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THURSDAY-FRIDAY, APRIL 10-11, 2014
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Earth Festival 2014 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 12 Milford Central School
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arth Day 2014 isn’t celebrated until April 22, but you can get a head start locally with exhibits, workshops, vendors, food and entertainment, all with a fun, earth-friendly twist at OCCA’s annual fair.
Naomi Cook hands 3D glasses to her mother Michelle, as sister Emma explores the wonder of 3D imaging at OWL’s NanoDays last year at SUNY Oneonta.
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Barbara Melera, president/CEO, D. Landreth Seed Co., New Freedom, Pa., on “Seedy Business: Plants That do Best When Grown With Seed,” 9:30 a.m. Free, open to public
OWL & SUNY NanoDays To Brief Young Scientists
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UNY Oneonta and OWL team up to present NanoDays, a full day devoted to science and technology. Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, April 12, Science Discovery Center, SUNY Oneonta. Info, Dr. Kelly Gallagher, (607) 436-3180.
EcoArt/Trendy Trash Contest – students free, adults $5. Prizes Free Shredding – Empire Recycling will be back with its Confidata shredder Pre-Fest Bird Walk – Led by Audubon Society. Meet at 8 a.m. in MCS parking lot for car pool Origins Cafe – Grilled wraps, soups, smoothies, baked goods
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Bath Fitter – #1 bathroom remodeler in U.S. CNR Energy Solutions – Solar hot water, heating, electric, plus home-energy audits T he Cotton Spin – Dry Wash ‘n’ Guard cleaning products for cars, boats, more Farm Service Agency – Grants to improve soil, water conservation Ruby Lake Glass – Colorcoated glass aggregate for pathways, terraces MUCH, MUCH MORE
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MORE SCIENCE: Meet “Sid the Science Kid” and try out some science activities. Free. 10 a.m. -1 p.m. Saturday, April 12, Foothills Performing Arts Center, 24 Market St., Oneonta. Info, www.foothillspac.org.
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Jim Doherty of Revolution Solar poses with his latest sun-tracking solar panels on Beaver Meadow Road, Town of Middlefield.
DIG THAT HISTORY: Join the state Archaeological Association’s annual meeting for discussions, tours, artifacts and more. Friday-Sunday April 11-13, Holiday Inn Southside, Oneonta. Info, schedule, David Moyer, (607) 437-1789, email at birchwoodarch@ yahoo.com.
World’s First Power Source Fuels New Industry By LIBBY CUDMORE MILFORD he sun will come out tomorrow, and, if Jim Doherty of Revolution Solar has anything to say about it, that same sun will power your coffeemaker or TV.
“Solar power is a good investment,” he said. “It reduces your electric bill and pays for itself in five to seven years.” Though they’ve been at their location on 24 South Main St. for just over a year, over the past three years Revolution Solar has installed over a dozen solar power systems throughout Otsego County, including a two-panel “tracker” system at Please See SOLAR, B3
DINNER THEATER: Orpheus Theater presents “Never Too Late” $15 adults, $10 students. 7 p.m. Friday, April 11. Dinner show, $50 at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 12. The Otesaga, 60 Lake St., Cooperstown. Info, tickets, (607) 432-9392.
Energy-Saving Inventor Recognized Nationally By LIBBY CUDMORE VAN HORNESVILLE
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nside a little ranch-style office just north of the Otsego/Herkimer county line, “we’re making motors smart,” O.G. “Art” Durham will tell you. “What we have done is come up with a way to make electric motors smarter and more efficient,” said the CEO of Opto Generic Devices. “We can heat and cool a room to the same capacity, using 30-40 percent less energy to do it.” he said. The Adaptive Climate Controller is about the size of a desk calendar and attaches to
OLD-TIME SKILLS: Learn to make herbal remedies, stitch a bandbox, letterpress cards or cook over an open hearth. $75 non-members, $70 members. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, April 12, The Farmers’ Museum, 5775 NY 80, Cooperstown. Info, registration, www.farmersmuseum.org.
a HVAC unit to reduce the “ramping up” of the heating and cooling system. “It eliminates that blast of hot or cold air that comes up when the furnace turns on,” said Durham. “It starts up gradually to match the air flow with the temperature.” The result is a more efficient gas or oil burner, running at 15 watts instead of the regular 313. “It’s better heat, and it’s quiet,” he said. “90 percent of motors are on or off, and ours is in between. We’re making motors smart.” Bassett Hospital has retrofitted its HVAC units with Durham’s Climate ConIan Austin/ OTSEGO.earthday troller, as have Springbrook, The Cooper Art Durham shows off one of his earliInn, SUNY Oneonta and Hartwick Colest digital systems, which helped him lege. At his home, he estimates it saves build his Opto-Generic Devices busiPlease See INVENTOR, B4
EASTER EGGS: Rhonda Harrow teaches Psanky-Urkranian egg decorating. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 12, Mural on Main Art Gallery, 632 Main St., Hobart. Info, (607) 538-3002.
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BUNNY TRAIN: Take a train ride with the Easter bunny! 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday April 12-13, Milford Train Depot, 136 East Main St., Milford. Info, reservations, (607) 432-2429.
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