Kevin

The fair starts Wednesday. Big changes are happening, I hope to see everyone there. 

On 7/25/2024 at 10:20 AM, Elizabeth Whitehouse said:

Not quite sure how to respond to that. Builders of the past built to last, but modern America thinks that 50 years is an adequate life-span. To tear down magnificent buildings is a shame. Yes, change is good, but only if it is for the better. What do you imagine will happen to that space?

I agree, I hate to see historic buildings torn down. But if the owner does not maintain them the city should not be responsible for fixing it. 

What drives me nuts is a certain business everyone loves that was destroyed in a flood she tried to rebuild and found contaminated soil so she left the property to reopen down the road. The property reverted back to the county who paid to have the rest of the building town down and cleaned up before the auctioned off the property at a low price. 

All while the former owners business is more popular than ever and she didn't have to pay anything while getting awards for being a great business person. 

21 hours ago, Briggs said:

School is a limited public forum totally different no sign saying no trespassing under the bridge also 

You don't need a no trespassing sign to be visible. You can be charged with trespassing without signs. If you don't own it or have permission to be on it, it's not legal to be there. 

I know a few people that have gotten tickets for trespassing while hunting because they took a wrong turn and ended up on the wrong side of a property line with no signs on it. 

On 7/25/2024 at 10:37 AM, MsKreed said:

What do the FB devotees think the City of Elmira should do? It’s a privately owned church. It’s already tax exempt, and diverting taxpayer funds to a religious institution would be inappropriate.

Since it's no longer an active church it should be back on the tax roles. If I remember right that's what happened with the old Ernie Davis school now Finn Academy. Since it was bought by Edger or whoever it went back on the tax roles. When Finn Officially opened it may have been removed. 

Change is good, nothing was meant to last forever. 

On 7/23/2024 at 5:02 PM, Briggs said:

How do you trespass on public property?  

School property is also considered private owned for public uae. 

I agree with this and support it. 

Bob Newhart, the deadpan accountant-turned-comedian who became one of the most popular TV stars of his time after striking gold with a classic comedy album, has died at 94.

https://apnews.com/article/bob-newhart-dead-799460b72b3c47e7aaf4eeb246f00b8c

James B. Sikking, an actor known for his roles on "Hill Street Blues" and "Doogie Howser, M.D.," has died. He was 90.

Sikking died Saturday due to complications from dementia, his publicist Cynthia Snyder told Variety and The Associated Press.

The kid from the 80's sitcom ALF also passed away this week.

https://www.tmz.com/2024/07/10/alf-star-benji-gregory-dead-dies/

This looks good. It will be nice to see put out another good movie. The last couple have been not so good. 

9 hours ago, Chris said:

 

I'm sure it's happening elsewhere, and I'm also certain that the company expected this. 

That's one way to cut staff without announcing layoffs 

I ran into this collab with the Oak Ridge Boys and Home Free (never heard of them) and it's one of the best I have heard. 

https://youtu.be/Wgm9gZs1hYw?si=Mmzq_UrOhGP0Z9uX

On 7/4/2024 at 12:34 PM, Twin Tiers Living said:

Hey @Kevin how are sales looking for the Oak Ridge Boys show? Getting low of available seats I hope?

I saw @David Rockwell posted about a bus trip to bring folks up from PA for the show. I don't remember ever seeing that before, it's a great idea!

Ticket sales are going good. Still plenty of seats available, but the number gets smaller everyday. It's the first year the in-person box office wasn't opened the same day as tickets went on sale.

10 hours ago, Adam said:

1. because too many people are stuck in the "Vote Blue or Vote Red if you want change" never realizing the irony and futility of that very way of electing offices.

2. At least he went beyond social media and made an attempt.

 

Craig is a decent guy I got to meet him when he ran for city council. 

Maybe no one voted for him, but those that did was enough to all Bill to keep his position. 

I know a Republican that may challenge Bill in the next election 

On 6/21/2024 at 9:05 PM, Pvt Snowball said:

There is so much neglect in the town of Southport as I stated previously 

Also when looking for a replacement don't focus on parties. Find someone to challenge them in a primary that way they are spending money to win the primary and don't have as much available for the general. And for the love of everything make sure whomever you are running runs as either a Rep or Dem. They can also have the backing of a 3rd party, but you need a lot of votes and just being in a 3rd party won't cut it.

Also running multiple people to dilute the vote can work in your favor. That's how Bill McCarthy (full disclosure I like Bill) won last year. The Republicans had 2 people running 1 as a Rep and 1 in a right sided 3rd party and combined they got more votes than Bill, but since they split the vote he won. 

It does work, but you have to apply it numerous times until it finally kills the roots. I have a weed torch I use on parts of my yard. 

When people are advertising something new that they hope to do every year and advertise it as the "First Annual" that drives me crazy. Since annual mean yearly and it has never happened before you cannot have a first annual anything. The proper word to use is inaugural. That is my biggest if many pet peeves 

23 hours ago, Chris said:

I'm pretty sure I was told that an email was sent out to all county and city officials, as well as some townships, seeking support for the fair. This is all that kicked in.

I was the one that sent out that email. The elected officials sponsorship package was something we started earlier this year, but it was not announced or publicized much. Basically they are prepaying for admission passes to give out how they want. 

After we got a ride company I saw many of the elected officials post on FB and other social media they supported the fair and believed in the Ag. Society all along. 

So I figured I would send them an email letting them know about the sponsorship packages. I  and figured I would receive numerous replies. 

While I appreciate any and all support for the fair and the changes we have made, Lawana was the only one that replied to me.  The others listed had already committed. 

Lawana also volunteered to go in the dunking booth!  😂

Every fair has a carnival, but carnivals do not have fairs

The difference between a fair and a carnival is what happens away from the grandstands and midways. 

What I mean by that is years ago a fair was where the community got together and had fun and took a break from their day to day duties. 

Did you know they judge almost everything at a fair. Even if you are not a farmer, you can enter things to be judged in the Chemung County Fair . 

Do you like to paint? Well they have a judging for oil & acrylics and separate one for water colors 

Maybe you just like to draw, got a class for that. 

You like to take pictures? They have a black & white and a color class you can enter. 

None of that interests you what about 
Ceramics, woodcraft, macrame, crocheting, embroidery or hand knitting? 

Guess what, we have classes for all those. 

You like to make quilts or other type of clothing? We got you covered!

Cakes, Pies, cookies, breads? Guess what? All can be entered! For these categories in addition to the sample submitted to the display building a separate plated sample needs to be dropped off at the AG building with my name written on it for a separate judging. 😉😉

Maybe you have a fantastic garden, why not enter some of your flowers, fruits and or vegetables? Come on, we want to see you tomatoes and cucumbers!! 

You have no garden, but you have a house full or maybe just 1 really cool plant!  They judge them also. 

These things are just a few of the many things they judge in addition to the cows, pigs, rabbits, chicken, guinea pigs and jackalopes!
 
Well, maybe not jackalopes! 

It is easy to enter also. First thing you have to do is pay a $15 fee to join the AG Society. Then you pay the entrance fee. 

I know what you are saying it is probably expensive to have things entered, but if I win I will be rich. (Insert evil laugh while rubbing hands together)  Well, no and definitely no! 

After you join the AG Society the fee to enter things that are not alive is between $.30 and $.70 with somethings up to a $1.00.

The winner wins a different amount based on the category but for most it is between $2 and $5.  So you will not be rich, but if you win you get a cool blue ribbon and bragging rights for a year. 

I mean who doesn't want to brag they have the best houseplant in the county for a year? 

You can enter as many categories as you want. A like to the exhibitor guide is below The first link is the animals and the other stuff starts at the 2nd link. 

I would love to see people I know enter and win the categories. 

If you need any help in entering for the first time or the 20th the first page has contact information for the superintendent of your category.

Here is this week's menu. 

9 hours ago, Adam said:

im down to try it, have not had good greens for some time, also, after being introduced to carolina BBQ, have not found anywhere that does it. one big problem is, each time i find a new place with soul food, they close down shortly thereafter

Maybe you are bad luck and should stay away.  Lol

If you have never had the opportunity to try MarShells you have been missing out. 

This is a restaurant on S. Main just a few doors down from Anne's Pancakes and next to Geroulds. They are only open Wed-Sat 4-10. 

The main meals on the menu rotate every few weeks, but the sides and rest of the menu are consistent. 

This week was sould food week. The selection was ox tails, pepper steak, and a jerk turkey wing. 

I chose the pepper steak which comes on a bed of rice with my 2 sides being mac and cheese and collard greens. And for dessert homemade strawberry banana pudding. 

My bride and I have ate there half a dozen times or so and never had a bad anything. Once you eat there you will question why you had not gone before. 

If you don't like the soul food they also offer wings and burgers. The prices are on par with other restaurants.

I have tried the greens, black eyed peas, and Mac and cheese as side dishes and all of them are the best. 

I have attached a copy of this week's menu so you can see the prices.  She won't announce next week's menu till Monday or Tuesday of their FB page. 

I also attached a photo showing the portion sizes. I forgot to take a picture of my dinner.  . 

17 hours ago, Chris said:

I hope you guys sell out. Both for your sake as well as to give the Oak Ridge Boys a good Chemung County send off.

That would be nice or even close to a sell out.