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Club members got their names on golf balls, which caddies could return to the pro shop for a nickel.
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Bret Leonard, Otego, sails over the jump in one of the vintage races at the 2012 MX Rewind Weekend.
An artist’s rendering from the early days captures the Oneonta Country Club’s soothing ambience. Above, Bobby Jones once played here.
MX Weekend Celebrates Vintage Bike Thrills With Races, Classes, Shows, Pros
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et down and dirty with a full weekend of vintage bike races, history classes, a bike swap meet and chance to meet motocross legends at the MX Rewind Weekend Friday, June 14–Sunday, June 16 at the Unadilla Pro Track, New Berlin. Info, full schedule, www. mxrewind.com
Ceylon Keith’s Farm Became Center Of Social Life By LIBBY CUDMORE ONEONTA
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nyone who ever thought golf was a game A lively dance from the for the dull doesn’t know “BYOB Days,” a club term the Oneonta Country Club. for Prohibition. “During Prohibition, golfCeylon ers would sneak in liquor in Keith, brown bottles,” said Ingrid who sold Hofbauer, chairwoman of his farm the Centennial Commitfor the tee. “They had some of course, the grandest parties during tries out prohibition.” the game. The Oneonta Country Club celebrates 100 sedate and less-sedate years Friday, June 14, making it the third oldest golf course in the county. (The Otsego Golf Club at Glimmerglass’ north end celebrates 119 this year; The Otesaga’s Leatherstocking Golf Course opened in 1909). The OCC traces its origins Centennial chairwoman Ingrid Hofbauer The Great Flood of 2006 covshows off one of the collages that will ered the club and kept golfers to 1913, when James Lindoff the fairways for months. sey, the first course superin- help celebrants recall good times. tendent, formed an organization to purchase Ceylon Keith’s J.S. Bull farm. The first nine holes were ready by July 1914. Membership Club, 9 Country Club Dr., Oneonta. Info, was $135 for men and $25 Friday, June 14 (607) 432-8950. for ladies. “Women could POSTCARD – 9 a.m. Get a commemorative play from the beginning,” Country Club postcard stamped with an Saturday, June 15 said Hofbauer, a member exclusive postmark. Oneonta Post Office, since 1965. Main Street. DINNER DANCE – 6:30 p.m. Relive some of In the 1950s, golf carts the Country Club’s famous dinner dances. changed the landscape, OPEN HOUSE – 6:30-9 p.m. Hear stories, Reservations required, call (607) 432requiring pathways, the addiview displays and celebrate the Oneonta 8950. tion of a bridge and Country Club’s Centennial. Oneonta Country
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HAWKEYES HOME GAMES: The Hawkeyes play two home games, 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 16 against the Glens Falls Golden Eagles and a special Father’s Day game at 5 p.m. Sunday, June 16 against the Newark Pilots. Doubleday Field, Cooperstown. Info, www.cooperstownhawkeyes.net. CATCH THE OUTLAWS: The Oneonta Outlaws play back-to-back weekend games; taking on the Syracuse Junior Chiefs at 7 p.m. Friday, June 14, and the Geneva Twins at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 15. Both games are at Damaschke Field, Neahwa Park, Oneonta. Info, www. oneontaoutlaws.com. NIGHT AT THE OPERA: Opera Oggi New York believes opera is for everyone and performs “La Serva Padrona” and “The Telephone,” two comic operas for all ages. Performances are free, donations accepted. 8 p.m. Saturday, June 15 and 5:30 p.m. Sunday, June 16 at the Franklin Stage Company, Chapel Hall, 25 Institute St., Franklin. Info, reservations, (607) 829-3700. BLASTS FROM THE PAST: Take Dad on a trip down auto-memory lane at the Reminiscers Car Show on Saturday, June 15. Trophies for “Top 50,” music, food, a flea market and silent auction to make a day of it! 6th Ward Booster Club Field, River St., Oneonta. Info, (607) 4326503. BIRTHDAY BASH: The Deadstring Brothers return to the B-Side Ballroom to raise a toast to country music legend Waylon Jennings on Saturday, June 15. $10 cover charge helps the Waylon Fund research and fight diabetes. B-Side Ballroom, 1 Clinton Plaza, Oneonta. Info, www. bsideballroom.com. Waylon Jennings POP MUSIC: Oneonta Concert Band presents a musical tribute to fathers, including “The King and I,” “The Showman March” and “The Four Ages of Man” Free, public welcome at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 16 in the Pavilion of Upper Wilbur Park, Oneonta. Info, (607) 432-7977. DAY FOR DADS: The Otesaga offers a Father’s Day brunch in the main dining room, featuring waffles, prime rib, crepes, seafood and more from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 16. After brunch, take Dad over to The Farmers’ Museum and The Fenimore Art Museum, where he can tour both museums for free.
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