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Just Call me Mrs. Lucky by Jan from Woodgate

It’s ELECTRIC!!!!

Lulled by the siren song of modern convenience Surprise! That’s the word Lucky used when he arrived home after a solo trip to Utica.

Big huge boxes were crammed into the trunk of his car and by golly it was Christmas in June here in Woodgate.

His sensitive side was clearly exposed, proving that he actually does listen when I (rarely) voice concerns/complaints.

Box #1 contained my very own, very compact, chainsaw.

I’ve never been allowed to use his boy chainsaws for obvious reasons, the first and foremost being safety.

Before My Condition was diagnosed and treated, I tended to be a tad bit spastic and therefore banned from even touching his stuff.

And of course, the biggest challenge of all-trying to start each and any piece of equipment which is all “Rocky rigged” and takes an Act of Congress at the very least to get the stupid thing going.

Whoever designed the pull cord idea hates women and wants us all to fail.

‘Lo and behold-ELECTRIC START!!! That’s right gals, battery charged, push a button, and hear it roar!!

I have proudly earned my chainsaw wings and can safely saw through mini trees and twigs in a split second.

Box #2 concealed another little gem-again my very own. A girl friendly weed whacker!!

Oh the agony of trying to hang on to that extremely unfriendly machine of his that, again, I couldn’t start.

Behold the ELECTRIC START feature on this baby-light, happy, easy to use. Thank you Honey!!!

Box #3 was the biggie. Finally, at last, my own push mower.

This one’s a far cry from last year’s purchase, which was a good-old-fashioned reel push mower.

No motor, no pull cord, just me and gravity having a swell time of it taking down the grass.

Well those days are over now cuz this brand new shiny rig is not only ELECTRIC START-able, but she’s self-propelled as well.

I can chase that baby all around the homestead now, mowing like a champ on steroids. God you should see me go-Batgirl would be proud to be my friend.

So how grateful am I? Well let’s just say this-he’s one clever dude. I couldn’t help but notice this past weekend, which was devoted entirely to yard chores, that he has totally eliminated his own participation in any standing activities.

He shoots me a cute little thumbs up as I’m pushing, cutting, and whacking, while HE cruises on by in one of his bazillion tractors.

Only one of us was sweating and I’m sure you can guess which one it was.

What a guy, right? I know you gals out there may have been quite envious at the beginning of this little rant, but, like me, you must be aware by now-I’VE BEEN DUPED!!

What have we learned?

Christmas is in December and any “gift” purchased throughout the year is a big fat fake, and don’t ever, ever fall for this scam.

You’re welcome.

 

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Congressman Owens to visit Woodgate Post Office on June 29 by John Isley

Congressman William Owens (D-23) will be present at the Woodgate Community Hall on Wednesday, June 29 at 2:30 p.m. to discuss the proposed closing of the Woodgate Post Office with officials of the Town of Forestport and representatives from the Woodgate Citizens Committee.

The Woodgate Community Hall is located on the Bear Creek Road. The public is welcome to attend.

While in the area Congress-man Owens will tour the Woodgate Post Office and the Woodgate Library.

Twenty-two post offices in Owens’ congressional district will be affected by the proposed USPS closings and consolidations.

Owens has written Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe in opposition of the actions.

Owens said he is also co-sponsor of House Bill HR1351, the USPS Pension Obligation Recalcualtion and Restoration Act of 2011.

According to Owens, the bill would help the Postal Service recoup nearly $7 billion in overpayments to its pension fund which could ultimately be used to continue serving rural America to the fullest extent possible.

Closure of the 3,400 small post offices nationwide would result in a 0.7 percent in savings to the Postal Service.

U. S. Senator Charles Schumer has also joined the Woodgate Post Office closure prevention actions by directing a letter concerning Woodgate to Marita Hines at the Postmaster General’s office.

A petition with over 600 signatures in opposition of Woodgate’s closure is being forwarded to the Postal Service and legislative leaders.

The Town of Forestport Town Board passed a resolution at their regular monthly meeting on June 15 in support of keeping the Woodgate Post Office open and appointing a new post master.

The Citizens Committee will meet at the Woodgate Library on Monday, June 20 at 7 p.m. to discuss its ongoing actions.

 

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Woodgate: Graveside service held June 13 for Richard J. Womack, 59

Richard J. Womack, 59, of Woodgate, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2011, after a long illness.

He was born on February 29, 1952, in Syracuse, NY, a son of the late John R. and Jane E. (Bednarski) Womack.

On November 6, 1976, in Syracuse, he married Mickey Eyler, a blessed union of over 34 years.

Richard was employed for most of his life with General Motors in Syracuse before his retirement in 1991 due to his illness.

He once served as past President of the White Lake Shores Association. He loved music, especially the Blues; he was an avid collector of guitars, an instrument that he played very well.

He also loved boats, wooden and classic. He was a very loving and devoted husband to his wife, Mickey, and a loving father to his son, Jason.

Richard is survived by his wife, Mickey, of Woodgate; his son, Jason, also of Woodgate; a brother, James Kieff and his wife, Priscilla, of Phoenix, AZ; a sister-in-law, Roxanne Wightman, of Otisco, NY; a brother-in-law, Michael Eyler and his wife, Donna, of South Carolina; also five nieces and three nephews.

He also leaves many very special friends that stood by his side all through his illness.

A graveside service was held on June 13 at Woodgate Cemetery in Woodgate.

In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to the American Heart Association or the National Kidney Foundation in his memory.

Arrangements are with the Dimbleby, Friedel, Williams & Edmunds Funeral Home, Old Forge. For online expressions of sympathy, please go to: www.dfwefh.com.

 

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Just Call me Mrs. Lucky by Jan from Woodgate

Apocalypse: Been there, done that, refuse to buy the T-shirt

The Rapture… Well, the day of judgement has come and gone, and for those of us “unlucky” enough not to have been saved-and if you’re reading this than you are one of us-fear not. Another date is now upon us-October 21, 2011.

Really? How is it possible that our media and search engines can even mention this trash? Truly, the entire planet offers nothing more to worry about than the rantings of a nut case?

We are now being advised to prepare ourselves for the Apocalypse by stocking up on water, canned goods, and appropriate clothing for the Big Day. Cuz that’s gonna help if the whole world comes to an end, right? Continue reading →

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Woodgate Post Office to be eliminated as planned; U.S. Postal Service unmoved by community outcr

by John Isley Guest Contributor

The United States Postal Service has moved quickly to continue closure proceedings of the Woodgate, NY 13494 office.

The Woodgate Post Office received a review report today, Thursday, May 26, of the questionnaires that were mailed to customers on May 5.

The Postal Service reported that 127 questionnaires were distributed and 102 were returned.

Responses regarding the proposed alternate service were as follows:

Favorable – 4, Unfavorable – 59, No opinion – 39.

The Postal Service also held an informational meeting on May 12 which was attended by over 100 patrons.

Comments of that hearing are posted in the post office lobby. Continue reading →

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Woodgate meeting: Over 100 postal patrons, elected officials on hand to voice opposition to proposed Post Office closure

Brian Shepardson, Manager of Post Office Operations in Albany, visited the Woodgate Post Office today to hear the concerns of postal customers regarding the proposed closing of their facility.

Over 100 postal patrons, along with area elected officials, turned out in support of keeping the 135-year-old post office in operation.

Among the officials in attendance were Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente, Oneida County Legislator Les Porter, Town of Forestport Supervisor William Hasenauer, and Town of Forestport Council-men Bill Karn and Bob Seager.

Also in attendance was Town of Forestport Deputy Supervisor John Isley who said postal customers presented their concerns in a civil manner and delivered strong facts in support of those concerns.

According to Isley, the Woodgate Post Office has over 200 year-round box holders, but in the summer, service expands greatly to accommodate seasonal residents and three youth camps:

Camp Russell Boy Scout Camp, Catholic Charities’ Camp Nazareth, and the Masonic Home’s Camp Turk.

Isley said of the utmost concern was that the postal survey and notice of today’s meeting that were received by Woodgate-area box holders on May 5, were not directed to seasonal residents or the three camps, therefore leaving them out of the discussion. (However, Isley said representatives from the Masonic Home were present.)

The historical significance of the post office was discussed, as was the loss of community identity without zip code 13494.

Hardship in traveling the distance to the next postal facility in Forestport—for some a 24-mile trip—was also discussed.

Isley said some of the most noteworthy testimony came from a senior citizen who said he receives his prescription drugs at his Woodgate post office.

“He said he could not have those types of medication sitting in a rural mailbox, but that would be the only way he could receive them if the post office was to close,” Isley said.

And then there are the high costs related to rural delivery.

Isley estimates that based on the IRS rate of 52¢ per mile, it would cost the Forestport Post Office $468 a day to provide home delivery to postal patrons in Woodgate.

Once the gathered information from today’s meeting is compiled, it will be sent to Washington, DC for overall review.

Isley said within 60 days, they should have some answers on the fate of the Woodgate Post Office.

“After 60 days they will either make a determination to continue public comment and surveying, make a recommendation to remove it from the closure list, or they could determine to close operations.

If they do decide to close, postal users can opt to go through a 60 day appeal process,” Isley said.

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Meeting set May 12 Gov’t wants feedback on possible Woodgate Post Office closure

Representatives from the U.S. Post Office will be available at the Woodgate Post Office on Thursday, May 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. to hear the concerns of Woodgate postal customers regarding the proposed closing of the facility.

A survey on postal usage was mailed to customers on Thursday, May 5, and all are urged to return the completed surveys in the accompanying envelopes as soon as possible.

Town of Forestport Supervisor William Hasenauer said the town is in support of maintaining the Woodgate Post Office, which also serves the Otter Lake community.

He said if the post office was to close, residents of Otter Lake would be forced to drive 14 miles one-way to the Forestport Post Office to pick up their mail.

Aside from serving the year ‘round local population, Hasenauer said that during the summer the post office also serves three summer youth camps and an influx of seasonal residents.

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