MORE Camp Fiver - summer job opportunities

Camp Fiver - summer job opportunities

Christie Ko from Hamilton · 22 May

Camp Fiver has a few positions still available for the summer. Please email mary@fiver.org if you are interested in applying for:

Nurse, Assistant Equine Director, Swim Instructor, Kitchen - cooks, dishwashers,
Environmental Education Specialist, Cabin Counselors (only male positions left)

Posted on NEXTDOOR Hamilton/Waterville 5-31-17

HIRING: Camp Fiver - seeking assistant maintenance director

Camp Fiver - seeking assistant maintenance director

Christie Ko from Hamilton · 23h ago

Camp Fiver (7464 Mill Street, Poolville, NY) is seeking a seasonal Assistant Maintenance Director to begin immediately. 40 hours per week through end of August. Email mary@fiver.org to inquire.

Posted on NEXTDOOR Waterville/Hamilton 5-31-17

PARRY's Hamilton - HIRING

PARRY's Hamilton - NOW HIRING

Evan Werner from Hamilton ·

Parry's Services LLC is looking to add a full time employee to our team! Landscaping and snow removal experience is a must. Applicants must be 18 or older and have a valid driver's license. Competitive pay will be based on experience. Most weekends and holidays off. Please email evan@parryshamilton.com or stop in to Parry's at 100 Utica St. and fill out an application.

Posted n NEXTDOOR Hamilton/Waterville 5-31-17

WEATHER ALERT - Severe Storms CNY until 8PM TUES

Syracuse, N.Y. -- The National Weather Service has started issuing severe thunderstorm warnings for Upstate New York. TODAY - TUESDAY - MAY 30  ...Severe thunderstorms could bring damaging winds and large hail across much of Upstate New York today.

A severe thunderstorm warning means that a severe storm is imminent in that area, and you should seek cover.  The Storm Prediction Center says there's a 15 percent chance of hail and high winds in Upstate today. There's also a 2 percent chance of a tornado.

LINK:
http://www.syracuse.com/weather/index.ssf/2017/05/severe_thunderstorm_warnings_rolling_in_for_upstate_ny.html#incart_m-rpt-1

CRIME: Possible standoff in West Winfield late Saturday night

UPDATE- Possible standoff in West Winfield late Saturday night
Saturday, May 27th 2017, 11:55 pm EDT by Samantha Wessing

 The WKTV team was called to a residence on the corner of  South Street and Curtis Ave [near the GREAT AMERICAN] around 8PM.  As of Saturday night South Street was blocked off at East Main and the surrounding areas. We were told that more police presence was called to the scene at about 11:30 p.m.

A resident who lives a few doors down from where the standoff was she said police told her to stay in her house and away from windows.  Stay tuned to WKTV. LINK:

http://www.wktv.com/story/35533919/possible-standoff-in-west-winfield-late-saturday-night

TURTLE WARNING! Watch out for....

DEC advises motorists to be alert for turtles crossing the road

 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) wants to remind the public that the state’s native turtles are on the move in May and June seeking sandy areas or loose soil to lay their eggs. Drivers that see a turtle on the road should use caution and should not swerve suddenly or leave their lane of travel, but take care to avoid hitting turtles while driving.

The DEC says that in New York, thousands of turtles are killed each year when they are struck by vehicles as the turtles migrate to their nesting areas. New York’s 11 native species of land turtles are in decline, and turtles can take more than 10 years to reach breeding age. The reptiles lay just one small clutch of eggs each year, which means the loss of a breeding female can have a significant effect on the local turtle population.

According to the DEC, this time of year, it is especially important to be on the lookout for turtles and to drive cautiously, particularly on roads near rivers and marshy areas. If a turtle is spotted on the road or near the shoulder, drivers should safely stop their vehicle and consider moving the turtle to the side of the road in the direction the reptile is facing.

The DEC says picking the turtle up by its tail may frighten or injure the reptile. Most turtles can be picked up by the side of their shells.

According to the DEC, it’s important to use extreme caution when moving snapping turtles; either pick the turtle up at the rear of the shell near the tail using two hands, or slide a car mat under the turtle to drag the turtle across the road. Do not take the turtle into personal possession. All native turtles are protected by law and cannot be collected without a permit.

IMMUNIZATION CLINIC - June Schedule

Madison County Health Department announces June immunization clinics
Bring health insurance card(s); most insurance plans accepted. Some fees may apply. To make an appointment, call 315-366-2848 or visit www.healthymadisoncounty.org.

All clinics will be held at the Madison County Health Department, 138 N. Court St., Building 5, Wampsville and are by appointment.

June 2 (Friday) from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
June 7 (Wednesday) from 9 to 11 a.m.
June 9 (Friday) from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
June 16 (Friday) from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
June 23 (Friday) from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
June 30 (Friday) from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

BROOKFIELD Area High School ARTISTS - Scholarship

ATTENTION High School Artists!! ....

Scholarship open to high school students in Broome, Chenango, Cortland, Madison and Otsego counties.

Applications Now Being Accepted for the 2017 Francis K. Wilcox Emerging Young Artist Scholarship. High school artists from across the region have the opportunity to compete for a scholarship and the chance to display and sell their work alongside professional artists at the region’s premier arts festival.

“This is an opportunity for high school art students to experience the professional art world,” explained Celeste Friend, Executive Director of Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival.

Through the Francis K. Wilcox Emerging Young Artist Program, two high school artists will receive money for college and experience the event from the artist perspective.

“This is the 10th year we’ve offered this scholarship program,” said Friend. “It’s really a way for us to recognize the amazing talent of young artists in our area, and help them broaden their knowledge of the art world.”

To be eligible, a student must be a current junior or graduating senior; live or attend school in Chenango or an adjacent county; and be interested in careers in the arts. This includes public, private, parochial and home-schooled students living in Broome, Chenango, Cortland, Madison or Otsego counties. The application deadline is June 9.

DIABETES - "Free" Foot Podiatry Clinic - June 2 - Utica

Knock Your Socks Off foot clinic offered by CNY Diabetes Education Program

On Friday June 2, 2017, at noon the Mohawk Valley Health System’s Central New York Diabetes Education Program is offering a free “Knock Your Socks Off!” foot (podiatry) clinic for people with diabetes. The event will take place at the CNY Diabetes Education Program office located on the fourth floor of the Faxton-St. Luke’s Campus, 1676 Sunset Ave., Utica.

An area podiatrist will conduct a brief educational seminar followed by a personal foot exam. For more information or to register, call CNY Diabetes at 315-624-5620.

Proper foot care is especially critical for people with diabetes because they are prone to foot problems such as a loss of feeling in their feet, changes in the shape of their feet and foot ulcers or sores that do not heal.

http://madisoncountycourier.com/?p=80982

Two killed in Madison County crash

TOWN OF LINCOLN — Two people were killed when their motor vehicle crashed into a tree in Madison County this morning. The identities of the victims has not yet been released.

Sheriff's deputies said two people were northbound on Buyea Road when their vehicle went off the roadway and crashed into a tree. They were both pronounced dead at the scene.  The accident was discovered by another driver at 9:15 a.m., authorities said. Autopsies are scheduled for both victims.

The crash occurred between Eddy and Whitman roads. Investigators remain on the scene today attempting to reconstruct the accident. More information is expected to be released when it becomes available.

LINK: Rome Sentinel

http://romesentinel.com/public-safety/two-killed-in-madison-county-crash/QBqqev!Gc6AVfDGx6ZzoszO1cDBg/

ASSESSMENT COMPLAINTS HEARD - May 23

The Board of Assessment Review for the Town of Brookfield property owners only will meet on May 23, 2017 between the hours 2-4pm and 6-8pm in said town to hear and examine all complaints in relation to assessments, on the written application of any person believing himself to be aggrieved.

MADISON CO. CRIME - Troopers investigate explosion in Madison County motel

CANASTOTA, N.Y. -- Two people were injured Saturday morning in an explosion at a Madison County motel room, the New York State Police said.

Troopers responded at 2:53 a.m. to room four of the Sharway Motel at 3669 Seneca Turnpike in the town of Lenox. A third-party called 911 about a possible fire or explosion there, state police said.

A 41-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman suffered severe burns in the explosion, state police said. Ambulances transported the injured pair to Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse.

The incident -- along with the cause of the explosion -- is still under investigation, state police said.

LINK AT POST STANDARD....worth it just for the COMMENTS!   http://www.syracuse.com/crime/index.ssf/2017/05/troopers_investigate_explosion_in_madison_county_motel_room.html#incart_most-commented_state_article

OH NO! SALKA "excited"...

Just when you thought the political situation couldn't get worse...this announcement from SALKA...another self-serving/all talk / do nothing  politician still hiding in the swamp....it's a cushy job that with your health insurance pays about $40K.....

I [SALKA] am excited to announce that I will be running for another term for Brookfield Town Supervisor. The honor of serving has taught me much, and I hope to be able to dedicate my time and energy to my town and county for another term. As elected officials we must always keep in mind that we are here to serve the people of our communities, and ultimately they are our boss.

CHOBANI - Wins Law Suit against Right Wing Nut Alex Jones

Right-wing radio host Alex Jones settles lawsuit with yogurt giant Chobani after claiming it 'imports migrant rapists'

Chobani filed suit against Alex Jones in April over 'fabricated stories & tweets'

The stories linked Chobani owner Hamdi Ulukaya and the company to a sexual assault case involving refugee children

Chobani's complaint in April said Jones' website InfoWars released a video falsely claiming the company was 'importing migrant rapists'

Jones apologized Wednesday during show and retracted all stories & tweets

Lawsuit asked for $10K in damages but it's unclear how much they settled for


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4517314/Right-wing-radio-host-Alex-Jones-settles-suit-Chobani.html#ixzz4hQQ9BPEp
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WHITE HOUSE - Classified Drama SUMMARY

Have to admit, was a bit lost over the seriousness of the Classified information released by President Trump to the Russians in a recent meeting.  Here is an excerpt from the Washington Post, who originally broke the story....thought this was a good summary of the issue....see link for rest of article.

Trump revealed highly classified information to Russian foreign minister and ambassador 
Washington Post / By Greg Miller and Greg Jaffe May 15 at 7:45 PM

President Trump revealed highly classified information to the Russian foreign minister and ambassador in a White House meeting last week, according to current and former U.S. officials, who said Trump’s disclosures jeopardized a critical source of intelligence on the Islamic State.

The information the president relayed had been provided by a U.S. partner through an intelligence-sharing arrangement considered so sensitive that details have been withheld from allies and tightly restricted even within the U.S. government, officials said.

The partner had not given the United States permission to share the material with Russia, and officials said Trump’s decision to do so endangers cooperation from an ally that has access to the inner workings of the Islamic State. After Trump’s meeting, senior White House officials took steps to contain the damage, placing calls to the CIA and the National Security Agency.

“This is code-word information,” said a U.S. official familiar with the matter, using terminology that refers to one of the highest classification levels used by American spy agencies. Trump “revealed more information to the Russian ambassador than we have shared with our own allies.”

Trump revealed highly classified information to Russian foreign minister and ambassador 
Washington Post / By Greg Miller and Greg Jaffe May 15 at 7:45 PM
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/trump-revealed-highly-classified-information-to-russian-foreign-minister-and-ambassador/2017/05/15/530c172a-3960-11e7-9e48-c4f199710b69_story.html?hpid=hp_hp-banner-main_trumpintel-0504pm%3Ahomepage%2Fstory&utm_term=.d4bd6d184b2f

JUNK DAYS! Fri & Sat/ May 19 & 20 - Don't Forget!!

Town of Brookfield Junk drop off days will be held on Friday, May 19 from 7 AM to 2:30 PM and Saturday, May 20 from 8 AM to 12 PM at the Town Highway Garage.

Items taken for no charge:  scrap metal, appliances(refrigerators, freezers), metal furniture, water tanks, electronics(TVs, computers).

Fees will be charged for the following items:

Tires:   Car - $1 per tire; Light Truck (6, 8 or 10 ply; 16-20 in) - $2 per tire; Truck - $5 per tire; Tractor/Construction Equipment - $10 per tire
Chairs/Single mattresses - $5 each
Sofas/Full, Queen, King mattresses - $10 each
Brush may be brought to the Highway Garage – up to 6 in. diameter.

Items NOT accepted: building materials, garbage, household trash, toxic or hazardous waste of any kind, burn barrels, batteries, junk cars

This service is for Town of Brookfield residents ONLY.
Any questions, please call Town Highway Garage at 315-899-5878.

ASSESSOR - SATURDAY May 13 10AM - Don't Forget!

The ASSESSOR will be in BROOKFIELD  May 13th between the hours of 10am-2pm at the BROOKFIELD Town Hall.  The assessor has the authority to stipulate to assessment adjustments prior to Grievance Day. Property owners may attend any meeting time, at any town hall, regardless of which town their property is located in.

The Board of Assessment Review for the Town of Brookfield property owners only will meet on May 23, 2017 between the hours 2-4pm and 6-8pm in said town to hear and examine all complaints in relation to assessments, on the written application of any person believing himself to be aggrieved.

Notice is hereby given that the assessor of the Town of Brookfield, County of Madison has completed the tentative assessment roll for the current year and that a copy has been filed with Sherry Peretta, Town Clerk, at The Town Hall, Brookfield, NY where it may be seen and examined by any interested person until May 23, 2017.

NOW HIRING: Home Sweet Home - Waterville

Just saw this ad for help on the Waterville NEXTDOOR website....

HOME SWEET HOME - Waterville - Hiring

HSH is looking for a great team member. Our current staff does such a wonderful job that the word keeps spreading & we keep growing! Ideal candidate can be a complete team member which involves house cleaning & gardening. Full & Part Time positions available. We work in Oneida & Madison Counties. Must have transportation, be extremely hardworking, and self motivated. Apply with resume and cover letter at:  HomesweethomeHL@gmail.com. Check us out at:  CNYhomesweethome.com

SWAMPSVILLE - SALKA?? IDA Director and Sweetheart Deal ? Salka?

SWAMPSVILLE --  MADISON COUNTY TAXPAYERS are paying a premium to the MADISON COUNTY IDA Director Kip HICKS .... to lease  a PORTION (1/4) of his FAMILY's building as a "TEMPORARY" court house space...to the tune of $1.3 Million (they only paid $425,000 for the ENTIRE BUILDING!)  ...what a deal......"how sweet it is!"  He gets to oversee all the renovations and the TAXPAYERS pick up any cost over runs.

DID THE COUNTY DISCLOSE THAT KENWOOD LLC WAS IN FACT THE HICKS FAMILY????? ...NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST?  Who are they kidding?

Maybe Supervisor Salka who sits on the IDA Board can give us some information on this great deal the County Supervisors gave the IDA Director and his family!!! ..check out the full article at the SYRACUSE POST STANDARD that just broke this morning! 

Even before Hicks bought the building, he got help from Oneida city officials. He persuaded the Board of Assessment Review to slash the property assessment more than 85 percent, from $3.4 million to $425,000.

Kipp Hicks has been executive director of Madison County's industrial development agency since 2007. Now he is also the county's landlord......

Hicks and his family bought the property for only $425,000 after getting help from Oneida City officals to reduce the $3.4 million assessment to only $425,000!

Madison County taxpayers will pay Hicks roughly $500,000 over 19 months to lease one floor of a four-story building in Oneida that Hicks and his family bought two years ago for $400,000.


The no-bid lease was unanimously approved by the board of supervisors last month. 

All told, taxpayers will spend about $1.3 million to lease the first floor of the building from September through March 2019. If the courthouse project takes longer, the lease can be extended month to month. [They paid $425,000 for the ENTIRE BUILDING!]

In addition to rent, Madison County will pay for an estimated $800,000 in renovations to outfit the Oneida Ltd. building with a courtroom, judges' chambers, hearing rooms and other court-related facilities.


Hicks will oversee the work, but must get authorization from the county before he proceeds. Any cost overruns would be paid by county taxpayers.


Madison County IDA director doubles as developer, and county is his major tenant
http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2017/05/madison_countys_economic_development_leader_is_also_its_landlord.html#incart_river_home

TOWN BOARD MEETING - 7PM Tonight MONDAY May 8

Don't forget tonight's Regular Town Board meeting at 7PM at the Brookfield Town Hall...

ASSESSOR - May 13 in BROOKFIELD

The ASSESSOR will be in BROOKFIELD  May 13th between the hours of 10am-2pm at the BROOKFIELD Town Hall.  The assessor has the authority to stipulate to assessment adjustments prior to Grievance Day. Property owners may attend any meeting time, at any town hall, regardless of which town their property is located in.

The Board of Assessment Review for the Town of Brookfield property owners only will meet on May 23, 2017 between the hours 2-4pm and 6-8pm in said town to hear and examine all complaints in relation to assessments, on the written application of any person believing himself to be aggrieved.

Notice is hereby given that the assessor of the Town of Brookfield, County of Madison has completed the tentative assessment roll for the current year and that a copy has been filed with Sherry Peretta, Town Clerk, at The Town Hall, Brookfield, NY where it may be seen and examined by any interested person until May 23, 2017.

JUNK DAYS - Friday & Saturday MAY 19 & 20

 
Town of Brookfield Junk drop off days will be held on Friday, May 19 from 7 AM to 2:30 PM and Saturday, May 20 from 8 AM to 12 PM at the Town Highway Garage.

Items taken for no charge:  scrap metal, appliances(refrigerators, freezers), metal furniture, water tanks, electronics(TVs, computers).

Fees will be charged for the following items:

Tires:   Car - $1 per tire; Light Truck (6, 8 or 10 ply; 16-20 in) - $2 per tire; Truck - $5 per tire; Tractor/Construction Equipment - $10 per tire
Chairs/Single mattresses - $5 each
Sofas/Full, Queen, King mattresses - $10 each
Brush may be brought to the Highway Garage – up to 6 in. diameter.

Items NOT accepted: building materials, garbage, household trash, toxic or hazardous waste of any kind, burn barrels, batteries, junk cars

This service is for Town of Brookfield residents ONLY.
Any questions, please call Town Highway Garage at 315-899-5878.