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Thursday-Friday, June 20 - 21, 2019

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Rock’n’ Roll, Theater, Ending Up With American Ninja

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ummer has OFFICIALLY arrived in Otsego County!

Celebrate the best time to be here with games, theater and a major rock band coming to town!

• “I Will Possess Your

Heart” hipsters Death Cab for Cutie will perform their soulful indie rock on the Ommegang stage with Jenny Lewis opening. All-ages show, $45, Camping +$15. 5 p.m. Friday, June 21, 656 County Highway 33, Cooperstown, www. ommegang.com.

• There are games and sweet treats at the Clark Center as it celebrates the first day of summer with giant Jenga, Corn Hole and free popsicles! 3-4:30 p.m.

Friday, June 21, Clark Sports Center. 124 County Hwy 52,

HOME GAMES -BE THERE! Gates Open 6 pm • First Pitch 7 pm

June 21 & 23 Legion Baseball

at Damaschke field, go to our website for schedule

June 22 vs Utica Blue Sox TJMaxx Kids Night

18 and under free!

June 24 vs Glens falls Dragons June 26 vs elmira Pioneers DAMASCHKE FIELD

15 JAMES GEORGESON AVE., ONEONTA WWW.ONEONTAOUTLAWS.COM 607-432-6326

The Depot Wing night!

Cooperstown. Info 607-547- American Legion teams 2800, ext. 103. play a game. 5:30 p.m. Fri• day, June 21, Neahwa Park, If it’s not sunny enough Oneonta. Info www.oneonfor you here, why not take a taoutlaws.com. trip to Agrabah? The Or• pheus Theatre Starstruck The Oneonta Community Performers perform “AladConcert Band welcomes din Jr.” 7:30 p.m. Fridaysummer with “Olympic Saturday, June 21-22; 2 p.m. Fanfare and Theme,” “On a Saturday, June 22. Foothills Hymnsong of Philip Bliss,” Performing Arts “National Emblem things Center, 24 Market March,” and more.

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Bring a lawn chair foothillspac.org Info and enjoy a free 607-287-1288. concert! 3 p.m June • 23, Pavilion, Wilber Find some tranquilPark, Oneonta. 607ity in a performance 437-0152. of “Peace Tales • around the World,” Oneonta has our an original producvery own Ninja LIBBY tion by LEAF, Inc. Warrior, Anthony and Mountains View CUDMORE Earley, and you can Wellness Center’s help cheer him on Theater Arts Troupe. 6:30 during a big-screen watch p.m. Saturday, June 22, First party of “American Ninja United Methodist Church, Warrior.” 7 p.m. Monday, 66 Chestnut St., Oneonta.

June 24, Foothills PerformInfo 607-433-1714 ext. 201, ing Arts Center, 24 Market www.rehab.org.

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Take the whole family out to the ballgame at historic ►ON THE COVER Damaschke Field as the Charles Elsener, 7, of Oneonta, digs into a cup of chocolate ice cream at Cooper’s Barn, Route 28, Hartwick Seminary.

Brother Simon, 4, had a heaping helping too.

Attention Music Lovers!

16 BEERS On Tap! 4 miles from Cooperstown 20 minutes from Oneonta!

607-286-9330 110 River Street, Milford

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The great “to go” beer can.

Goes anywhere bottles aren’t allowed…

Lake, beach, baseball games, pool!

64 oz! Just $13 filled!

One coupon per customer

Coffee House Saturday, June 22 7 to 9 pm

at the Schuyler Lake United Methodist Church Church Street, Schuyler Lake

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WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM

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Katie Entwistle-Eddy samples Black Cherry ice cream on one of Mr. Shake’s homemade waffle cones. In the background, you can see the fountain on the redone miniature golf course.

Vendors Reveal Favorite Flavors, How To Mix ’Em it made sense for me to run it,” said Katie.

Though Hiltz used homemade RICHFIELD SPRINGS ice cream, Entwistle-Eddy switched to Perry’s, Turkey Hill rowing up, Katie and Gifford’s ice cream to expand Entwistle-Eddy knew if the flavor options – and offerings. she wanted a cold treat on “We make our own waffle cones, a hot summer day, Mr. Shake on so we do a waffle taco sundae,” she Route 28 was the place to go. said. “Your choice of ice cream, “This place has been here for plus two toppings.” more than 30 years,” she said.

You can also get a cold one for “Whenever my family went out your faithful friend: a scoop of for ice cream, soft vanilla with we came here.” a dog bone. t’s a fun Later, she got a On average, business. I job there.

Mr. Shake goes And, in 2015, through 200 gallove passing her parents Jim and the ice cream out the lons of soft-serve Beth bought the ice a week, including window and seeing cream parlor and wild flavors like that delight.” mini golf course pistachio and TRISH ROST from owner Rich Please See Cooper’s Barn Hiltz. “I worked ICY TREATS, Hartwick Seminary here for so long that Pg. 5

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Just How Many Ways Can You Eat Ice Cream? Plenty!

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ust because I’m an adult doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy a delicious gooey sundae every so often!

At Golden Guernsey, sundaes are generous with the toppings and have a flavor for every mood. I like to start with Perry’s black cherry ice cream, pour on the marshmallow and a little drizzle of strawberry, then top it all with whipped cream, rainbow

sprinkles and a cherry on top!

The healthiest choice? Not by far – but I’ve never regretted a single one. (Golden Guernsey, 15 Main St., Oneonta) LIBBY CUDMORE Managing Editor

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eat the heat this summer at the Brain Freeze on Main Street, Cooperstown.

I tried out the Razzle, a cup

of ice cream with toppings of choice, all mixed together on the spot. Mine had vanilla soft-serve ice cream and toppings of Oreos and Gummy Bears. The Oreos were delicious, the Gummy Bears added a candy fruit flavor to the vanilla. Great for walking around, keeping cool. Just don’t eat too quickly, you might give yourself – yes! – a Brain Freeze! (Brain Freeze,

69 Main St., Cooperstown) LARISSA RYAN Office Manager

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ou would think that soft ice cream is soft ice cream, right? The machines all appear the same and you’d also think there is a soft ice STAFF cream recipe. Pour the ingredients in, let the machine do its thing and presto – soft ice cream!

Evidently that’s not how it works because Jerry’s has the absolute best I’ve ever had.

It’s so creamy, sweet, full of flavor and satisfying. I get the Zebra, a yummy swirl of chocolate and vanilla. The best of both worlds. And a small is about 4-inches tall!

While I was waiting on my cone, I wished I had branched out from my usual Zebra and ordered the Turtle sundae! A lady picked her order up and it was pure joy in a cup. It had my soft vanilla ice cream, but then it was loaded with gooey caramel and hot fudge, then topped with whipped cream

and pecans. (Jerry’s Place, 6635 NY-28, Fly Creek) TARA BARNWELL General Manager

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normally just get a one-scoop ice cream cone, but when I went to Pondo’s in PICKS Oneonta, I decided to up my game and ordered their small Grasshopper Pie Sundae. The sundae featured two scoops of creamy mint ice cream topped with crumbled chocolate pie crust, caramel and hot fudge sauces, whipped cream, and a cherry on top.

Its delectability and richness almost overwhelmed me, but I persevered and ate the whole thing. I loved the Grasshopper Pie Sundae, but Pondo’s has so many treats to try. Next time I go to Pondo’s, I think I’ll have one of their soft serve ice cream cones.

JENNIFER HILL Staff Reporter

FINE DINING, FUN DINING

WHERE TO FIND ICY TREATS ► Main Street Ice Cream, 137 Main St., Cooperstown (205) 364-1441. Floats, shakes, malts ► The Brain Freeze Shop, 69 Main St., Cooperstown Razzle and soft-serve. ► Cooper’s Barn, 4833 Route 28, Cooperstown (607) 282-4040. Custom flavored ice cream. ► The Inside Scoop, 46 Pioneer St., Cooperstown Cones and sundaes. ► Jerry’s Place, 6635 Route 28, Fly Creek (607) 547-1037. Sundaes, shakes. ► Mr. Shake, 663 NY-28, Richfield Springs (315) 858-7425. Banana boats, soft-serve. ► Pop’s Place, 4347 Route 28, Milford (607) 286-7219. Ice cream cones, fast food. ► Pondo’s II. 6158 Route 7, Colliersville (607) 432-3334. Specialty sundaes. ► Lizard Lick, 33 Dietz St., Oneonta (607) 386-4332. Homemade Cookiewich. ► Golden Guernsey, 15 Main St., Oneonta (607) 432-7209. Hard and soft-serve, slushies. ► Get-The-Scoop Ice Cream Shop, 30-32 Broad St., Morris (607) 263-2205. Homemade waffle cones. ► Village Soda Fountain, 5 Commerical St., Gilbertsville Old-fashioned ice cream parlor. ► Big Top Ice Cream, 540 Route 7, Unadilla (607) 563-3014. Soft-serve cones, milkshakes.

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Mr. Shake, Cooper’s Barn, Lizard Lick – How Sweet It Is! ICY TREATS/From Pg. 3 orange creamsicle, plus 45 gallons of hard ice cream over 15 flavors.

But you don’t just go for ice cream – once you finish your cone, you can play a round of mini-golf on one of the newest courses in the county. “When we bought it, we demolished the old course,” Katie said. “We had it completely rebuilt.”

The new course, she said, even features a waterfall.

Mr. Shake isn’t the only ice cream parlor to get a makeover lately.

Cooper’s Barn, also on Route 28, in Hartwick Seminary, formerly the Penguin, got a fresh coat of paint and two new owners, Trish Rost and Bob Snyder.

“I’ve lived in Cooperstown my whole life,” said Snyder.

“When I was a kid, I used to get the Dirty Bird from the Cooper Cabin – chocolate, hot fudge and malt.”

Now, he’s trying to bring that back as Cooper’s Barn

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In the window at Oneonta’s Lizard Lick, Cheyanne Horth offers one of the specialty ice-cream sandwiches, made from those luscious M&M cookies from owner Dave Zummo’s nearby Latte Lounge.

kicks off its first season under their ownership. “The ice cream has always been fantastic, and we wanted to keep it the same,” said Rost.

Cooper’s Barn specializes in a custom blend ice cream.

So, starting with a chocolate or vanilla base, you pick from

up to three of 32 mix-ins – fresh fruit, real candy and toppings – and you’ll never run out of new flavors to taste test.

“Someone ordered peppermint, root beer and strawberry,” said Rost. “That seemed weird to me, but the customer

seemed to enjoy it!”

If you’re indecisive, you can pick from one of their recipes, including Fluffernutter (vanilla ice cream, peanut butter, marshmallows and Butterfingers) or the Salted Caramel Cookie (vanilla ice cream, caramel, shortbread, sea salt).

“Our ice cream has a high cream content, so it gives people that taste of hard ice cream, but the texture of softserve,” said Rost. “It’s the best of both worlds.”

They offer any of the blend-ins in a milkshake as well, and also added food to the menu – hot dogs, nachos and soft pretzels – as well as games on the lawn. “People can relax, play a round of cornhole and enjoy some ice cream.”

In Oneonta, the Lizard Lick is open for its first summer. “Our ice cream is a little more unique,” said proprietor David Zummo, who also owns the Latte Lounge. “We use Gilligan’s Island, but we

asked them to add additional heavy cream in our product,” he said. “Our soft serve is 12 percent custard base, not an ice cream base.”

And while the Latte Lounge’s oversized M&M cookies are a popular seller, the Lizard Lick takes them one step further with the Cookiewich, with either chocolate or vanilla soft-serve filling.

Zummo also plays on his well-known coffee brand with an Espresso Milkshake. “You get espresso chip ice cream in a milkshake, then add a shot of espresso,” he said. “It’s really good.”

Built in the old NBT building, the Lizard Lick offers the only walk-up or drive-thru windows, with tables out front to sit, plus sandwiches and burgers, including lamb and salmon burgers.

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Picnic in the Park 10:30 am: Coffee and donuts Noon: Lunch 1 pm: Bingo LUNCH MENU Hamburger or hot dog Potato salad Tomato and cucumber salad Watermelon Cake

Thursday, July 18 at Glimmerglass State Park All-DAy Fun! Guided hike Corn hole live music Tai Chi demonstrations

ReseRvations RequiRed! Please RsvP by calling 607-547-6454

$6 suggested donation for ages 60+ $9 suggested donation for under age 60 deadline for reservations: July 10 This event held in conjunction with the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

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►THURSday, June 20

►FRIday, June 21

BOOKMOBILE – Check out the mobile library.

10-10:30 a.m. Schenevus Valley Lodge, 4 Main Street, Schenevus.

10:45-11:30 a.m. Fire Station, 1812 County Highway 34, Westford.

12:30-1 p.m. a.m. First Christian Church, 1160 State Highway 165, South Valley.

1:15-2 p.m. a.m. Town Hall, 3717 County Highway 35, Middlefield. www.4cls.org or call 607-723-8236 CRAFT & CHAT – 3:30 p.m.

Bring your current knitting or crochet project and chat with the group. Ages 10+. Arkell Museum, 2 Erie Blvd., Canajoharie. 518-673-2314.

SAFE SWIM – 3:30 p.m.

“World’s Largest Swim Lesson” teaches kids ages 1-14 swimming as a life-saving skill.

Root Beer and Orange Floats after lesson. Clark Sports Center, Cooperstown. 607547-2800, ext. 103.

CELEBRATON – 3–4:30 p.m. Celebrate first day of summer w/popsicles, corn hole, giant Jenga. Free. Front lawn of Clark Sports Center.

Cooperstown. 607-547-2800, ext. 103.

THEATER – 7:30 p.m. “Aladdin Jr.” by Orpheus Theatre Starstruck Performers. Foothills Performing Arts Center, Oneonta. 607-287-1288 ROCK BAND– 5 p.m.

Alternative rock band “Death Cab for Cutie” performs at Brewery Ommegang, w/Jenny Lewis as opener. $45, Camping +$15. 656 Co. Hwy. 33, Cooperstown.

►SATURday, June 22 CHILDREN’S THEATER – 2, 7:30 p.m. “Aladdin Jr.” by Orpheus Theatre Starstruck Performers. Foothills Performing Arts Center, 24 Market St., Oneonta, Info, 607-287-1288 MORE CALENDAR Pg. 7

Windfall dutch Barn presents

Frederic Chrislip in Concert Saturday, June 22 • 2 pm

Accompaning himself on the Renaissance Lute, Mr. Chrislip uses his tenor voice to perform songs from the 1500s and early 1600s.

He recently performed in the Boston Early Music Festival.

A concert you won’t want to miss!

Admission $10

Windfall Dutch Barn

2009 Clinton Road · Fort Plain · 518-774-0134 · 518-728-6647

WEEKDAY spEciAL!!

18 holes with carts - $20 per player

WEEKENDs!!

18 holes with carts - $25 per player Must Present Coupon for Discount Coupon Good for Entire Group Kids under 14 play free with adult Please call for tee time Expires 09/02/19

195 Bateman Road, Laurens 607-263-5291 colonialridgegolf.com

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►SATURday, June 22

THEATER – 6:30 p.m.

Performance of “Peace Tales around the World,” original production by LEAF, Inc., Mountains View Wellness Center’s Theater Arts Troupe. First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut St.,

Oneonta. 607-433-1714 ext.

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COFFEE HOUSE – 7 - 9 p.m.

Music by amateur local performers; light refreshments; all welcome. Schuyler Lake United Methodist Church.

Church Rd., Schuyler Lake.

315-858-2575.

WORLD MUSIC – 8 p.m.

Contemporary West African music performed by world-

renowned vocalist and multiinstrumentalist Sona Jobarteh at West Kortright Center. $28 Non-members($32 day of); $24 Members ($28 day of); $10 under 19; free 8 and under. 49 W Kortright Church Rd, East Meredith.

607-278-5454.

►SUNday, June 23 COMMUNITY CONCERT – 3 p.m. Oneonta Community Concert Ban presents concert ‘Greeting Summer’ in music.

Features pieces Olympic Fanfare and Theme, On a Hymn-

Summer Dreams B-7 song of Philip Bliss, National Emblem March, more. Free, open to public. Lawn chairs welcome. Pavilion, Wilber Park, Oneonta. 607-4370152.

FOLK MUSIC – 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Franklin Farmers’ Market presents folk, classic rock and Americana group, Rickety Fence. Covered seating available. Franklin Farmers’ Market, 25 Institute St., Franklin.

►MONday, June 24 SCREENING – 7 p.m.

Watch Oneonta’s own Ninja Warrior Anthony Eardley run the American Ninja Warrior Course on the big screen.

Foothills Performing Arts Center, 24 Market St., Oneonta.

►WEDNESday, June 26

Some Places of Worship in Otsego County For info, call Thom at 607-547-6103.

First Presbyterian Church

St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Schuyler Lake United Methodist Church

Church and Pioneer Streets, Cooperstown Sundays 10 am 607-547-8401

31 Elm Street, Cooperstown Saturdays 4:30 pm Sundays 7:30, 9:30 and 11 am

128 Church Street, Schuyler Lake Sundays 8:45 am Everyone is welcome.

Fly Creek United Methodist Church

Milford United Methodist Church

Christian Science Society of Oneonta

852 County Hwy 26, Fly Creek Sundays 10 am 607-547-9946

113 N. Main Street Milford Sundays 10:45 am www.milford.church

Upper Room in First United Presbyterian Church (Use elevated walkway) 381 Main Street, Oneonta

Sundays 10:30 am cssoneonta@gmail.com

AUTHOR SERIES – 1 p.m.

Wayne Coffey discusses his new book, “They Said It Couldn’t Be Done: The ’69 Mets, New York City, and the Most Astounding Season in Baseball History” in the Bullpen Theatre. Baseball Hall of Fame, 25 Main St., Cooperstown. 607-547-7200.

WRITERS GROUP – 5 p.m.

Discuss current writing projects, get inspired, have fun.

Arkell Museum, 2 Erie Blvd., Canajoharie. 518-673-2314.

►THURSday, June 27 CRAFT & CHAT – 3:30 p.m.

Bring current knit or crochet project and chat with the group. Ages 10+. Arkell Museum, 2 Erie Blvd., Canajoharie. 518-673-2314.

►FRIday, June 28 FILM – 6:30 p.m. “Labyrinth” w/David Bowie from “Herb Ritts: The Rock Portraits” film series. Light refreshments. $5-7, Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown, 607-547-1400.

ROCK BAND – 7-10 p.m.

Buffalo indie rock band, “The Tins,” performs at Brewery Ommegang for its Firepit Fridays series. Free, food and beer for purchase. 656 Co. Hwy. 33, Cooperstown.

CONCERT – 7-10 p.m.

Glenmary’s Ghost will perform at the Lake House Restaurant and Lodge for its summer concert series. 2521 CR-22 Richfield Springs.

►SATURday, June 29 BOOK SALE – 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Books, audiobooks, videos and DVDS from $1 to $5. All proceeds go to the Village of Cooperstown. 22 Main Street, Cooperstown.

607-544-1418.

RARE BOOKS– 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cooperstown Antiquarian Book Fair offers dozens of dealers in antiquarian books, maps, prints, etc. Clarks Sports Center, Cooperstown.

DUCK DERBY – 10 a.m.

Help launch a flock of rubber duckies at the headwaters of the Susquehanna. Support Cooperstown Leo Club on day trip to the United Nations in NYC. Cost, $5/duck or $20/ 5-ducks at Otesaga, Mel’s @ 22, others. Finish line just South of Main St. Bridge, Cooperstown. 607-282-2956.

CONCERT & PICNIC – Noon. Bring picnic & lawn seating and enjoy enchanting blend of stories, song, & improv by Story Laurie. Free.

West Kortright Center, 49 W. Kortright Church Rd., East Meredith. 607-278-5454.

AUDITIONS – 2 p.m. Try out for role in Stuff of Dreams Production of ‘One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest’ October performance. No preparation necessary. Production Center, Foothills Performing Arts Center, Oneonta. 607-432-5407.

ARTIST’S TALK – 3 p.m.

Sarah Draney will discuss her work in the exhibition, Post Nature: our natural world at risk. Art Garage, 689 Beaver Meadow Rd., Cooperstown.

607-547-5327.

MINISERIES PREVIEW – 69:30 p.m. See preview of the July PBS miniseries, “Chasing the Moon,” part of the Harris Memorial Library of Otego’s Summer Reading Program Launch. Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main St., Otego.

607- 988-6661.

DINNER FUNDRAISER – 6 p.m. The Cooperstown Central School Alumni Association’s dinner by Mel’s will raise funds for two $1500 scholarships. $15 ea.

RSVP by 6/19. Cooperstown Jr/High School cafeteria, 39 Linden Ave, Cooperstown.

CONCERT – 7-10 p.m. Midnite Mike & the Bent Blinds will perform at the Lake House Restaurant and Lodge for its summer concert series.

2521 CR-22 Richfield Springs.

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