Spring 2014
City of Sherrill
377 Sherrill Road
Sherrill, New York 13461
Telephone: (315) 363-2440
Fax: (315) 363-0031
www.sherrillny.org
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City Manager News
Bob Comis, City Manager, has announced that he will retire from his position at the end of July. Bob has been City Manager since 2006 and the City thanks him for all of his hard work. The City Commission will conduct a search for a new City Manager and details will be on the City’s website.
Tax Roll Information
The Tentative Tax Roll will become available on May 7, 2014. It may be examined at City Hall during normal work hours. In addition, the City Assessor will be in attendance with the Tentative Roll on Thursday May 8 and Friday May 9 from 8am-12pm, and Saturday May 10 from 8am-10am at Sherrill City Hall, or by appointment.
The Board of Assessment Review will meet for Grievance Day on Tuesday May 20 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm at City Hall in Sherrill to hear and examine all complaints in relation to assessments. Grievance forms may be obtained at City Hall and returned to the Assessor by May 19. Please contact City Hall with any questions.
Website, Email List and Facebook
Please check www.sherrillny.org for news and up-to-date information, sign up for our email list to receive information about city happenings, and “like” our City of Sherrill Facebook page!
Sherrill Little League Upcoming Events
Sherrill Little League Pancake Breakfast, Sunday April 6, 8am-1pm at the CAC- Advance sale tickets at the CAC and City Hall- Adults $6, $4 for seniors and under 13, 5 and under are free, At the door- Adults $7, $5 for seniors and under 13
Monthly Meeting, April 9, 6pm- at the CAC
Clean Up Day, April 12, 9am- Little League will be working on all the baseball facilities. Join Little League for a fun morning!
Opening Day, April 26- Pictures start at 9:30am and games start at 12pm. There will be an opening ceremony after pictures around 11am at Thurber Park.
If you have any question about Little League or would like to help out please call Emmett House, 264-8664 or .
Sherrill Garden Club Annual Plant Sale
Reilly-Mumford Park, Friday, May 16, 10am-5pm
Featuring: the club’s famous wave petunias, many annuals, flowers and tomatoes, perennials from club members’ gardens- day lilies, irises, many more, home baked pies and cookies, small household items and
a Farmers Market Featuring: Stone Brothers Farm and Greenhouse with Hanging Baskets, fresh greens, veggie plants, Goatchard Farms with Honey and Soaps and Gypsy Girl Wood Fired Pizza- Something for Everyone!!
Additional Sherrill Garden Club News
In April the Sherrill Garden Club will meet at Lakeview Restaurant for their annual banquet. The May 7 meeting will be used to complete arrangements for the club’s May 16 sale at Reilly-Mumford Park. Proceeds from the sale fund the club’s educational programs throughout the year and community projects including a college scholarship for a VVS senior, donations to the DDSO for a garden therapy program, holiday gifts and Christmas decorations at the Sherrill library and shopping area, tending a portion of the Mansion House garden, summer flower containers for the community bulletin board and petunias in Reilly-Mumford Park. Please mark your calendars and watch for signs regarding the sale. At the June meeting Kim Adamkowski of Freedom Farm Market, Vernon, will share how to make a fairy garden in your yard. The club will also recognize local children who were winners in the Woodsy Owl/Smokey Bear poster contest.
Sherrill Silversmiths News
The Sherrill SIlversmiths are looking for a few community members to lend a helping hand this summer. The players will need housing from their arrival on May 27 and 28 through the months of June and July. There are approximately 30 players coming from all over the United States that will need a place to stay. The players will provide a small weekly payment to the host family and will be respectful of all property and other household members. The Silvermiths are also looking for volunteers to help in the concession stand during games. If you’re unable to do any of those things, but still want to help, the Silversmiths are always looking for community members to help feed the Silversmiths after the games. To help out or for more information contact President Matthew Rafte at 264-4334.
Oneida Community Mansion House News
-Join the Oneida Community Mansion House for a nostalgic look at the past during its spring Adult Enrichment Series, “Focus on Photography: 19th-Century Collections Around Town.” The three talks are free and open to the public. On April 18 at 3pm, Oneida Community Mansion House Curator Tony Wonderley will introduce “The Mansion House Photo Collection.” Wonderley will share local scenes from the museum’s rich collection of more than 12,000 photographs. On April 25 at 3pm, join Joe DiGiorgio, President, Canal Town Museum, whose “Historic Canastota” presentation will feature slides of the “Biograph” (the moving image) and local imagery of bygone times. On May 9 at 3pm, in “Reflections from the Past: 19th-Century Photographs at Onondaga Historical Association,” Pamela Priest, Archivist and Research Center Manager, Onondaga Historical Association, brings samples of historic photos from the Association’s holdings and explains different photographic processes of the period. As a special for series attendees, the new restaurant in the Mansion House, Kenwood and Vine, will open for happy hour following the talks and lecture attendees will receive 15% off selections from a special appetizer menu.
-On Saturday, May 3, from 9am-12pm, Juan Junco will lead a workshop on “De-mystifying Digital Photography”. Learn how to best use your camera’s settings, how to compose winning photographs, tips for controlling light and other techniques to create winning photographs. Then explore the Mansion House and grounds to test your skills and share your work. Juan is well known for his extraordinary photographs of the Central New York landscape and music scene. Cost- $20/Mansion House members, $30/non-members. Reservations required.
-A recently installed exhibit pays tribute to Frank Perry, the creator of more than 100 silverware patterns at Oneida Ltd. The Oneida Community Mansion House was home to the 19th century utopian Oneida Community (1848-1880). Today, the 93,000 square foot brick building houses a museum, residential apartments, overnight lodging, and banquet and meeting space. Guided tours are available Wednesday-Saturday at 10am and 2pm and Sunday at 2pm for a nominal fee. The Oneida Community Mansion House is located at 170 Kenwood Ave. For information, call 363-0745 or visit www.oneidacommunity.org.
Community Activity Center News
139 East Hamilton Ave, 363-6525
Upcoming Events
Spring Craft Show, Saturday April 5, 9am-3pm
Spring Singles Handicap Bowling Tournament, Thursday April 10-Saturday April 12, Call or stop by the CAC for more information.
Bowling Camp, Monday April 14 and Wednesday April 16, 10am-12pm- Bowl with the VVS High School bowling team. There may be time at the end to play in the gym so wear sneakers! Cost- $3/day, preregister for the bowling camp by April 11, additional registration may be available based on space. This program is open to children in kindergarten-sixth grade who attend E.A. McAllister Elementary School. Contact Sara Getman, or 363-6525 with questions.
Easter Egg Hunt, Friday April 18 at 10am- Hunt for Easter Eggs on the lawn in front of the CAC! Stay after the hunt to visit the Easter Bunny!
Sherrill Merchants Association Community Day, Sunday April 27, 12-3pm- Stop by this event to learn about Sherrill businesses, participate in activities including free face painting and join the Sherrill Merchants Association as they bid farewell to the Oneida Company Store. There will be a proclamation from the Sherrill City Commission honoring current and former Oneida Company Store employees at 2:30pm with a cake cutting and reception with food from Ebeneezer’s Café!
VVS Dollars for Scholars Garage and Pie Sale, Saturday May 3, 9am-1pm- Stop by this event to shop and support VVS Dollars for Scholars.
Ongoing Programs and Events
Mondays
-Bone Builders- Strength Training for the Older Adult, 9am, Contact Polly 853-6258. $1.50/class
Tuesdays
-Community Fine Arts Guild- Join this group of artists 9am-12pm to paint, work together, share ideas, and to have the opportunity for critique, if desired.
-Zumba- 7-8pm, beginning April 15, 5 week session/$30 or $8/class, Contact Sue Crawford, 368-4654 for details.
Wednesdays
-Oneida County Office for the Aging- On the first Wednesday of each month at 11am a representative from the office is at the CAC and is able to provide people ages 60 and over, and people of any age with disabilities, with many services. If you would like more information or would like to set up an appointment for a representative from the Office for the Aging to meet with you please contact Emily Comito, 768-3623.
-Oneida Limited Retirement Club- Join this group open to all retirees of Oneida Limited and their spouses the first Wednesday of each month at the CAC at 11:30am. Please contact Jeane McQuade-Tudman, 363-1804, with any questions.
-CAC Craft and Chat Group- Join this group the first, third and fifth Wednesday of each month, 11am-2pm, to knit, sew, or create any other craft. Buy lunch at the CAC or bring your own.
Daily Programs
-Walking in the gym- This is a self-monitored program open to all, weekday mornings 8-9:30am.
-Kids Play Time- Monday-Friday, 9:30am-12pm- Come join this self-monitored program for parents to bring their children, ages 5 and younger, for indoor play in the gym. Children must be supervised by an adult.
Other Programs
-Oneida County Living Healthy Workshops- These workshops bring people with chronic diseases, family members, and caregivers together to learn healthier ways to live and provide tools to manage symptoms, work with health care professionals and more. If interested, please contact Carol Nettleton, 768-3632.
-Bowling Hours- Wednesdays 11am-2pm, Please call for information about additional hours.
-Open Gym, Birthday Parties and Events- The gym at the CAC can be used for basketball and space at the CAC can be used for birthday parties, events and other programs. Please call for more details and availability and note that availability may be limited May-August.
Sherrill Merchants Association Membership Drive
The Sherrill Merchants Association is a group of Sherrill businesses that promotes local business, provides networking opportunities, shares resources and hosts community events including the Spring Community Day, Summer Garage Sale, September 11 Field of Honor, Christmas Tree Lighting and the Holiday Passport Shopping Days. New members are always welcome- please contact Vicki Andrews, 363-5638 or for more information.
Sherrill-Kenwood Community Chest Contributions
The City of Sherrill is pleased to announce it will receive funds from the Sherrill Kenwood Community Chest to support the youth center, youth bowling, the summer playground program and the installation of a handicapped-accessible chair lift at the Sherrill Pool. Thank you to all who contribute to the Sherrill-Kenwood Community Chest.
Sherrill American Legion Post 230 Events
-Upcoming Brunches, 9am-12:30pm- April 13, sponsored by the Post, May 11, sponsored by the Honor Guard, June 15, sponsored by the Auxiliary
-Fresh Haddock Fish Fry Fridays, 5-7:30pm, through April 18- Call for delivery and special pricing for Noyes Manor residents, 363-3920
-Kids Easter Party, Saturday April 19, 1-3pm
-Sherrill Kids Fishing Derby, Saturday May 17, Sherrill Pond (next to Sherrill Post 230)- All children 15 and younger are invited to participate! Registration is at 11am and fishing is from 12-1:30pm. There will be door prizes and various prizes for different age groups! The derby is hosted by volunteers and sponsored by many local businesses, groups and individuals. The derby is free and there will be free food and drinks in the pole barn. Please contact Ron or Carrie Belcher with questions, 363-5813.
Women of Gethsemane Rummage Sale
The Women of Gethsemane Episcopal Church will hold their annual spring rummage sale on Saturday April 5 from 9am-2pm at 320 Park Street. Items available will include spring and summer clothing, household items, linens, dishes, toys, jewelry, knick-knacks and lawn items. A $2 bag sale will be held from 12-2pm.
Boy Scout Troop 30 News
Boy Scout Troop 30 is very pleased to announce that in this past year two more Boy Scouts achieved the highest rank in scouting: Nathan Desnoyers, 2013, and Pat Pennise, 2013. Also, in 2011 Nick Fletcher and Nate Roman earned their Eagle Scout Rank. Please congratulate them on this fine achievement when you see them. Like the idea of exciting outdoor adventures such as whitewater rafting, caving, hiking high peaks in the Adirondacks, bicycle hikes, winter sledding, tubing, skiing, snow-boarding, launching model rockets, wood carving, hand forging your own metal, learning first aid skills, good citizenship, community service, and learning good morals? If so the local Sherrill Boy Scout Troop would like you to join- please call Mr. Bill Beal, 361-1400, or 761-1733.
KEYS Program News
The KEYS Program is a 501c3 nonprofit children's charity that delivers music, hope and SMILES to kids battling cancer, and those in need of healing, through music outreach, education and advocacy. Throughout each school year the teens in the Vernon-Verona-Sherrill (VVS) Entertainment Industry Class create and record original songs for KEYS teens battling cancer, and serious illnesses. They donate use of their songs to the KEYS Program, so KEYS may include the songs in the KEYS Care Packages that KEYS gives away to kids in children's hospitals, camps, and special needs across the US. This special project is called Hearts of Hope! Each spring, the VVS students showcase their songs at a special concert they host called the Hearts of Hope Benefit Concert. Along with their gifts of song, a portion of the proceeds from the concert benefits the KEYS Program. The next Hearts of Hope Benefit Concert will take place May 16 at 7pm at the VVS High School.
Sherrill-Kenwood Free Library
Stop by, pick up a copy of our newsletter, visit our website, www.sherrillkenwoodlibrary.org or call
363-5980 for more information!
Thank you for your support! Do you know how your library is funded? The Sherrill-Kenwood Free Library receives funding from the City of Sherrill, the Town of Vernon, and Oneida County. In spite of their generosity and continued support, their contributions only account for approximately 54% of the library’s budget. The rest is up to us, through our savings, endowments and grants, and up to you, our patrons, through your generous donations and support of our fundraising efforts. We offer our sincere thanks to everyone who supported the library in 2013. Your generosity allowed us to purchase 73 books for the library and offset the cost of 13 squares of our new carpet! Your support is critical to ensuring our ability to continue to serve the community. Again this year we will be asking for donations towards the purchase of books for the library. These $25 donations will be recognized by a bookplate identifying the book as one “Donated by the Patrons of the Sherrill-Kenwood Free Library”. As always, your donations to the library are tax deductible. If you would like to make a general donation, or would like more information about library funding, contact Jennifer Milligan at 363-5980.