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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
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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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HOMETOWN People With Arbor Day, Magnolia Planted In City
TRIBE YOGA OPENS IN ONEONTA Victoria Tarbell, Sonia Shultis, owner, Katie Lishanski and Beth Ann Hughes demonstrate what their clients can learn at the newly opened Tribe Yoga during their grand opening on Friday, April 28, at the Scarzafava Sol Center on Dietz Street in Oneonta.
Common Council member Russ Southard celebrates Arbor Day on Thursday, April 27 at Maple Street Park, joined by City Engineer Greg Mattice, center, and Brian Fawcett of New Asbury Gardens to plant a Sunsation Magnolia tree, the first of it’s kind in the city. Ian Austin/HOMETOWN ONEONTA Ian Austin/HOMETOWN ONEONTA
Oneonta Native Presents Research On Tainted Springs At Conference
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ara Perry, an Oneonta native majoring in the cross-discipline Exploratory Program at Ithaca College, gave a presentation at the 2017 National Conference on Undergraduate Research at the University of Memphis in Tennessee. Her presentation, “Concentration of Dissolved Inorganic Solids and Fecal Coliform Bacteria in Natural Springs of Central New York,” was given during the conference April 6-8. To attend, she had to submit an
abstract and essay on her topic. Students from colleges and universities across the country presented at the annual conference. The presentations mostly comprised research projects completed during students’ coursework, including independent studies, senior theses and lab work. Transportation to the conference, as well as food and housing, were organized for the students by Ithaca College. Created in 1987, NCUR promotes undergraduate research, scholarship and creative activity across all GUZY HONORED: Heather Guzy, Oneonta, was inducted into the SUNY Oneonta chapter of Alpha Epsilon Delta, The National Health Pre-Professional Honor Society. TWO TAKE PRIZE: ONC BOCES students Benji Blacklock and Adam Agoglia, Oneonta, took first place in the Mobile Robotics competition during the SkillsUSA state qualifier. The two are part of the New Visions Engineering program, and will go to the nationals in Lousiville, Ky.
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have to do to get Tom to cool his jets until we come up with a plan?” Several ideas were broached, including forming an LLC to buy the property as a public/private partnership, and submitting a CFA grant to study how to restore the theater, then apply for grants to do so. “I’ve got a CFA application for the study ready to go,” said Patrice Macaluso, SUNY Oneonta Theater Department’s retired chair, who oversaw the upgrades to the Goodrich Theater. “I have 28 letters from the
colleges and arts entities in support of this theater.” “When I talked to the city, they were willing to facilitate and help get connections, but not put money into the theater,” said Brzozowski. Another possibility is to make the theater the first entry in the Mohawk Valley Land Bank, which the county recent joined. But Meg Hungerford, the city’s finance director, who was present – Mayor Gary Herzig was out of the city for the day – said this is a long, difficult process.
But the theatre’s admirers have to act fast. “We’re at a crucial juncture,” said Leonard. “Even if we buy it and it stays closed, it will decay back to the state it was in before Tom bought it. He put a lot of work into restoring it. We need to get the doors open, get some programming in there and develop a capital development fund.” Brzozowski is in the process of planning another meeting with local business owners in hopes of continuing the conversation with a plan to go forward.
Dostal Credits Mentor, Predecessor Betty Currie For Success DOSTAL/From A1 ism & Addictions, and it has been my privilege to work with her on a number of occasions.” Fifteen years ago, Dostal’s mentor, Betty Currier, LEAF co-founder, was also a Woman of Distinction. “I never imagined I would be following her example in this way,” said Dostal. “We were beside ourselves when she won, and when I got that phone call from Senator Seward, it was just one more time that she had influence on my life.” In recent years, Dostal has been on the front lines of the heroin crisis, chairing the local Opiate Task Force, which works to bring the prevention, medical and recovery communities together. “It’s gotten so severe,” she said. “It’s exhausting, but it’s exciting to see the changes. It’s been transformative in the way our culture looks at addiction.”
When bad batches of heroin hit the streets, Dostal has been known to take to Facebook and warn users to stay safe and take caution with what the drugs they’re taking. Recently, Dostal developed “Shawna Has a Secret,” an interactive exhibit designed to help parents recognize and discuss drug abuse in their children. The exhibit has traveled across Upstate, including a recent the Regional Teacher Resource Center. The task force is also working on providing NARCAN training, and recruiting people in the recovery community to speak during the annual Hometown 4th of July in Neahwa Park. “The work I do could not happen if not for a large group of committed people standing shoulder to shoulder with me,” she said. In addition to her work with LEAF, she teaches an upper level course on
addiction at SUNY Oneonta’s Department of Human Ecology and is a state master trainer. She has earned recognition and respect on the national stage. She serves as the president of the Professional Association of Council Executives and is on the board of directors of the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependencies (NCADD). “Anything I can do to help anyone not struggle with addiction, or to help those who are already there, it is 100 percent worth it to me,” she said. She will be honored on May 9 at an Albany reception at the Capitol along with other “Women of Distinction” from across the state. “Julie truly embodies the essence and spirit of this award and I am extremely proud to honor her as a senate Woman of Distinction,” said Seward. “This is my heart’s work,” she said.
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To Be (A Sanctuary), Or Not To Be?
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t’s unusual anywhere: Two people approach an issue from different perspective and, in the end, agree. But that’s what happened in the City of Oneonta on a critical issue: Whether the community can pull together behind the Cuomo Administration’s $14 million DRI (Downtown Revitalization Initiative) and allow a community on “the tipping point” to topple into rebirth and prosperity. A month ago, Seth Clark, whose Peter Clark Student Rentals has dominated that market segment, was an outspoken DRI foe, Seth Clark arguing state subsidies shouldn’t be spent on apartment development that would compete with existing private enterprise. Then he sat down with Mahatma Gary Herzig (who doubles as mayor), and emerged transformed. Herzig explained some $3 million of the total is being aimed at renovating existing Main Street buildings. Perhaps the money could install elevators on the rear of the historic structures, a single one able to serve multiple properties, making them available to more stable renters – families, retirees – at higher rents. While the process is just beginning, Seth Clark has now entered six of Clark Rentals’ buildings in the sweepstakes. He’s seen the vision. “I’m not against being wrong,” Clark acknowledged. Honest – and wise.
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ooperstown can be a sanctuary village, or NOT a sanctuary village, but it would be a pretty nifty trick to be both. That’s not preventing the Village Board from trying. It unanimously passed a resolution April 24 that’s positively schizophrenic. On the one hand, it recognizes “the obligation to balance any decision to enforce federal immigration laws with its daily mission of protecting and serving the community.” Further, it sternly advises ICE – the Office of Immigration & Customs Enforcement – it will not participate in “the Delegation of Immigration Authority provided through Section 287 (g) of the Immigration & Nationality Act.” Sounds defiant. But wait a minute. It then declares, “Nothing in this resolution shall be construed to prohibit village staff from cooperating with federal immigration authorities when required by federal law.” So, is federal immigration law being enforced within village limits, or isn’t it? Good luck figuring that out. • When “sanctuary village” was used in a www.allotsego.com headline after
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Mayor Katz, center, calls the question at the Village Board’s April 24 meeting. Others, from left, are Trustees Dean, Falk and Kuch, Village Attorney Tillapaugh, Village Administrator Barown, and Trustees Sternberg, Allstadt and Maxson.
trustees passed the resolution, Mayor Jeff Katz vehemently objected, calling it “completely false” in a Facebook post. What’s problematic about that is the range of sanctuary city definitions and practices, from communities that quietly look the other way on federal immigration laws, to 26 pages of purposes and principles from state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, to Chicago Mayor
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Rahm Emanuel’s outspoken defiance. On the one hand, Katz wants non-citizen Bassett Hospital employees and fans from many lands who visit the Baseball Hall of Fame to be comfortable here, and that’s as it should be. From a practical standpoint, immigration raids at the height of our 13-week summer season would be hugely disrupPlease See EDITORIAL, A5
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Superintendent: $18 Million In Improvements, 1 Percent Impact On Tax Levy Editor’s Note: Joseph Yelich, Oneonta City School District superintendent, explains the reasons for $18 million in capital improvements that will go before voters noon-9 p.m. Tuesday, May 16.
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he motivation for doing the work we have proposed comes from our effort to address three basic needs: Instruction, Security and Energy Efficiency.
►First is Instruction. The priorities in the building project are focused on the improvement of facilities to support instruction. Work that reconfigures the science labs at OMS, and the technology, art, music and family consumer science wings at OHS and OMS will be designed to help our teachers deliver their programs supported by upgraded facilities. Upgrades to these classrooms will also allow our staff to develop
IF YOU GO: A public information meeting on the Oneonta City School District’s $18 million capital project will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, in the District Office conference room at the old Center Street School. The public vote will be noon-9 p.m. Tuesday, May 16.
new and innovative programs that will enhance the transcript and experience of our students and
help them be competitive in the job market of the 21st century. Upgrades to our athletic facilities will allow us to reclaim the OHS pool and the athletic fields. Our grass field at OHS is a maintenance-intensive part of our facility. It is used in the fall for a small number of football and soccer games, and is shut down for the winter. In the spring, it is brought back into use for a small number of lacrosse games and shut
down again until August when that cycle starts again. It is also getting harder and harder to maintain with age. The installation of an artificial turf surface at the OHS field, along with resurfacing of the track and turf at the baseball and softball infields, would allow extended seasonal use of those fields for boys and girls soccer, football, track, baseball, softball and Please See YELICH, A5
LETTERS
Let’s Accept What 97% Of Scientists Do: Earth’s Warming To the Editor: Concern for climate change was recently repeated during many Earth Day events throughout Otsego and Delaware counties. There are those who reject climate change, while also denying a human influence. I often hear, “I don’t believe in climate change.” Belief is an independent expression of judgment you make for yourself. No one can tell you what to believe – that’s entirely up to you. You can believe in the tooth fairy or the bogeyman – it’s your choice. But to convince
someone else to also believe requires proof. With climate change the proof comes from science. When 97 percent of all climate scientists attribute the current rate of warming to human activity, are you going to side with the 3 percent who say otherwise? Let’s say 97 percent of the medical doctors you see recommend a specific type of treatment. Would you take the advice of the other 3 percent who advise something different? Isn’t the answer obvious? Science provides the
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To the Editor: In a recent letter to the editor headed “Pig in a Poke,” the writer stated, “We’re are living with one called Obamacare”. I would agree with that – in part. However, the ACA (Obamacare) is not the problem. The companies providing health insurance are the problem. The ACA was implemented after years of trying to get a one-payer system through Congress but because of the huge pressure and money that is used to lobby (by insurance companies) Congress, this never happened. We had seniors
who would never have been affected by a change yelling, “Don’t mess with my health care!” This was all brought about by corporate greed of companies that only cared about their bottom line. As long as health care is in the hands of “for-profit” companies that have to answer to stockholders and make millions for their CEOs and executives based on profits, you will never have health insurance that will work for the masses because it will too expensive. As an insurance professional, I sold health insurPlease See PACHTER, A5
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fossil fuels. It’s all a matter of “cause and effect.” Add air to a balloon and it gets bigger. A little air is OK. Add too much and it bursts. The balloon has a threshold, beyond which it fails. That illustrates cause and effect. If your car runs on gasoline and you decide to add house paint, your car will fail. The point is that all systems, including the atmosphere, function normally until an excess of a foreign substance is added. Think about it, then you decide what to believe. P. JAY FLEISHER Glacial geologist Oneonta
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proof supporting climate change. Right now, there is enough proof (data) to convince 97 percent of all scientists that human activity is causing the climate to warm faster than it would normally. Sure, glaciers have come and gone throughout Earth’s history – that’s normal. What isn’t normal is how fast they are currently melting. Scientific data proves the atmosphere is warming faster than it has ever warmed in the past, and abnormally rapid glacier retreat is the result. When scientists ask why, they find the answer lies in the effects of burning vast quantities of
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t is with a fair amount of regret that we note The Women’s Club of Cooperstown will hold it last meeting ever at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9, at the Christ Church Parish House, 69 Fair St. The Women’s Club was founded in 1922 and has a rich history of community service over the years. But the time has come for the group to close its doors. At the club’s last meeting, Karen Katz will present a program entitled, “Making Memories and Updating Your Costume Jewelry,” which was originally scheduled for the March meeting until Mother Nature had other ideas.
Following the program, the club will celebrate its long history with an old-fashioned ice cream social. And not only will we be celebrating the club’s hisCATHERINE tory, we will also LAKE be celebrating ELLSWORTH the fact that The Women’s Club of Cooperstown always seemed to add a measure of grace to our community. •
We must say the recent resolution adopted by the Village of Cooperstown Board of Trustees seems to have, at the very least, raised a number of questions, the main one being: Is the resolution a declaration of a “Sanctuary Village” or not? While the powers that be at the village insist it is not a sanctuary declaration, there seems to be some of the language in the resolution which is consistent with language used when defining “Sanctuary Cities.” In researching the exact definition of a “Sanctuary Community,” we learned at The Economist, online at Please See COLUMN, A5
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Compiled by Tom Heitz with resources courtesy of The Fenimore Art Museum Research Library will be scheduled for each playing night on the diamonds in Neahwa Park. The contests will start at 6:15 p.m. Home & Vicinity – The business of the American ExMay 1937 press at Oneonta is rapidly increasing, keeping the wideawake agent busy enough, and often “more so.” E.D. Saunders, Esq., of Burnt Hills, Saratoga County, has Raising a child, including education at a state supported become a resident of our village, occupying the fine new university, today costs a typical middle-income family residence just completed on Walnut Street. $64,000, a new study discloses. A low-income family can Great numbers of fruit trees are being received at Oneonta raise a child a bit cheaper – $44,000 on the average said Depot to be distributed to farms and gardens in the vicinity. Thomas J. Espenshade, associate professor of economics at This is in every way encouraging to the country. The world Florida State University. Both figures have risen sharply in has a market and demand for all the good fruit that can be the past few years. raised. The middle-income estimate is up 60 percent from the The report that a post office has been established at Em1969 average while the low-income figure is up 63 percent. mons Station in this town is premature. We are credibly A middle or low-income family was defined as including a informed that the application has been refused. husband, wife and up to five children. The cost of raising a May 1867 child can be more if the child is the first-born. Espenshade said the eldest child in a family tends to cost roughly twice as much to raise as the second child. The second and third The flower beds at the railroad shops have long been the child in a three-child family are about equally expensive, he pride not only of the D. & H. workmen, but of the whole said. Middle-income families, he added, often spend 309.5 village, and it was not believed that any person in the town percent of their annual income on the first-born child and was malicious enough to want to destroy them. Sunday 14.7 percent on the second child. The first child is more night, however, unknown parties visited the yards and expensive because parents often buy a larger home. The completely wrecked two fine beds near the office of Master average cost to deliver a child is $2,200 and a four-year Mechanic Smith which had been recently planted for the education at a state university averages $8,416 based on season with choice plants. The workmen are naturally indata collected in 1975. dignant and threaten to make an example of the perpetrators May 1977 of the outrage should they be found. There should be a grand turn-out on Saturday of every baseball enthusiast in Oneonta to witness the ball game A now week-long search for missing Hartwick College between the Normals and the Union College nine. The student Rob Jordan is being scaled back. Although foul game between these two nines last year was one of the most play is not suspected investigators continue to interview exciting played during the season. Hartwick students who were present in the area around May 1957 May 1892 the Crumhorn Fishing Access Site in the Town of Milford where Jordan was last seen at a party near the Susquehanna River. From what students have told investigators, the James Kark, about 57 years of age, a laborer in the mixture of the alcoholic beverage consumed at the party, Eight teams were assembled to form the Oneonta City cripple yard of the D. & H. Co. was found lying unconreferred to as “Purple Passion” was quite potent. Students Softball League and five others were placed in a new league interviewed report becoming “falling down drunk” in a scious beside the tracks a short distance north of the Fonda at the meeting of team managers and officials of the league Avenue signal tower about 6:15 o’clock Friday evening short amount of time. at the high school last evening. W. Edwin Long, head of with a deep gash in the left side of his head. He was placed May 1997 aboard a caboose and taken to the D. & H. Station, but died physical education in the city schools, was in charge of the meeting. It was voted to divide the teams into two leagues before the station was reached. Kark, an Austrian by birth, came to Oneonta about four years ago from Utica, where he with the younger and speedier players eligible for the City On May 11, more than 30 teens from Community Bible League while the older players will comprise the Park is said to have a brother and sister now living. He boarded Chapel will take part in the annual 30-Hour Famine with at 8 Parish Avenue and so far as known was unmarried. Just League. Compassion International. During the 30 hours, participants The eight teams entered in the Senior League will be how this accident, which caused his death occurred is not learn what it is like to go hungry, while discussing world Torrey’s Market, Ferguson, West End Market, Murray’s known, as he was not seen after he left work at 6 o’clock issues ways to serve their own community. Family, friends Dress Shop, W.G.Y. Stores, The Department Store, Indeuntil he was found in a dying condition. The body was not and neighbors sponsor them with pledges. Past events have mangled and aside from the deep gash in the head there was pendent Gas and Gilbert Lake CCC. Players will be allowed raised thousands to support starving children around the to wear any type of shoe. Last season the participants were no wound that might have caused death. The skull was not world. fractured and it was the opinion of Dr. Parish that Kark died prohibited from wearing the regular spiked shoe because of May 2007 the injury hazards. of shock. Each team may carry 15 players on its roster. Two games May 1917
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Trustees: Just Run Village COLUMN/From A4 http://www.economist. com/blogs/economist-explains/2016/11/economistexplains-13, that, “There is no specific legal definition for what constitutes a sanctuary jurisdiction, but the term is widely used to refer to ... limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities. Some decline to use city or state tax dollars to enforce federal immigration laws. Many prohibit local officials from asking people about their immigration status.” • Interestingly enough, “SECTION 2. VICTIM OR WITNESS PROTECTION” of the resolution has two parts, both of which might lead one to think the resolution could well be a declaration of sanctuary status for the village. It reads, in part 1, that “The Village of Cooperstown will not avail itself of the opportunity to participate in the Delegation of Immigration Authority provided through Section 287 (g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (1996).” Part 2 reads that “The Village of Cooperstown recognizes the obligation to balance any decision to enforce federal immigration laws with its daily mission of protecting and serving the community; therefore, it shall be the general practice of the Village of Cooperstown not to inquire about the immigration status of crime victims, witnesses, or others who call or approach Village staff seeking assistance.” • Thus it would seem that anyone who wishes to think this resolution is a declaration that Cooperstown is a sanctuary village could no doubt back up his or her conclusion. On the other hand, anyone who wants to make the case that this resolution in no way designates sanctuary status to the village can point to “SECTION 3. COOPERA-
TION WITH FEDERAL IMMIGRATION AUTHORITIES” which states, in part 2, that “Nothing in this resolution shall be construed to prohibit Village staff from cooperating with federal immigration authorities when required under federal law.” Thus, saying that the resolution seems somewhat confusing might be an understatement. We tend to think it can be interpreted as either for or against sanctuary status for the village. And it is this confusion that leaves us thinking that, just as beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so is deciding, whether or not the resolution is a declaration of sanctuary status, is in the mind of the thinker. Those who wish to think it is giving the village sanctuary status can do so. And those who think the resolution has nothing to do with a “Sanctuary City,” can make that case. Consequently, we are not at all surprised that we have encountered a fair amount of confusion from others concerning the intent of the resolution, which leads us to wonder as to the wisdom of adopting the resolution in the first place. • And while the intent is something we would certainly do not presume to know, we do think that the village might be better served if the trustees stuck to that for which they were elected, namely to run the village, instead of trying to insert themselves into the national dialogue on any of the hot button issues of the day. PLEASE NOTE: Comments regarding this column may be made by mail to 105 Pioneer Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326, by telephone at 607-5478124 or by e-mail at cellsworth1@stny.rr.com. Or, for more thoughts about the comings and goings of Cooperstown, visit the website, cooperstowntoday.com.
If Trustees Want Sanctuary Status, Say So EDITORIAL/From A4 tive. Given that we’re a relatively small fish amid the San Franciscos of this nation, the best course might be to keep a low profile. But, as with climate change, that’s not the typical response of the Village Board in the navel of the universe. Declaim we must. • Whether or not Cooperstown is or should be a sanctuary village, it still is, by law if not practice, a democracy. In calling the question on the resolution, the mayor opined that the matter had already been fully discussed. Not so. Perhaps among village trustees, who had been swapping drafts by email, but certainly not by the general public.
Since these EDITORIAL resolutions have consequences, if not always the force of law, they should be accompanied by public input – public forums, perhaps, not on every issue, but on the issues that matter. The trustees might say this resolution is simply an expression of our common humanity, but much of it reads like partisan talking points. At base, amid all this talk of diversity, there’s too little variety in the opinions of our village trustees, as demonstrated by as this latest declaration, developed largely out of the public view and approved lock-step. • That said, the current Village Board DOES operate in virtual unanimity – it can do what it wants.
So, do it. If the trustees want Cooperstown to be a sanctuary village, designate it. They should have the courage of their convictions – they certainly have the majority to impose them. If they’re fearful of then losing $1 million in federal funds to complete an ambitious and so far successful redo of what was looking like a pretty dogeared downtown in “America’s Most Perfect Village,” then don’t. But, for goodness sake, respect the electorate enough to say what you think. Even better, withdraw the resolution. Schedule a forum on the sanctuary-village concept and see what the community actually wants to do. It may make sense for this ideological adventurism – a $1 million game of chicken – to be simply set aside.
Oneonta Voters Can Spend A Little More, Get A Lot YELICH/From A4 lacrosse, as well as return it to use as a teaching station for physical education. ►Second is Security
Improvements to the entrances at each of our elementary schools and middle school would help secure our buildings from threat. Our camera array improvements would greatly enhance our security capacity. ►Third, Energy Efficiency It has been a very long time since our boilers were new. They have been carefully maintained and cared for, but are past the end of their useful life. If you can imagine the changes in technology over the last few decades, I’m
sure you can OTHER VOICES understand that the new improvements of this generation of magnitude carry large cost equipment numbers. We have been is much very careful to structure the smaller, funding of the work leading more energy to these improvements in efficient and such a way as to minimize easier to the public tax impact to less Yelich maintain. than 1 percent over the life The gains of our bond. that our district can make by We are also taking full increasing the efficiency of advantage of the guaranour boiler plants and conteed savings that we would trols as well as upgrading gather over time in the all of our lighting to new commitment to an Energy high-efficiency lighting and Performance Contract. We controls would guarantee have included this contract savings over time as well as on our May 16 ballot for provide for safe, economipublic vote because doing cal, climate control for all of so would allow us to access our instructional settings. an addition 10 percent of Overall, we know that
state aid for our EPC. It is also important to remember that the Smart Schools Bond Act will allow us to be reimbursed by New York State, $1,276,085 for the work that we do under this bond. Our commitment to supporting quality and innovative instruction, energy efficiency and security remains our priority and we have shaped our capital improvement strategies to be effective and efficient. We encourage you to exercise your right as citizens and taxpayers to vote on May 16 and we are grateful for your ongoing support of programming in the Oneonta City Schools.
Revive ‘Community Rating’ – It Worked For 50 Years PACHTER/From A4 ance for almost 30 years so I know what I am talking about. I remember the days when insurance companies based their rates on gender, age and how much money was paid out in claims. If an employer had too many seniors or had a history of high usage of the insurance, the employer could be turned down or rated so
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regardless of age, gender or past usage of the plan. Unfortunately, that was not true for larger employers but because they had many more employees, the risk (of claims) was spread out because the companies had younger and healthier people as well as those that might use the plan more often. So, when you say that
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Son’s Progress In Fighting Addiction Inspires Mom’s Prize-Winning Quilt QUILT/From A1 and that’s a place where I would have used in the past,” he said in a telephone interview from his home in Utica. “I was nervous, but at the festival, they had a tent where they hold meetings for people in recovery, and I realized that the music was more fun when I was sober.” “That image of him standing there, with the light shining down on him, was what I had prayed for,” said his mother. “I put the words that I had prayed for him around him, with the darkness below him.” Brockway started using pain pills in high school, after a sports injury required surgery. “I was a straight-A student, I had family who loved me, I was popular and involved in a lot of extra-curricular activities,” he said. “But after the surgery, I liked the feeling the pills gave me, so I sought them
get pills.” But when he was arrested for grand larceny, he knew he had to get clean. “I say that I didn’t chose drug court, drug court chose me,” he said. “I knew I couldn’t do this anymore, and I needed to get help. I was ready. I did it for me and for my family.” “I knew he couldn’t get sober until he wanted to,” said Budin. “But it was scary. As a nurse and as a mother, I knew what could happen. You never know if one day you’ll get that Ian Austin/HOMETOWN ONEONTA call that your child is dead.” Allen Brockway’s progress in fighting addiction When he found out that his inspired his mother’s quilt that won first prize in mother had made a quilt, he the annual LEAF Art & Poetry Show now in progknew that his recovery was ress at CANO. finally real to her. “I know she was worried about me going out.” realized he was addicted. “My to that first concert,” he said. He used recreationally while girlfriend didn’t know,” he “But when I saw the words she he was a student at SUNY said. “I got up every day and used to tag me with, and the Buffalo, but after he moved to went to a job and nobody had light with the sparkles, she told Utica, he began using morany clue. Meanwhile, I was me, ‘That’s me, shining down phine and fentanyl, and soon lying, cheating and stealing to on you.”
Cooperstown’s Immigration Resolution Debated For Months By JIM KEVLIN COOPERSTOWN
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he Cooperstown village trustees have been shadow boxing with the sanctuary-village idea since shortly after President Trump’s election last Nov. 8 – for a million-dollar reason. “One of my concerns at this moment is $1 million for the Pioneer Street project,” said Trustee Cindy Falk, who chairs the Village Board’s Streets Committee. Reconstruction of Pioneer from Lake to Church is planned this summer, and “I would hate to jeopardize that work, as much as I am very sensitive to immigration issues.” For now, a federal judge in San Francisco Tuesday, April 25, blocked the Trump Administration from withholding billions in federal funding from so-called sanctuary cities that decline to cooperate with federal authorities in enforcing immigration laws. The case may end up in the Supreme Court. The Village Board’s resolution on the matter, unanimously passed April 24, “recognizes the obligation to balance any decision to enforce federal immigration laws with its daily mission of protecting and serving the community,” and thus village police won’t ask “crime victims, witnesses or others” about their immigration status. The resolution further says the village won’t accept “delegation of immigration authority” enabled by Section 287(g) of the Immigration & Nationality Act of 1996. (But a spokesman for the federal Office of Immigration & Customs Enforcement, Sarah Rodriguez, said it’s unnecessary for any municipality to opt out of 287[g] – quite the opposite: communities, like Phoenix, Ariz., seeking help with immigration enforcement must petition ICE to opt in.) The resolution then reverses itself, saying it will nonetheless cooperate with immigration authorities “when required by law.” The struggle between two expressed goals emerged in an interview with Mayor Jeff Katz. On the one hand, he said, “Certainly, with two industries – tourism and healthcare – that have a healthy percentage of immigrant workers and visitors, it’s beholden on the village government to make it clear that people who come here to work or visit do not feel threatened or frightened.” On the other, he said: “I’m not saying we aren’t going to cooperate with the federal gov-
ernment.” According to Falk, Trustee Richard Sternberg originally raised concerns about minorities and immiFalk grants following Donald Trump’s election. In discussions among trustees, “the word ‘sanctuary’ was thrown about,” she said. The first outcome, passed Dec. 22, was a Village Board “resolution to condemn the use of violence, bigotry and hateful rhetoric.” Trustee Bruce Maxson raised some concerns, but they were allayed, Falk said; he did not respond to a phone message. Discussion among trustees was renewed in “January or February,” said Falk, who, as a Cooperstown Graduate Program professor, had been involved in SUNY Oneonta
discussions about declaring itself a “sanctuary campus.” (SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher said any such decision would be made at the system’s headquarters in Albany.) Because of that experience, at her fellow trustees’ request, “I wrote the first, and drafted the second, in both cases with inputs from trustees,” Falk said. Drafts were circulated by e-mail, resulting in the resolution passed April 24. Village Attorney Martin Tillapaugh was not asked for an opinion, but he was present at the vote and didn’t object, she said. In an interview, Sternberg said he was originally intrigued by the sanctuary-city idea, but “it turned out to be something too illegal for my taste and everybody else’s … Hiding someone from the federal government, as far as I can tell, is a crime.” Falk quickly convinced him “that is not a good idea.” Discussion of the sanctuary-city idea, it turns out, is
complicated by a range of definitions. In an article the other day, CNN called it “a broad term” for jurisdictions – 200 in 2015 – limiting cooperation with “federal immigration enforcement actions.” Falk said she was guided by a 26-page “Sanctuary Model Provisions” prepared by state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. Whatever the definition, it is controversial, and being labeled a sanctuary village can be damaging to Cooperstown’s tourist trade, Sternberg said. He heard of someone declaring, “I’m going to tell my friends not to vacation here. I’m not going to that crazy liberal town.” “That’s going to hurt some of the businesses,” he said. For his part, Trustee Jim Dean said he supported the sanctuary village idea and, after all the discussion among trustees, “I would be open to discussing the idea.”
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Jastremski Supported For ‘Thoughtful Intelligence,’ Advocacy To the Editor: I would like to voice my support for Kim Jastremski in her bid for a position on Cooperstown Central School’s Board of Education. I have known Kim for over 10 years and she has continually amazed me with her dedication to our school and local community. We all know there are certain members in every community who can be counted on, not just to show up at events, but to be actively involved. Kim is always involved. As a volunteer in our schools, Kim served as PTO secretary, founded the Stroll of Nations, which enhanced the PTO’s successful Crayon Carnival fundraiser, coordinated the UNICEF Trick-or-Treat fundraiser and the sixth-grade
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The Village Library of Cooperstown has enjoyed significant improvements in programming, structure and financing, largely thanks to the tireless efforts of Kim, who has served as on its board since 2011 and as board president since 2013. She was instrumental in the fight against fracking as a co-founder of the Middlefield Neighbors. Most recently, she is dedicated to enhancing our community through her efforts as the co-founder of Positive Action Cooperstown.
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New Hawkeye Adds To World-Class Cooperstown To the Editor: I would like to say how impressed Eileen and I were when we went to the newly renovated Hawkeye Bar & Grill for dinner. It is so open and spacious and different from the earlier design. It was so different that it was hard to remember the layout of the previous spaces. I can easily see how it will become an even more attractive, and trendy, local gathering place. The new location for the bar, and the wide-
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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO Jim Miles, The Otesaga’s vice president/ general manager, shows off the expanded Hawkeye Bar & Grill, which offers views of Otsego Lake to all patrons. It reopened Wednesday, April 28, after five months of renovations.
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County establishment opened to rave reviews on Wednesday, April 26. “Everyone has been very complimentary,” said Jim Miles, The Otesaga’s vice president and general manager. “The lunch crowd opening day was just in awe of what we’d done with the place.” The renovations, which started in January and finished just before the relaunch, expanded the Hawkeye into the former Please See HAWKEYE, B3
Hartwick’s TKE Raises Funds For Ailing Founder They cook, serve, bus tables and clean the kitchen. “Having them has been a blessing,” said ONEONTA Gina Divendra, bartender and organizer of the events. “We n the first Friday of every always try to find volunteers, but month, the brothers of our guys are getting older and Hartwick College’s Tau can’t always help. My son was Kappa Epsilon fraternity may be in a fraternity, and he recomfound serving up steaming plates of mended these guys to me.” fried fish to diners at the Oneonta The dinners help raise money Vet’s Club. for the club and give the broth“A lot of guys in the house, iners their service credits for the cluding myself, come from military school. “They’re amazing boys,” families,” said Sal Scheper, the said Divendra. “They sit with the TKE chapter’s historian. “This guys and hear all their stories, Ian Austin/ OTSEGO.life is our way of giving back, and it plus they get credit and a homeHartwick TKE chapter founder Michael Bucci is surmeans a lot for us to be able to do cooked meal.” rounded by fraternity brothers who, on learning he is this.” Please See TKE, B3 fighting cancer, held a fundraiser for him. By LIBBY CUDMORE
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After 5 Months Of Renovations, New Hawkeye Bar, Grill Emerges HAWKEYE/From B1 Templeton Room, and adds 20 seats along a “serpentine” half-wall that divides the dining room from the bar area. “It’s supposed to mirror the shoreline of the lake,” said Miles. The original bar was moved and expanded, with a seating area in front of a fireplace. “You can lounge here and wait for a table, or just have a drink,” said Miles. An additional 20 seats have been added to the dining room, including several high-top tables in the bar. If the weather’s nice, guests can have a drink at the outdoor Fire Bar, opened in 2013, so close to the shore of the lake that the water is practically at your toes. “And if it’s chilly, you can stay inside, but still enjoy seeing the fire,” he said. The Hawkeye’s original bar was repurposed as two private dining rooms – the Templeton Room, which seats 60 diners at small tables, and the more intimate Pioneer Room, which seats
year old brick,” said Miles. “We built the ceilings high in order to really show all three rows of brick.” The rooms are divided by a “Wall of Wine,” featuring over 1,000 bottles of wine, all in service. “Every bottle in here is a live bottle,” he said. Though the hotel has always offered dining to guests – The Jefferson County Journal reported on the opening day as having “…Every table in the dining room was attended by a white begowned girl, alert and ready for any order,” – the opening of the Hawkeye Grill served a more relaxed clientele. “It was primarily a summer hotel,” said Hugh Ian Austin/ OTSEGO.life MacDougall, Cooperstown village historian, “But when Otesaga Vice President/General Manager Jim Miles points out the “wall of wine” where The Hawkeye bar was before the renovations. The new “wall” the Rotary Club started holding their meetings separates two private diningrooms – the new Pioneer Room and the Temthere in 2000, they kept the pleton room. The structure contains 1,000 bottles of wine. kitchen open for us.” 12 around a custom-built windows are architecture discovered behind the wall. And the menu has American Cherry table. glass, so light can get in, but “Some of us had no idea this changed considerably, too. “We reused our color it distorts vision, so there’s was back here,” he said. According to MacDougall, palette so that our longtime also privacy.” The Pioneer Room also a 1910 menu in the more customers felt comfortable,” In building the Pioneer features exposed brick from formal main diningroom said Miles. “The doors and Room, a fireplace was the original hotel – “108-
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offered a multi-course dinner featuring “Otsego Lake Trout, Genevoise; Frogs Legs Fried with Sauce Figaro; Roast Leg of Mutton with Currant Jelly, and Fruit Pudding Souffle with Brandy Sauce.” “I usually get the French Onion soup,” he said. The Hawkeye favors seasonal fare, tweaking the menu every year to better serve its clients. “We’re adding a few new burgers to our menu, as well as our hand-fired pizzas,” said Miles. “Those are always popular. It’s an American Bistro, and we want food that reflects casual comfort.” And the first diners were the contractors who worked on the renovations, hosted the evening before the opening by Jane Forbes Clark, president of The Leatherstocking Corp., The Otesaga’s owner. “We served hors d’oeuvres and drinks as a way of saying ‘thank you’,” said Miles. “We had a great crew.”
When Fraternity Chapter Founder Falls Sick, His Hartwick College Brothers Step Up TKE/From B1 But on Friday, April 28, the fraternity brothers had a different mission. With ziti, meatballs and a cake, Divendra and the boys of TKE raised $606 for their brother Michael Bucci, who re-founded the fraternity on the Hartwick campus in
1993. “It was spur-ofthe-moment,” said Scheper. “We’d never met, but he shared a post on our Facebook group announcing that he had cancer, and we knew we had to do
something to help him.” Bucci, a 1994 Hartwick graduate and now the COO of the Capital Gun Group, a top retailer of guns to sporting goods stores across Mike Bucci the Northeast, only
found out two weeks ago that he had colon cancer, after being hospitalized with severe anemia and bleeding. “It’s highly treatable,” he said. “But I didn’t want them to hear second-hand, and I always try to stay in touch with my fraternity brothers.”
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And Bucci, who lives in the Capitol District, came to the Friday night dinner, posing for pictures and meeting with the boys. “TKE builds a family,” said Scheper. “You come away from college into a land of strangers, but they’re a family outside of your bloodline.” Established at Hartwick College in 1949 as part of the Theta Chi Rho organization, the fraternity had lost recognition in 1972. But it was Bucci who refounded the fraternity as a TKE chapter, which prides itself on social and collegiate events. During his time at Eureka College, Ronald Reagan belonged to TKE. “We instill in our members a dedication to service of something greater than themselves,” said Bucci. “It’s great to see that living on 20 years after I left.” During his time, the local chapter was active with the St. James Food Pantry, as well as pledge walks for various local charities, and St. Jude’s hospital. “Our motto is ‘Not for wealth, rank or honor, but for character’,” said Bucci. “It’s about taking young men and making them into better
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men.” As he arrived at the dinner on Friday, he was met with hugs and greetings from his brothers. “We’re glad you came,” said Scheper. “You’ve really had an impact on us.” Bucci stayed after the dinner was over, sharing stories with the boys. “It was as if we had known each other for a long time,” said Scheper. “These boys took it upon themselves to help me,” he said. “They’re great kids.”
Who Are Brothers In Bucci Photo? The TKE brothers in the B1 photo with Michael Bucci are, from left, Gary Gaeta, Conor Ditroia, Love Patel, Tyler Fish, John Montemarno, Tim Kinane, Colin Mead, Peter Cannusicio, Nate Matrin, Sal Schaper, Reese Bowden, Dan Eagle and Andrew Meyer.
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PLASTIC COLLECTION – 8-11 a.m. OCCA and partners will be collecting farms agricultural plastic. Accepted plastics include bale wrap, bunker silo cover, silage bags, and greenhouse covers. Must be sorted according to type. Southern Transfer Station, 75 Silas Lane, Oneonta. Info, program director Jeff O’Handley, (607) 282-4087. COOPERSTOWN FARMERS MARKET – 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 101 Main St., in Pioneer Alley, Cooperstown. Info, http://www. otsego2000.org/cooperstownfarmers-market-and-agriculture/ BLOOD DRIVE – 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Help save lives with Red Cross. Main Street Baptist Church, 333 Main St., Oneonta. Info/appointment, 800-GIVE-LIFE, http:// www.redcrossblood.org/ ONEONTA FARMERS MARKET – 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The first outdoor market of the season. Includes live music and activities for the kids from 10 a.m.-noon. Muller Plaza, Oneonta. Info, https:// www.facebook.com/OneontaFarmersMarket/ PARK FUN DAY – 9 a.m.-dark. Enjoy entertainment at 2017 Spring Fling. Copes Corners Park, Gilbertsville. Info, https://www. themajorsinn.com/ KIDS FISHING DERBY – 9 a.m.-Noon. Trout Unlimited releases brown trout into Gilbert Lake for children aged 3-15 to catch. Bring your own or use one provided by the volunteers. Free and open to the public. Copes Corners Park, 620 St. Hwy. 51, Gilbertsville. Info, http://copescornerspark.org/events-3/ BOTTLE DRIVE – 9 a.m. Place clean, returnable bottles and cans curbside or visible from the street to benefit Cooperstown Boy Scout Troop 1254. Info, Bruce @ 267-6730 BOOK COLLECTION – 10 a.m.-noon. Donate books, CDs, and DVD in good condition for the annual FOVL book sale. Cooperstown Village Library. Info, (607) 547-8344, http://www. villagelibraryofcooperstown. org/calendar SHOW & SALE – 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Find tables upon tables of vintage postcards of local and general interest as well as other paper items like posters, sheet music, photographs, and trading cards. Also 50/50 raffle. Free admission/parking. Elm Park Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Info, http://www. oneontahistory.org/ or call (607)432-0960 SPRING FEST – 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Features music and events including the Ross Park Zoomobile and a Fishing Derby by Trout Unlimited. Copes Corner Park, Rte. 51 between Gilbertsville and Mt. Upton. Info, http://www.
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A COMPLETE GUIDE TO WHAT’S FUN AROUND HERE send calendar items to info@allotsego townofbutternuts.org/copes-cornerspark/ MOTHER-DAUGHTER EVENT – 10 a.m.-Noon. Put on your nicest clothing and enjoy a morning tea party with your female relatives. Foothills Performing Arts Center, 24 Market St., Oneonta. Info, https://www.facebook.com/ pg/foothillsoneonta/events/ SEWING EVENT – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Create feminine hygiene kits so poverty stricken girls can stay in school. Unadilla First Presbyterian Church, 156 Main St., Unadilla. Info, Jeanette, (607) 643-8209, oneontany@daysforgirls.org or visit https://www. daysforgirls.org/ OPEN HOUSE – 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tour the 55 -room Tudor style inn built in 1897. Includes refreshments. See the beauty of the Inn and historic Gilbertsville. Proceeds benefit building restoration of. The Major’s Inn, 12 Marion Ave., Gilbertsville. Info, https://www.themajorsinn.com/ SILENT AUCTION – 11 a.m. Auction and reception. Support Oneonta Community Christian School, 158 River St., Oneonta. Info, http://www.occseagles.org/ FIREFIGHTING COMPETITION – 1-5 p.m. Watch local fire departments compete in the wateron-fire speed drill competition. SpringFling. Copes Corners Park, 620 St. Hwy. 51, Gilbertsville. Info, http://copescornerspark. org/events-3/ DRAWING WORKSHOP – 1-4 p.m. Begin your “Journey into Drawing” with Friends of Recovery of Delaware and Otsego counties. Materials free. All skill levels welcome. Registration preferred. The Turning Point, 22 Elm St., Oneonta. Info, http://www. friendsofrecoverydo.org/events LIVE AUCTION – 1 p.m. Featuring Guest Auctioneer Kevin Herrick and items from Subaru, gift certificates to Stoneware Coffee mugs. Support the Oneonta Community Christian School, 158 River St., Oneonta. Info, http:// www.occseagles.org/ BOARD GAME DAY – 1:30-6 p.m. A day for children and their families to relax and play games in a fun and safe environment. Serenity Hobbies, 254 Main St., Oneonta. Info, https://hartlink. hartwick.edu/organization/alter-
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nativerealities SELF AWARENESS WORKSHOP – 1:30 p.m. 3-hour interactive workshop for anyone in any kind of transition. Gain the tools for self-empowerment through guided portrait making. The Green Earth, 4 Market St., Oneonta. Info, http://www. greenearthoneonta.com/ WRITERS GROUP – 1:30 p.m. Poet, speed writer, novelist, or short story writer. Practice writing in NaNoWriMo format at your pace. Led by Jen Donohue. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Info, http://hmloneonta.org/hml-writers-group/ BOAT FLOAT CONTEST – 2 p.m. Release your boat on the Butternut Creek and see which crosses the finish line first. Bring your own or build one with provided materials. Must be 18” or smaller, powered or un-powered, with no remote control. Copes Corners Park, 620 NY-51, Gilbertsville. Info, Scott Wilson (607) 226-3590, http://copescornerspark.org/events-3/ BOOK READING – 2 p.m. Teresa Millias presents “Stories from Lone Moon Creek, Book three: Reflections” followed by a book signing. The Green Toad Bookstore, 198 Main St., Oneonta. Info, http://greentoadbookstore. com/events/teresa-millias-stories-from-lone-moon-creek/ BEER TASTING – 2 p.m. Taste 10 beers, brewed especially for this event, by local brewers. Includes a commemorative glass. Support the 6th Ward Athletic club and HOPS Brew Club. Tickets available at Roots Brewing Company, The Eighth Note, Green Toad Bookstore, and 6th Ward Athletic Club. Suggested donation, $20. 6th Ward Athletic Club, 22 W. Broadway, Oneonta. Info, (607) 436-9136, http://www. sixthwardaa.com JAZZ BAND – 4 p.m. The Gilbertsville Jazz band plays toetapping selections at Pavilion #3 for SpringFling. Copes Corners Park, 620 St. Hwy. 51, Gilbertsville. Info, http://copescornerspark.org/events-3/ FOR-DO BOOK CLUB – 4-7 p.m. Feel like you don’t read enough, come to this book club. The group votes on the book to
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be read. At The Turning Point, 22 Elm St., Oneonta. Info, http://www.friendsofrecoverydo.org/events FLOWER SHOW – 5-7 p.m. Opening reception of The Cherry Valley Flower Show, through June 4. Artists working in many mediums show the color that spring promises to bring this month. The Cherry Branch Gallery, 25 Main St., Cherry Valley. Info, (607) 264-9530, info@ cherrybranchgallery.com or visit http://cherrybranchgallery.com/ ICE CREAM SOCIAL – 5 p.m. Cool down during SpringFling with ice cream provided by Gilbertsville Fire Dept. Auxiliary. Free will donations accepted. Copes Corners Park, 620 St. Hwy. 51, Gilbertsville. Info, http:// copescornerspark.org/events-3/ FILM – 6:30-10:15 p.m. Showing the entire ‘Toy Story’ Trilogy. Cost $3. Red Dragon Theater, SUNY Oneonta. Info, oneonta. collegiatelink.net/events COUNTRY MUSIC – 7 p.m. Country Music Star Jaime O’Neal performs. Foothills Performing Arts Center, Oneonta. Info, http://foothillspac.org/ BEATLES CONCERT – 7 p.m. Beatles tribute band “Beatles for Sale” recreate the sounds of the Beatles in concert for a new generation of fans. Bainbridge Town Hall Theater, 15 N. Main St., Bainbridge. Info, http://www. jerichoarts.com/ THEATER – 7:30 p.m. “Tripping Hither, Tripping Thither” musical of Gilbert and Sullivan. Catskill Choral Society Spring Concert. Walton Theater, Gardiner Plaza, Walton. Info, http://catskillchoralsociety.com/ THEATER – 7:30-10:30 p.m.. Presenting ‘Jesus Christ: Superstar’ by Andrew Lloyd Weber and Tim Rice. Loosely based on Gospel account of Jesus’s last week. Orpheus Theater, 31 Maple St., Oneonta. Info, http://www. orpheustheatre.org/season.html
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IN MEMORIAM Betty Rowe Henderson, 83; Served On School Board, PTA ONEONTA – Betty Rowe Henderson, 83, a former school board member and PTA leader, died Tuesday, April 25, 2017, following a long illness. Her death came only 11 days after that of her husband, Hugh I. Henderson Sr. She was born Betty Mae Rowe on Aug. 7, 1933 in Oneonta, the daughter of Hattie Mae (Wheeler) Rowe and Arthur Kendall Rowe, and lived nearly her entire life in Oneonta. She gradu-
ated from Oneonta High School in 1950. Betty was baptized and married to Hugh at Betty the First Henderson Presbyterian Church in Oneonta on Nov. 2, 1958. They celebrated 58 years of marriage last November.
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ONEONTA – Barbara Ellen Davis, 78, a Sunday school teacher in the church her father helped build, Over the years of raispassed away Saturday, April ing their four children, 29, 2017. Betty was an active parent She was born May 31, as “room mom,” Brownie 1938 in Oneonta the daughTroop leader, and PTA lead- ter of the late Maurice S. er at Riverside Elementary. and Florence (Maudsley) After shepherding her own Thorn, Sr. children through Oneonta For many years, Barbara Schools, Betty served on worked in the cafeteria for the Oneonta District School the Oneonta School District Board for 12 years. In her until her retirement. first years of service, Betty On June 30, 1957, Bartook great joy in presenting bara married James Davis a diploma to her youngest in the West End Community daughter Sue. She was an active member of First Presbyterian Church and is especially remembered for serving as DAVENPORT – Helen Chair of the Flower ComChristine Sperry McMullen, mittee, as Elder, and for 93, a volunteer at Fox Hoscooking countless fellowpital for more than 25 years ship meals. after retiring from farming, After living for nearly passed away on Thursday 50 years with Hugh on the evening, April 27, 2017. family farm on Route 23, Born on Dec. 21, 1923, Betty designed and oversaw near Davenport, she was the construction of their retirement home on Franklin the daughter of the late Carl Mountain with a panoramic and Aimee (Bourne) Sperry. view of the city and plenty She graduated from Worcesof room for visits from their ter Central School, where she met her husband Thomextended family. Betty is survived by her four children, 11 grandchildren, eight nephews and nieces, two aunts, a sisterin-law, and several cousins: her oldest son, Hugh Jr., wife, Susan (Lynch) and grandchildren, Julie, Emma and Matt; her second son, David, wife, Susan (Salisbury) and grandchildren, Steven, Elizabeth and Margaret; her oldest daughter, Jane, husband, John Clark and grandchildren, Alex and Guthrie; her second daughter, Susan, husband, Todd Reed and grandchildren, Liam, Aidan and Maeve; nephews, Jim Henderson and Jeff, Scott, Greg and Chris Rowe; nieces, Debbie Raymond, Robin Thomas, and Beverly Mileski; aunts Gladys Govern and Evelyn Rowe Jacobs, sister-inlaw Pat Rowe, and several cousins. The memorial service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 20th, at the First Presbyterian Church, 296 Main St., Oneonta, with the Rev. Mark E. Montfort, pastor, officiating. No calling hours are planned. Betty’s ashes will be placed with her husband Hugh at Glenwood Cemetery in a private ceremony. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The First Presbyterian Church, 296 Main St., Oneonta.
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Baptist Church, Oneonta. In her younger years she was a member of the Rebekah’s Lodge. Barbara was also a member of the West End Community Baptist Church where she for many years was a Sunday School Teacher. The church always held special memories for her because her dad helped build the church. Barbara is survived by her husband, James Davis, Oneonta; two children, Betty Ann Davis, Oneonta and Michael A. (Brenda) Davis, Oneonta; three
grandchildren; several great grandchildren; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Marjorie (Robert) Clute, Kennesaw, GA. She was predeceased by her son, Donald A. Davis and brother, Maurice S. Thorn, Jr. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 4 at the Bookhout Funeral Home with the Reverend Stephen Fournier officiating. Burial will follow in the Oneonta Plains Cemetery. Arrangements are with the Bookhout Funeral Home.
Helen S. McMullen, 93; 25+ Year Fox Volunteer as. The couple was married on Feb. 12, 1944. She was predeceased her husband in 2012; also, a brother, Walter Sperry; grandson Matthew McMullen; and a son-in-law: Rev. George Rynick. Helen is survived by her children, Carleen Rynick, Timothy (Maureen) McMullen, Thomas Daniel (Rita) McMullen and Christine McMullen; nine grandchil-
dren, eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 6, at the church, where friends and relatives are also invited to call on the family one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Davenport Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to the Macarthur Funeral Home.
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FILM – 1-4:45 p.m. Showing the entire ‘Toy Story’ Trilogy. Cost $3. Red Dragon Theater, SUNY Oneonta. Info, oneonta.collegiatelink.net/events VOLUNTEER – 1-4 p.m. Help clean up the gardens. Tools and refreshments provided. Brookwood Point, 6000 St. Hwy. 80, West Lake Rd., Cooperstown. Info, http://otsegolandtrust.org/ FILM SCREENING – 2 p.m. Showing “Beat The Devil,” (1953) directed by John Huston about a group of eccentric misfits stranded in Italy on their way to Africa. Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. Info, http://www.fenimoreartmuseum.org/Sunday-Matinee THEATER – 2-5 p.m. Presenting ‘Jesus Christ: Superstar’ by Andrew Lloyd Weber and Tim Rice. Loosely based on the Gospel account of Jesus’s last week. Orpheus Theater, 31 Maple St., Oneonta. Info, http://www.orpheustheatre.org/season.html TEA & TALK – 3 p.m. The Wilcoxes & the Hellers, contributors to the CAA exhibit “Off Your Walls: A Tribute to Lisa Rodewald,” will host a gathering where the history and context of the art and artist can be discussed. Info, http:// www.cooperstownart.com/, (607) 5479777 ART EXHIBIT – 3-5 p.m. The Word and Image Gallery open the exhibit “Flora” featuring 20 works on paper by Jack Beal and Sondra Freckelton as well as framed proofs of illustrated poem book “Flora” by Ann McGarrell. Bright Hill Literacy Center, 94 Church St., Treadwell. Info, (607) 829-5055, wordthur@stny.
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FLY FISHING CLASS – Last day to register for May 13 class. Learn about equipment, how to use it, basic entomology, necessary knots, stream reading, and fly fishing paraphernalia. Hands on casting techniques will be taught on the mill pond. Participants should bring a bag lunch. Class size, 40. Hanford Mills Museum, 51 Cty. Rd. 12, East Meredith. Register, Dave Krupa (607) 643-2004. Patty Leitenberger (607) 434-6029.
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LIVING WELL WORKSHOP – 9:30 a.m.noon. Learn how to actively manage your high-blood pressure in an evidence based way with a group of your peers. Frank J. Basloe Library, 245 N. Main St, Herkimer. Info, (607) 547-3360. LivingWellSessions@bassett.org, http://www. bassett.org/information/myhealthy-decisions/news/bassett-offers-free-livingwell-high-blood-pressure-workshops/ LIVING WELL WORKSHOP – 1-3:30 p.m. Learn how to actively manage your high-blood pressure in an evidence based way with a group of your peers. Frank J. Basloe Library, 245 N. Main St., Herkimer. Info, (607) 547-3360, LivingWellSessions@bassett.org, http://www. bassett.org/information/myhealthy-decisions/news/bassett-offers-free-livingwell-high-blood-pressure-workshops/ DIABETES WORKSHOP – 1-3:30 p.m. Free seven-week workshop where diabetics can share tips and techniques
to cope with the challenges of living with diabetes. Participants will have access to a national evidence-based selfmanagement program to inform their decisions and be a more active manager of their health. Registration required. St. Thomas the Apostle, 1 Church St., Cherry Valley. Info, (607) 547-3360, LivingWellSessions@bassett.org BUDGET HEARING – 6:30 p.m. Learn about the proposed school Budget. Jr./Sr. High School Library, Cooperstown Central School. Info, http://www.cooperstowncs.org/ DRAWING GROUP – 7-9 p.m. Come practice drawing with a live model. $10 donation. To attend call the Cooperstown Art Association, (607) 547-9777.
3-D DESIGN WORKSHOP – 10:30 a.m.-Noon. Come tinker with your designs for 3-D printing. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Info, http://hmloneonta.org/calendar/ DIGITAL LITERACY – 10:30-11:30 a.m. Evaluating Websites. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Info, http://hmloneonta. org/calendar/ FCAHS LUNCHEON – 11:30 a.m. Fly Creek Area Historical Society Luncheon, 210 Cemetery Rd., Fly Creek. Info, fcahs.org KNITTING GROUP – 1:30-3:30 p.m. Cooperstown Village Library, 22 Main St., Cooperstown, http://www.villagelibraryofcooperstown.org/calendar COOPERSTOWN WOMEN’S CLUB – 2 p.m. The Women’s Club will hold its
final meeting after 95 years. The final program will be “Making memories and Updating Your Costume Jewelry” by Karen Katz. The history of the club will be celebrated with an old-fashioned ice cream social. Members are asked to bring ice cream, topping, cookies, and other goodies to share. Christ Church Parish House, 69 Fair St., Cooperstown. Info, Sue Miosek, President, (607) 5472423. 3-D DESIGN WORKSHOP – 3:30-5 p.m. Come tinker with your designs for 3-D printing. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Info, http://hmloneonta.org/calendar/ LIVING WELL WORKSHOP – 5-7:30 p.m. Learn how to actively manage your high-blood pressure in an evidence based way with a group of your peers. Bassett Medical Center, Clinic Building, 1 Atwell Rd., Cooperstown. Info, (607).547-3360, LivingWellSessions@ bassett.org or visit http://www.bassett. org/information/myhealthy-decisions/ news/bassett-offers-free-living-well-highblood-pressure-workshops/ WORKSHOP – 5:30-7:30 p.m. Learn about photography. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Info, http://hmloneonta.org/calendar/ ANNUAL CHAMBER MEETING – 6-8 p.m. The Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce will meet to review the past year activities, vote on a change to the chamber by-laws, and vote on this year’s board of directors. Network and gear up for another great year. Cost, $25. RSVP by May 8. The Otesaga, Cooperstown. Info, call (607) 547-9983.
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