FOOD For THOUGHT...

“As democracy is perfected, the office of president represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart’s desire at last and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron.” — H. L. Mencken

Newspaperman H.L. Mencken wrote these words that were published by the Baltimore Evening Sun on 26 July 1920.  The words were written 97 years ago, coming true in 2017.

FOOTNOTE:  Henry Louis Mencken (September 12, 1880 – January 29, 1956) was an American journalist, satirist, cultural critic and scholar of American English.[1] Known as the "Sage of Baltimore", he is regarded as one of the most influential American writers and prose stylists of the first half of the twentieth century. He commented widely on the social scene, literature, music, prominent politicians and contemporary movements.  (Thanks, Wikipedia)

When will we stand UP AGAINST ASSAULT weapons....

The new constitution ....the RIGHT to  bear AUTOMATIC ASSAULT WEAPONS to wipe out hundreds.  Thanks NRA.  ONE man's "right" vs. HUNDREDS dead, injured and emotionally traumatized.  Imagine your CHILD or LOVED ONE in that concert!...It is NOT GOING TO STOP...unless YOU make it STOP.  Stand up against ASSAULT WEAPONS.

9-MILE SWAMP PADDLE! ROGERS CENTER - OCT 7th - 9am

Don't Miss this Great Opportunity to Explore The Swamp!!!! and maybe see the ghosts of the Loomis Family...and their horses!!!

9-MILE SWAMP PADDLE!                                            ROGERS CENTER - OCT 7th - 9am
Happiness is paddling a kayak! Or a canoe.....Sign up for our scenic fall foliage paddle.
A guided paddle through beautiful 9-Mile Swamp in Hubbardsville.
Perfect for all experienced levels.
Bring your canoe/kayak and call for further info!!!
Pre-register by Friday, October 6th
Call 607-674-4733     
Rogers Center - Rt 80 - Sherburne

TAXES DUE - MONDAY - October 2 Last Day .....BUT NO Board Minutes since FEBRUARY!??.

Brookfield Central School taxes are due on MONDAY - Oct 2...last day before PENALTIES....tax rate this year is a whopping $17.79 per $1,000 of assessed value.  You can pay your taxes on Monday from 6-8PM at the School's Main Office.

NOTE:  For that we can't even get SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES...NO MINUTES SINCE FEBRUARY !! What's going on???? Been told for MONTHS now by Superintendent  Jim Plows that they would be done...Still NO MINUTES.... Sloppy, Sloppy... hasn't the Board recognized they don't have MINUTES!!! More B-S from the Admin? They want our money without telling us what they are doing with it....typical .

BUDGET DUE - September 30

As fall settles in around the area, many are firmly settled into the new school year and looking forward to holiday activities.  But local town supervisors and their respective town boards are hard at work preparing their 2018 budgets. By state law, town supervisors’ must complete their tentative budgets no later than Sept. 30 each year. After that, typically within a week or two, those budget plans are presented to town boards at their next convenient meeting. For some local towns, that will be just a few days from now....what have we heard from BROOKFIELD TOWN BOARD re: Budget? (Source Utica OD)

RABID Deer....Troy, NY

Here is a recent article from the ALBANY area...

TROY, N.Y. (AP) - A man says he was attacked by a rabid deer in upstate New York, and it nearly stabbed him in the eye with its antlers.  Thirty-four-year-old  man from  Troy, was in his backyard Tuesday when the 10-point buck jumped his fence and attacked him. The Albany Times-Union reports the encounter left him with a black eye and a facial gash that required eight stitches to close.  See rest of article at:
http://www.wktv.com/story/36474668/rabid-deer-attacks-man-hooking-his-face-with-antlers?utm_source=newsfore&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=641

OCT 4 Wednesday - Women in Agriculture Discussion Group

Women in Agriculture Discussion Group

WEDNESDAY October 4 at 6 p.m. for the Women in Ag Discussion Group. Learn about how healthy soils cna benefit farm profitability.   Please join us for a few hours of good conversation and good food in the Ag Center at 100 Eaton Street in Morrisville. Feel free to bring a friend or neighbor who might be interested in joining the discussion. If you plan on attending, please RSVP to Sarah (sjs299@cornell.edu or (315)684-3001 ext 108). Children are welcome.