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City Hall Needs ‘Collaborator’ Murphy Gone, Mayor Southard Looks Ahead By LIBBY CUDMORE
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ith the ousting of Martin Murphy, the second city manager in two years, Oneontans are pondering the question: What is City Hall looking for in a manager? “We need someone who can build collaboration among department heads,”
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Liz McGuckin and husband Brian Caulfield, reopened the Worcester General Store over the weekend, the only grocery between Oneonta and Cobleskill/SEE A4
City Hall After 5 CFA Grants In This Round
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FA grant application are due at 4 p.m. Friday at the Mohawk Valley Regional Economic Development Council offices in Utica, and City Hall is seeking funding for five projects: One, $423,000 for the redevelopment of the Stevens Building; two, $500,000 to extend Neahwa Park’s trail system; three, $600,000 to line and upgrade the water line from the reservoir to the water treatment plant. Also, two planning grants: $45,000 to study an “entertainment district” downtown, and $37,500 to examine upgrades to the sewage treatment plant on Silas Lane. NEW SLATE ROOF: Main Street Baptist Church, which anchors the eastern end of the city’s downtown National Historic District, has received a $5,000 grant from the state Landmarks Conservancy for a new slate roof. LEADER IN COUNTY: State Sen. John Flanagan, the new majority leader (replacing the indicted Dean Skelos), planned to hold a press briefing at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, on The Otesaga’s veranda. Details at WWW.ALLOTSEGO.COM
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said Mayor Russ Southard, who returned to the city from a long-planned Outer Banks vacation Monday, July 27. “We’re Please See SOUTHARD, B4
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OPD, OFD ‘BATTLE’ TO AID RED CROSS
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neonta police and city firefighters are going head-to-head noon-6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, at the Elks Club. The goal: Collect the most blood, win a trophy, and save lives. To donate on behalf of one department or the other, make an appointment at www.redcrossblood.org, or call 1-800733-2767.
4th Biggest Ever Lifelong Hall of Fame members Neil and Linda Riddell, Oneonta, came armed with big hats against the blazing Induction sun. Ian Austin/HOMETOWN ONEONTA
Cooperstown Induction Crowd Enjoys Oneonta Offerings, Too By LIBBY CUDMORE COOPERSTOWN
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he 45,000 fans who came to Cooperstown for Induction Weekend 2015 didn’t just stay on the village streets and hotels. “From what I’m hearing, businesses and lodgings were very pleased with the flow of custom-
ers,” said Barbara Ann Heegan, president/CEO of the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce. “There were waits at the Red Caboose, the Yellow Deli, Sloan’s and other restaurants.” Over at the Southside Mall, manager Luisa Montanti saw what she described as “a surge of different faces ... Oneonta plays a huge role in Induction Weekend, Please See INDUCTION, A7
Dykstra Brings Induction Here Former Met ‘Regular Guy,’ His Oneonta Friend Asserts By LIBBY CUDMORE
O Kay Jewelers manager Bryan Gulnac gets Dykstra’s autograph.
neonta’s Leo Giovagnoli started as a fan of Mets player Lenny Dykstra, but now considers him a friend. “He’s one of us,” he said. “He’s a regular guy. You won’t see him walking around with a bunch of bodyguards. You can come up and talk to him.” Giovagnoli served as Dykstra’s host for Induction Weekend, ferrying him Please See DYKSTRA, A7
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Lilliam Cipriano of Boston, a compatriot of Sox veteran Pedro Martinez, was among hundreds of fans waving the Dominican Republic flag and cheering, “Pedro! Pedro!” at the Hall of Fame Induction Sunday, July 26. Juan Marichal, inducted in 1983, is the only other Dominican in the Hall of Plaques.
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Hartwick Professor Sessions Wins Fulbright To Study Salamanders
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ollowing in the footsteps of his own mentor, the late Dr. James Kezer, Hartwick College professor of Biology Dr. Stanley K. Sessions has been awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to study the Blind Cave Salamander in Slovenia. “I will be visiting some of the caves he visited,” said
Sessions. The salamanders, which were once believed to be baby dragons, are closely related to Sessions the North American Mudpuppy, com-
mon in Upstate New York. Sessions will be looking to determine how the Blind Cave Salamander lost their eyes, how their limbs regenerate and why they have such huge genomes, with 10 times the amount of DNA per cell as humans. “Like most basic research, anything we discover will contribute to our
understanding of the biology of animals, including humans,” he said. The grant, Session’s first Fulbright, will allow him to to conduct the research in the laboratory of Dr. Lilijana Bizjak Mali at the University of Ljubljana in Slovenia during the 2015-16 academic year.
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The Oneonta High School Class of 1975 raised $1,600 in its annual FUNraising cycling ride in June. Steve Talevi, OHS ’75, now of Roanoake, Va., sent along this photo of participating classmates, including, from left, Steve, Janice Thomas, North Adams, Mass.; Terry Waters, Gaithersburg, Md.; Carolyn Marks, Oneonta; Larry and Fran Callahan, Rexford; and Sue Clemons, Oneonta. Donations made after the ride, circling from and back to Morris on June 20, raised the total figure to $1,865.00.
7 Promoted To Full Professor On SUNY Oneonta’s Faculty
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UNY Oneonta Acting Provost Wade Thomas announced the promotion of 16 faculty members, including the following seven to full professor: • William Ashbaugh, History • Charles Ragozzine, Math, Computer Science, Statistics • Anuradhaa Shastri, Ed. Psych, Counseling & Special Education • Kjersti VanSlyke-Briggs, Secondary Education & Educational Technology • Jen-Ting Wang, Math, Computer Science, & Statistics • William Wilkerson, Political Science • Sen Zhang, Math, Computer Science, & Statistics The promotions are effective Sept. 1. Advancing to the rank of associate professor, effective retroactively on Jan. 1 of this year, is: Julie Licata, Music Promoted to the rank of associate professor, effective Sept. 1, are: Nate Bouman, Communication Arts Paul Carter, Music Jian Cui, Art Mette Harder, History Roger Hecht, English Trudy Thomas-Smith, Chemistry Jennifer Withington, Biology Promoted to the rank of librarian is: Michelle Hendley
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mily Mattison-Welsh, Maryland, a nursing student, was named to the SUNY Delhi Dean’s List for the Spring 2015 semester. Also on the list were: • Samantha Mattice, Laurens, BSN in Nursing • Paula Johnson, Laurens, BSN in Nursing • Sierra Hendrickson, Maryland, AA in Criminal Justice Studies. • Daniel Mazzarella, Otsego, AA in Criminal Justice Studies WITH HONORS: Robert Argo, Oneonta, graduated magna cum laude from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute during their commencement ceremony on May 30. He earned a bachelors’ in Electric Engineering. RUFFINO GRAD: Anthony Ruffino, Oneonta, graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s degree in physics. STARTING SCHOOL: Cayce Breitmaier, Londyn Krone and Kasey Pajerski, all of Oneonta, will begin classes at SUNY Oswego on Aug. 24.
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Isn’t It About Time To Stop Just Complaining About Mayor Katz?
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erhaps the smattering of negative reaction received to last week’s lead story, “Hizzoner!”, in our Hall of Fame Induction Weekend edition, was predictable. Over the years, there’s been some unhappiness about the activist administration of Cooperstown Mayor Jeff Katz. While others have their fingerprints on it, he took much of the hit for the implementation of paid parking, first in the Doubleday lot in 2009, then on-street parking in 2013, by which time he had risen from trustee to mayor, supported by a Democrat-dominated Village Board. The noon whistle, the Furthur concert, the scorched-earth tactics of the 2010 Village Board campaign in particular, have made him a lightning rod for criticism, going back to that Nov. 15, 2007, donnybrook on paid parking in CCS’ Sterling Auditorium. Still, Katz has been exceptional in presenting a thoughtful, eloquent, enthusiastic voice from Cooperstown to the outside world – first, during President Obama’s visit in May 2014, and again in the past few months as his second book, “Split Season,” garnered national interest from NPR to Keith Olbermann and numerous newspapers in between. The mayor has used every
ized revenues were stagnant (it got worse with the Great Recession of 2008), expenses were mounting, and paid parking appeared to be the only ready means to capture new money, primarily from tourists, folks from elsewhere. A 4-2 vote after that angry hearing set paid parking in motion and, fully implemented, it has generated $360,000 in each of the past two summers, money that has allowed a long-needed HOMETOWN ONEONTA replacement of downtown Author Jeff Katz was signing copies of “Split Season” in front of F.R. Woods Saturday, July 25, sidewalks (we mourn the 41 trees, but they will just down from the edition that explored his tengrow back) and the upcomsure in Cooperstown. ing reconfiguration of the opportunity, not just to plug do with sensibilities and Chestnut-Main intersection perspectives of newcomers his book, but to plug his – another long-recognized vs. sensibilities and perspec- need – to open upper Main beloved Cooperstown, and not just the Baseball Hall of tives of those born and bred Street to commerce. here. If you heard the noon Fame – the NYSHA mu• whistle in the womb, it’s an seums, the opera, Otsego The Katz majority made endearing part of local life; Lake and the charms of this possible by claiming village life. At a time when if you’ve just arrived, it’s a Village Board majority noise. Upstaters are fleeing, he in 2010, bolstered in 2011 Still, while it may take has claimed the bully pulpit when Katz, unopposed, was birthright or a 50-year to help bring much-needed elected mayor. By then, the wait to become a Native new people here to replace local Republican committee Son or Native Daughter of them. had collapsed. It failed to The mayor deserves cred- Cooperstown, most evfield a slate in 2012, in 2013 eryone around here is an it for that. And for more, (when Katz was again unopAmerican citizen from day given that the Katz Adminposed), in 2014 and (despite of arrival (born or naturalistration is transforming the maverick John Sansevere, ized), able to participate Village of Cooperstown, who sought the Republican in our local democracy, to although people may be dinod on his own) in 2015. bend policy to the will of vided about whether it’s for Every year since 2011, whatever majority can be better or for worse. (Probeditorials in this space cobbled together. ably some of both.) called for the local GOP to And that’s what hap• field a slate, to bring depened. By Nov. 15, 2007, a mocracy back to the village, When you think about majority of the then-trustees to give people a choice. it, many, if not most, of the – Katz, Paul Kuhn, Grace hard-fought controversies Republicans, complaining Kull, Lynn Mebust – realin Otsego County have to about the administration all
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or more than 20 years, ly followed the opera seria Glimmerglass Opera formula. “Cato,” dating has brought baroque from 1737, was one of his opera to life, convincing au- big hits, in spite of having diences that opera long stretches of from the 17th and recitative, no duets 18th centuries and no ensembles. overflows with Vivaldi’s music for compelling drama Act I disappeared and beautiful centuries ago, and music. But even the opera’s endbaroque enthusiings – there have asts were puzzled been several – are at the choice of an ambiguous “Cato in Utica,” muddle. Add a by Antonio VivAntonio Vivaldi plot by Metastasio aldi, for the 40th that defies reason Anniversary season. and history and you might Vivaldi is a fount of wonder if anyone could melody in his familiar make this opera a success. orchestral writing, but as As the curtain rises, all an opera composer – he doubts disappear. Set decomposed over 40 operas, signer John Conklin has mostly lost today – he strictPlease See CATO, A6
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was trolley service (to Birnie Bus, generating 30 percent more revenue last year; this June was up another 14 percent from last June), and collection of the village’s garbage, (in place of buying a new $100,000 truck). The trustees were told Monday night that police staffing is the lowest it’s been in years – Jim Cox and William Henn joined the county Sheriff’s Department earlier this year – and efforts to “right size” the DPW led to a back-and-forth between Trustees Ellen Tillapaugh Kuch (Parks Commission chair) and Cindy Falk (Streets Committee chair) on the sharing of scarcer man hours. But that’s unavoidable as resources – and costs – are adjusted downwards. As mayor, Katz has also taken control of the gavel, reducing angry exchanges that were so prevalent at trustee meetings for a while. • Is Katz perfect? Of course not. Who is? But he has a consistent concept and, along with a unified Village Board, is pursuing it with determination. And he’s delivering an upbeat message to the outside world, which cares little about our parochial squabbles. Don’t like what he’s doing? Fine. Run against him, win and implement your alternate strategy. As for complaining – enough!
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along, nonetheless sat on the sidelines. For anyone begrudging Jeff Katz his success of the past few months, the only appropriate response is: Tough. Plus, there are good things happening at Katz’s 22 Main, beyond the downtown debates. Trustee Lou Allstadt is leading the charge on a multiple-municipality solar farm that, built in Schoharie County and fed into the grid, promises all pluses and no minuses. Monday the 27th, the Village Board approved applications for CFA grants, due Friday the 31st, to move forward an ambitious redo of the Village Hall and library building at 22 Main, to build a bike trail to the village’s Fairy Spring Park, and to begin reconstruction of the sewer plant – a nonsexy big-ticket item that’s been hanging out there. That’s part of an ongoing frontal attack on ailing infrastructure. The multi-million reconstruction – sewerage, water lines, pavement and sidewalks – at Linden and Walnut, an extension of the Blue Lot construction, is complete. (Except for that rocky rail crossing: Puhleez!) Streets are, finally, being energetically repaved. • The Village Board is also rethinking Village Hall’s staffing structure, something that’s always anxiety-provoking. 22 Main’s janitorial services were outsourced, as
It’s The Final Way To Thank Those Who Give All the flag to half-staff. I did not ask anyone in the village government to his is not a letter do it because simply put, to a newspaper they should have known, editor. It is a letter and done it themselves. to any veteran or patriot I might add, that now, still out there. I don’t a few days later, no one expect everyone to agree. from the village has But I do hope most will thanked me, either. understand. I am a Vietnam combat More than a week ago veteran with a current VA now, five of our best disability rating of 100 – four Marines and a percent. Part of that is Navy Sailor – were killed from wounds received in by a terrorist in Tennesaction. The remainder see. They were unarmed, is Parkinson’s Disease, and defenseless and died related to Agent Orange serving their country. Afexposure in the Mekong ter a four-day delay, the Delta in 1967. President finally ordered That , I feel, gives me the nations flags lowered the right to speak on any to half-staff in honor to issue concerning veterans these men. Most cities and especially on behalf and towns did so immediof those veterans who ately and veterans groups cannot speak for themassisted when asked. Not selves. the case, in my homeThe editor of The town, Cooperstown, N.Y. Freeman’s Journal put Here, it is Baseball the story on his website Hall of Fame Induction and Facebook page and Weekend. Lots going on. in less than 72 hours the On July 22, I noticed the story had received more flag at the center of Main than 30,000 hits. Street in the downtown The other day, there was still flying at fullwas a parade, of sorts, staff at 11 a.m. in Springfield, Mass. I I called the editor of guess maybe more of a a local newspaper and procession of a somber asked if he knew why. mood. The casket of MaHe didn’t, so I told him I rine Gunnery Sgt. ThomJim Kevlin/HOMETOWN ONEONTA as Sullivan, killed in the was going to lower it to half-mast as the presiden- Victnam veteran David K. Butler Sr. lowers the flag to Tennessee ambush, was half-staff Wednesday, July 22, in Cooperstown. tial order dictated. arriving home. A quote The village has shown from a news article there On this day, when I saw the flag in the past that they can render honors said, “Unless you were bedridden, you was still at full-staff, I really did not with the flag as they please, for friends want to get involved again and take should have been on Sumner Avenue,” and local dignitaries with or without ( the route of the procession). this matter in my own hands, but I the authority to do so and even had An enormous amount of people had knew I would. So, at about midday, I me arrested a few years ago because turned out to pay respects to Sergeant approached the flag pole and with the I challenged their authority. (Case Sullivan and there were hundreds of newspaper editor watching, I lowered dismissed) Please See FLAG, A6 By DAVID K. BUTLER Sr.
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The First Execution by Electricity – Kemmler has been executed – the first application of the electric current as a legal means of taking human life has been made. That it did not prove as successful and as satisfactory as its advocates expected, the sickening details fully show. And, although the electrical process was devised by philanthropists in the interest of humanity, it is quite probable that public revulsion following the execution of Kemmler will create so strong a sentiment against electrical executions that there will be a speedy demand for the repeal of the law. Should this be done, the question of abolishing capital punishment altogether is worthy of popular meditation. If the death penalty is to be inflicted for the purpose of preventing crime, it would appear that the more horrible the method the more certain of attaining the end. But statistics show that the method of execution has little if any effect on crime – on the contrary, that the more revolting the scenes at the infliction of the death penalty, the greater the morbid tendency to crime. If murder is not to be prevented by resorting to barbarous methods of punishment, why not in the name of the advanced civilization claimed for the present age, abolish the practice altogether? August 1890
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Common Council – Report was made that the city could secure the Huntington lot on Dietz Street at an annual rental of $120 for parking purposes for automobiles, cabs and drays, and the necessity to relieve the congestion on Main Street was urged as indicating early action. After a discussion it was voted to refer the project to a special committee with power to act. Mayor Lunn appointed as such committee Alderman Ceperley, Coy and Disbrow. Community Singing – For several weeks the Oneonta City band, under conductor Harold Albert, has been giving outdoor band concerts, greatly to the satisfaction of everybody who has listened to these excellent entertainments which one of the best bands in the state has generously afforded. Last evening, in addition to the usual programme, which was in no way shortened, there was an innovation in the way of community singing. An audience, estimated at 1,200 persons, entered heartily into the work singing “Tipperary” and “Dublin Bay” with a swing and earnestness and withal with an accuracy and harmony that were most pleasing. The programme ended with “America.” August 1915
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announced yesterday. Such a census will be the first within at least 30 years, he said. For a complete and accurate, up-to-date record, information gathered will be kept confidential, he added. All parents and residents are urged to cooperate. Dr. Hager plans to repeat the census every three years. During the intervening years, records in the city clerk’s office, utilities, dairies and other organizations will be sought. Under state education laws, it is required that a census record of all children up to the age of 21as of September 1, be maintained. College students who are not residents would be excluded. However, Oneonta residents away at college will be counted. Mrs. Hilda Larson will supervise the census. August 1955
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The total value of taxable property in the City of Oneonta is $94,081,801. City assessor Calvert Bailey said the final figures were contained in computer print-outs received by the city. That is about $1.2 million less than the amount the city had estimated prior to the hearings on grievance days last month. The computer print-outs show that the full value of properties during the reassessment is $96,758,965. This figure, Bailey explained, is the value of all the properties assessed. Properties that are totally exempt such as churches, schools, and the two colleges, are not included in that August 2005 figure, he said. August 1975 seems powerful enough to check the “underground” manufacture of pointed jibes at the ruler of the Reich. The story goes that Hitler went to see a movie incognito by himself and New York’s law that will make the legal drinking age 21 took his seat unobtrusively in the rear of the house. When the goes into effect on December 1. City officials, merchants newsreel came around and Hitler’s picture was flashed on and residents have expressed some concerns over what the screen, everyone stood up and applauded and cheered impact the new law will have in Oneonta where half of the vociferously. Hitler alone remained seated and quiet. Presently, population is college students. Sergeant Carl Shedlock of the usher tapped him on the shoulder and said, “You betthe Oneonta Police Department said, based on his experiter stand up, friend. We all feel the way you do about it, but ence in the city, there will definitely be problems for the it’s not safe to show it.” Another tells of Hitler’s visit to an police. “You are not going to change the behaviors of that insane asylum. One of the inmates asks: “Who’s that funny age group,” Shedlock said. “The situation is going to be little fellow with the Charlie Chaplin moustache? Hitler, dispersed back into the neighborhoods. This is a part of coloverhearing the question turns to the man and shouts indiglege life, and they are not going to change that overnight. nantly, “Don’t you know me? I am Adolf Hitler, the leader of That is what the law wants to do. It has some potential for the whole German race.” To which the patient retorts, “That’s some pretty severe consequences – we could get an adverjust how it started with me, too.” sarial role with the students, and that is not going to serve August 1935 anybody.” Peter Granger, owner of the Copper Fox Tavern said, “My problem is getting enough 21-year-olds in here to stay in business, an older crowd that gets us through the summer.” A city-wide house-to-house census of all children, from August 1985 birth through age 21, will be taken next month after school opens, Dr. Harold V. Hager, superintendent of schools,
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Why Does Andrew Do What He Does?
think I’ll invent a new board game and call it, “What Could Andrew Be Thinking?” He sure does get me to scratching my head every once in a while. I raved about his gun control effort, the SAFE Act. It was his best work yet. I suspect that after the tragic Sandy Hook shootings, he wanted to be the first one to lead the nation in gun control and he pulled out all the stops to get the SAFE Act passed. Since the governor’s political reputation holds that he “gets things done,” this single thing – a great mark in his “positive” column – commands considerable respect from so many of us.
But his ethics stuff is dead on the barroom floor. His promise to end disgraceful gerrymandering is long forgotten, likewise his pledge to elect more Democrats to the state Senate and his education efforts. So we were all a little confused when the governor recently signed a memorandum of agreement with the Senate Republicans to seriously weaken his own gun bill. While the governor maintains that this is less than earth-shattering, many of us know better. He chickened out, pure and simple. So why did he do it? Since when does a Democratic governor sign a memorandum of agreement with
Small, Symbolic Gesture Takes Just A Minute To Honor Fallen FLAG/From A4 American flags displayed. I am not ashamed to say that when I saw it on television news, it brought me to tears. In Cooperstown, another story. Other than The Freeman’s Journal, no other news organization was even interested in the fact that Village Hall couldn’t find time to attend to flag protocol. The tradition of lowering our nation’s flag to half- staff when directed by the governor or president is a long-respected one. It is only a small, symbolic gesture made in honor of the deceased person, and takes less than a minute to adjust the flag accordingly. In the case of Cooperstown, the directive and the flag itself were simply ignored. The guys who were killed were just not important enough. I wonder what might had happened if one of the victims had been a professional baseball player. No one expected to have a formal ceremony in Cooperstown. But we do have the right to expect the appropriate display of our flag under these circumstances. It is not my intention here
to offend anyone. But I am offended and I doubt if I am alone. The disrespect to the flag was not necessary. The village needs to adjust its priorities.
one party in one house? This is especially true when we are talking about legislation that has been passed by two houses of the Legislature and signed by the governor. Well, as I have been telling you for some time now, like his father before him, the governor wants the Republicans in power so they can be the bogeymen and act as foils against the progressive Democrats who he sees as spenders. I think most people finally agree with me that this is the case. He says he’s a Democrat but as the old saying goes, “Maybe not so much.” He allowed the Senate Republicans to save
themselves by letting them draw districts that gave them a huge advantage and that came after Cuomo’s campaign promises that he would insist the districts be drawn by outside, non-partisan experts. Some things cost big when they catch on political fire. Cuomo never expected that fracking was going to bite him in the rear but the unexpected happened – the anti-fracking movement took off and Cuomo had to back all the way down the road. Chartock is president of WAMC-FM, Northeast Public Radio, Albany
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Martinez, Dominicans Bring Caribbean Rythm To Upstate Tradition INDUCTION/From A1 hosting families in our county,” said Montanti. “And the Southside Mall is such a good place to spend some time, get lunch, do some shopping.” The mall got in on the autograph action, too, inviting 1986 World Series Mets player Lenny Dykstra to sign in front of the movie theater. “We had Clay Bellinger a few years back, and we’d like to make signings an annual event,” said Montanti. On Sunday, July 24, 49 Hall of Famers, including Hank Aaron, Sandy Koufax and Juan MarAstro Craig ichal, the Biggio teared up on only other recounting Dominican memories of ballplayer his parents. in the Hall, joined Rob Manfred, Rome native and the new commissioner of baseball, Hall President Jeff Idelson and Hall Chairman Jane Forbes Clark on stage to present the awards. They were there to witness the induction of three pitchers – Arizona Diamondback Randy Johnson,
The often-frowning Randy Johnson smiles for the camera with, from left Hall President Jeff Idelson, Hall Chairman Jane Forbes Clark and Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred, a Rome native.
Red Sox Pedro Martinez and Atlanta Brave Pedro Martinez – as well as Craig Biggio, considered the best all-around player in Houston Astro history. “Every Induction weekend has its own look and feel, but there is always one constant,” said Miss Clark. “The people who come back to honor baseball’s number one fraternity as baseball’s number one fans!” Navy Secretary Ray Mabus also took the stage to announce the naming of the USS Cooperstown, as well as to honor the 350 players who gave up their careers to
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serve in World War II and the Korean War. “These soldiers played the ultimate double header,” he said. Up first, Biggio tearedup as he remembered his parents, now deceased. “I know they are watching me,” he said. “I miss you so much, and I miss having you here today.” He also recalled a promise he made to a friend on his block in Kings Park, Long Island, who had leukemia. “I told his family that if I was ever in a situation to give back, I would,” he said. “And that’s why I’m the national spokesperson for the
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The irrepressible Pedro Martinez performs a little dance as HoF Chairman Jane Forbes Clark announces his induction.
Sunshine Kids foundation in Houston.” Smoltz warned young players about overdoing. “It’s not normal to have surgery at 14,” he said. “Not every pitch has to be a competitive pitch. Go out and have fun, and take care of those great future arms!” Despite his reputation for not smiling, Johnson, the tallest player in the Hall, he was all smiles. “I no longer have the fastball, and I no longer have the scowl, but I am so happy to be in the Hall of Fame.” And then there was Martinez, who, dressed in
an electric blue suit, danced on stage next to Miss Clark, then spoke in both Spanish and English. “Thank you to my people in the Dominican Republic and my friends from all over, and thank you to America for the opportunity baseball had for me.” A speech’s end, he invited Marichal to hold the Dominican flag with him. “The draw of the Hall of Fame adds to the enthusiasm and growth for tourism in our region,” said Heegan. “And this weekend had a very positive impact.”
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“Lenny came as a guest to my store and we got to be a guest in my store,” said Argo. “We got to be friends, and I thought, ‘What better place to bring him than Cooperstown?’” It was Dykstra’s first time back in Cooperstown as a player since an exhibition game before his retirement, and in 1999, he brought his son, Cutter, who played for the Milwaukee Brewers. “It was unbelievable,” said Dykstra. “He’d never seen fields like that.” Dykstra stayed at the B&B Ranch in Fly Creek, and the night before the signings, Giovagnoli and his family had dinner with them. “There was a band, and he just sat outside, taking in the trees,” said Giovagnoli. “He was very appreciative. He sat with my son, Tony, for a long time and talked with him about the game. He’s one of us.”
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PAGE B-1 Tim Wiles, formerly of the Hall of Fame, now Guilderland Public Library director, reprised his role of “Casey at the Bat� at the Parade of Legends Saturday,
You usually see Don Murphy behind the counter at the Cooperstown Post Office, but he took a break to bring son Keenan to the Parade of Legends.
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Dominican flags were more in evidence than the Stars & Stripes at Hall of Fame Induction 2015 Sunday, July 26, next to the Clark Sports Center as fans of Boston Red Sox’ Pedro Martinez, the first inductee from the Dominican Republican since Juan Marichal in 1983 was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, along with Craig Biggio (Atlanta Braves), Randy Johnson (Arizona Diamondbacks) and John Smoltz (Houston Astros).
‘BIG RIVER’: Tony-winning and family-friendly musical retelling of Mark Twain’s “Adventures of Huck Finn.� 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, July 30Aug. 1 & 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2. First United Methodist Church, 66 Church St., Oneonta. Info, (607) 643-1882. TEEN THEATER: The West Kortright Center’s Young People’s Theater Workshop presents “Henry VIII� as part of Shakespeare in the Valley. 6 p.m. Friday, July 31 - Saturday, Aug. 1. West Kortright Center, 49 W. Kortright Church Rd., East Meredith Info, www.westkc.org SCAVENGER HUNT: Grab your camera and join the search for wildflowers, leaves and scenic vistas all around the Robert V. Riddell State Park. 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, State Rte. 28, just off exit 17, Milford. Info, (607) 282-4087. RAIL-FAN DAY: Celebrate 146 years with pump car rides, wrecking crane demos, special trains and displays, chicken BBQ, more, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad Depot, 136 East Main St., Milford. Info, (607) 432-2429 or www. lrhs.com
Boy Scout Troop 1254 leaders Peter Deysenroth, right, and Ralph Eggleston help sort cans collected by Scouts during the induction ceremony. The troop was expected to collect 15,000-20,000 cans, which, at 6 cents apiece, would have brought them a maximum $1,200 for an afternoon’s work.
Homer Osterhoudt, who was at the original induction in 1939, attended his 68th out of 71 such events, accompanied by son Darrell.
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As activity built up along Main Street Saturday morning, July 26, at Hall of Fame Weekend began Connor Boyle and Kaitlin Andrews, above, were hard at sandwich-making in front of Danny’s.
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THURSDAY–FRIDAY, JULY 30-31, 2015 Dennis Quinn, chairman of the Oneonta Municipal Airport Commission, examines the high-end private jets that swamp the Town of Oneonta airfield once a year.
Susie Knight, Edmeston Central School Spanish teacher, sells T-shirts celebrating the popularity of “beisbol” through North and South America Saturday morning in front of F.R. Woods. The shirts are available at Woods and the Barnyard Swing.
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A sea of fans surround Jackson Crisman, 6, of Cooperstown, riding on his father’s shoulders to get a better view of the Hall of Fame’s Parade of Legends Saturday evening. Near the Hall, crowds were eight rows thick on both sides of Main Street.
State Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, above, chats it up with other fans in the VIP seats under an 80degree sun. At left, you can see what part of a 45,000 crowd looks like, as fans head back into the village after the ceremony.
CCS junior Josh Briggs packs up another load of Coca Cola to sell to the thirsty Induction crowd. Money raised during Hall of Fame Weekend helps pay for the senior trip.
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he Worcester General Store wasn’t even open yet on Saturday, July 25, and already Elizabeth McGuckin had customers. “We had people coming in at 10 of 9!� she said. “But we were here, happy and smiling.� The soft re-opening of the Worcester General Store brought the crowds, exploring the aisles and lining up at the deli counter to buy piles of thin-sliced Boar’s
Head roast beef and turkey. “Thin sliced is how we do it downstate!� said McGuckin said to Chris Bolson, who bought the first sandwich. “I used to have to drive to Oneonta to get Boar’s Head, so now we have it here!� “We’ve needed this,� said Bolson. “So many people are here are elderly and they can’t drive to Oneonta to just pick up one or two things.� McCuckin and her husband, Brian Caulfield, a property manager in Manhattan, bought the market last year and set about to once again make it the hub of activity
in Worcester, where they have a weekend home. “This was always my wife’s dream to own a grocery store,� he said. “I’ve always loved delis,� she said as she cracked open a plastic bucket of pickles to give to a customer with his sandwich. “I love those big Italian delis like in Queens and Long Island.� And the Worcester General Store fills a very specific niche. “The nearest grocery stores are in Cobleskill or Oneonta, 20 miles either way,� said McGuckin. “We’re trying to fill that void.� And a void they will fill – the
shelves are stocked with everything a kitchen could need: Eggs, bread and milk, cake mix, chips and cereal, spices and a full deli counter, with sandwiches served on Foti’s bread. “The dairy cooler is coming in soon, and we’re going to have a butcher counter with local meats,� said McGuckin. “Our butcher specializes in sausages!� McGuckin hopes that the Worcester Farmers’ Market will set up shop in their back parking lot, and plans to put tables and chairs out front. She even has shelves to showcase local products. “We’ve got
three people who sell maple syrup and another shelf for preserves.�. Though daughter Charlotte was only home from the Army three days before she shipped out to Germany, where she will serve as a medic, she joined her mother behind the counter in full fatigues. “I just got out of training and it’s the weekend before I leave, but here I am!� she said. Young daughter Beatrice was minding the candy counter up front with her brother, William, but he left her minding the store while he went outside to play. “It’s a family affair,� said McGuckin.
Southard Firm On City-Manager Concept, But Waiting Until New Council Forms SOUTHARD/From A1 looking for a manager who develops employees, who is involved in the community and can make the city run efficiently.� Though away, he was in the loop as Council member Maureen Hennessy, acting mayor in his absence, convened a special Common Council meeting Saturday, July 25, where it voted unanimously — minus Southard and Council member Bob Brzozowski, who was also vacationing – to accept Murphy’s severance counter-offer of $60,000,
equivalent to six months of his $110,000 salary, plus unused vacation, personal days and sick leave. The severance came one week after Southard, Hennessy, Mike Lynch, Fourth Ward, Larry Malone, Second Ward, and Madolyn Palmer, Fifth Ward, voted to sever the city’s contract with Murphy on Friday, July 17. “For some, the perception might be that this was a knee-jerk reaction or rush to judgment, when in fact it ran much deeper than that,�
said Southard. “I wouldn’t have voted this way if I didn’t believe, in my heart of hearts, that this was the right thing to do.� Common Council had originally offered Murphy three months’ pay – $27,000 – for his resignation. Though Council asked for a response by Tuesday, July 21, that date passed with no word. Later in the week, though, the counter-offer arrived that the Council accepted. The city also agreed to provide a neutral employ-
ment reference, and both agreed not to make “disparaging statements� concerning the other party. Murphy and the city both also agreed to waive their right to a lawsuit, and Murphy waived his right to a public hearing. “It’s a sad day in the city,� said Council member Dave Rissberger, Third Ward. “If we terminate one employee without due process, what’s to say we won’t do it to another?� Murphy was not present at Saturday’s meeting, but said afterwards, “It’s been
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a difficult week, but we’re fortunate that we’ve had an outpouring of support from the community.� And although Common Council cited “no confidence� in Murphy, Southard is confident that the city will quickly recover from his departure. “We have a very capable staff,� said Southard. “The city will run at a very efficient level, no doubts about that.� Though city Finance Director Meg Hungerford will once again take the helm as interim city manager – previously she held the position for four months after Long’s
retirement and before Murphy’s hiring – Southard said there has been “no discussion� about appointing her to the position. “I think we need to take a break and let this all calm down,� he said. “We have at least four new council people (being elected in November to take office Jan. 1) and a new mayor. At this juncture, we’ll wait until everything’s in place. “I’m confident that we will move forward,� said Southard. “In my mind, I’m not ready to give up on the city manager concept.�
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OPENING RECEPTION — 5-7 p.m. Free public reception for ARC Otsego’s “Voice! 11″ statewide juried exhibition of over 70 works by artists with developmental disabilities. Music, refreshments, art sale, People’s Choice Award. Exhibit through noon Aug. 14. Martin-Mullen Art Gallery, Fine Arts Bldg., SUNY Oneonta. Info, www.arcotsego.org ART FUNDRAISER — 5:30-9 p.m.. 4th annual “Pass the Plate” auction. The Smithy, 55 Pioneer St., Cooperstown, Info, tickets: (607) 547-8671. EAGLES TALK — 6:30 p.m.” Eagles in New York,” with state DEC wildlife expert Scott Van Arsdale. Free, all welcome. Woodside Hall, 1 Main St., Cooperstown. Info, reservations, (607) 373-7817. CONCERT — 7:30 p.m. Cooperstown Summer Music Festival presents Bradley Brookshire, harpsichordist for the Metropolitan Opera, in “J.S. Bach’s ‘Goldberg Variations’ Demystified.” $25 adults; $15 ages 6-18. Drawing Room, Hyde Hall, 267 Glimmerglass State Park Rd., Cooperstown. Limited seating; tickets at (800) 838-3006. THEATER — 7 p.m. (Also 7 p.m. July 31-Aug. 1 & 4 p.m. Aug. 2) Opening of Sing a Song of Broadway & Co.’s production of musical “Big River,” based on Mark Twain’s “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.” $15 adults;
$10 students; $5 under age 12, at the door. Church Hall, First United Methodist Church, 66 Church St., Oneonta. Info, (607) 643-1882. CONCERT -- 7 p.m. Free concert, featuring Party of Two. Part of City of Oneonta summer concert series. Neahwa Park mobile bandstand near Hodges Pond, Oneonta. CONCERT — 7 p.m. (rescheduled from July 21 due to rain.) Free Lakefront Concert featuring Bets & Frets (high energy harmonies & classics from 1950s on). Bandstand, Lakefront Park, 1 Pioneer St., Cooperstown. THEATER — 8 p.m. (also various times Jul 31-Aug. 2 & Aug. 6-9) “The Country Wife” by William Wycherley. Free; donations welcome. Franklin Stage Co., Chapel Hall, 25 Institute St., Franklin, Tickets, schedule, www.franlinstagecompany.org
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SCAVENGER HUNT — 11 a.m. Otsego Co. Conservation Association hosts family event. Participants get a map and list of items to search for, including wildflowers, leaves, scenic vistas, in the park. Bring a camera, phone and/or paper & pencil. Meet 11 a.m. at main entrance to Robert V. Riddell State Park on State Rte. 28, just north of I-88 exit 17. Free; all ages welcome. Pre-register online at http://occainfo. org/program-and-event-sign-upform/ or call (607) 282-4087. HD THEATER BROADCAST — 12:55 p.m. National Theater broadcast of production of “The Audience” $20 adults; $18 seniors; $10 students. Foothills Performing Arts Center, 24 Market St., Oneonta. Info, www. foothillspac.org or (607) 4312080.
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MUSEUM TALK — 1-3 p.m. Explore the exciting history of Oneonta’s Huntington Family (of railroad and philanthropy fame) with HML genealogy librarian Sarah Livingston. Free. SwartWilcox House Museum, Wilcox Ave (off River St.), Oneonta. Handicapped access. Info, (607) 432-0960. THEATER — 3 p.m. (also 7 p.m. Aug. 8 & 3 p.m. Aug. 9.) “The Compleat Works of Wllm Shkspr (abridged revised)” live. $15 adults, $12 seniors & members; $10 ages 7-12; 6 and under free. The Farmers’ Museum, 5775 Rte. 80, Cooperstown. Info, www.farmersmuseum.org. THEATER — 4 p.m. Final performance of Sing a Song of Broadway & Co.’s production of the musical “Big River,” based on Mark Twain’s “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.” $15 adults; $10 students; $5 under age 12, at the door. Church Hall, First United Methodist Church, 66 Church St., Oneonta. Info, (607) 643-1882. THEATER — 5 p.m. (also various times Jul 31-Aug. 2 & Aug. 6-9) “The Country Wife” by William Wycherly. Free; donations welcome. Franklin Stage Co., Chapel Hall, 25 Institute St., Franklin, Tickets, schedule, www.franlinstagecompany.org CONCERT -- 7:30 p.m. The Fenimore String Quartet, with guest artists. $15; $12 Cherry Valley Artworks members. Star Theater, 44 Main St., Cherry Valley. MORE CALENDAR, B7
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Cert. of LP filed with Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 5/29/15. Office location: Otsego County. SSNY designated as agent of LP upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 7361 Route 28, Schuyler Lake, NY 13457. Name/addr. of each gen. ptr. avail. at SSNY. Purpose: any lawful activities. Latest date: 12/9/2017. 6LegalJuly30
Teaching Vacancies Cooperstown Central School District is seeking a qualified candidate for the anticipated position of Elementary Teacher and Secondary Social Studies Teacher. Positions are full-time, 10 months, with a competitive salary and benefits package. Appropriate and current certification is required. Deadline for all applications is August 7, 2015. Specific job qualifications and application deadline can be found on the school website www.cooperstowncs.org. Interested candidates should send a letter of interest to: Mr. C.J. Hebert, Superintendent of Schools at Cooperstown Central School, 39 Linden Avenue, Cooperstown, NY 13326. Start Date: 9/1/2015. EOE
Heavy Motor equipMent operator (full-time) and SeaSonal openingS The Village of Cooperstown has an opening for the position of Heavy Motor Equipment Operator. Requirements include the possession of a valid New York State CDL Class A or B license, experience in the operation of heavy equipment and experience with automotive repairs. This is a full-time position with competitive wage and attractive benefits. Applicants must be a resident of Otsego County. Also available are seasonal laborer positions to begin as soon as possible. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. For further information regarding the positions and to obtain an application please contact the Village Clerk’s Office at 607-547-2411 or send your resumé and cover letter to: Teri L. Barown, RMC, Village Clerk, Village of Cooperstown PO Box 346, Cooperstown, NY 13326
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IN MEMORIAM Billy Joe Grimshaw, 42; Loved Motorbikes ONEONTA – Billy Joe Grimshaw, 42, a mechanic who specialized in “fixeruppers,” died July 20, 2015, at the Chestnut Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Oneonta, after an extended illness. He was born on Oct. 3, 1972, in Herkimer, the son of Delbert and Margaret Grimshaw. Billy Joe loved being outdoors and especially enjoyed hunting and farming. He was a Harley-Davidson motorcycle enthusiast and a talented mechanic who loved to repair “fixer-upper” vehicles. Billy Joe faced his many life’s challenges calmly and with grace and made friends wherever he went. His kindness and gen-
tle spirit touched everyone around him, yielding deep connections and redefining the meaning of family. Billy Joe is survived by his brothers, Delbert Grimshaw and Fred Scott Clements; his sister, Robin Grimshaw; and his children. He is also survived by his extended family, including his devoted support givers; former housemates at The Arc Otsego; friends at The Arc Otsego’s Milford Men’s Group; and special friends Joseph Rifenbark, Cindi Roe and Jim Neer, Billy Joe’s advocate whom Billy Joe fondly called “the Buddha teacher.” A gathering celebrating Billy Joe’s life will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, July 31 at
Elizabeth L. Crandall, 77; Past County Clerk, Auditor GILBERTSVILLE – Elizabeth L. Crandall, 77, the former Otsego County auditor and clerk, passed away July 17, 2015 at the Focus at Otsego. She was born July 3, 1938 in Jamaica, Queens, the daughter of John and Louisa (Goshell) Hundt. From 1966 to 1995 Betty worked in the Otsego County Auditor and Clerk of the Board office. After retiring, she continued working until 1999 at various jobs such as waitressing at Walt’s Restaurant, the SUNY Oneonta Bookstore and working rodeos with her husband Mark. Betty was a member of Milford American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1566. She was one of the three people who formed Westford Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and served as their First President, and was a past member of Milford Ladies Traveling Bowling Team.
She is survived by her family; her children, William J. Peeters of Gilbertsville, Thomas M. Peeters and Connie, of Leonardsville, Phillip O. Peeters and Cheryl, of Worcester, and Linda M. Benjamin and Paul, of Burlington Flats; her sister, Honey and Bill Platt of Westford; 9 grandchildren; 10 greatgrandchildren; 2 nephews; 5 cousins: special people Eleanor Mahnken, Bill Goshell and Barbara Prindle. She was predeceased by her parents, sister Frances Loftus and husband, Mark Crandall. A funeral was held Thursday, July 23 at the Heller & Skinner Funeral Home in Worcester with the Rev. Judith A. histle, officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society Arrangments are entrusted to the Heller & Skinner Funeral Home.
Rita Monahan Armstrong, 91; Retired Fox Hospital Nurse ONEONTA – Rita Monahan Armstrong, 91, a retired Fox Hospital registered nurse, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015. She was born on July 5, 1924 in Auburn, the daughter of Thomas and Carrie (McCabe) Monahan. She is survived by her son, Patrick Armstrong; daughters, Maureen Spaziani and Eileen Tracy; 6 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. There will be no calling hours. A private interment at Oneonta Plains Cemetery will be at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are entrusted to the Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home. versar y Our 125th anni
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The Arc Otsego, 35 Academy St., Oneonta. For more information, please call (607) 432-8595. Donations may be made in Billy Joe’s memory to The National Kidney Foundation, www.kidney.org, or to The Arc Otsego’s Helping Hands Fund, P.O. Box 490, Oneonta NY 13820, www. arcotsego.org. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home.
Donald H. Dockstader, 95; WWII Vet ONEONTA – Donald H. Dockstader, 95, a retired teacher and Oneonta native, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at Tidewell Hospice in Englewood, Fla.. Born on Dec. 1, 1919 in Oneonta, he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. A graduate of Oswego State College with his Master’s degree in industrial arts; Don was a teacher for Gloversville High School, Johnstown and Fulton Montgomery Community College. After 30 years he retired to Englewood. A resident of Englewood for 28 years coming from Gloversville, he was a member of the Englewood United Methodist Church.
He was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth in 2004. Survivors include two daughters: Ann Shaw of Englewood, Fla.; Donna Monsen of St. James; two sons: Garth of Lusby, Md; Glenn of Watervliet; 15 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. A funeral was held Monday, July 27, in the Bookhout Funeral Home, with the Rev. Randy Palada Pastor of the First Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be held in the Oneonta Plains Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to the Bookhout Funeral Home.
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TIONS — 8-9 a.m. Tuesdays. Join Hartwick 1BR Apartment for rent: 1 bedroom, Oneonta Common Council memground level, covered porch bers for weekly coffee & chat. -- washer/dryer, parking -- no This week at Yellow Deli, Main St., pets or smoking. $595.00 + Oneonta. COUNTY FAIR — 8 a.m. Also utilities, references. Call Dave Aug. 5-9. Opening day of Otsego LaDuke, 435-2405 or 547County Fair. $1 admission (open8551. ing day only; gates open 8 a.m.). TFN Carnival, 4-H activities (animal, floral, food, science shows). Noon
Cooperstown Apartment - 2 NYS Sire Stakes harness racing; Bedroom, 2nd floor, $950.00, 7:30 p.m. fire service & school all included. Lease, no pets. band parade. Full schedule at Call Dave LaDuke, 435-2405 www.otsegocountyfair.org. HYDE HALL HAUNTING — 6 or 547-8551. p.m. & 7 p.m. (also Aug. 11). TFN Meet the ghosts of Hyde Hall
and hear eerie true tales of the home’s historic residents. $15, limited tour sizes, reservations required at (607) 547-5098. Hyde Hall historic site, 267 Glimmerglass State Park Rd., Cooperstown. Info, www.hydehall. org CONCERT — 7 p.m. Free Lakefront Concert, with Cooperstown Apartment for rent. Avail- Community Band. Free movie, able September 1st. 4 Maple “The Princess Bride,” after. BandSt. Oneonta. No Pets/smok- stand, Lakefront Park, 1 Pioneer ing. Private off st. parking. St., Cooperstown.
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COUNTY FAIR — 9 a.m. (Also Aug. 7-9.) 3rd day of Otsego County Fair. Carnival, 4-H activities (animal, food, floral, science shows). 9 a.m. 4-H western horse show; 9:30 a.m. dairy shows; 10 a.m. antique tractor pull; 7:30 p.m. demolition derby. Full schedule at www.otsegocountyfair.org. CONCERT — 7 p.m. Free concert, featuring Sidney Community Band. Part of City of Oneonta summer concert series. Neahwa Park mobile bandstand near Hodges Pond, Oneonta.
Friday, August 7
COUNTY FAIR — 9 a.m. (Also Aug. 8-9.) Otsego County Fair Children’s Day, with bike giveaways. Carnival, 4-H activities (animal, food, floral, science shows). 9 a.m. 4-H English horse show; 9:30 a.m. dairy shows; 7:30 p.m. truck pull. Full schedule at www. otsegocountyfair.org BELGIAN FEST — 3 p.m. (Also Aug. 8).“Belgium Comes to Cooperstown” festival. Taste Belgian and Belgian-style ales from more than 100 breweries. Music (8 p.m.), food, camping, fireworks, more. Tickets $20-$110. Brewery Ommegang, 656 Co. Hwy 33, Middlefield. Info, (607) 547-1800 or www.ommegang.com. ICE CREAM SOCIAL — 5-8 p.m. Old-fashioned summer treat, part of Fabulous Friday along Main St. Free. Oneonta History Center, 183 Main St., Oneonta. Info, www.oneontahistory.org CONCERT — 7 p.m. “Lake Effect Concert: Jazz ‘n Swing with The Patti Van Tassel Quartet.” Sounds from the 1920s-’50s. $10 adults; $5 children. New lakeside Lucy B. Hamilton Amphitheater, Fenimore Art Museum, 5798 Rte. 80, Cooperstown. Tickets, info, www.
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COUNTY FAIR — 8:30 a.m. (Also Aug. 9.) Otsego County Fair Agriculture Day. Carnival, 4-H activities (animal, food, floral, science shows). 8:30 a.m. 5k benefit run; 10:30 a.m. cook-off; 3 p.m. livestock auction; 7 p.m. variety show. Full schedule at www.otsegocountyfair.org. HISTORIC HOUSE TOURS — 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Hosted by Cherry Valley Historical Association & Museum.Tickets $15 at Cherry Valley Museum, 49 Main St., Cherry Valley. Lunch also for purchase at Katieri Hall, hosted by Catholic Church. RENAISSANCE FAIR — 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (also Aug. 9.) 7th annual fair. Crafters, music, dancers, re-enactors, games, magician, pig roast, chicken BBQ, more. $5 admission.Windfall Dutch Barn, 4.5 miles north of East Springfield on Hwy. 31. Info, (518) 993-2239. HD THEATER BROADCAST — 12:55 p.m. National Theater broadcast of production of John Steinbeck’s “Of Mice and Men.” $20 adults; $18 seniors; $10 students. Foothills Performing Arts Center, 24 Market St., Oneonta. Info, www.foothillspac.org or (607) 431-2080. TRAIN ‘ROBBERY’ — 1 p.m. (also Aug. 22). Experience an Old West train robbery, with period costumes, shootouts, fun. About 2 hours. Adults $19; seniors $18; ages 3-12 $16; under 3 free. Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad Depot, 136 E. Main St., Milford. Res. encouraged at (607) 432-2429. More rides, info, at www.lrhs.com HYDE HALL GALA — 5 p.m. Annual “Run for the Roses” fundraiser: a Kentucky Derby-themed evening of lawn games, auctions,
mint juleps, BBQ, and dancing to The Handsome Hearts, a Brooklyn-based trio. $130 adults; $100 under age 30; also Premium Triple Crown tables for 10. Hyde Hall, 267 Glimmerglass State Park Rd., Cooperstown. Info, tickets, www.hydehall.org or (607) 547-5098. BELGIAN FEST — 3 p.m. “Belgium Comes to Cooperstown” festival. Taste Belgian and Belgianstyle ales from more than 100 breweries. Music (8 p.m.), food, camping, fireworks, more. Tickets $20-$110. Brewery Ommegang, 656 Co. Hwy. 33, Middlefield. Info, (607) 547-1800 or www. ommegang.com THEATER -- 7 p.m. (Also 3 p.m. Aug. 9.) “The Compleat Works of Wllm Shkspr (abridged revised)” live. Monty Python meets Shakespeare as three men try to perform all The Bard’s works in 90 minutes. $15 adults, $12 seniors & members; $10 ages 7-12; 6 and under free. The Farmers’ Museum, 5775 Rte. 80, Cooperstown. Info, www.farmersmuseum.org. EXHIBIT CLOSING– Last day for exhibit celebrating Oneonta properties on the national and state Historic Registers. Free. Oneonta History Center, 183 Main St., Oneonta. Hours, info, www.oneontahistory.org or (607) 432-0960.
Sunday, August 9
COUNTY FAIR — 9 a.m. Closing day of Otsego County Fair. Carnival, 4-H activities (animal, food, floral, science shows). 9 a.m. English & Western horse show; 1 p.m. dessert contest; 1 p.m. & 6 p.m. demolition derbies; 4 p.m. cake walk; 5 p.m. chainsaw art auction. Full schedule at www. otsegocountyfair.org RENAISSANCE FAIR — 11 a.m.5 p.m. 7th annual fair. Crafters, music, dancers, re-enactors, games, magician, pig roast, chicken BBQ, more. $5 admission.Windfall Dutch Barn, 4.5 miles north of East Springfield on Hwy. 31. Info, (518) 993-2239. THEATER — 3 p.m. Final performance, “The Compleat Works of Wllm Shkspr (abridged revised)” live. $15 adults, $12 seniors & members; $10 ages 7-12; 6 and under free. The Farmers’ Museum, 5775 Rte. 80, Cooperstown. Info, www.farmersmuseum.org.
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