“Sharon Things - Local Happenings for Sharon Springs”

By Alexis Pencar

Hey Neighbors!

What a chilly last week we’ve had! With that initial first hard frost last week, the flowers and gardens are all wrapped up and done for the year, whether they like it or not. It was a strange growing season for some but fruitful for others. Our seasons are always a little different, keeping us on our toes! Look out for all the apples and remainder of the Fall bounty to enjoy. Though we will dip into the 30s again overnight, day time highs will pop back up into the 50s-60s, with precipitation expected Sunday through Wednesday. 

The upcoming election, on November 4th, has created quite the excitement in the Village of Sharon Springs. With no actual candidate for Mayor on the ballot, it has turned into a write-in only race for the Mayor spot. Current write-in candidates are Deputy Village Mayor Paul Novko and Village resident Krystina Jacquot, who both hosted a Q&A session in the Community Building on Tuesday (10/14) with a turnout of about 20 residents, all with relevant questions for the candidates as well as raising concerns for the community. Overall this was a huge positive for all. To note: Ken Kennedy was initially going to run as a write-in as well but had recently decided to drop out. 

There are also 2 Village Trustee positions available, and 1 vacancy, with only one candidate on the ballot: Will Kleffner, who currently serves on the Sharon Springs Zoning Board of Appeals. Since the other positions would be filled by write-ins, Ron Ketelsen has also come forward as a write-in candidate for Village Trustee. Please look out for the upcoming detailed article with interviews from candidates!

According to the I Love New York Foliage Report, Central New York is at ‘at peak’ moving quickly towards ‘past peak’ for the leaf changing this Fall. Enjoy it while we can since this year has been a bit earlier than usual. Don’t forget that damp leaves on the road can be just as slick as ice so drive cautiously this Fall.

The Schoharie County Department of Health will offer a flu shot clinic at the “Spa Ritz” meal site at the Sharon Springs Firehouse on Friday, October 17 from 11 AM - 1 PM. Please call the meal site for more information at (518) 295-2001.

The Village of Sharon Springs holds their Regular Board Meetings on the 3rd Thursday of each Month at 6:00 PM located at 129 Main St, Sharon Springs, NY 13459. The next meeting is scheduled for: Thursday, November 20th. The Village Mayor is Denise Kelly and the new Village Clerk is Hope Bayes. The Office Hours for Village of Sharon Springs are Monday & Wednesday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Thursday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. For more information please call (518) 284-2625.

The Town of Sharon holds their Regular Board Meetings on the 1st Wednesday of each Month at 6:30 PM located at 129 Main St, Sharon Springs, NY 13459. The next meeting is scheduled for: Wednesday, November 5th. The Town Supervisor is Sandra Manko and the Town Clerk is Melissa Olsen. The Office Hours for the Town of Sharon are Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM or by appointment. For more information please call (518) 284-3010.

Your local Sharon Springs Food Pantry is an excellent local resource for all! Located in the United Methodist Church on Route 20, across from SSCS (511 US Route 20, Sharon Springs, NY 13459). They are always in need of donations of food or even unopened personal care items! The pantry hours are Thursday 9:00 -10:30 AM & 5:00 - 6:30 PM. For more information please contact (518) 284-2687 or (518) 852-1193.

Sharon Springs Free Library News: Story Time is at 10:00 AM on Thursday mornings and includes a story, craft, and snack. The Library is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Fridays from 3:00 - 8:00 PM, Mondays & Thursdays from 10:00 - 6:00 PM, Saturdays 10:00 -1:00 PM, and Sundays - Closed.  For more Library information please contact (518) 284-3126.

Worship Services

The Sharon Reformed Church (6858 State Route 10, Sharon Springs, NY 13459) offers weekly service at 10:30 am. Contact at (518) 234-2387 for more details.

The Sharon Springs United Methodist Church (511 State Route 20, Sharon Springs, NY, 13459) offers weekly service at 10:30 am. Contact at (518) 284-2200 for more details.

Grace Episcopal Church (24 Montgomery Street, Cherry Valley, NY 13320) offers weekly Holy Eucharist at 11:00 am. Contact at (315) 858-4016 for more details.

The St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic Church (24 Maple Avenue, Cherry Valley, NY 13320) offers weekly mass at 10:00 am. Reminder: confession is available 30 minutes before every mass. Contact at (607) 264-3779 for more details.

The Zion St. John’s Lutheran Church Seward (114 Mesick Ave, Cobleskill, NY 12043) offers weekly service on Sundays at 9:00 am. Contact at (518) 234-3222 for more details.

Cornerstone Baptist Church (7274 Route 10, Ames, NY 13317). Sunday Service is at 10:00 am. All are welcome. Contact (518) 673 3405 for more details.

Sharon Sr. Congregate Meal Site

Local residents are invited to enjoy good company and a noon-time meal year round (except holidays) at the Schoharie County OFA’s “Spa Ritz” Sr. Congregate Meal Site at the Firehouse at 137 Beechwood Rd. M-W-F. 8 oz of 1% milk is served with each meal. Orders for meals must be called into the OFA office at (518) 295-2001 before 2 p.m. for the following day. Effective January 1st the suggested donation for those 60 years old and older is $5.00 per meal. Under age 60? You’re welcome to participate for a fee of $7.50 per meal.

To share community news, upcoming events, business specials, adjusted hours, birthdays, anniversaries, or even an outstanding resident, please contact me directly at (772) 971-1410 or alexis.pencar@gmail.com. Have a great week! Thanks!

 

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The Iroquois Museum announces a major donation from Kiewit Corporation

HOWES CAVE — The Iroquois Museum in Howes Cave, received a generous donation of $50,000 from Kiewit Corporation with offices in Albany, and headquarters in Omaha, NE.

“We are feeling extremely fortunate and thankful to have this money in these difficult times for the arts,” said Steph Shultes, Iroquois Museum Director. “This year has been a challenging one due to the closure of Caverns Road for a bridge replacement. The closure has resulted in a 25% reduction in the Museum’s admissions, and this unexpected gift helps immensely.”

Kiewit is one of North America's largest and most respected construction and engineering companies. They are currently working on a project from Canada to NYC. Kiewit is working closely with the cultural resource company, Hartgen Archeological Association, based in Rensselaer. Hartgen's founder was a former board member of the Iroquois Museum.

 

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What it Takes to be a Hag - New York’s Dancing Haggs Release their Inner Spirit and get Witchy for a Good Cause

By Helen Truszkowski

UPSTATE, NEW YORK — Turning one unfortunate historical blip on its head, enter stage left The Happy Haggs Dance Troupe of Central NY. This self-styled “theatrical group of amateur volunteer women, maidens, mothers and crones” unapologetically harness the aging goddess within. Embracing a mixture of pagan and modern customs to create a fascinating spectacle, the group performs as cackling witches with the aim of connecting people to alternative healing techniques, developing spirituality and spreading pure joy. The volunteer dance troupe first got together in 2017 with just 5 dancers, and now has over 25 members. 

While it is Hecate, the Greek goddess who presided over witchcraft and magical rites, that is considered the original “Night-Hag,” the classic hook-nosed, warty image of a stereotyped witch surfaced well before gynaecology and obstetrics became professionalized. Back then aging women were systematically branded as ‘witches’ as a result of their unpredictable menopausal symptoms. During the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, as witch hunts and trials swept throughout Europe, a frenzy of panic gripped the continent. An elderly woman, tagged as an embittered old hag who inflicted her resentment and jealousy on others, had serious moral overtones often resulting in death by burning. This negativity continued well into the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. 

Fast forward two hundred years and it was the legendary Wolfshäger Hexenbrut coven of Germany that first jolted The Happy Haggs Dance Troupe interest. Their own inspiration is Germanic folklore, namely Walpurgisnacht, believed to be the night of a witches' meeting on the Brocken: highest peak in the Harz Mountains, a range of rugged wooded hills in northern Germany. When their coven's now-famous witch broom dance "Schüttle deinen Speck” went viral, the Happy Haggs took notice and adapted the choreography for their own spellbinding performances.

Cauldrons, black cats and dark magic aside, of course, the only thing these modern day witches practice is their dance moves. Digging deep and letting their inner witch soar, each dancer comes with their own individual style and flare. The wickedly whimsical witches can be seen performing all over Central New York. Not only do The Happy Haggs Dance Troupe of Central NY give back to the community, but they have also inspired other people to start similar dance groups of their own across the country. 

A special Haggs appearance helped mark The Tepee’s 75th anniversary celebration on October 4th. The 2025 annual Witch Walk and Dance will take place in downtown Saratoga Springs on Saturday, October 18th. The Witch Walk started as a Ballston Spa pub crawl in 2005 but has since evolved. This popular event is a fundraiser to benefit local animal organizations. Participants are encouraged to put together their most imaginative "witchy attire," decorating the streets with their over-the-top hats, brooms, and costumes. Each year, the Witch Walk grows more colorful, inclusive, and creative, adding new features like Witches Wander, with flash mob-style dances throughout the day, often teaching a few spectators along the way. To date the event has raised thousands of dollars in donations for animal charities.

As it turns out spreading peace, love and unity all year long through dance has other far reaching benefits. In a study published by the journal of The North American Menopause Society, it was noted that women who dance three times a week changed their body composition and metabolic health all while bolstering their self-esteem. Now that’s a bewitching win-win we can all get behind.

 

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BRAVO TO THE 3 PI-AMIGOS

By Iris Mead

MARGARETVILLE — An overflow crowd of almost 200 people were lucky enough to enjoy the first performance of the 3 PI-Amigos, Justin Kolb, Adam Ippolito and Loren Daniels, on Saturday evening October 11 at the MTC Community Hall.  

Performing for the first time together as a piano triumvirate, each man, a virtuoso in his field of music, gave the audience a night to remember.  Treated to Justin Kolb’s classic renditions of some of his favorite pieces, Adam Ippolito’s free-wheeling take on some of his favorites with a bit of rock thrown in, and the jazz renditions of Lauren Daniels that included music he has composed, kept the audience clapping and cheering.   Playing a piece by Peter Schickele, aka P.D.Q. Bach, featured all three (six hands) on the piano at the same time.

With the enthusiasm the Amigos received and enjoyment that they showed in performing, watch for more concerts.  This concert was video-taped and will be available soon on MTC Channel 1.

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Christkindlmarkt on December 13 at Saint James Church Lake Delaware

DELHI — Save the date for this year’s Christkindlmarkt at Saint James Church Lake Delaware!

The market is hosted in collaboration with Livestock Foundation and takes place on Saturday, December 13, from 3-6 PM.

Christkindlmarkt is an indoor/outdoor Old World Style Bavarian Christmas Market featuring dozens of local farmers and artisans, festive food and music, showstopping holiday decorations, family-friendly fun, and a whole lot of cheer.

Interested in becoming a vendor? We’re currently accepting applications for outdoor placement. Contact christkindlmarktsaintjames@gmail.com for more details.

 

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Folsom Point and El Sazón Cósmico: A Catskills Collaboration

Folsom Point owners Maria Barca and Alex Hoffman with Chef Armando Cuatianquiz

The EL SAZÓN CÓSMICO team at Folsom Point Provisions for the Techno & Tacos event

By Robert Brune

MARGARETVILLE — This past Saturday afternoon, the valley between Margaretville and Denver-Vega came alive with pulsing techno beats and the irresistible aroma of sizzling tacos. The event, hosted by Folsom Point Provisions, was a lively showcase of culinary creativity and community spirit featuring El Sazón Cósmico Mexican Cuisine.

Owners Armando Cuatianquiz and Juve Rosas, founders of El Sazón Cósmico and Sacred Soul in Margaretville, brought an energetic fusion of food and culture to the gathering. “The Folsom Point event was a vibrant preview of the soul behind El Sazón Cósmico,” said Cuatianquiz and Rosas. “We wanted people to experience more than food, to feel the culture, the rhythm, and the creative spirit that will soon arrive in Margaretville. Our goal has been to plant seeds of connection and anticipation as we prepare to open next spring, bringing authentic Mexican flavors with a cosmic touch to the Catskills.”

Guests lined up for a delectable selection of chicken, beef, and shrimp tacos, each dish bursting with the kind of authenticity that has already earned the pair a devoted following across the region. The collaboration reflects the growing synergy between Catskills businesses, as local entrepreneurs join forces to celebrate shared values of art, food, and community.

Folsom Point owners Maria Barca and Alex Hoffman were praised for their hospitality and for continuing a local tradition of neighborly partnership. Their collaboration with Cuatianquiz and Rosas offered a delicious taste of what’s to come, marking another step forward in Margaretville’s evolving culinary and cultural renaissance.

 

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Findery Guide Kickoff Party Celebrates Catskills Creativity at the Andes Hotel

By Robert Brune

ANDES — This past Sunday, the courtyard of the Andes Hotel came alive with conversation, connection, and celebration as community members, artists, and business owners gathered for the Findery Kickoff Party. The event marked the launch of Findery Guide Issue 2 (Fall/Winter), the biannual publication founded by publisher and editor Bill Hovard, whose passion for community and creativity has helped spotlight the unique spirit of the northern Catskills.

The Findery Guide magazine, distributed for free across the region, has quickly established itself as a beautifully designed showcase of the Catskills’ makers, artists, and small businesses. Hovard, who spent over two decades in New York City working in print, design, and branding, brings a refined editorial sensibility to the publication. Yet at its core, Findery remains grounded in the authentic, earthy character of the region it celebrates.

Guests arriving at the Andes Hotel found a warm and festive atmosphere, with locals mingling under crisp autumn skies. The courtyard setting proved ideal for the occasion, surrounded by the historic charm of Main Street Andes and the rustic beauty that defines the town’s character. “This is exactly what the Catskills are about, people coming together, supporting each other’s creativity,” one guest remarked.

Among the highlights of the afternoon was Brian Mulder of Union Grove Distillery, who offered tastings of his award-winning whiskey, bourbon, and vodka. His table drew a steady line of enthusiasts eager to sample the spirits that have become a local staple. Deanna Urciuoli of Dear Native Grapes, representing Walton’s flourishing wine scene, charmed guests with her knowledge and passion during an intimate wine tasting. Meanwhile, Andes Hotel owner Derek Curl made his usual rounds, greeting each visitor with a smile and the kind of warmth that has made the hotel a cornerstone of the community.

The hotel’s culinary team complemented the event with an impressive spread of appetizers and desserts, an open invitation for guests to linger, chat, and enjoy. “It felt like a family gathering, but with the excitement of something new happening,” said another attendee. Even the weather seemed to cooperate, holding off rain until just after the event concluded.

Through Findery, Hovard has built more than just a magazine, he’s created a platform for collaboration and pride in the Catskills’ creative resurgence. His earlier venture, the (Hudson Made)  354 Main store in Otego, has already served as a hub for handmade goods, artist installations, and community events. Now, with Findery, that same spirit of discovery has been distilled into print, offering both residents and visitors a tactile, visual experience of upstate life.

The Findery Kickoff Party underscored what makes the region so magnetic: a shared commitment to quality, authenticity, and connection. As Findery continues to grow, it joins a chorus of regional publications like Chronogram and Art Kill Catskills, each helping to contextualize the Catskills and Hudson Valley as vibrant, living communities where creativity thrives.

In celebrating Findery, attendees weren’t just toasting a magazine, they were affirming a movement. The Catskills are no longer just a getaway; they are home to an expanding network of artisans, farmers, designers, and dreamers who together are writing a new chapter in upstate culture.

 

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Rare Basket Auction October 19

MARGARETVILLE — A silent auction of hand-crafted baskets made by folk artist Karl Amor (1906-1992) will take place this Sunday, October 19 as part of the All Things Pumpkin event at the Middletown History Center, 778 Cemetery Road, Margaretville.

The event runs from 2 to 4 p.m. Basket bidding will end at 3:45 p.m.

Those entering the bake-off are reminded to bring their pumpkin cookies or bread to the Center by 1:30 p.m.

Karl Amor baskets, woven from willow shoots, grapevines and spruce roots gathered by the artist along roadsides and streambanks, have long been highly sought after by local residents and folk-art collectors. This is a rare opportunity to bid on these one-of-a-kind baskets, donated to HSM by folklorist Mary Zwolinski. Proceeds will benefit HSM.

Raised on a farm in Estonia, Amor learned to make willow baskets from his mother. During WWII he and wife Elisabeth Jakobson (1908-87) and daughter Vivian fled the Russian occupation of Estonia into Germany. In 1949 the family came to the US, sponsored by the New Kingston Valley Presbyterian Church, and worked on the Nelson Gray, then Howard Ruff farms. Amor again took up basketmaking in retirement and gained notoriety for his craftsmanship and unusual designs.

An exhibit at the History Center on the life and work of Amor, and of metal folk artist Joseph Schoell, will remain on display for the October 19 event. A short film of Amor working at his craft will be shown on continuous loop.

Complementary pumpkin soup will be available, along with hot mulled cider. 

 

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Snake Rescue in Delaware County

HANCOCK — On Sept. 23, ECOs Doig and Osborne responded to a call from a motorist who felt a snake slithering up her leg while she was driving on State Route 17 in the town of Hancock. The driver quickly and safely pulled over to the shoulder of the road, exited the vehicle, and called for help. The ECOs arrived at the location along with New York State Police Trooper Touw and began searching for the reptile. Officer Osborne located the two-foot-long garter snake inside the vehicle, removed it, and relocated it off the roadway to the nearby tree line. Garter snakes are common throughout New York State and can be found in a variety of habitats including woodlands, marshes, and backyards. They are not venomous and present no threat to people or pets.

 

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Obituary - Barbara V. Mueller

Barbara V. Mueller passed at Cooperstown Medical Center at 90; a long time resident of Roxbury NY

Barbara left this world peacefully to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus. She was surrounded by her family and dear caretaker Trish.  It happened that this patriot came to the end of her 90 years on September 11th, Patriot Day.  She had the great privilege of being cared for in her Roxbury, NY home by her son, Eric.  These later years were challenging, especially after she lost Richard.  Family and friends enjoyed a 90-year celebration in September of last year that included a private Bagpipe concert at Kirkside.

Barbara, “Babs” was born Barbara Drake Van Houten on September 28, 1934, in Belleville New Jersey to Katherine Davenport Drake and Edwin Van Houten. Barbara graduated from Drew University with a degree in Chemistry and made a career at the Lakehurst Naval Air Base Test Facility as a mathematician and logistics engineer.  She was honored for being the first female civilian to stay on the aircraft carrier the US Independence.  She retired and gradually moved in 1994 and came to Roxbury with her dear partner, the late Richard Ramga.  Together they enjoyed many good years establishing a home and loving the community.  They shared a love for skiing at Plattekill, where she cherished her skiing career until the age of 83. “Babs” loved to talk and was gifted at remembering vast details about friends and even acquaintances. She probably was the reason for the term TMI (too much information)  She had a deep love for music and enjoyed her grandchildren’s performances.  She spent some years following Andrea Bocelli concerts with her good friends, Doris and Grace. She continued her love for music by attending yearly Festival of the Voice Concerts with her daughter, Nadine.  In her last hours she listened to recordings by her favorite artist Bocelli.

Barbara D Van Houten was married to the late Edward C Mueller of Spring Lake, NJ in 1957.  They raised their family on the Jersey shore in Brick Town. Barbara encouraged her eldest daughter Nyla to play the trumpet, leading the rest of the family into the Surfmen marching band, a tradition which has lasted generations. Barbara enjoyed some years in her forties running with her 2 sons, Eric and Craig, and won several races, even completing the Princeton half marathon. She fondly remembered meeting her eldest son John at the Sir Francis Drake hotel where she recounted being treated like royalty. Barbara is survived by her children, John Hollister, Nyla Mueller, Nadine McCarthy, Eric Mueller and Craig Mueller.  She dearly loved her 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; she recognized this abundance as she was an only child. She also was a faithful correspondent. Barbara made it a point to reach out to many, including relatives but also especially folks who needed encouragement. She in particular would mail out Valentine cards to remind people in her life that they are loved. In her last hours, she expressed a deep gratitude for God and her family.

There will be a Memorial Celebration of her life at noon on December 27, 2025, at the Roxbury United Methodist Church.  Refreshments following. RSVP Nadine McCarthy 434-409-5938.

Please feel free to stop by the House to check in with Eric Mueller 828-242-7598 who would be happy to receive and speak to you about his mother.  In lieu of flowers please send donations to Roxbury United Methodist Church or Heart of the Catskills in Delhi.

 

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Whittling Away with Dick Brooks - Aging Gracefully

  As I age gracefully, I find I no longer judge my age by the calendar but by the length of the list of things that aggravate me, the older I get, the longer it grows.  Topping the list is technology.  No particular form of technology, just technology in general.  I will admit readily that I long for a return to the quiet peaceful days of the Stone Age.  

     After giving it a bit more thought, maybe the Stone Age was the start of it all.  After all, it was then when the first techie evolved, and started the whole thing by picking up a rock and declaring it a multi-function tool.  It could be thrown to get food, used to pound sticks into the ground to make shelter and could even be used to settle family disputes from a safe distance.  

     That rock evolved into the present day cell phone.  The rock I understand, the wireless phone, I don't.  Everywhere I look someone is text messaging, taking a picture with, checking their e-mail on, walky-talking to someone down the street, playing games on or even talking to someone on the darn things.  Their squealing, squawking, beeping, buzzing, musical cries to be answered are everywhere.  Everywhere you go, someone is talking to their hand.  I have one that can do most of those things, it knows how to do them all--I don't.  I want someone to come up with a cell phone that can only be used for incoming or outgoing calls and that's it, preferably with a dial.

     We've gotten so clever at inventing technology that I fear we're raising a generation of idiots.  Have you thought about the fact that if toilet technology continues at the rate it's going, in twenty years or so, nobody will know how to flush a toilet by themselves or remember how to turn on a faucet?  I do not like the toilets with the little red lights, I feel like they're staring at me like a western gunslinger and every time I make a move, they flush.  I'd prefer to turn on the faucet in the sink by myself after having been flushed.  I feel silly, waving my hand around the faucet, trying to find the electric eye that will make it rain forth water.  I've even found myself waving my hand around a faucet with a handle on the top of it because I've gotten so used to the electronic ones in modern rest rooms.  People my age spend a lot of time in rest rooms, we notice things like this.

     Computers bug me too.  I'm writing this on one and will be sending it off to the paper you're reading this in with its help.  It has aided communication and has its benefits.  I enjoy reading e-mail from you all and it keeps me in touch with folks all over the place.  It never seems to want to do what I want it to do when I want it to do it though and I am not fond of it telling me that it doesn't want to do something.  Each one I've had has its own little quirks and an individual list of dos and don'ts.  Computers are invasive and pushy for the most part.  They're seemingly everywhere nowadays, my car has one, our refrigerator has one, the cell phones have a little one and I'll bet there's one behind that red eye above the toilet in the rest room.  They're sneaky and I don't fully trust them.

     It's not that I'm getting grumpy or grouchy in my old age, but there are times when dealing with some of our modern technological wonders that I'd like to revert to that first form of technology and whack them with a rock.  Let's hear it for the Stone Age!

     Thought for the week--Being "over the hill" is much better than being under it.

     Until next week, may you and yours be happy and well.

      whittle12124@yahoo.com      

 

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Outdoors with Larry DiDonato - Youth Deer Hunting is Always a Success

Sierra Schelling was one of over 10,000 or so Junior Hunters participating in New York’s 2025 Youth Deer Hunting firearms season that took place over this past Columbus Day Weekend. Kids between the ages of 12 and 15 were able to harvest one buck or one doe on the Saturday, Sunday, and Monday of the holiday weekend. While hunting with her dad, Sierra was skilled enough to humanely harvest a nice buck for the family freezer. It was her first deer ever! Sierra also attended the Greene County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs Youth Pheasant Hunt held on Saturday, September 27th where she harvested her first pheasant ever. Congratulations to Sierra on two great firsts in her first year hunting!

 During the 2024 New York deer hunting season, kids 12-15 took a total of 1,907 deer. 63% of those were antlered bucks and 37% were antlerless deer. This harvest was slightly higher than the 2023 take of 1,949 deer, but above the five-year average of 1,658 deer. With over 200,000 deer taken on average each year in NY, the youth deer take accounts for a very small portion of the annual deer harvest. 

 New for this year, youths who were successful in taking a deer over the youth deer hunting weekend can get an additional tag to use during the regular deer hunting season. The bonus tag will authorize them to take one additional deer of the opposite sex of the one they took during the youth season. So, Sierra Schelling, who took a legally antlered buck during the youth season over Columbus Day Weekend is now eligible to receive an extra tag allowing her to shoot a doe during the regular deer season. Conversely, if she had shot a doe in the youth season, she could have gotten a bonus tag to take a buck in the regular season.  

 What’s great about this story is youth hunters like Sierra have been introduced to the outdoors and hunting at a relatively early age. This sets the stage for a potential lifetime of hunting, and possibly fishing and trapping. Getting kids offline and outdoors by hunting at an earlier age is a great accomplishment by all who fought for this wonderful opportunity. 

 

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When Art Meets Nature: Artists Discuss Botanical Perspectives Botanical Impressions Artist Talk Nov. 1 at Headwaters Arts Center

STAMFORD  –  Artists Andie Hope, Tracy Qiu, Ali Shockey, Kathleen Sweeney and Carol Woodin return to Headwaters to discuss their artwork, creative process and influences. This Artist Talk, offered in conjunction with the Botanical Impressions exhibit at Headwaters Arts Center, will take place on the last day of the exhibit, Saturday November 1, at 12 pm. Following artist introductions, there will be an opportunity for members of the public to ask questions and contribute to the discussion. This is a free event.

Though these artists work in different mediums and investigate their subjects in diverse ways, they reveal a common reverence for the plant world that offers an intriguing perspective on some of the challenges we currently face in our relationship with nature. This Artist Talk is a unique opportunity to explore in greater detail the works that have fascinated us all in the Botanical Impressions exhibit.

Featuring artwork by Bobbi Angell, Tracy Qiu, David Schaengold, Ali Shockey, Kathleen Sweeney, Carol Woodin and Mallory Zondag, Botanical Impressions is a group exhibition that offers different perspectives on the relationship between plants and humans. Adapting old narratives and developing new ones, these works call on us to realize our essential relationship with plants and reinvigorate our understanding of our interconnectedness with the natural world.

Visit roxburyartsgroup.org/botanical-impressions for more information and artist biographies.

Our exhibition programs are generously supported by Roxbury Wine & Spirits. All programs offered by the Roxbury Arts Group are supported by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the NYS Legislature, the A. Lindsay and Olive B. O’Connor Foundation, the Robinson Broadhurst Foundation, The Community Foundation for South Central New York, the Tianaderrah Foundation, The Delaware National Bank of Delhi, and individual supporters.

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Collage of artwork on show at the Botanical Impressions exhibit at Headwaters Arts Center in Stamford, NY. The exhibit features work by Bobbi Angell, Andi Hope, Tracy Qiu, David Schaengold, Ali Shockey, Kathleen Sweeney, Carol Woodin and Mallory Zondag.

 

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