Around the Neighborhood - Summit - 5 October 2025

SUMMIT -  Yak Yak Creek Band

Everybody buttoning things down in preparation for winter? I finally have all the firewood stacked in the basement which is nice but kind of depressing thinking about when we have to start using it.

I have not heard any geese flying South yet so maybe we are in for a bit more warmish weather.

My chickens are hardly laying any eggs coming into fall/winter as there is less daylight and one or two of them are molting so they don't lay for a month or so. I keep telling them they better get with-it, no luck.

We finally got the rain we needed last week that knocked a bunch of leaves down; now lets get back to the nice days so the kids can jump in the leaves.

About 40 people attended the Neighborhood Harvest Gathering, sponsored by the Summit Neighbors, at the Summit Firehouse pavilion last Friday. Everyone enjoyed a bountiful meal and the Yak Yak Creek Band. Photos of Summit Neighbors Jen Stinson, Paul Turner and Carolyn Zimmerman and the Yak Yak Band.

Carol Lavalle, of Summit, is collecting little stuffed animals to bring to the Shriners Hospital in Springfield, MA in December. If interested in donating email Carol windhollowmusic@gmail.com.

Last call for any old Summit Farm photos and memories for my 2026 book.

October 2 – Fulton Historical Society meeting 4pm at Fulton Town Hall on Bear Ladder Rd.

October 3- CRCS boys varsity soccer game versus Johnstown at CRCS high school 4:15pm.

October 4 – Breakfast Sandwiches & Raffle 8-11am or until sold out by Summit Fire Department Support Services at the Summit Firehouse – sandwiches bacon or sausage/egg/cheese $5 – complimentary coffee and juice- Raffle of $100 in scratch-off tickets.

October 4 – Fall Festival at Old Stone Fort, 145 Fort Rd. Schoharie 10am-4pm.

October 4 & 18 - Town of Fulton Recycling Saturdays 7am-noon 1168 Bear Ladder Rd., West Fulton. They also have a recycle bin for returnable cans/bottles that benefit the Fulton Historical Society. For information call the town clerk 518-827-6365 or email clerk@fultontown-ny.gov.

October 4 & 5 Schoharie County Arts Trail Driveabout information at www.schohariearts.com/#/. The closest to us is the Jefferson Museum Art Show 163 Main St.

October 5- Little Deb's ice cream stand in Warnerville is closing for the season.

October 5 – Chili Cook-Off noon until sold out at the Charlotteville Schoolhouse, cup of chili $5. For information on entering the contest contact John Steitz of Summit Community Center Inc. 518-287-1185. This is a Fundraiser for Summit Community Center Inc.

October 10- Charlotteville Schoolhouse Breakfast 8-11am (last of the season). Breakfasts are all-you-can-eat, family style dining including: pancakes, french toast, eggs made to order, sausage patties, sausage gravy, home-style potatoes, coffee, tea, and OJ with table service, not a buffet, and local maple syrup from Terrell’s Sugarhouse. The Charlotteville Schoolhouse is located at 641 Charlotte Valley Road. Season-long 50/50 Raffle. Home-made baked goods will be available for purchase.

October 11 – Pork Roast Buffet 5-7pm Charlotteville Firehouse. Menu: Roast Pork, mashed potatoes, stuffing, two vegetables, tossed salad, rolls, assorted desserts & beverages, $13 adult, $6 under age 12 and free under age 5.(original date was Oct. 18)

October 11 – Timothy Murphy 10K Run/Walk Middleburgh.

October 13- Columbus Day

October 15 – Stamford Library History Hour, Slide show & Chat 10am. All welcome.

October 16 – Meet the Town of Fulton candidates 5:30pm at West Fulton Firehouse, 807 West Fulton Rd. - hosted by Fulton Republicans. RSVP fultontownrepublican76@aol.com

October 18 - Town of Fulton Recycling Saturdays 7am-noon 1168 Bear Ladder Rd, West Fulton. Including a white goods & tire collection. They also have a recycle bin for returnable cans/bottles that benefit the Fulton Historical Society.

October 21- SCOPE meeting 7PM, at the Middleburgh Rod & Gun Club.

October 25 – Mayhem in Middleburgh 4-9:30pm Haunted House at the Dr. Best Museum 1568 Clauverwie.

October 26 – Charlotteville Schoolhouse Fall Soup Buffet from noon until sold out, $5 per 12 ounce cup. Some of the soups: Creamy Vegetable Chicken, Chicken Curry, Potato, Hearty Split Pea and Ham, Pasta Fagioli, Squash, Vegetable Beef, Seafood Chowder, Beef Barley, Sausage Tortellini,

Tomato Bisque, Chicken Noodle and Broccoli Cheddar.

October 28 - First planning meeting, 1PM at Lasell Hall, 268 Main St. Schoharie for the Schoharie 250th Committee "Remember the Ladies Tea" on July 3, 2026, All are welcome.

October 31 - Halloween

November 2 - Time Change- fall back one hour, UGH.

November 4- Election Day – those running for office are: Summit Town Supervisor (Vote for 1) Roger Gural – Republican Summit Town Clerk/Collector (Vote for 1) Katie Mohr – Democratic, Katie for Clerk (Independent) and Steven Baratta – Republican - Summit Town Council member (Vote for 2) David Knight – Republican Mark Hearon – Republican .

Fulton Supervisor (Vote for 1) Philip R. Skowfoe, Jr. – Democratic Maryann Pietromonaco – Republican Fulton Justice (Vote for 1) John P. Felitti – Republican Fulton Assessor (Vote for 1) George H. Sherwood, III – Democratic, Republican Fulton Councilmember (Vote for 2) Marcy Gail Sammons – Republican Rebecca J. Noxon – Republican Fulton Council member Vacancy (Vote for 1) Paul Klohe – Democratic Robert John Crosby – Republican Fulton Highway Superintendent (Vote for 1) William Jaycox – Conservative, Republican. All towns are listed on the Schoharie County website Board of Elections.

History

October 10, 1912 Jefferson Courier – Summit - Miss Lena Wharton has again entered her duties, as Central Operator which has been filled by Chas. Bougton during the sickness and death of her late mother. - Mrs. Felter who has been visiting Mrs. Geo. Skidmore was called, as nurse, to take charge of the infant son of Mrs. Wm. Ryder which is at this writing seriously ill. - Rev. W. L. Comstock of Henson ville preached in the M. E. church Sun day and was greeted by a good con gregation who profited by the well de livered sermon. - Milard Hilts had five entries at the Cobleskill fair from his pen of White Orphingtons and received four first and one second premiums. Milard still holds good as a fine poultryman as well as a first class Butter maker.

Let me know if you have any announcements or events for the column at karenc@midtel.net – 518-287-1945.