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Oneonta, N.Y., Friday, May 5, 2017
Julie Dostal Hailed As ‘Woman of Distinction’ Senator Seward Designee Will Be Honored May 9 At State Capitol Ceremony By LIBBY CUDMORE
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very day, Julie Dostal is driven by a verse from Matthew 25:40, “Whatsoever you do unto the least of these, you do unto me.” “I strive to help people society
considers the ‘least of these’,” she said. “Because as someone in long-term recovery, I come from that place.” Dostal, executive director of Oneonta’s LEAF, the addiction-fighting organization, has been selected as a 2017 New York State Senate “Woman of Distinction.”
“Women like Julie Dostal make a profound, positive difference in the lives of others and are a prime reason why New York is so special,” said Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford. “Julie has made it her life’s work to help others through the LEAF Council on Alcohol Please See DOSTAL, A6
LEAF’s Julie Dostal
FEARS VOICED BUILDING BEING DISMANTLED Ian Austin/HOMETOWN ONEONTA
Pat Murphy throws the first pitch Saturday, April 27, at Oneonta Little League opening day ceremonies, where the Richard Murphy Field was dedicated in honor of her late husband/MORE ON B7
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Oneonta Theatre Fans Fear Landmark’s Fate “He told me he had people giving him prices on scrap, such as steel beams xpressing fears the from the roof,” Leonard landmark Oneonta continued. “And he said Theatre will be sold that if no one did anything off brick by brick, 25 comby the end of the summer, he munity members gathered would level it into a parking Tuesday, May 2, at the lot.” Oneonta History Center to Brzozowski Bob Brzozowski, Greater discuss what they might Oneonta Historical Society do. president, tried to reassure at“When I talked to Tom Cormitendees at weekly “Community er” – the theatre’s owner – “what I Conversations” he hosts, saying got was a man in a desperate situCormier couldn’t raze the former ation,” said Jamie Leonard, who 1897 opera house without the city with wife Pamela Rapp is restoring Planning Board’s approval. The Church in Mount Vision. Please See THEATRE, A3 By LIBBY CUDMORE
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lizabeth Horvath has resigned as chief operating officer of Otsego Now, the county’s economic development agency. Horvath’s appointment was announced in January 2014 along with CEO Sandy Mathes, signaling a more aggressive approach to economic development. STORM DAMAGE: The Oneonta Family Y closed for the day Tuesday, May 2, due to water damage and electrical problems caused by thunder and lightning the night before, according to its Facebook page. INTO THE WOODS: A new website, Otsego Outdoors, will be unveiled at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 4, at Gilbert Lake State Park, followed by bike rides, hikes, paddling and refreshments. It is the creation of Otsego 2000, the Land Trust and OCCA. WELCOME BOARD: The Village of Milford has chosen Hometown Oneonta’s sister newspaper, The Freeman’s Journal, as its official newspaper; legal notices will be appearing in this newspaper, usually on page B4. DON’T FORGET, Mother’s Day is coming up Sunday, May 14.
Mount Vision’s The Church owner Jamie Leonard and wife Pamela offered their expertise. Ian Austin/HOMETOWN ONEONTA
Foothills Performing Arts Center board member Kristy Lawson said theatre supporters should collaborate on a plan to benefit both. Also a member of the DRI committee, she said the Oneonta Theatre was discussed, but not considered a priority.
Son Breaks Habit, Inspiring Mother To Create First-Prize Winning Quilt By LIBBY CUDMORE
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t’s a striking image: a figure, arms outstretched into the light, surrounded by the words “Strength” “Hope” and “Victory.” It’s all part of Mary Budin’s art quilt, “Answering Mama’s Prayer,” inspired by her son Allen
Allen Brockway celebrates sobriety at a concert by moe., his favorite band. This photo helped inspire his mother, Mary Budin, in her award-winning quilt.
Brockway’s first year of sobriety from an opioid addiction, that won first place at LEAF’s annual art and poetry show, “Blue Skies Smilin’ on Me” Friday, April 28. “Quilting was a coping mechanism for me,” she said. “It gave me time to reflect and was a celebration of his recovery.” Allen’s image was taken from a photograph taken at a moe. concert last summer. “It was my first concert since I got sober, Please See QUILT, A6
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