The Town Tablet

             Welcome to The Town Tablet. Here you can find a hodgepodge of information, from upcoming events, lost and found, recipes, and telling tales of the community. If you'd like to have an item entered into future editions please drop an email or stop by the Town Clerk's Office during business hours.

     Discover words and their meanings. This edition’s word is "frontispiece". Although the Town Hall has columns it has no frontispiece beyond brickwork, at this point in time.

Last editions word, "battology" means a wearisome repetition of words in speaking or writing. Did you figure it out?

Be Kind to Your Furry Friends

How can you recognize animal cruelty? If you witness or hear about any of the following items taking place it is possible that animal cruelty maybe taking place. Please do not hesitate to call the Town Clerk's office to report or discuss the situation, 689-9031. You may also contact the Cruelty Hotline at 454-3469.

All animals require shelter from rain, snow, ice, sun and wind. Owners should provide adequate size structures to keep their animal out of the elements.

All animals require necessary veterinary care. Care is to treat illness or injury and any grooming issues.

All living conditions for animals should be free of debris and waste removed routinely.

All animals require drink and food in the amounts needed to maintain proper weight and hydration.

No animal can be abandoned.

No animal wild or tame shall be unjustifiably killed, injured or beaten.

8/10/09 5 pm – 7 pm Skaneateles Fire Dept., 77 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles

8/17/09 5 pm - 7 pm St. Lucy's Church, 432 Gifford St. Syracuse

9/8/09 6 pm - 8 pm S.P.C.A., 5878 E. Molloy Rd. Mattydale

9/21/09 5 pm- 7 pm Marcellus Fire Department, 4242 Slate Hill Rd, Marcellus

10/5/09 5 pm - 7 pm Beaver Lake Nature Center, East Mud Lake Road, Bladwinsville

12/5/09 10 am- 12 pm, S.P.C.A, 5878 East Molloy Road, Mattydale

A newly created Town of Elbridge bus service has been established to transport Seniors age 60 and over and disabled residents to and from medical appointments and other essential services. Just call 689-3431, at least two days in advance, to ensure your reservation. The JET will begin pick-ups at 8:00 am.

Look for the JET on the 1^st and 3^rd Tuesday of every month for transportation to the Senior Citizens Luncheons and to the PEACE Luncheons on Fridays. The JET will not operate on days when school is closed due to inclement weather. Look for a full schedule on the homepage of townofelbridge.com.

Do you want to "give back" and help better the quality of life of others in need? If you have ever had a parent or grandparent in need of a ride and no one else to drive them to appointments, you know how important it is to offer this service. One day a month as a JET volunteer can make a difference. To be trained as a driver, or bus escort, please call Mark Grasmeyer between 9 am and 1 pm, 689-3431.

Attention Hunters 65 - 69 Years of Age

NYSDEC has made changes. After August 16th 2009, hunters between the ages of 65 and 69 will no longer qualify for a Senior Hunting license. In order to qualify you will have to be 70 years of age. You can currently purchase a Senior Lifetime license for $50 if you are 65 and over. After October 15th Senior Lifetime licenses will be $65 and can only be purchased if you are 70 or above. This new license will also include a fee for DMP's, which is currently waived. The Town of Elbridge issues hunting license during scheduled business hours. Please bring your expired or current Hunting/Fishing license or your driver's license.

Blueberry vinaigrette

1 cup fresh blueberries

1/4 cup olive oil

1/4 cup red wine or apple cider vinegar

mix in blender, ad water to thin to desired consistency.

              Boil some cinnamon sticks in a cup of water. Store in a clean bottle and use as a     mouthwash daily.

               Locate where the ants are coming in and sprinkle a "wall" of cinnamon or any ground pepper to block their path. The spices are to "hot" for them to cross.

              Baby wipes work wonders from motor oil to blood, they remove almost anything.

           Keep it fresh. Use baby powder in the litter to keep it fresh longer.

USE IT OR LOSE IT

Found: A pair of tortoise print sunglasses. Left at the Town of Elbridge Offices, the last week of May.