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Cooperstown’s Mary Margaret Kuhn samples the Duchess Potatoes as her husband, Paul, tries the Chicken Lyonnaise. Behind them are Ron and Marti Jex; his great uncle went down with the Titanic.
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Charles Null, Oneonta, applies wax to a 1965 Corvette Stingray belonging to his wife, Donna. A whole parade of similar classics will be on display in Neahwa Park on Sunday, June 15.
Drive Dad Down Memory Lane With Classic Car Show
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he Reminiscers Car Club presents a Father’s Day car show featuring antique and vintage rides, a replica of the Batmobile, music, auctions, vendors and food. $2. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, June 15, Neahwa Park, Oneonta. Info, (607) 432-6503.
Below are the evening’s hosts, C.R. and Susan Jones.
REV ‘EM UP: “Jason’s Run” features a pancake breakfast, Chinese auction, door prizes and more to raise motorcycle awareness. $20 single. $30 with rider. 8-11 a.m. Saturday, June 14, Oneonta Vet’s Club, 279 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Info, Karen Vagliardo, (607) 432-2684.
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Fine Food – And An Aftertaste Of Tragedy By LIBBY CUDMORE COOPERSTOWN
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he staterooms aren’t ready yet,” said C.R. Jones, gesturing to the tables set in
Origins Café at Carefree Gardens. “But you’re welcome to join us in the dining room.” Dressed in a crisp tuxedo, Jones was helping to recreate the atmosphere guests aboard the RMS Titanic might have experienced as they were welcomed into the Olympic
LAKE RUN: Run 26.2 miles around Otsego Lake in Otsego County’s first marathon. $75. 8 a.m., Saturday, June 14, Clark Sports Center, 124 Cty. Hwy. 52, Cooperstown. Info, (607) 5472800, ext. 111.
Restaurant and the First Class Saloon aboard the ship. Saturday, June 7, though, everyone was safely docked at the First Presbyterian Church’s third annual Titanic dinner. “The Titanic was the first luxury liner to really foPlease See TITANIC, B3
OLD FASHIONED FUN: Hanford Mills community celebration features tool demonstrations, food, music and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, June 14, Hanford Mills Museum, 51 Cty. Hwy. 12, East Meredith. Info, www.hanfordmills.org.
Bourbon & Bottles? A Happy Combination, Artist Says
IN PREVIEWS: See excerpts from “An American Tragedy” in readings and song before it hits the Glimmerglass Stage. 5:30 p.m., Saturday, June 14, Hyde Hall, 267 Glimmerglass State Park, Cooperstown. Info, (607) 547-5098.
Distillery, on a line of custom bottles and sipping glasses. “At first, he said he was trying to stay away ON FRANKLIN MOUNTAIN from glasses,” said Sharp. “He told me that what he could really use was containers. I obby Sharp held up a small bourstarted throwing out ideas, and he got exbon cup swirled with blue and cited.” green streaks. Now, working with Dave Morales, Bobby “When you’ve got a glass like this in is making a series of blown-glass containers to your hand, that’s not just any old glass, better highlight the small-batch liquors Marra it strikes up a conversation,” the artis making on Railroad Avenue distillery, now ist and impresario commented on his in its first full summer season. “These bottles latest venture. “This pattern will remind will showcase both our workmanship,” said people of Van Gogh.” Sharp. “You can swirl the whiskey around, Bobby has reinvented his B Sharp show the color.” Gallery on Franklin Mountain as MounInspired by the Marra’s existing baseballIan Austin/ OTSEGO.life tain Glass Studio, and one of his first shaped vodka bottle, Sharp is updating the Bobby Sharp holds up a decanter, one ventures is a collaboration with Gene look with colored glass. “Dave’s trying to of the items he has proposed creating Marra, proprietor of the Cooperstown Please See GLASS, B2 for Cooperstown Distillery. By LIBBY CUDMORE
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BLUEGRASS: Cabinet plays bluegrass and Americana. $18. 8 p.m., Saturday, June 14, West Kortright Center, 49 W. Kortright Church Rd., East Meredith. Info, tickets, (607) 278-5454. OX ROAST: Take dad to a dinner he won’t forget at the Gilbertsville Ox Roast with live music, trap shoot, bow shoot and horseshoe tournament. $15 adults, $7.50 kids. Noon, Sunday, June 15, Gilbertsville Rod and Gun Club, South New Berlin. Info, (607) 859-2526.
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