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Tom Shieber and Jenny Ambrose, who cocurated the photo exhibit, scrutinize one of the offerings.
he World Series has passed, there’s snow on the ground, but a new exhibit at the Hall of Fame, “Picturing America’s Pastime,” allows fans to enjoy...
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Enjoy a hot cup of cocoa with Santa at his Pioneer Park cottage after the Cooperstown parade on Friday, Nov. 29.
With Snow On The Ground, Santa Due In Cooperstown
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elcome Father Christmas to Cooperstown with a festive parade down the winter wonderland of Main Street. Afterwards, enjoy hot chocolate, cookies and music with Santa at his enchanted Pioneer Park cottage. 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29, Main Street, Cooperstown. Info, www. thisiscooperstown.com.
Images in “Picturing America’s Pastime” include, right, Mickey Cochrane diving to tag out Pinky Whitney in 1933. And, below, Homer the Beagle, the 1962 Mets’ mascot, who was fired for running onto the field.
DOWN ON THE FARM: Celebrate an old-time Thanksgiving at The Farmers’ Museum. Visit heritage turkeys in the barns and see how a traditional meal was prepared over an open hearth. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday-Saturday Nov. 29-30, The Farmers’ Museum, 5775 State Rte. 80, Cooperstown. Info, (607) 547-1450, FarmersMuseum.org. FESTIVE TRIMMINGS: Bid on a unique, handmade wreath at the annual Adorn-a-Door wreath festival to benefit the Cooperstown Art Association galleries. Silent auction, raffle items, festive treats, holiday shopping and local music! 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, 22 Main St., Cooperstown. Info, (607) 547-9777, www.cooperstownart.com.
Hall Dips Into Huge Collection Of Images By LIBBY CUDMORE COOPERSTOWN omer the Beagle, the 1962 mascot for the New York Mets, wouldn’t normally get a place in the Baseball Hall of Fame. “He was supposed to run
around the bases if they hit a home run,” said Senior Curator Tom Shieber. “He could do it when the stadium was empty, but not when there were people in the stands.” Homer was fired for running into center field in the middle of a game, but he – along with fans, players from the Please See PHOTOS, B5
From Otsego County, Sharing The Gospel Around The World
Pastor’s Dream Comes True At Korea Assembly
CCS Grad Weighs 7 Years On Tiny Madagascar Islet heart to follow Him on mission work,” she said. “I didn’t know where I COOPERSTOWN was going or what I’d be doing.” s she headIn July 2014, ed into her Segit, a 2008 senior year graduate of at Quinnipiac UniCooperstown versity, Kelly Segit High School had a sense that and the daughter she was destined of Bonnie and for something difDavid Segit, will ferent than the ocbe traveling with Segit cupational therapy Africa Inland degree she was working Mission to Nosy on. “God put it in my Please See SEGIT, B3 By LIBBY CUDMORE
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earing the Lord’s Prayer spoken aloud is always moving to Rev. Dr. Cynthia Walton-Leavitt. But joining in prayer with 7,500 and hearing it spoken in a multitude of languages is something Ian Austin/ OTSEGO.life else entirely. “We did a lot of praying for the Pastor Walton-Leavitt has fulPlease See DREAM, B3 filled a life-long dream.
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CHRISTMAS ART: Opening reception for Springbrook’s “Gifts Unwrapped: Celebrating Diversity through Creative Expression,” exhibit, featuring artwork by artists of all abilities, ages, and backgrounds. 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, Springbrook, 5588 St. Hwy. 7 (formerly St Mary’s School). Info, (607) 286-7171, ext. 370. WINTER LIGHTS: Downtown Oneonta becomes a winter wonderland with dancers, reindeer, Santa, caroling, a gingerbread house contest and the lighting of the city’s Christmas tree. 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, Muller Plaza, Oneonta. Info, www.mainstreetoneonta.com. GET YOUR TREE: The Cooperstown Lions kick off their annual Christmas tree sale. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, Chestnut Street parking lot, Cooperstown. Info, (607) 547-5256. BEDECKED HALLS: NYSHA members can enjoy The Fenimore Art Museum’s three floors overflowing with exhibitions, refreshments and decorations by the Lake and Valley Garden Club 5:30-7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1. Annual members reception, 5798 New York 80, Cooperstown. To join or RSPP, contact t.eckler@nysha.org, (607) 547-1536. HOLIDAY CRAFTS: Shop for local art and homemade crafts at the Artists Off Main Holiday Market. Noon-5 p.m Friday, Nov 29, continuing through Dec. The Smithy, 55 Pioneer St., Cooperstown. Info, (607) 434-3418. MORE CHRISTMAS EVENTS, B8
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