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PAGE B-1 The Class B state championship OHS Yellowjackets cheer as they pass the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown Saturday, June 16 while marching in the Father’s Day Weekend Hall of Fame Classic Parade. From left are Zach Pigeon, Jon Vega, Zach King, Ben Moxley, David Wright, Sean Getman and Conor Youngs. The boys had a seat of honor in the Doubleday Field grandstand, and were acclaimed by more than 5,000 fans.
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Garrett Mandarano, visiting from Connecticut, pets Bennie, brought to the Classic by Oneonta’s Ed Leone.
Beth Ann Hughes, at the Classic parade with mom Margaret and brother Tyler, has just snapped a photo of her dad, Yellowjackets head coach Joe Hughes, as the team paraded past on Cooperstown’s Main Street.
Above, Oneonta’s Rob Robinson and son Rick enjoyed the Father’s Day Weekend event in the Doubleday grandstand. At left, MLB star Ozzie Smith makes sure the parade crowd recognizes Hall of Fame president Jeff Idelson.
Cooperstown’s Homer Osterhoudt was there again, as he has been at every Hall of Fame Game since 1939.
Randy Houser, songwriter for Trace Atkins and Jesse James, brings a bit of country to the Oneonta Theatre Saturday, June 23.
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ominated for two CMA Awards in 2009, Randy Houser charted the single “Anything Goes” and co-wrote “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk” for Trace Adkins, and “My Cowboy” for Jessie James. He performs at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 23, at The Oneonta, 4 Chestnut St. $25 advance, $30 door. Info, oneontatheatre.com or (607) 643-4022. TOT TROT: Lace up your running shoes and get the kids moving! The first annual Tot Trot, to benefit the Cooperstown Angel Network, starts at 4 p.m., with a 5K at 6 p.m., Saturday, June 23, Clark Sports Center, Cooperstown. STARGAZING: See constellations, planets and stars up close with instructor Faith Thompson. 6:30-11 p.m. Saturday, June 23, Glimmerglass State Park. Info, friendsofglimmerglass@ gmail.com. POTLUCK BENEFIT: Bring dish to pass and buy a handmade plate to benefit Heifer International, which donates animals to poor countries. 6 p.m. Sunday, June 24, Elizabeth Nields Clay Workshop, 429 Chicken Farm Road, Otego. Info, (607) 7832476, www.elizabethnieldsclayworkshop.com. FUN & GAMES: Bring the kids to Trevor “The Games Man” as he entertains visitors with stiltwalking, crafts, and entertainment! Don’t miss out on this fun-filled day! Noon-4 p.m. Joseph L. Popp Jr. Butterfly Conservatory, 5802 New York 7, Oneonta. Info, (607) 435-1147. HOMECOMING: Delaware County natives Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds return to their hometown to perform songs from their new album “Pound of Dirt.” $18, 7 p.m. Sunday, June 24, West Kortright Center, East Meredith. Info, www. westkc.org, (607) 287-5454.
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