullbull Homemade Pasta bull

bull Homemade Desserts bull

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Hrs Daily 11-9 Sat 12-9 Sun 5-8Closed Tuesdays ~ Call for Reservations

Italian-American Cuisine

RipepirsquosRestaurant

Take Out OnlyCheck Our Facebook Page

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Boating is a recre-ational activity enjoyed by thousands of people Spring and summer are prime times of year for boating though people who live in temperate climates may be able to

enjoy boating all year long

Everyone who takes to the water novices and experienced boaters in-cluded should be famil-iar with boating safety guidelines In fact it is a good idea to take a boat-ing safety course prior to boating for the first time or as a refresher if it has been a while since re-viewing the rules of the water

Boating safety goes beyond learning basic operation and naviga-tion Safety guidelines also involve getting a vessel safety check The US Coast Guard Auxiliary offers compli-mentary boating exam-inations They can verify the presence and con-dition of safety equip-ment required by federal and state organizations Boaters also may be able to conduct virtual vessel exams This means boat owners can perform a self-inspection of the boats based on digital prompts Licensure and registration of boats are part of responsible boat ownership both in the

US and CanadaAlong with boating

inspections and water rules some other ways to stay safe involve ed-ucating oneself of the larger dangers on the water These generally

involve risky boater be-havior such as failing to wear a life jacket or having an inadequate number of life jackets for passengers Alcohol use while boating also can be problematic Being under the influence can adversely affect boatersrsquo reaction times and de-cision-making abilities According to the 2018 US Coast Guard Rec-reational Boating Sta-tistics Report alcohol continued to be the lead-ing known contributing factor in fatal boating accidents in 2018 ac-counting for 100 deaths (19 percent) of total fa-talities Curbing alcohol use while boating can help avoid accidents and deaths

Excessive speeds also can derail nice days on the water The Tex-as Parks and Wildlife Department says that although there are no numerical speed limits on the water excessive speed can cause acci-dents in crowded areas Speeding makes it diffi-cult to react to obstacles mdash including underwater

wildlife mdash and bring the boat to a stop within a safe distance of others

Boating season is heating up and that means making safety a big part of operating and enjoying a vessel

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This Weekrsquos HolidaysJune 13 ndash National

Weed YourGarden Day

June 14 ndash Monkey Around Day

June 15 ndash NationalNature

Photography Dayamp

Smile Power DayJune 16 ndash Fresh

Veggies DayJune 17 ndash Eat Your

Vegetables DayJune 18 ndash GoFishing Day

ampInternationalPicnic Day

ampNursing

Assistants DayJune 19 ndash Juneteenth

ampNational

Kissing Dayamp

Take A RoadTrip Day

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HARDWARE STORE LIQUIDATION ONLINE ONLY AUCTIONPOLAND PLUMBING amp HARDWARE

ONLINE ONLY AUCTION ENDS Sun June 21st 5PMAuction Starting Tuesday June 9th 200PM amp Ending Sunday June 21st 500PM

All Items Located Poland Hardware 8827 N Main Street Poland NY

Plumbing amp Hardware Store AuctionIncluding rsquo11 Dodge Ram 1500 Ext Cab PU rsquo05 Chevy CargoWork Van Complete Hardware Store Full Of All Brand New Items Including Tools Hardware Nuts amp Bolts Electrical Items Plumbing Items Etc Etc All The Normal Items Expecting In A Nicely Equipped Hardware Store Open House Fri June 19th From 1PM-4PM Online Only Auction Via wwwproxibidcomMANASSE Payment amp Pickup Terms of Auction Payment In Full Before Pickup Or Onsite Pickup On June 22nd amp June 23rd Credit Debit Card Or By Cash Or Check 18 Buyers Premium w 3 Waived For Payment By Cash Or Good Check PickupRemoval June 22nd From 12PM-5PM amp June 23rd From 9AM-5PM Shipping Take-Down amp Removal Of All Items Is Responsibility Of The Buyers NO Shipping Will Be Done By Auction Co

ONLINE BIDDING VIA WWWPROXIBIDCOMMANASSEVisit Our Website For More Details Terms amp Pictures wwwmanasseauctionscom

Auctioneers amp Licensed Real Estate BrokersLicensed Real Estate Brokers In NY amp PA

Whitney Point NY 13862607-692-4540 1-800-MANASSE

wwwmanasseauctionscom In Our 55th Year In Business Conducting All Types Of Auctions

Lyme disease is a potentially dan-gerous condition transmitted by the passing of bacteria from deer ticks to their unsuspecting hosts The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Lyme disease is the most com-mon vector-borne disease in the Unit-ed States

Tens of thousands of people are di-agnosed with Lyme disease each year But Lyme disease also affects animals including popular house pets like dogs Tufts University says that the Lyme bacterium can cause serious ill-ness in some dogs Lyme disease can be difficult to detect and cause serious and recurring health problems That is why it is essential for pet parents make concerted efforts to reduce the risk that their dogs become infected

The American Veterinary Medical Association says the best way to pro-tect pets against Lyme disease is to emphasize prevention

bull Speak with your veterinarian about a tick preventive product that is right for your dog These can include repellant collars topical treatments and ingestible medications

bull Vets may recommend vaccination against Lyme disease if you live in an area that is home to high tick popula-tions Recommendations also may be based on your petrsquos lifestyle and over-all health among other factors

bull Address conditions in the yard that are conducive to ticks Mowing the lawn regularly is one way to make the backyard less attractive to ticks as is removing leaf litter

bull Keep a clean home and landscape Rodents and other wildlife can carry deer ticks Securing trash cans pick-ing up food scraps removing hiding spots and potential dens and oth-er strategies can keep these carriers away

bull Conduct a daily tick check if your dog spends time outside Pay attention to bumps on the skin and part the fur so you can see where the coat meets the skin Donrsquot forget to look in the ears

bull When possible avoid areas where ticks may be found such as tall grass-

es wooded areas and marshes Stick to trails when spending time in wooded areas

Dogs with Lyme disease may exhib-it various symptoms These include loss of appetite fever joint swelling decreased activity and lameness Vis-it the vet promptly if symptoms occur and do not abate or are causing con-siderable distress for your pet

Lyme disease is a concern for pets Avoidance preventive measures and outdoor maintenance can help reduce the likelihood that pets will contract Lyme disease

How to protect dogs from Lyme disease

by Bonnie Kirn Donahue Extension Master Gar-dener University of Ver-mont

Is there anything better than a fresh homegrown cucum-ber Warmed by the sun the crisp and juicy just-picked cucumber just doesnrsquot compare to store-bought ones

Although cucumbers are relatively easy to grow getting a nice crop can take some strategiz-ing at the beginning of the growing season

Cucumbers can be grown easily from seed or from starts which can be purchased at your lo-cal greenhouse or garden center They need full sun and nutrient-rich well-drained soil and are sensitive to dry condi-tions especially while the fruit is growing

Dry conditions can make cucumbers taste bitter and unpleasant If you want the best flavor water them when the soil begins to dry about one to two inches of water per week

Cucumbers also need plenty of space to grow Depending on the type that you plant (vining or bush) you may need up to six feet around each plant (vining varieties) A simple wire trellis is helpful if you donrsquot have a lot of space

Growing cucumbers on a trellis also makes picking a little easier and allows the fruit to ripen more evenly The fruit is easier to clean because it hasnrsquot been resting on the soil or decaying leaves

The most difficult aspect of growing cu-cumbers may be their attractiveness to the zealous striped or spot-ted cucumber beetle A striped cucumber beetle adult can be identified by its yellow and black stripes while the spotted cucumber beetle adult is yellow-green in color with black spots

Cucumber beetles feed on leaves flowers and fruit On top of this physical damage they also carry bacterial wilt a major disease of this crop For this reason if possible pick dis-ease-resistant varieties when making your initial plant selection

There are some other low-cost ways to tackle pests The general idea is to practice integrated pest management (IPM) which uses chemical in-terventions as a last re-sort after trying other methods such as cultur-al mechanical and bio-logical controls

While garden chemi-cals can kill invasive in-sects they also can kill good insects that help pollinate crops Some even act as natural pred-ators to help protect crops instinctively

If you have a small manageable cucumber crop a mechanical solu-tion would be to visually inspect your plants dai-ly and pick off any cu-cumber beetles or eggs you find If you donrsquot en-joy crushing them drop them into a solution of soapy water

A creative cultural control that I learned

from the University of Vermont Extension Mas-ter Gardener course is to wait to plant your cu-cumbers until late June This late planting avoids the early summer rush of beetles searching for young cucurbit plants for food and space to lay eggs

If planting starts you might try a trick many commercial growers use which is to dip the en-tire plant in a kaolin clay slurry before planting This material acts as an antifeedant an organic compound that inhibit insect attacks buying the plants a little more time to grow before the material washes off in a couple of weeks

Or experiment with lightweight floating row covers (available at most garden centers or hard-ware stores) to prevent beetle infestation Cu-cumbers need to be pol-linated to produce fruit so make sure to remove row covers just before flowering

Always consider the extent of damage before determining your course of action For example if you have more than five beetles per plant it might be time to try an IPM measure Alterna-tively if the damage on the leaves is less than 25 of the total plant area your young plants should be able to tolerate the injury and bounce back

This year a little plan-ning and IPM experimen-tation can help you get that exceptional cucum-ber crop

How to grow the best cucumbers

22 bull June 13 2020 MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR

Contact your sales representative or the Commercial Print Department for more information

5186730101 - commercialprintleepubcom

DESIGN WITH US TODAY

MENU

518-244-007027 Ring Street

Hunter NY 13421

MENU

518-244-007027 Ring Street

Hunter NY 13421

Tuna Melt

Tasted Egg Sandwhich

Ham amp Turkey Sandwhich

$175

$895

$895

Chocolate CakeVanilla CakeBrownieCannoliCarrot CakeSundaeFrosty

Sweet Potato Spinach GreensMashed PotatoBaked Potato Corn Break Mixed VeggiesBroccoliCup of Soup

wfries amp Choice of side

wfries amp Choice of side

wfries amp Choice of side

Need To Go MenusLet Us Design and

Print Them For YouCall Us for a Custom Quote

All sizes and quantities available

We can help with all of

your designing

needs

We Also Off er Restaurant Menus amp Covers Placemats Table Tents Gift Certificates and MoreAsk us about how you can get your menus and placemats printed at NO Cost To You

Check out our specialsfacebookcomLeePublicationsPrinting

Enjoy stuffed burgers this barbecue season

Barbecue season has arrived so soon people will be bonding in the backyard over hamburgers and hot dogs Back-yard barbecue season begins in spring and continues through summer and where the weather allows into autumn Barbecues are a perfect summertime soiree as theyrsquore usually laid back af-fairs and make use of the pleasant weather

While itrsquos fun to expand your culi-nary horizons over the open flame of a grill itrsquos important that you never forget the basics especially when entertain-ing crowds who are no doubt looking forward to grilled burgers Giving the masses what they want is good hosting but you can still try your hand at a lit-tle experimentation when serving burg-ers at your next backyard barbecue The following recipe for ldquoHerb Cheese-Stuffed Garlic Burgersrdquo from Andrew Schloss and David Joachimrsquos ldquoMaster-ing the Grillrdquo (Chronicle Books) provides the best of both worlds

Herb Cheese-StuffedGarlic BurgersMakes 6 servings

2 lbs ground beef chuck 85 lean2 tbsp chopped garlicfrac12 tsp kosher saltfrac14 tsp ground black pepper3 tbsp herbed garlic cream cheese

such as Boursin6 hamburger buns splitOil for coating grill grate

The Grillbull Gas Direct heat medium-high 425ordm

- 450ordm F clean oiled gratebull Charcoal Direct heat light ash

12-by-12-inch charcoal bed (about 3 dozen coals) clean oiled grate on low-est setting

bull Wood Direct heat light ash 12-by-12-inch bed 3 to 4 inches deep clean oiled grate set 2 inches above the fire

1 Heat the grill as directed2 Using your hands mix the beef

garlic salt and pepper in a bowl un-til well blended do not overmix Using a light touch form into 12 patties no more than 12-inch thick

3 Put a portion (about 1 12 tea-spoons) of cream cheese in the center of each of the 6 patties top with the re-maining patties and press together tak-ing care to seal the edges well Refriger-ate the burgers until the grill is ready

4 Brush the grill grate and coat it with oil Put the burgers on the grill cover and cook for 9 minutes flipping after 5 minutes for medium-done (150ordm F slightly pink) Add a minute per side for well-done (160ordm F)

5 To toast the buns put them cut-sides down directly over the fire for the last minute of cooking

6 If serving the burgers directly from the grill serve on the buns If the burg-ers will sit even for a few minutes keep the buns and burgers separate until just before eating

MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 23

MercatoRestaurant amp Pizza

Daily Specials

38 West Main St Canajoharie NY 13317

518-673-4411

bull Take Outs bull Delivery

bull Steak bull Seafood bullbull Chicken bull

bull Pizza bull Wings bullbull Homemade Pasta bull

bull Homemade Desserts bull

Gift Certificates Available

Hrs Daily 11-9 Sat 12-9 Sun 5-8Closed Tuesdays ~ Call for Reservations

Italian-American Cuisine

RipepirsquosRestaurant

Take Out OnlyCheck Our Facebook Page

For Specials

Rt 5 St Johnsville NY

518-568-7656

Beer Wine

518-568-71117845 St Hwy 5 St Johnsville NY

Open ForTake Out

amp Delivery

GOOD EATS Local Dining amp Entertainment

24 bull June 13 2020 MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR

DESIGN WITH US TODAYbull Bagsbull Bannersbull Bottlesbull Brochuresbull Business Cardsbull Custom Calendarsbull Envelopesbull Flyersbull Gift Certificatesbull Greeting Cardsbull Hatsbull Holiday Cardsbull Invoices

bull Labelsbull Magnetic Truck Signsbull Mugsbull Pencilsbull Pensbull Photo Printsbull Postcardsbull Postersbull Rack Cardsbull Self-Inking Stampsbull Signsbull T-Shirts And so much more

We can help with all of your designing needsDonrsquot see something on the list Give us a call

Check out our specialsfacebookcomLeePublicationsPrinting

TRADE SHOWS amp EVENTSLET US HELP YOU DESIGN YOUR BOOTH

Contact your sales representative orthe Commercial Print Department for more information

5186730101 ndash commercialprintleepubcom

COROPLAST ROADSIDE SIGNSFull Color Incl

11x11 (32)

12x12 (32)

12x16 (24)

12x18 (20)

12x24 (16)

18x24 (10)

12x34 (10)

105x29 (12)

Single Side $77 per pkgDouble Side $93 per pkg

Single Side $110 per pkgDouble Side $142 per pkg

4 Mil

Packages Available

10 Mil

will fit sidewalk sign above

custom sizesavailable -

call for quote$150 stakeStakes are not included in price of the sign must be ordered upon sign request

FOLDING PLASTIC A-FRAME SIDEWALK SIGN(2-4mm Coroplast signs included)

24rdquoWx36rdquoHSingle-Side $14615Double-Side $15231

18rdquoWx24rdquoHSingle-Side $9077Double-Side $9692

24rdquoWx18rdquoHSingle-Side $7538Double-Side $8308

shipping $2000setup $1500

VINYL BANNERS

2x3 SS $30 ea DS $60 ea2x6 SS $51 ea DS $102 ea3x6 SS $76 ea DS $152 ea4x6 SS $102 ea DS $204 ea4x8 SS $136 ea DS $272 ea

OptionsGrommets Included Additional CostWind SlitsPole Pockets

Single Side $425 per ft2 ($475 lt 10ft2)Double Side $850 per ft2

Also availableHD Polyethylene Canvas Fabric amp Mesh

Cross Stand wPole IndoorOutdoor8rsquox2rsquo $9075 ea bull 10rsquox25rsquo $9450 ea

12rsquox25rsquo $10275 ea

Ground Stake wPole Outdoor8rsquox2rsquo $190 ea bull 10rsquox25rsquo $230 ea bull 12rsquox25rsquo $263 ea

Feather Banner (Only)8rsquox2rsquo $65 ea bull 10rsquox25rsquo $100 ea bull 12rsquox25rsquo $125 ea

Poles are not included with the banner

Free carrying case included with pole

FEATHER BANNERSFull Color Incl

Replacement PartsGround Stake wPole or

Cross Stand wPole8rsquo $13950 ea10rsquo $14550 ea

12rsquo $15350 ea

LET EVERYONE KNOW YOU ARE OPEN

2rsquox4rsquo Single Sided Full Color Banner

$3672 Tax Included

If you would like a custom banner give us a call and we will build one for youMany Custom Sizes Available

Also Available Cash-N-Carry Signs $1500 per sign (stake amp tax included)

Free DeliveryWithin 10 miles of the Palatine Bridge office

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20 bull June 13 2020 MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR

This Weekrsquos HolidaysJune 13 ndash National

Weed YourGarden Day

June 14 ndash Monkey Around Day

June 15 ndash NationalNature

Photography Dayamp

Smile Power DayJune 16 ndash Fresh

Veggies DayJune 17 ndash Eat Your

Vegetables DayJune 18 ndash GoFishing Day

ampInternationalPicnic Day

ampNursing

Assistants DayJune 19 ndash Juneteenth

ampNational

Kissing Dayamp

Take A RoadTrip Day

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HARDWARE STORE LIQUIDATION ONLINE ONLY AUCTIONPOLAND PLUMBING amp HARDWARE

ONLINE ONLY AUCTION ENDS Sun June 21st 5PMAuction Starting Tuesday June 9th 200PM amp Ending Sunday June 21st 500PM

All Items Located Poland Hardware 8827 N Main Street Poland NY

Plumbing amp Hardware Store AuctionIncluding rsquo11 Dodge Ram 1500 Ext Cab PU rsquo05 Chevy CargoWork Van Complete Hardware Store Full Of All Brand New Items Including Tools Hardware Nuts amp Bolts Electrical Items Plumbing Items Etc Etc All The Normal Items Expecting In A Nicely Equipped Hardware Store Open House Fri June 19th From 1PM-4PM Online Only Auction Via wwwproxibidcomMANASSE Payment amp Pickup Terms of Auction Payment In Full Before Pickup Or Onsite Pickup On June 22nd amp June 23rd Credit Debit Card Or By Cash Or Check 18 Buyers Premium w 3 Waived For Payment By Cash Or Good Check PickupRemoval June 22nd From 12PM-5PM amp June 23rd From 9AM-5PM Shipping Take-Down amp Removal Of All Items Is Responsibility Of The Buyers NO Shipping Will Be Done By Auction Co

ONLINE BIDDING VIA WWWPROXIBIDCOMMANASSEVisit Our Website For More Details Terms amp Pictures wwwmanasseauctionscom

Auctioneers amp Licensed Real Estate BrokersLicensed Real Estate Brokers In NY amp PA

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Lyme disease is a potentially dan-gerous condition transmitted by the passing of bacteria from deer ticks to their unsuspecting hosts The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Lyme disease is the most com-mon vector-borne disease in the Unit-ed States

Tens of thousands of people are di-agnosed with Lyme disease each year But Lyme disease also affects animals including popular house pets like dogs Tufts University says that the Lyme bacterium can cause serious ill-ness in some dogs Lyme disease can be difficult to detect and cause serious and recurring health problems That is why it is essential for pet parents make concerted efforts to reduce the risk that their dogs become infected

The American Veterinary Medical Association says the best way to pro-tect pets against Lyme disease is to emphasize prevention

bull Speak with your veterinarian about a tick preventive product that is right for your dog These can include repellant collars topical treatments and ingestible medications

bull Vets may recommend vaccination against Lyme disease if you live in an area that is home to high tick popula-tions Recommendations also may be based on your petrsquos lifestyle and over-all health among other factors

bull Address conditions in the yard that are conducive to ticks Mowing the lawn regularly is one way to make the backyard less attractive to ticks as is removing leaf litter

bull Keep a clean home and landscape Rodents and other wildlife can carry deer ticks Securing trash cans pick-ing up food scraps removing hiding spots and potential dens and oth-er strategies can keep these carriers away

bull Conduct a daily tick check if your dog spends time outside Pay attention to bumps on the skin and part the fur so you can see where the coat meets the skin Donrsquot forget to look in the ears

bull When possible avoid areas where ticks may be found such as tall grass-

es wooded areas and marshes Stick to trails when spending time in wooded areas

Dogs with Lyme disease may exhib-it various symptoms These include loss of appetite fever joint swelling decreased activity and lameness Vis-it the vet promptly if symptoms occur and do not abate or are causing con-siderable distress for your pet

Lyme disease is a concern for pets Avoidance preventive measures and outdoor maintenance can help reduce the likelihood that pets will contract Lyme disease

How to protect dogs from Lyme disease

by Bonnie Kirn Donahue Extension Master Gar-dener University of Ver-mont

Is there anything better than a fresh homegrown cucum-ber Warmed by the sun the crisp and juicy just-picked cucumber just doesnrsquot compare to store-bought ones

Although cucumbers are relatively easy to grow getting a nice crop can take some strategiz-ing at the beginning of the growing season

Cucumbers can be grown easily from seed or from starts which can be purchased at your lo-cal greenhouse or garden center They need full sun and nutrient-rich well-drained soil and are sensitive to dry condi-tions especially while the fruit is growing

Dry conditions can make cucumbers taste bitter and unpleasant If you want the best flavor water them when the soil begins to dry about one to two inches of water per week

Cucumbers also need plenty of space to grow Depending on the type that you plant (vining or bush) you may need up to six feet around each plant (vining varieties) A simple wire trellis is helpful if you donrsquot have a lot of space

Growing cucumbers on a trellis also makes picking a little easier and allows the fruit to ripen more evenly The fruit is easier to clean because it hasnrsquot been resting on the soil or decaying leaves

The most difficult aspect of growing cu-cumbers may be their attractiveness to the zealous striped or spot-ted cucumber beetle A striped cucumber beetle adult can be identified by its yellow and black stripes while the spotted cucumber beetle adult is yellow-green in color with black spots

Cucumber beetles feed on leaves flowers and fruit On top of this physical damage they also carry bacterial wilt a major disease of this crop For this reason if possible pick dis-ease-resistant varieties when making your initial plant selection

There are some other low-cost ways to tackle pests The general idea is to practice integrated pest management (IPM) which uses chemical in-terventions as a last re-sort after trying other methods such as cultur-al mechanical and bio-logical controls

While garden chemi-cals can kill invasive in-sects they also can kill good insects that help pollinate crops Some even act as natural pred-ators to help protect crops instinctively

If you have a small manageable cucumber crop a mechanical solu-tion would be to visually inspect your plants dai-ly and pick off any cu-cumber beetles or eggs you find If you donrsquot en-joy crushing them drop them into a solution of soapy water

A creative cultural control that I learned

from the University of Vermont Extension Mas-ter Gardener course is to wait to plant your cu-cumbers until late June This late planting avoids the early summer rush of beetles searching for young cucurbit plants for food and space to lay eggs

If planting starts you might try a trick many commercial growers use which is to dip the en-tire plant in a kaolin clay slurry before planting This material acts as an antifeedant an organic compound that inhibit insect attacks buying the plants a little more time to grow before the material washes off in a couple of weeks

Or experiment with lightweight floating row covers (available at most garden centers or hard-ware stores) to prevent beetle infestation Cu-cumbers need to be pol-linated to produce fruit so make sure to remove row covers just before flowering

Always consider the extent of damage before determining your course of action For example if you have more than five beetles per plant it might be time to try an IPM measure Alterna-tively if the damage on the leaves is less than 25 of the total plant area your young plants should be able to tolerate the injury and bounce back

This year a little plan-ning and IPM experimen-tation can help you get that exceptional cucum-ber crop

How to grow the best cucumbers

22 bull June 13 2020 MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR

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Enjoy stuffed burgers this barbecue season

Barbecue season has arrived so soon people will be bonding in the backyard over hamburgers and hot dogs Back-yard barbecue season begins in spring and continues through summer and where the weather allows into autumn Barbecues are a perfect summertime soiree as theyrsquore usually laid back af-fairs and make use of the pleasant weather

While itrsquos fun to expand your culi-nary horizons over the open flame of a grill itrsquos important that you never forget the basics especially when entertain-ing crowds who are no doubt looking forward to grilled burgers Giving the masses what they want is good hosting but you can still try your hand at a lit-tle experimentation when serving burg-ers at your next backyard barbecue The following recipe for ldquoHerb Cheese-Stuffed Garlic Burgersrdquo from Andrew Schloss and David Joachimrsquos ldquoMaster-ing the Grillrdquo (Chronicle Books) provides the best of both worlds

Herb Cheese-StuffedGarlic BurgersMakes 6 servings

2 lbs ground beef chuck 85 lean2 tbsp chopped garlicfrac12 tsp kosher saltfrac14 tsp ground black pepper3 tbsp herbed garlic cream cheese

such as Boursin6 hamburger buns splitOil for coating grill grate

The Grillbull Gas Direct heat medium-high 425ordm

- 450ordm F clean oiled gratebull Charcoal Direct heat light ash

12-by-12-inch charcoal bed (about 3 dozen coals) clean oiled grate on low-est setting

bull Wood Direct heat light ash 12-by-12-inch bed 3 to 4 inches deep clean oiled grate set 2 inches above the fire

1 Heat the grill as directed2 Using your hands mix the beef

garlic salt and pepper in a bowl un-til well blended do not overmix Using a light touch form into 12 patties no more than 12-inch thick

3 Put a portion (about 1 12 tea-spoons) of cream cheese in the center of each of the 6 patties top with the re-maining patties and press together tak-ing care to seal the edges well Refriger-ate the burgers until the grill is ready

4 Brush the grill grate and coat it with oil Put the burgers on the grill cover and cook for 9 minutes flipping after 5 minutes for medium-done (150ordm F slightly pink) Add a minute per side for well-done (160ordm F)

5 To toast the buns put them cut-sides down directly over the fire for the last minute of cooking

6 If serving the burgers directly from the grill serve on the buns If the burg-ers will sit even for a few minutes keep the buns and burgers separate until just before eating

MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 23

MercatoRestaurant amp Pizza

Daily Specials

38 West Main St Canajoharie NY 13317

518-673-4411

bull Take Outs bull Delivery

bull Steak bull Seafood bullbull Chicken bull

bull Pizza bull Wings bullbull Homemade Pasta bull

bull Homemade Desserts bull

Gift Certificates Available

Hrs Daily 11-9 Sat 12-9 Sun 5-8Closed Tuesdays ~ Call for Reservations

Italian-American Cuisine

RipepirsquosRestaurant

Take Out OnlyCheck Our Facebook Page

For Specials

Rt 5 St Johnsville NY

518-568-7656

Beer Wine

518-568-71117845 St Hwy 5 St Johnsville NY

Open ForTake Out

amp Delivery

GOOD EATS Local Dining amp Entertainment

24 bull June 13 2020 MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR

DESIGN WITH US TODAYbull Bagsbull Bannersbull Bottlesbull Brochuresbull Business Cardsbull Custom Calendarsbull Envelopesbull Flyersbull Gift Certificatesbull Greeting Cardsbull Hatsbull Holiday Cardsbull Invoices

bull Labelsbull Magnetic Truck Signsbull Mugsbull Pencilsbull Pensbull Photo Printsbull Postcardsbull Postersbull Rack Cardsbull Self-Inking Stampsbull Signsbull T-Shirts And so much more

We can help with all of your designing needsDonrsquot see something on the list Give us a call

Check out our specialsfacebookcomLeePublicationsPrinting

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Contact your sales representative orthe Commercial Print Department for more information

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COROPLAST ROADSIDE SIGNSFull Color Incl

11x11 (32)

12x12 (32)

12x16 (24)

12x18 (20)

12x24 (16)

18x24 (10)

12x34 (10)

105x29 (12)

Single Side $77 per pkgDouble Side $93 per pkg

Single Side $110 per pkgDouble Side $142 per pkg

4 Mil

Packages Available

10 Mil

will fit sidewalk sign above

custom sizesavailable -

call for quote$150 stakeStakes are not included in price of the sign must be ordered upon sign request

FOLDING PLASTIC A-FRAME SIDEWALK SIGN(2-4mm Coroplast signs included)

24rdquoWx36rdquoHSingle-Side $14615Double-Side $15231

18rdquoWx24rdquoHSingle-Side $9077Double-Side $9692

24rdquoWx18rdquoHSingle-Side $7538Double-Side $8308

shipping $2000setup $1500

VINYL BANNERS

2x3 SS $30 ea DS $60 ea2x6 SS $51 ea DS $102 ea3x6 SS $76 ea DS $152 ea4x6 SS $102 ea DS $204 ea4x8 SS $136 ea DS $272 ea

OptionsGrommets Included Additional CostWind SlitsPole Pockets

Single Side $425 per ft2 ($475 lt 10ft2)Double Side $850 per ft2

Also availableHD Polyethylene Canvas Fabric amp Mesh

Cross Stand wPole IndoorOutdoor8rsquox2rsquo $9075 ea bull 10rsquox25rsquo $9450 ea

12rsquox25rsquo $10275 ea

Ground Stake wPole Outdoor8rsquox2rsquo $190 ea bull 10rsquox25rsquo $230 ea bull 12rsquox25rsquo $263 ea

Feather Banner (Only)8rsquox2rsquo $65 ea bull 10rsquox25rsquo $100 ea bull 12rsquox25rsquo $125 ea

Poles are not included with the banner

Free carrying case included with pole

FEATHER BANNERSFull Color Incl

Replacement PartsGround Stake wPole or

Cross Stand wPole8rsquo $13950 ea10rsquo $14550 ea

12rsquo $15350 ea

LET EVERYONE KNOW YOU ARE OPEN

2rsquox4rsquo Single Sided Full Color Banner

$3672 Tax Included

If you would like a custom banner give us a call and we will build one for youMany Custom Sizes Available

Also Available Cash-N-Carry Signs $1500 per sign (stake amp tax included)

Free DeliveryWithin 10 miles of the Palatine Bridge office

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MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 21

HARDWARE STORE LIQUIDATION ONLINE ONLY AUCTIONPOLAND PLUMBING amp HARDWARE

ONLINE ONLY AUCTION ENDS Sun June 21st 5PMAuction Starting Tuesday June 9th 200PM amp Ending Sunday June 21st 500PM

All Items Located Poland Hardware 8827 N Main Street Poland NY

Plumbing amp Hardware Store AuctionIncluding rsquo11 Dodge Ram 1500 Ext Cab PU rsquo05 Chevy CargoWork Van Complete Hardware Store Full Of All Brand New Items Including Tools Hardware Nuts amp Bolts Electrical Items Plumbing Items Etc Etc All The Normal Items Expecting In A Nicely Equipped Hardware Store Open House Fri June 19th From 1PM-4PM Online Only Auction Via wwwproxibidcomMANASSE Payment amp Pickup Terms of Auction Payment In Full Before Pickup Or Onsite Pickup On June 22nd amp June 23rd Credit Debit Card Or By Cash Or Check 18 Buyers Premium w 3 Waived For Payment By Cash Or Good Check PickupRemoval June 22nd From 12PM-5PM amp June 23rd From 9AM-5PM Shipping Take-Down amp Removal Of All Items Is Responsibility Of The Buyers NO Shipping Will Be Done By Auction Co

ONLINE BIDDING VIA WWWPROXIBIDCOMMANASSEVisit Our Website For More Details Terms amp Pictures wwwmanasseauctionscom

Auctioneers amp Licensed Real Estate BrokersLicensed Real Estate Brokers In NY amp PA

Whitney Point NY 13862607-692-4540 1-800-MANASSE

wwwmanasseauctionscom In Our 55th Year In Business Conducting All Types Of Auctions

Lyme disease is a potentially dan-gerous condition transmitted by the passing of bacteria from deer ticks to their unsuspecting hosts The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Lyme disease is the most com-mon vector-borne disease in the Unit-ed States

Tens of thousands of people are di-agnosed with Lyme disease each year But Lyme disease also affects animals including popular house pets like dogs Tufts University says that the Lyme bacterium can cause serious ill-ness in some dogs Lyme disease can be difficult to detect and cause serious and recurring health problems That is why it is essential for pet parents make concerted efforts to reduce the risk that their dogs become infected

The American Veterinary Medical Association says the best way to pro-tect pets against Lyme disease is to emphasize prevention

bull Speak with your veterinarian about a tick preventive product that is right for your dog These can include repellant collars topical treatments and ingestible medications

bull Vets may recommend vaccination against Lyme disease if you live in an area that is home to high tick popula-tions Recommendations also may be based on your petrsquos lifestyle and over-all health among other factors

bull Address conditions in the yard that are conducive to ticks Mowing the lawn regularly is one way to make the backyard less attractive to ticks as is removing leaf litter

bull Keep a clean home and landscape Rodents and other wildlife can carry deer ticks Securing trash cans pick-ing up food scraps removing hiding spots and potential dens and oth-er strategies can keep these carriers away

bull Conduct a daily tick check if your dog spends time outside Pay attention to bumps on the skin and part the fur so you can see where the coat meets the skin Donrsquot forget to look in the ears

bull When possible avoid areas where ticks may be found such as tall grass-

es wooded areas and marshes Stick to trails when spending time in wooded areas

Dogs with Lyme disease may exhib-it various symptoms These include loss of appetite fever joint swelling decreased activity and lameness Vis-it the vet promptly if symptoms occur and do not abate or are causing con-siderable distress for your pet

Lyme disease is a concern for pets Avoidance preventive measures and outdoor maintenance can help reduce the likelihood that pets will contract Lyme disease

How to protect dogs from Lyme disease

by Bonnie Kirn Donahue Extension Master Gar-dener University of Ver-mont

Is there anything better than a fresh homegrown cucum-ber Warmed by the sun the crisp and juicy just-picked cucumber just doesnrsquot compare to store-bought ones

Although cucumbers are relatively easy to grow getting a nice crop can take some strategiz-ing at the beginning of the growing season

Cucumbers can be grown easily from seed or from starts which can be purchased at your lo-cal greenhouse or garden center They need full sun and nutrient-rich well-drained soil and are sensitive to dry condi-tions especially while the fruit is growing

Dry conditions can make cucumbers taste bitter and unpleasant If you want the best flavor water them when the soil begins to dry about one to two inches of water per week

Cucumbers also need plenty of space to grow Depending on the type that you plant (vining or bush) you may need up to six feet around each plant (vining varieties) A simple wire trellis is helpful if you donrsquot have a lot of space

Growing cucumbers on a trellis also makes picking a little easier and allows the fruit to ripen more evenly The fruit is easier to clean because it hasnrsquot been resting on the soil or decaying leaves

The most difficult aspect of growing cu-cumbers may be their attractiveness to the zealous striped or spot-ted cucumber beetle A striped cucumber beetle adult can be identified by its yellow and black stripes while the spotted cucumber beetle adult is yellow-green in color with black spots

Cucumber beetles feed on leaves flowers and fruit On top of this physical damage they also carry bacterial wilt a major disease of this crop For this reason if possible pick dis-ease-resistant varieties when making your initial plant selection

There are some other low-cost ways to tackle pests The general idea is to practice integrated pest management (IPM) which uses chemical in-terventions as a last re-sort after trying other methods such as cultur-al mechanical and bio-logical controls

While garden chemi-cals can kill invasive in-sects they also can kill good insects that help pollinate crops Some even act as natural pred-ators to help protect crops instinctively

If you have a small manageable cucumber crop a mechanical solu-tion would be to visually inspect your plants dai-ly and pick off any cu-cumber beetles or eggs you find If you donrsquot en-joy crushing them drop them into a solution of soapy water

A creative cultural control that I learned

from the University of Vermont Extension Mas-ter Gardener course is to wait to plant your cu-cumbers until late June This late planting avoids the early summer rush of beetles searching for young cucurbit plants for food and space to lay eggs

If planting starts you might try a trick many commercial growers use which is to dip the en-tire plant in a kaolin clay slurry before planting This material acts as an antifeedant an organic compound that inhibit insect attacks buying the plants a little more time to grow before the material washes off in a couple of weeks

Or experiment with lightweight floating row covers (available at most garden centers or hard-ware stores) to prevent beetle infestation Cu-cumbers need to be pol-linated to produce fruit so make sure to remove row covers just before flowering

Always consider the extent of damage before determining your course of action For example if you have more than five beetles per plant it might be time to try an IPM measure Alterna-tively if the damage on the leaves is less than 25 of the total plant area your young plants should be able to tolerate the injury and bounce back

This year a little plan-ning and IPM experimen-tation can help you get that exceptional cucum-ber crop

How to grow the best cucumbers

22 bull June 13 2020 MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR

Contact your sales representative or the Commercial Print Department for more information

5186730101 - commercialprintleepubcom

DESIGN WITH US TODAY

MENU

518-244-007027 Ring Street

Hunter NY 13421

MENU

518-244-007027 Ring Street

Hunter NY 13421

Tuna Melt

Tasted Egg Sandwhich

Ham amp Turkey Sandwhich

$175

$895

$895

Chocolate CakeVanilla CakeBrownieCannoliCarrot CakeSundaeFrosty

Sweet Potato Spinach GreensMashed PotatoBaked Potato Corn Break Mixed VeggiesBroccoliCup of Soup

wfries amp Choice of side

wfries amp Choice of side

wfries amp Choice of side

Need To Go MenusLet Us Design and

Print Them For YouCall Us for a Custom Quote

All sizes and quantities available

We can help with all of

your designing

needs

We Also Off er Restaurant Menus amp Covers Placemats Table Tents Gift Certificates and MoreAsk us about how you can get your menus and placemats printed at NO Cost To You

Check out our specialsfacebookcomLeePublicationsPrinting

Enjoy stuffed burgers this barbecue season

Barbecue season has arrived so soon people will be bonding in the backyard over hamburgers and hot dogs Back-yard barbecue season begins in spring and continues through summer and where the weather allows into autumn Barbecues are a perfect summertime soiree as theyrsquore usually laid back af-fairs and make use of the pleasant weather

While itrsquos fun to expand your culi-nary horizons over the open flame of a grill itrsquos important that you never forget the basics especially when entertain-ing crowds who are no doubt looking forward to grilled burgers Giving the masses what they want is good hosting but you can still try your hand at a lit-tle experimentation when serving burg-ers at your next backyard barbecue The following recipe for ldquoHerb Cheese-Stuffed Garlic Burgersrdquo from Andrew Schloss and David Joachimrsquos ldquoMaster-ing the Grillrdquo (Chronicle Books) provides the best of both worlds

Herb Cheese-StuffedGarlic BurgersMakes 6 servings

2 lbs ground beef chuck 85 lean2 tbsp chopped garlicfrac12 tsp kosher saltfrac14 tsp ground black pepper3 tbsp herbed garlic cream cheese

such as Boursin6 hamburger buns splitOil for coating grill grate

The Grillbull Gas Direct heat medium-high 425ordm

- 450ordm F clean oiled gratebull Charcoal Direct heat light ash

12-by-12-inch charcoal bed (about 3 dozen coals) clean oiled grate on low-est setting

bull Wood Direct heat light ash 12-by-12-inch bed 3 to 4 inches deep clean oiled grate set 2 inches above the fire

1 Heat the grill as directed2 Using your hands mix the beef

garlic salt and pepper in a bowl un-til well blended do not overmix Using a light touch form into 12 patties no more than 12-inch thick

3 Put a portion (about 1 12 tea-spoons) of cream cheese in the center of each of the 6 patties top with the re-maining patties and press together tak-ing care to seal the edges well Refriger-ate the burgers until the grill is ready

4 Brush the grill grate and coat it with oil Put the burgers on the grill cover and cook for 9 minutes flipping after 5 minutes for medium-done (150ordm F slightly pink) Add a minute per side for well-done (160ordm F)

5 To toast the buns put them cut-sides down directly over the fire for the last minute of cooking

6 If serving the burgers directly from the grill serve on the buns If the burg-ers will sit even for a few minutes keep the buns and burgers separate until just before eating

MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 23

MercatoRestaurant amp Pizza

Daily Specials

38 West Main St Canajoharie NY 13317

518-673-4411

bull Take Outs bull Delivery

bull Steak bull Seafood bullbull Chicken bull

bull Pizza bull Wings bullbull Homemade Pasta bull

bull Homemade Desserts bull

Gift Certificates Available

Hrs Daily 11-9 Sat 12-9 Sun 5-8Closed Tuesdays ~ Call for Reservations

Italian-American Cuisine

RipepirsquosRestaurant

Take Out OnlyCheck Our Facebook Page

For Specials

Rt 5 St Johnsville NY

518-568-7656

Beer Wine

518-568-71117845 St Hwy 5 St Johnsville NY

Open ForTake Out

amp Delivery

GOOD EATS Local Dining amp Entertainment

24 bull June 13 2020 MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR

DESIGN WITH US TODAYbull Bagsbull Bannersbull Bottlesbull Brochuresbull Business Cardsbull Custom Calendarsbull Envelopesbull Flyersbull Gift Certificatesbull Greeting Cardsbull Hatsbull Holiday Cardsbull Invoices

bull Labelsbull Magnetic Truck Signsbull Mugsbull Pencilsbull Pensbull Photo Printsbull Postcardsbull Postersbull Rack Cardsbull Self-Inking Stampsbull Signsbull T-Shirts And so much more

We can help with all of your designing needsDonrsquot see something on the list Give us a call

Check out our specialsfacebookcomLeePublicationsPrinting

TRADE SHOWS amp EVENTSLET US HELP YOU DESIGN YOUR BOOTH

Contact your sales representative orthe Commercial Print Department for more information

5186730101 ndash commercialprintleepubcom

COROPLAST ROADSIDE SIGNSFull Color Incl

11x11 (32)

12x12 (32)

12x16 (24)

12x18 (20)

12x24 (16)

18x24 (10)

12x34 (10)

105x29 (12)

Single Side $77 per pkgDouble Side $93 per pkg

Single Side $110 per pkgDouble Side $142 per pkg

4 Mil

Packages Available

10 Mil

will fit sidewalk sign above

custom sizesavailable -

call for quote$150 stakeStakes are not included in price of the sign must be ordered upon sign request

FOLDING PLASTIC A-FRAME SIDEWALK SIGN(2-4mm Coroplast signs included)

24rdquoWx36rdquoHSingle-Side $14615Double-Side $15231

18rdquoWx24rdquoHSingle-Side $9077Double-Side $9692

24rdquoWx18rdquoHSingle-Side $7538Double-Side $8308

shipping $2000setup $1500

VINYL BANNERS

2x3 SS $30 ea DS $60 ea2x6 SS $51 ea DS $102 ea3x6 SS $76 ea DS $152 ea4x6 SS $102 ea DS $204 ea4x8 SS $136 ea DS $272 ea

OptionsGrommets Included Additional CostWind SlitsPole Pockets

Single Side $425 per ft2 ($475 lt 10ft2)Double Side $850 per ft2

Also availableHD Polyethylene Canvas Fabric amp Mesh

Cross Stand wPole IndoorOutdoor8rsquox2rsquo $9075 ea bull 10rsquox25rsquo $9450 ea

12rsquox25rsquo $10275 ea

Ground Stake wPole Outdoor8rsquox2rsquo $190 ea bull 10rsquox25rsquo $230 ea bull 12rsquox25rsquo $263 ea

Feather Banner (Only)8rsquox2rsquo $65 ea bull 10rsquox25rsquo $100 ea bull 12rsquox25rsquo $125 ea

Poles are not included with the banner

Free carrying case included with pole

FEATHER BANNERSFull Color Incl

Replacement PartsGround Stake wPole or

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Also Available Cash-N-Carry Signs $1500 per sign (stake amp tax included)

Free DeliveryWithin 10 miles of the Palatine Bridge office

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Enjoy stuffed burgers this barbecue season

Barbecue season has arrived so soon people will be bonding in the backyard over hamburgers and hot dogs Back-yard barbecue season begins in spring and continues through summer and where the weather allows into autumn Barbecues are a perfect summertime soiree as theyrsquore usually laid back af-fairs and make use of the pleasant weather

While itrsquos fun to expand your culi-nary horizons over the open flame of a grill itrsquos important that you never forget the basics especially when entertain-ing crowds who are no doubt looking forward to grilled burgers Giving the masses what they want is good hosting but you can still try your hand at a lit-tle experimentation when serving burg-ers at your next backyard barbecue The following recipe for ldquoHerb Cheese-Stuffed Garlic Burgersrdquo from Andrew Schloss and David Joachimrsquos ldquoMaster-ing the Grillrdquo (Chronicle Books) provides the best of both worlds

Herb Cheese-StuffedGarlic BurgersMakes 6 servings

2 lbs ground beef chuck 85 lean2 tbsp chopped garlicfrac12 tsp kosher saltfrac14 tsp ground black pepper3 tbsp herbed garlic cream cheese

such as Boursin6 hamburger buns splitOil for coating grill grate

The Grillbull Gas Direct heat medium-high 425ordm

- 450ordm F clean oiled gratebull Charcoal Direct heat light ash

12-by-12-inch charcoal bed (about 3 dozen coals) clean oiled grate on low-est setting

bull Wood Direct heat light ash 12-by-12-inch bed 3 to 4 inches deep clean oiled grate set 2 inches above the fire

1 Heat the grill as directed2 Using your hands mix the beef

garlic salt and pepper in a bowl un-til well blended do not overmix Using a light touch form into 12 patties no more than 12-inch thick

3 Put a portion (about 1 12 tea-spoons) of cream cheese in the center of each of the 6 patties top with the re-maining patties and press together tak-ing care to seal the edges well Refriger-ate the burgers until the grill is ready

4 Brush the grill grate and coat it with oil Put the burgers on the grill cover and cook for 9 minutes flipping after 5 minutes for medium-done (150ordm F slightly pink) Add a minute per side for well-done (160ordm F)

5 To toast the buns put them cut-sides down directly over the fire for the last minute of cooking

6 If serving the burgers directly from the grill serve on the buns If the burg-ers will sit even for a few minutes keep the buns and burgers separate until just before eating

MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 23

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bull Take Outs bull Delivery

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Italian-American Cuisine

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Take Out OnlyCheck Our Facebook Page

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Rt 5 St Johnsville NY

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11x11 (32)

12x12 (32)

12x16 (24)

12x18 (20)

12x24 (16)

18x24 (10)

12x34 (10)

105x29 (12)

Single Side $77 per pkgDouble Side $93 per pkg

Single Side $110 per pkgDouble Side $142 per pkg

4 Mil

Packages Available

10 Mil

will fit sidewalk sign above

custom sizesavailable -

call for quote$150 stakeStakes are not included in price of the sign must be ordered upon sign request

FOLDING PLASTIC A-FRAME SIDEWALK SIGN(2-4mm Coroplast signs included)

24rdquoWx36rdquoHSingle-Side $14615Double-Side $15231

18rdquoWx24rdquoHSingle-Side $9077Double-Side $9692

24rdquoWx18rdquoHSingle-Side $7538Double-Side $8308

shipping $2000setup $1500

VINYL BANNERS

2x3 SS $30 ea DS $60 ea2x6 SS $51 ea DS $102 ea3x6 SS $76 ea DS $152 ea4x6 SS $102 ea DS $204 ea4x8 SS $136 ea DS $272 ea

OptionsGrommets Included Additional CostWind SlitsPole Pockets

Single Side $425 per ft2 ($475 lt 10ft2)Double Side $850 per ft2

Also availableHD Polyethylene Canvas Fabric amp Mesh

Cross Stand wPole IndoorOutdoor8rsquox2rsquo $9075 ea bull 10rsquox25rsquo $9450 ea

12rsquox25rsquo $10275 ea

Ground Stake wPole Outdoor8rsquox2rsquo $190 ea bull 10rsquox25rsquo $230 ea bull 12rsquox25rsquo $263 ea

Feather Banner (Only)8rsquox2rsquo $65 ea bull 10rsquox25rsquo $100 ea bull 12rsquox25rsquo $125 ea

Poles are not included with the banner

Free carrying case included with pole

FEATHER BANNERSFull Color Incl

Replacement PartsGround Stake wPole or

Cross Stand wPole8rsquo $13950 ea10rsquo $14550 ea

12rsquo $15350 ea

LET EVERYONE KNOW YOU ARE OPEN

2rsquox4rsquo Single Sided Full Color Banner

$3672 Tax Included

If you would like a custom banner give us a call and we will build one for youMany Custom Sizes Available

Also Available Cash-N-Carry Signs $1500 per sign (stake amp tax included)

Free DeliveryWithin 10 miles of the Palatine Bridge office

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MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR June 13 2020 bull 23

MercatoRestaurant amp Pizza

Daily Specials

38 West Main St Canajoharie NY 13317

518-673-4411

bull Take Outs bull Delivery

bull Steak bull Seafood bullbull Chicken bull

bull Pizza bull Wings bullbull Homemade Pasta bull

bull Homemade Desserts bull

Gift Certificates Available

Hrs Daily 11-9 Sat 12-9 Sun 5-8Closed Tuesdays ~ Call for Reservations

Italian-American Cuisine

RipepirsquosRestaurant

Take Out OnlyCheck Our Facebook Page

For Specials

Rt 5 St Johnsville NY

518-568-7656

Beer Wine

518-568-71117845 St Hwy 5 St Johnsville NY

Open ForTake Out

amp Delivery

GOOD EATS Local Dining amp Entertainment

24 bull June 13 2020 MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR

DESIGN WITH US TODAYbull Bagsbull Bannersbull Bottlesbull Brochuresbull Business Cardsbull Custom Calendarsbull Envelopesbull Flyersbull Gift Certificatesbull Greeting Cardsbull Hatsbull Holiday Cardsbull Invoices

bull Labelsbull Magnetic Truck Signsbull Mugsbull Pencilsbull Pensbull Photo Printsbull Postcardsbull Postersbull Rack Cardsbull Self-Inking Stampsbull Signsbull T-Shirts And so much more

We can help with all of your designing needsDonrsquot see something on the list Give us a call

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TRADE SHOWS amp EVENTSLET US HELP YOU DESIGN YOUR BOOTH

Contact your sales representative orthe Commercial Print Department for more information

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COROPLAST ROADSIDE SIGNSFull Color Incl

11x11 (32)

12x12 (32)

12x16 (24)

12x18 (20)

12x24 (16)

18x24 (10)

12x34 (10)

105x29 (12)

Single Side $77 per pkgDouble Side $93 per pkg

Single Side $110 per pkgDouble Side $142 per pkg

4 Mil

Packages Available

10 Mil

will fit sidewalk sign above

custom sizesavailable -

call for quote$150 stakeStakes are not included in price of the sign must be ordered upon sign request

FOLDING PLASTIC A-FRAME SIDEWALK SIGN(2-4mm Coroplast signs included)

24rdquoWx36rdquoHSingle-Side $14615Double-Side $15231

18rdquoWx24rdquoHSingle-Side $9077Double-Side $9692

24rdquoWx18rdquoHSingle-Side $7538Double-Side $8308

shipping $2000setup $1500

VINYL BANNERS

2x3 SS $30 ea DS $60 ea2x6 SS $51 ea DS $102 ea3x6 SS $76 ea DS $152 ea4x6 SS $102 ea DS $204 ea4x8 SS $136 ea DS $272 ea

OptionsGrommets Included Additional CostWind SlitsPole Pockets

Single Side $425 per ft2 ($475 lt 10ft2)Double Side $850 per ft2

Also availableHD Polyethylene Canvas Fabric amp Mesh

Cross Stand wPole IndoorOutdoor8rsquox2rsquo $9075 ea bull 10rsquox25rsquo $9450 ea

12rsquox25rsquo $10275 ea

Ground Stake wPole Outdoor8rsquox2rsquo $190 ea bull 10rsquox25rsquo $230 ea bull 12rsquox25rsquo $263 ea

Feather Banner (Only)8rsquox2rsquo $65 ea bull 10rsquox25rsquo $100 ea bull 12rsquox25rsquo $125 ea

Poles are not included with the banner

Free carrying case included with pole

FEATHER BANNERSFull Color Incl

Replacement PartsGround Stake wPole or

Cross Stand wPole8rsquo $13950 ea10rsquo $14550 ea

12rsquo $15350 ea

LET EVERYONE KNOW YOU ARE OPEN

2rsquox4rsquo Single Sided Full Color Banner

$3672 Tax Included

If you would like a custom banner give us a call and we will build one for youMany Custom Sizes Available

Also Available Cash-N-Carry Signs $1500 per sign (stake amp tax included)

Free DeliveryWithin 10 miles of the Palatine Bridge office

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24 bull June 13 2020 MOHAWK VALLEY COUNTRY EDITOR

DESIGN WITH US TODAYbull Bagsbull Bannersbull Bottlesbull Brochuresbull Business Cardsbull Custom Calendarsbull Envelopesbull Flyersbull Gift Certificatesbull Greeting Cardsbull Hatsbull Holiday Cardsbull Invoices

bull Labelsbull Magnetic Truck Signsbull Mugsbull Pencilsbull Pensbull Photo Printsbull Postcardsbull Postersbull Rack Cardsbull Self-Inking Stampsbull Signsbull T-Shirts And so much more

We can help with all of your designing needsDonrsquot see something on the list Give us a call

Check out our specialsfacebookcomLeePublicationsPrinting

TRADE SHOWS amp EVENTSLET US HELP YOU DESIGN YOUR BOOTH

Contact your sales representative orthe Commercial Print Department for more information

5186730101 ndash commercialprintleepubcom

COROPLAST ROADSIDE SIGNSFull Color Incl

11x11 (32)

12x12 (32)

12x16 (24)

12x18 (20)

12x24 (16)

18x24 (10)

12x34 (10)

105x29 (12)

Single Side $77 per pkgDouble Side $93 per pkg

Single Side $110 per pkgDouble Side $142 per pkg

4 Mil

Packages Available

10 Mil

will fit sidewalk sign above

custom sizesavailable -

call for quote$150 stakeStakes are not included in price of the sign must be ordered upon sign request

FOLDING PLASTIC A-FRAME SIDEWALK SIGN(2-4mm Coroplast signs included)

24rdquoWx36rdquoHSingle-Side $14615Double-Side $15231

18rdquoWx24rdquoHSingle-Side $9077Double-Side $9692

24rdquoWx18rdquoHSingle-Side $7538Double-Side $8308

shipping $2000setup $1500

VINYL BANNERS

2x3 SS $30 ea DS $60 ea2x6 SS $51 ea DS $102 ea3x6 SS $76 ea DS $152 ea4x6 SS $102 ea DS $204 ea4x8 SS $136 ea DS $272 ea

OptionsGrommets Included Additional CostWind SlitsPole Pockets

Single Side $425 per ft2 ($475 lt 10ft2)Double Side $850 per ft2

Also availableHD Polyethylene Canvas Fabric amp Mesh

Cross Stand wPole IndoorOutdoor8rsquox2rsquo $9075 ea bull 10rsquox25rsquo $9450 ea

12rsquox25rsquo $10275 ea

Ground Stake wPole Outdoor8rsquox2rsquo $190 ea bull 10rsquox25rsquo $230 ea bull 12rsquox25rsquo $263 ea

Feather Banner (Only)8rsquox2rsquo $65 ea bull 10rsquox25rsquo $100 ea bull 12rsquox25rsquo $125 ea

Poles are not included with the banner

Free carrying case included with pole

FEATHER BANNERSFull Color Incl

Replacement PartsGround Stake wPole or

Cross Stand wPole8rsquo $13950 ea10rsquo $14550 ea

12rsquo $15350 ea

LET EVERYONE KNOW YOU ARE OPEN

2rsquox4rsquo Single Sided Full Color Banner

$3672 Tax Included

If you would like a custom banner give us a call and we will build one for youMany Custom Sizes Available

Also Available Cash-N-Carry Signs $1500 per sign (stake amp tax included)

Free DeliveryWithin 10 miles of the Palatine Bridge office