Once again this year, the Newfield Central School District participated in the Big Apple Crunch, along with millions of other folks in New York state.
Students gathered in the elementary gym, and all crunched at the same time on Oct. 26.Apples were donated for all students, faculty and staff by Littletree Orchards and Indian Creek Farm.
The goal of this event is to bring children closer to food and farming with healthy fun;improve awareness during apple harvest;inspire us all to eat local; and to break the world record for a simultaneous apple crunch!
Michelle Menter has coordinated this event for the Newfield School District for the past three years.The school has its own orchard and several gardens, and the school-grown veggies are beginning to appear on the middle and high school salad bars.Way to go, Newfield!
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For our veterans
This year’s Ithaca College Veterans Day ceremony takes place from noon to 1p.m.Thursday in the Ford Hall auditorium on the college campus.The speaker will be Marine Corps veteran Blake B. Allen, from Newfield. For more information, please call 607-274-3620.This event is open to the public.
Veterans Day occurs on Nov. 11 every year in the United States.In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower officially changed the name of the holiday from Armistice Day to Veterans Day.
A Veterans Day ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday in Dewitt Park in downtown Ithaca.Please put this on your calendars, and come out to show appreciation and respect to our veterans, past, present and future, and thank you.
Danby news
- The Danby Holiday Craft Fair will be from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.Saturday at the Danby Community Church, 1859 Danby Road.
- There will be a blood drive from 1 to 5p.m.Friday, Nov. 16at the Danby Community Church, 1859 Danby Road.Walk-ins are encouraged.
- The Mobile Food Truck will be at the Danby Community Church at noon Monday, Nov. 26.Please take along your own bags/boxes.
Newfield news
- There is a new addition to the Newfield schoolstaff.Fennick the therapy dog is a 17-pound Pomeranian mix and a rescue from Kentucky.He was carefully and lovingly selected and trained by district social worker Jamie McCaffrey, with the help of Nancy Given, of Pet the Pet Therapy.Fennick spreads joy and comfort, and has been especially helpful for some students in calming anxiety.
- The Newfield School Travel Club is holding a breakfast fundraiser from 8 to 11a.m.Saturday at the Moose Lodge across from McDonald’s on the Elmira Road.Cost is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors and kids under age 6.Everyone is welcome.
Brooktondale news
Jonathan Comstock, of Brooktondale, got a nice surprise on his birthday!After buying 25 chances in his name on the beautiful quilt raffled at the recent Brooktondale Apple Festival, Jonathan’s wife, Mary Alyce Kobler, won the quilt for her husband, and the good news came on his birthday!
The quilt, which is slightly larger than queen size, is based on a Hunter’s Star pattern, and named “Evening Star.”The quilters involved were Diane Bradac, Deb Casey, Laurie Cecere, Joanne Hindman, Lucy Gagliardo, Kathy Cornelius, Jackie Cassanti, Peggy Dunlop, Karen Hansen, Betsy McKean, Jean Snow and Nancy Hall.The quilting began in January and was completed in late May.
- It’s Trivia Night at Brookton’s Market from 7 to 9:30 p.m.Friday, and there will be a “No Sitter Night” from 3:30 to 6p.m.Saturday, Nov. 17at the market, 491 Brooktondale Road.Everyone is welcome to a free screening of a family-friendly movie.
- There will be a hearty country breakfast served from 8 to 11a.m.Sunday at the Brooktondale Volunteer Fire Station, 786 Valley Road.Everyone is welcome.
- It’s that time of year again!The Christmas Country Store will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.Saturday, Nov. 17at the Brooktondale Community Center at 522 Valley Road, the Old Fire Hall next door and the Caroline Valley Community Church just a few steps up the road.Many vendors will fill the three locations, and there will be a bake sale, a hot soup lunch, chili and hot dogs, and a white elephant table.
Legion news
American Legion Post 221, on Danby Road, will have a fish dinner from 5 to 7 p.m.Friday, Nov. 16.A complete meal is $13.Pasta dinners will start up again in January.
Thanksgiving
There will be a vegan potluck dinner from 2 to 7 p.m. Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22, at the Brooktondale Community Center, 522 Valley Road.Please take along a vegan dish to share and your own tableware.Everyone is welcome.
There will be a free community Thanksgiving meal beginning at noon Saturday, Nov. 24at the Danby Community Church, 1859 Danby Road.Everyone is welcome.
I extend my sincere best wishes to everyone for a Happy Thanksgiving!
And more
Gerald LewisJr. was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer in August and will be continuing treatment until February.Jerry is a member of the New York State Park Police, husband to Holly and father to three children.A fundraiser will be held from noon to 4 p.m.Saturday, at Treman State Park, 105 Enfield Falls Road, with a chicken barbecue, auction and cake wheel.
In recognition of COPD Awareness Month, “A Conversation about COPD Awareness and Lung Health” will be presented from 4:30 to 6p.m.Wednesday, Nov. 14, in the Borg Warner Room of the Tompkins County Public Library.Sponsored by Tompkins County Health Department, the League of Women Voters of Tompkins County, and Cayuga Medical Center, this event is free to the public.Light snacks and refreshments will be provided, as well as a performance by Harmonicas for Health participants.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an umbrella term used to describe progressive lung diseases, including emphysema, chronic bronchitisand non-reversible asthma.With the right diagnosis and treatment, there are many things to be done to manage COPD and help with better breathing.
Candor’s fourth annual Holiday Parade will step off at 5:30 p.m.Saturday, Nov. 24.The parade will form at the village ballpark and travel down Main Street.Pictures can be taken with Santa and the Grinch, and refreshments will be served.
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