Hartwick College Honors Employees with Quinquennial Celebration
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Elizabeth “Betty” Powell ‘82, associate director of athletics, director of compliance and senior woman administrator, after 55 years of service to Hartwick College, stood to a standing ovation during this year’s Quinquennial Awards Celebration.
Held Tuesday, April 29 in the Celebration Room of Shineman Chapel House, the ceremony recognized 50 dedicated faculty and staff for reaching milestone anniversaries in their careers at Hartwick, officials said in a press release issued Monday, May 5.
For Powell, the longest-serving honoree of the day, the moment was both moving and meaningful.
“It was a wonderful celebration and sharing it with others being recognized made it even more special,” Powell said. “It was very emotional for me because whatever I’ve been able to accom-
plish could not have been possible without the help and support of so many amazing people inside and outside of athletics, as well as my family. In some ways, I feel like this was a way to recognize everyone who helped me along the way.”
Hartwick College President James Mullen reflected on the lasting impact of Hartwick’s employees and the power of community.
“The Quinquennial Awards remind us of the extraordinary people who define Hartwick College,” Mullen said.
“Betty Powell’s 55 years of service reflect a deep commitment not only to her profession but to a life of purpose, balance and impact. Her journey, and that of all our honorees, illustrates the strength of a community where personal dedication and institutional mission come together in powerful ways. I’m grateful for their unwavering dedication, which continues to inspire and strengthen our community.”
The list of 2025 Quinquennial Award recipients includes:
Fifty-five years: Elizabeth Powell ‘82, associate director of athletics/senior woman administrator.
Forty years: Charles Whitmore, Aramark Facilities, groundsman and group leader.
Thirty years: Stephanie Brunetta, associate director of communications for web services; Ann Carman, director of advancement services; Brooke Chilson ‘94, office manager for the
Popular Benefit Auction Returns
By SARAH ROBERTS
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On Thursday, May 15, Hartwick College will host an Athletics Benefit Auction, known informally as the “Wine Auction.” This is a reawakening of a traditional benefit event held in previous years, where local businesses came together to raise money to support Hartwick College’s
student-athletes. According to Tony Avanzato, one of the event organizers, in
2005 Hartwick College was Division 1 for soccer and water polo,
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Department of Music; Linda Robinson,Aramark Facilities, floater; and Mary Wrench, Aramark Dining Services, food service worker.
Twenty-five years: Lisle Dalton, professor of religious studies; Laurel Elder, professor of political science; Susan Navarette, professor of English; Kurt Sheldon, Aramark Facilities, custodial supervisor; and Mark Wolff, professor of French.
Twenty years: Benjamin Aldridge, lecturer in music; Jason Antrosio, professor of anthropology; Tammy Barriger, Aramark Facilities, floater group leader; Gary Burlew, technical director and lighting technician; Min Chung, professor of mathematics; and David Griffing P’14, P’18, professor of geology and environmental science.
Fifteen years: Lisa Depperman, clinical assistant professor of nursing; Amy Forster Rothbart, associate professor of political science; Burdette (Toby) Gallup, Aramark
Dining Services, food service supervisor; Uli Speth, lecturer in music; and Justin Wellman, associate professor of psychology.
Ten years: Geneen Bolton P’22, academic affairs liaison to the School of Nursing; James Buthman, associate professor of political science; Jonathan Dono, director of systems and networks; Edward Gabrys, associate director of residential life and student conduct; Donald LaSala, head men’s lacrosse coach; David Lubell, assistant director of alumni, parent and family relations; Debra Maison, Aramark Facilities, custodian; Lorena Marra, assistant professor of nursing; Namita Sugandhi, associate professor of anthropology; Mark Theophel, associate head football coach, defensive coordinator; and Karina Walker, assistant professor of Spanish.
Five years: Danielle Basso, Aramark Facilities, custodian; J.R.
Bjerklie, director of institutional research and effectiveness; Samantha Butcher, head women’s tennis coach and admissions liaison; Matthew Chick, assistant professor of political science; James Cochran, assistant professor of English; Honora Fallon-Oben, head women’s lacrosse coach; Kevon Johnson, Aramark Dining Services, general utility worker; Eric Luben, athletic trainer; Li Luo, assistant professor of accounting; Kimberly Noorlander, lecturer in physical education; Timothy Raimy ‘17, assistant director of civic engagement and fraternity and sorority life; Michelle Rokahr, clinical adjunct professor of nursing; Ashley Snow, Aramark Facilities, floater; Aaron Stephens, associate professor of business administration and accounting; Weian Wang, assistant professor of management information systems; and Tessa Yang, associate professor of English.
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Hartwick College’s Quinquennial ceremony highlights the college’s deep apprecation for its staff, from professors and athletic coaches to those in finance and student support.
Photo provided BETTY POWELL
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Attacca Quartet To Perform
COOPERSTOWN—The Cooperstown Music Festival’s 27th season will open with a performance by the two-time Grammy-winning Attacca Quartet at Christ Episcopal Church at 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 18. They will perform their “Playlist” set, featuring work from their “Orange” and “Evergreen” releases and music by Finneas O’Connell and Radiohead. Tickets and a full season schedule are available at cooperstownmusicfest.org.
Oneonta Dems Set To Meet
ONEONTA—The Oneonta Democratic Club will discuss upcoming demonstrations and this year’s city and town elections at its monthly meeting on Saturday, May 10. Several candidates will attend to address the audience. The meeting, which is open to the public, will be held at Green Earth Health Market, 4 Market Street, from 8:30-9:30 a.m. For more information or to RSVP, contact garymaffei@ gmail.com.
Coop Tennis Continues To Win
COOPERSTOWN—The Cooperstown Tennis Team defeated Waterville 4-0 in a Center State Conference match on Tuesday, April 29. Originally scheduled as a doubleheader, the match was called early due to severe weather. Henry Ayers, Alfred Hom and Emmett Ayers each won 10-0 in first, second and third singles, respectively. Second doubles team Micah Raffo and Hayden Spencer won 10-1. The first doubles match did not finish before the reported lightning strikes.
The Hawkeyes won the CSC Tournament with 39 points at Utica Parkway on Thursday, May 1, ahead of Canastota with 25 points and Sauquoit with 21. Henry Ayers beat Robert Huntley of Mount Markham 10-7 in the first singles finals. Owen Marling fell 10-1 to Canastota’s Luca DiSanto in the second singles finals. At third singles, Hom defeated Owen LoGalbo of Sauquoit 10-7. First doubles team Lexi Wolfe and Bianca Adam lost 10-9 in the semifinals to eventual champions Elijah German and Marshall Chandler of Little Falls. At second doubles, Raffo and Spencer defeated Westmoreland’s Rylan Krycskowski and Wesley Larish 10-7.
Mixed Week for Ball Teams
COOPERSTOWN—Cooperstown softball cruised to a 10-2 victory over previously undefeated host Hamilton in a Center State Conference Division II game on Wednesday, April 30. Senior Emmy Lippitt earned the win with seven strikeouts, giving up six hits, three walks and an earned run, and also racked up two hits, two RBI, and two runs. The game was tied after four innings, but the Hawkeyes broke open the scoring with five runs in the fifth and four in the sixth. Sophomore Brittan Hill went twofor-three and scored twice. Junior Katie Crippen hit a triple and scored two runs. Senior Grace Sperry scored twice and batted in a run.
The Hawkeyes crushed New York Mills 22-6 on a 16-run second inning on Thursday, May 1. Lippitt picked up another win over five innings with eight strikeouts, two walks, three hits and three earned runs. Crippen had four RBI and scored twice, and Sperry had three RBI, two runs and two stolen bases. Hill scored twice, stole two bases and batted in a run. Sophomore Allie Butts scored four runs, stole two bases and had two RBI.
Cooperstown suffered their first loss of the season, 5-3, to Fabius-Pompey on Saturday, May 3. Lippitt took the loss over nine innings, recording five strikeouts, two walks and five hits. Crippen went three-for-five, hit two doubles, stole two bases and scored all three of Cooperstown’s runs. Sperry, senior Bella Reich and junior Emma Green had RBI. The Hawkeyes fell to 4-1 for the season and 1-0 in their division.
Cooperstown baseball fell 8-6 to Dolgeville on Thursday, May 1 after suffering a seven-run deficit in the first inning. Junior Christian Lawson struck out seven in six innings but took the loss. He and senior Aaron Katz each had two hits and two RBI, and sophomore Elijah McCaffrey drove in a run with a sacrifice fly.
The Hawkeyes evened up their record with a 3-1 victory over Poland at home on Friday, May 2. Katz hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the sixth to secure the victory. McCaffrey earned the win with 10 strikeouts over six innings, allowing eight hits and one earned run. Junior Wyatt Butts, sophomore Brody Murdock and senior Adam Ubner also made hits. Cooperstown rose to 2-2 for the season and 1-0 in their division.
CAA To Hold Shows, Classes
COOPERSTOWN—The Cooperstown Art Association will host an opening reception for its three new exhibits from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, May 16, with awards for the 34th Annual Regional Juried Art Show presented at 6 p.m. “Essential Art,” the regional show, features juried work by artists across New York and will be on display in Gallery A through June 25. “Fantasy Clocks 2025,” featuring the intricate clock sculptures of 2024 Regional Grand Prize Winner Richard Birkett, will run for the same period in Gallery B. The 58th Annual Leatherstocking Brush and Palette Club Fine Arts Exhibition will be on display in Gallery C through June 11. The gallery has free admission and is open
from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Artist and educator Claire Jensen will host popup after school art classes for children ages 6-14 at CAA from 3:15-5:30 p.m. on Friday, June 13 and Friday, June 20. The first session will focus on acrylic still life painting, while the latter will cover drawing. For more information or to register, visit cooperstownart.com or contact (607) 547-9777 or gallery@cooperstownart.com.
Chen To Attend Grad School
COOPERSTOWN—Fenimore Chamber Orchestra announced that Isabel Chen, winner of FCO’s inaugural Young Person’s Concerto Competition, has committed to the Master’s in Violin Performance program at the prestigious New England Conservatory in Boston. She was accepted at several highly competitive schools of music. Chen is completing her bachelor’s degree in violin performance at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, and performed Mozart’s Concerto for Violin and Orchestra No. 3 in G with FCO on March 15.
Vintage Treasure Sale Returns
COOPERSTOWN—Rotary Club of Cooperstown will hold its annual Vintage Treasure Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 10 in the Christ Episcopal Parish Hall, 69 Fair Street. There will be a wide variety of secondhand items donated by club members, and the sale will be held rain or shine. All proceeds benefit the club and its philanthropic activities.
Bonhomme Talk Scheduled
COOPERSTOWN—The Art Garage, 689 Beaver Meadow Road, will host French artist Olivier Bonhomme for a talk on his solo show, “French Connection: The Political Art of Olivier Bonhomme,” at 11:30 on Friday, May 9. Bonhomme is a graduate of the École Émile-Cohl art school and a prolific political cartoonist for prominent publications such as “Le Monde.” His work was first published in “The Freeman’s Journal” in 2008, four years before he appeared in “Le Monde.” The gallery will open at 11 a.m. for previewing the exhibition, which is on display from 11-2 on Saturdays and by appointment daily through May 17. The presentation will be livestreamed on Zoom; participants should request the link by 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 8. In-person attendees should make a reservation, as seating is limited. Contact leartgarage@gmail.com or (315) 941-9607 for more information or to RSVP.
Plein Air Paint Event Planned
SPRINGFIELD—Cooperstown Art Association, Otsego Land Trust and Hyde Hall Historic Home and Museum will hold their fourth annual plein air painting event on the Hyde Hall mansion’s lawn from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 17. After the event, registered artists will have the opportunity to exhibit and sell their work at CAA’s “Conserved on Canvas” exhibit, on display from August 22 to September 26. For more information or to register, visit https://otsegolandtrust. org/events/plein-air-painting-at-hyde-hall-r5b2r.
Fly-In Breakfast Announced
MIDDLEFIELD—The Middlefield Volunteer Fire Department’s ever-popular Fly-In Pancake Breakfast will return to the Cooperstown/Westville Airport, 866 NY Route 166, from 7:30-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 17. Admission is $12.00 for adults and $8.00 for children under 12. Volunteers will serve all-you-can-eat pancakes, eggs, real maple syrup, sausage and beverages.
CAA Accepting Applications
COOPERSTOWN—Cooperstown Art Association’s annual Art Scholarship, offered to local highschool seniors pursuing art studies at the college level, will be open for applications through Friday, June 6 at 4 p.m. Up to $2,000.00 will be awarded. The scholarship is available to students at Cherry Valley-Springfield, Cooperstown, Edmeston, Gilbertsville-Mount Upton, Laurens, Milford, Milford BOCES, Morris, Mount Markham, Owen D. Young, Richfield Springs, Schenevus and Worcester schools, and to home-schooled students who reside in these districts. To view all eligibility requirements or submit an application, visit cooperstownart.com.
Garden Volunteers Sought
COOPERSTOWN—The Village of Cooperstown seeks volunteers for its Mother’s Day Weekend spring cleaning at the Rain Gardens at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 10. The group will meet at the Main Street entrance to the Doubleday Field lot. Some equipment will be provided, but volunteers are encouraged to bring garden gloves, trowels, rakes, shovels, scissors, clippers and friends. Those who cannot attend on May 10 but who wish to join the weekly 7 a.m. Tuesday clean-up crew, or to adopt a rain garden for the summer, should contact (607) 547-2411 or mnye@cooperstownny.org.
Film Series Debuts This Month
COOPERSTOWN—The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum will inaugurate a new Memorial Day Weekend film series this year, with six films screened over four days at the HoF and
Fenimore Art Museum. The weekend opens with a sneak preview of the new documentary “Diamond Diplomacy,” on the role of baseball in U.S.-Japan relations, at the Fenimore at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 22. “Just a Bit Outside: The Story of the 1982 Milwaukee Brewers” and “Joy in Wrigleyville” will be shown at the HoF at 2 and 5:30 p.m., respectively, on Friday, May 23. Hall of Famers Rollie Fingers and Fergie Jenkins, respectively, will have Q&A sessions at these screenings. “The Sandlot” will be shown at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 24. Jim Kaat, Ozzie Smith and Vince Coleman will speak after the screening of “Birds of a Different Game,” which begins at 6:15 p.m. Another title to be announced will play at the Fenimore at 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 25. For more information or to reserve tickets, visit baseballhall.org/memorialday.
Cave House Sets Event Dates
HOWES CAVE—The Cave House Museum of Mining and Geology announced its events and operating hours for the summer 2025 season. Located adjacent to a working stone quarry at 136 Blowing Rock Road, the museum is open from noon to 4 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month from June to September. Programs begin at 2 p.m. Admission is free, and donations are accepted. Educator and jeweler Jim Pecora will discuss mica on June 8, followed by a talk on young forest management by SUNY Cobleskill Professor of Wildlife Management Roger Masse on July 13. Local author and cave country historian Dana Cudmore will give a talk titled “Where’d Our Stone Go?” on August 10. SUNY New Paltz Associate Professor of Geology Alexander Bartholomew will speak on mid-Devonian extinction events in Eastern New York on September 14.
CFD Elections are May 12th
COOPERSTOWN—Members of the Cooperstown Fire Department will vote for their officers from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, May 12. Positions to be filled and nominees are as follows: Chief, William “Billy” Smith; First Assistant Chief, Victor Jones, Michael Molloy; Second Assistant Chief, Christopher Satriano; Captains, Jonathan Roach, Joel Bostwick, Kevin Preston; Fire Police Captain, James Leslie; Fire Police Lieutenant, James Tallman; President, Monica Carrascoso, Glenn Falk; Vice President, Anthony Ferrara, Sheila Serbay; Treasurer, Frank King; Secretary, Thomas “Stretch” Redding.
Theater Performance Slated
STAMFORD—Community theater company The Party will present Clare Barron’s award-winning play “Dance Nation” at The Carriage House Theater, 76 Main Street in Stamford. Performances begin at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, May 17-19. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit thepartytheater.com.
Museum To Open for Season
EAST MEREDITH—Hanford Mills Museum’s 2025 season will open on Thursday, May 15 and run through October 15. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday. Free Family Saturday, featuring a look at local macroinvertebrate populations in the mill pond and creek, will be held on June 14. Dairy at the Mill, offering homemade ice cream, will take place on July 19. Metal at the Mill returns on September 6 and 7, and will once again feature the Dan Rion Memorial Antique Engine Jamboree. The Woodsmen’s Festival will be held on October 4. In addition to these special events, the mill will also offer hands-on workshops, guided walks and a morning bird walk co-hosted by Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society. Visit hanfordmills.org or the museum’s social media channels for further event announcements.
Class Cap Selections Chosen
COOPERSTOWN—Following extensive consultation with the five members of the Class of 2025 or their families, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum announced the cap selections for its new inductees. As expected, Ichiro Suzuki’s plaque will include the Mariners logo. Dick Allen will be inducted with the Phillies, Dave Parker with the Pirates and CC Sabathia with the Yankees. Billy Wagner will enter as a member of the Astros. For more information on Induction Weekend or the Class of 2025, visit baseballhall.org.
Svahn Lecture Is May 16th
COOPERSTOWN—The Second Annual David S. Svahn Humanities in Medicine Memorial Lecture will be held in the Clark Auditorium of Bassett Medical Center’s Fieldstone Building, 1 Atwell Road, at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, May 16. Dr. Lisa Wong, a pediatrician at Milton Pediatric Associates, assistant clinical professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and violinist for the Longwood Symphony Orchestra, will present a talk titled “Embracing the Art of Medicine in Uncertain Times.” She will play her viola and discuss the role of music and other forms of art in helping physicians learn and improve. The event is free and open to the public, and will be livestreamed at bassett. org/svahn-lecture.
Additional local and regional news briefs can be found this week on AllOtsego.com.
speech, increasing residency requirements for citizenship, allowing for the deportation of non-citizens deemed dangerous, and criminalizing false statements against the government.
As might be expected, these were broadly condemned as tyrannical and later three of the laws were repealed [the Alien Enemies Act is still in effect], but not before Adams was himself accused of serious executive overreach.
Respectfully submitted, with apologies to my ancestor.
Waldo Johnston Vero Beach, FL and Cooperstown
There’s
More to the Story
This letter is in rebuttal to Bruce Markusen’s letter, titled “Town of Hartwick Coverage Lacking,” published in the May 1, 2025 editions of “The Freeman’s Journal” and “Hometown Oneonta.” These are areas of that letter with which I disagree.
1. In the first paragraph, Mr. Markusen states the problems with the water tank are alleged problems. The problems are not alleged. There is mold, there is mildew, and the structure is in great disrepair due to long-term negligence. Pictures do not lie.
2. In the second paragraph, Mr. Markusen states “the presence of mold has been a longstanding condition...” Mr. Markusen further elaborates that Mr. Briggs has held his position [water supply administrator] since 2019. The question remains, why weren’t the issues addressed in 2019 when he took the position? Why weren’t the issues dealt with in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 (when they received a report about mold that was ignored), 2024 and into 2025?
3. In paragraph three, Mr. Markusen eloquently points out the fixes identified were quite simple, beginning with a humidistat and proper ventilation. Again, I have to ask, why weren’t these fixes implemented by the water operator in 2019, 2020, 2021, etc...? (You literally could have installed a light switch and flipped the fans on).
4. In paragraph five, Mr. Markusen discusses the lack of a regular water meeting. Does lack of a scheduled meeting for the latter half of 2024 warrant the lack of progress since 2019? Does it warrant lack of progress in 2024? I would say this is nothing more than an excuse. Emergency meetings have been called for all sorts of topics, including a soda ash block in an elbow of the main very recently. Excuses are like belly buttons.
5. Paragraph seven, again Mr. Markusen is pointing out Mr. Briggs’ tenure of six years. The question of the day is this: What has improved over his tenure? What major improvements have been made to correct deficiencies at the water tank or any other area of the water district?
6. Paragraph six states this is not a water quality issue. It is a building design issue. Would you allow for the growth of mold and mildew in your bathroom, in your kitchen, or in your basement? The structure is owned by the taxpayers in Hartwick. It is the town’s asset. The structure’s neglect is representative of many other town-owned assets falling into disrepair at the board’s hands...of which Mr. Markusen and Mr. Briggs have been members for quite some time now.
7. Lastly, Mr. Markusen discusses fear and panic as a tactic. The question of the day is this: Without the alarm, would the issues at the water tank still remain unaddressed? Sometimes an alarm is the only way to get results, as you can see with our recent progress.
8. The last question of the day surrounding this rebuttal is this. At what point does the Town of Hartwick strive to do better? How about exceeding recommended testing allowances? How about very clean and well-maintained facilities?
I am not surprised at all at Mr. Markusen’s excuses for his inability to get things done. All I know is at this juncture the Town Board has hired an engineer to manage the mold, the constructions design, and improvements to the structure to eliminate the mold and mildew problems. Mr. Markusen literally described the inept actions of both Mr. Briggs and himself in his letter to the paper.
Bryan LoRusso Town of Hartwick Councilmember
High Noon at Harvard
My father went to Harvard. My father-inlaw went to Harvard twice—undergrad and law school. Our son was accepted at Harvard but went to Brown. When I asked him why, he said, “You went to Brown.” I replied, “Yes, but I didn’t get into Harvard. Twice.”
Harvard University is one of the first institutions and, thus far, the most prominent, to stand up to Trump’s extortionate shakedown of universities, law firms and corporations. That takes the kind of money, courage and resolve that most institutions don’t have. So, in that, Harvard is a model: of doing what all the other victims would like to do—but don’t have the resources or fortitude to stand up to Trump’s Thought Police.
The movie “High Noon” is a perennial favorite of the occupants of the Oval Office. Few people realize that the movie script was written by a McCarthy era, red-baited, blacklisted author: Carl Foreman, who left America in exile after refusing to name names to the House Un American Committee, HUAC, the ugly predecessor to Trump’s cultural pogrom.
The hero in the movie is based on the author’s experiences in
Hollywood—about being betrayed by friends, slandered by informers and abandoned by colleagues. The movie is about the hero’s abandonment by the townsfolk, his friends, his deputy, everyone except his wife. The audience is ashamed of the cowardice, of the acquiescence to fear, of the fawning rationalizations to not get involved.
They are meant to identify with the hero— but miss the point. Most of them aren’t defending the rule of law out on the street. Half of them are cowering at home, watching cable news, awaiting their next talking points. The marshal is the obvious exception that proves the rule. Harvard proves the rule.
“High Noon” is an allegory about the extraordinary courage it takes to do the right thing against great odds when you are almost all alone. My prediction on Harvard vs Trump: Harvard 21 Trump 0.
Chip Northrup Cooperstown
In Support of Common Good
Watching a Zoom meeting last week, I saw democracy in action. My youngest child is serving in AmeriCorps Cape Cod in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. The current administration, following Elon Musk and his demented DOGE directives, decided that federal funding for this independent agency that uses the strengths and skills of service-minded young people to benefit communities all around the United States should end immediately.
Barnstable County elected leaders held a meeting and heard many stories about the importance and 26-year impact of AmeriCorps Cape Cod, and agreed with the county’s emergency preparedness coordinator, who said that “AmeriCorps is a lifeline, not a luxury.” They noted how AmeriCorps also is a pathway for training the next generation of nonprofit and government leaders. The county voted to fund the stipends of the current AmeriCorps team through the end of their term in July and will seek ways to ensure this program continues into the future. Massachusetts and New York State are both part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two governors challenging this administration’s termination of AmeriCorps grants and dismantling of the agency through an 85 percent reduction of its workforce.
AmeriCorps Cape Cod works on disaster response and recovery, environmental protection, public health outreach, volunteer recruitment and management, and youth education. The work they do, and that countless other AmeriCorps members do in communities around the country, benefits Republicans, Democrats, Independents, people of other party affiliations, and people with no party affiliations. They work for the common good. Cutting AmeriCorps is
just one example of the heedless, counterproductive, anti-American actions of this administration. Thank you to the leaders and people of Barnstable County, and all the states involved in the lawsuit for saying no to this reckless action.
This is just one example of the federal programs, built and run by Americans for the good of Americans, that this administration takes depraved glee in destroying.
Please join me in saying we believe in the common good, we believe in service, we believe in working together for the best of America, and we say no to this administration’s illegal actions. Tell Congress to defend AmeriCorps and so many other federal programs that benefit everyday Americans.
Peg Odell Cooperstown Cardinals Win Over Crows
The votes are in. On April 26, Earth Festival visitors at Milford Central School voted for the cardinal over the crow as their candidate for Otsego County bird by a decisive 92-58 vote. The League of Women Voters set up this playful voting activity to draw people to our table at this well-attended event. Our goal was to engage them in conversations about the League, about the ways we support voting, and about our positions and activism on recycling and other important natural resources issues. What we hadn’t envisioned is how much fun people would have voting, and what interesting conversations we would have with them about birds! Our citizens know their birds and have very strong feelings about them.
The question for most voters came down to a choice between brains and beauty, although some voters had specific beefs about crow behavior. Many voters said it was hard to choose, as it sometimes
is in real elections. A few voters said they didn’t want either candidate to win—a familiar problem. And one person who abstained took us to task for not allowing a writein candidate!
These light-hearted conversations led to more serious ones about the importance of voting and the challenges of maintaining democracy. We discussed the League’s non-partisan mission to defend democracy and empower voters. Our voters proudly displayed their “I Voted” stickers, and many took a piece of candy to remind them how sweet it is to vote.
We’re grateful to the Otsego County Conservation Association, Milford Central School, and all the wonderful organizations and presenters who made this such a rich community event.
We had a great time celebrating Earth Day, and we hope our voters will consider the health of our planet when it comes time to cast a real vote.
Hudi Podolsky League of Women Voters Cooperstown Area
Your Support is Needed
I appreciate the opportunity to introduce myself to you and the community. My name is Jenny Lukovsky and I am asking for your write-in vote when the Cooperstown Central School holds elections for two vacant school board seats on May 20.
While changes in education have been in the news with increasing frequency, I am encouraged by the way our community members have consistently supported our school and children for generations. I believe it is more important than ever that we show up and do our civic duty to listen, learn, and advocate for our local school children.
My family and I moved here in 2016 to live in the beautiful community of Cooperstown. We wanted to be closer to our extended family, as well as have our kids grow up in Cooperstown and attend Cooperstown Central School.
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the Susquehanna, while the northern route takes pedalers past Cooperstown Dreams Park, in the direction of the Americana of Cooperstown itself. In tune with the baseball frenzy the area sees throughout the summer months, the peak season of Rail Explorers largely mirrors that of its neighbors. Tourists come in droves to see the beauty of New York by rail, whether it be rain or shine.
Nick Anabel, Rail Explorers training coordinator, commented, “I’ve seen people come and ride in the summertime when it’s hot out, and
Charles David Barnes 1942-2025
ONEONTA—Charles David Barnes, 83, passed away April 29, 2025 at his home, The Hampshire House in Oneonta. He was born March 30, 1942 in Oneonta, the only child of Charles H. and Lucy Marguerite (Wilber) Barnes.
David graduated from Oneonta High School in 1960 and SUNY Morrisville with an associate’s degree in automotive mechanics. He worked in Schenectady for two years and continued his career at
then they come ride later in the season, or earlier in the season, and it’s raining, and they’re like, that was fantastic. Like, that was awesome, even though it rained. You still had a blast.”
The bikes used by the company also come with quite a few perks to enhance rider experience. Whether it be the two- or four-person seaters, each bike has a custom designed motor that allows minimal pedaling for maximum momentum.
“The bikes themselves are pedal assist bikes, so they require very, very little effort,” Anabel explained. “We have what we call our Rex Propulsion System,
SUNY Delhi as a teacher in auto mechanics. He was dearly loved by his hundreds of students and many local mechanics who have learned so much from David.
He married Mary Jo “Jody” Mitchell on June 1, 1985 in Oneonta. David could fix anything, not just an automobile, from furnaces, boilers, to old coke machines. He enjoyed tinkering in his garage, and hanging out with Jody and friends. He was fond of antique cars, especially proud of his 1938 Ford Coupe and his 1965 Lincoln Continental Convertible, which he and Jody brought to many car shows.
He was a member of the Oneonta American Legion and the Oneonta Elks Club, where he was a trustee. He was also a part-time member of the Oneonta Fire Department.
A special thank you Rachelle, Bridget, and Sally, as well as his many new friends and staff at The Hampshire House,
Grandma loved her farm, her family, and playing her old guitar.
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so it’s a pedal assist. You just move the pedals and the bikes do all the work for you. So, relatively easy; it’s suitable for all ages, which is something we take pride in.”
With this familyfocused agenda in mind, Rail Explorers Cooperstown has built a symbiotic relationship with the railroad it shares these tracks with. Train rides offered by the Cooperstown and Charlotte Valley Railroad end right as Rail Explorers begin to load passengers for theirs, and vice versa. This unique scheduling opportunity has enabled visitors to jump from one ride to the next, allowing them to travel both directions the line has to offer
in two entirely different experiences.
Though some general criticism has been laid against the company for playing into the gimmicks tourists subscribe to, Rail Explorers Cooperstown has made a consistent effort to integrate themselves into the wider surrounding community.
“We run our Red Rider Wristband, which we’re kind of still in the works of revamping, but essentially, we like to partner up with local businesses, and when you sign in or check in, you get a little red wristband. Once we revamp this Red Rider Wristband program, we partner up with local businesses and they actually offer a
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for helping David to live his life to the fullest. Your kindness and compassion will always be remembered.
He is survived by his sister-in-law, Betsy and Ronald Brazier; brother-in-law Joseph and Christine Mitchell; nieces Mary and David Stalder and Amy and Craig Harvey and their families, Erin Stalder, Nicolas Stalder, and Meredith Smithling.
He was predeceased by his parents and his wife, Jody, on July 26, 2024.
Visitation will be at 11 a.m. to the Celebration of Life Service at noon on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at the Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, 51 Dietz Street, Oneonta. The burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Oneonta Condolences may be sent to www.lhpfuneralhome.com
Susie A. Renwick Conklin 1938-2025
HARTWICK—Susie
A. Renwick Conklin, 86, passed away at her home on April 30, 2025 with her family by her side. She was born May 7, 1938 in Cooperstown, the daughter of James and Louise (Kukenberger) Renwick.
She graduated from Hartwick High School in 1956 and was proud to be a Hartwick Huskie.
Susie married Richard Allen Conklin on July 27, 1957 at Saint Mary’s Lady of the Lake Church in Cooperstown, New York.
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Prior to 9-1-1 being introduced, Susie answered fires phones for the Hartwick Fire Department Company #1. She was a member of the Butternut Valley Garden
discount,” Anabel said.
“We’re revisiting all the local businesses we had with the program, just trying to update and make sure the agreements are either the same, or even better,” Weigel noted.
For locals still concerned about the pricing of a ride along the rails, Weigel had this to say:
“Last September, we did offer…a locals’ discount. To receive that discount, they had to call our phones team, which is based in Rhode Island. It was a 35 percent discount. Unfortunately, no one took advantage of that last September. So now, we’re trying to get the word out about it more, about coming in to at least talk with us.”
Club, Hartwick American Legion Auxiliary #1567, Hinman Hollow Grange, and a member of Otsego County 4-H. She was an active member with the Lena Cemetery Association, holding every position. Susie was an avid gardener and floral arranger, and was a New York State Champion of Miniature Flower Arrangements. Susie adored a good tussie mussie.
She was an accomplished painter and was a student of Janet and Charles Munro. The “Teaching Yourself To Paint” seminars with the Munros, under the tents at The Farmers’ Museum, were some of her happiest days. She was also known for her Yankee pot roast, her baked goods and holiday cakes. However, her pride and joy was her apple strudel; a much coveted family recipe.
Susie’s favorite season of the year was…kidding season. And baby goats could be found each season in the house, eating the wallpaper off the bathroom walls.
She is survived by her children, Leanne Summers (Don Bogle), Jacqueline Conklin, Mark Conklin Sr. (Darci), and Jan Conklin (Ritchie Coster); grandchildren Victor (Alicia), Brent (Missy), and Shane Jones, Mark Conklin Jr., Brooke Gamble
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Rail Explorers Cooperstown has quickly made a sizable summer footprint between Milford and Cooperstown. As lines of cars travel to Cooperstown for the baseball season, rail riders can be seen cruising alongside the Susquehanna and through the farmlands in the surrounding countryside. With programs to incentivize locals to ride, programs to support local businesses, and an enthusiastic and helpful team behind them, Rail Explorers is intent on providing a unique experience for all those interested.
To learn more, visit https://www.facebook. com/RailExplorersUSA/.
(Tyler), and Dustin Snell (Tara); great-grandchildren Cameron, Bentley, Keagan, Killian, Brennan, Cailin, Gunner, Bryler, and Weston; former son-in-law and friend, Lyle Jones Jr.; sister-in-law, Jacalyn Renwick; and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Richard; sonin-law Robert McGuire; and siblings Victor Renwick, Helen Jewett, John Renwick, and James Renwick. The family extends a special thank you to the staff at Helios Care. We would also like to thank the friends and family that came for hugs, visits, kisses and laughter in her final week of life. Brigid, you were her dear friend to the end. To Lisa, Jackie, and Kathie, thank you for keeping us on our feet and fed. To New Light Baptist Church of Greater New York, thank you for calling every day, for praying over the phone with us every day, and for helping us surround her with the promises of God.
There will be no calling hours.
A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 8 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 39 Walnut Street, Oneonta with the Rev. Christopher Welch as celebrant. Burial will follow at the Lena Cemetery in New Lisbon.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lena Cemetery Association, c/o Victor Jones, 225 County Highway 59, Cooperstown, NY 13326.
Arrangements are entrusted with the Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, 51 Dietz Street, Oneonta; www. lhpfuneralhome.com.
Lois T. Porteus 1935-2025
ONEONTA—Lois
T. Porteus, 89, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025 at A.O. Fox Hospital with her family by her side. She was born September 6, 1935 in Oneonta, the daughter of Howard and Mary (Smith) Thompson. She was a graduate of Oneonta High School and SUNY Delhi, receiving an associate’s degree in secretarial science. Lois married Thomas Porteus on November 1, 1958.
Lois was a switchboard operator for A.O. Fox Hospital. She then worked for several local businesses as a bookkeeper. She retired from the Town of Oneonta, where she served as the deputy town clerk for many years.
She was dearly known as Mrs. Claus for her large collection of Santa Claus memorabilia. Lois enjoyed volunteering for her son’s youth sports. She also enjoyed the many bus tours she took with friends and family.
She is survived by her sons, Jeff and Victoria Porteus of Davenport and Kevin Porteus and Mary Beth Jensen of Buffalo; grandchildren Sunny and Jonathan McDermott, Brittany and Jacob Baxendale, Connor Porteus, and Kyle Porteus; and greatgrandchildren Aurora, Morgan, Johnny, and Aubrie.
The family would like to acknowledge the ongoing companionship and loving care of Lois’ niece, Pat (Clapp) Krupper, for whom Lois held a special place in her heart. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Thomas; and her sister, Ellen Clapp. A graveside service and a Celebration of Life will be held in the fall. Details to be announced at a later date.
Arrangements are entrusted with Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, 51 Dietz Street, Oneonta; www. lhpfuneralhome.com.
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264.00-1-27.01 LAYMAN RD WINEGAR PAUL C; HINES SHAUN EDWARD; HANDY EVELYN G 576
277.00-3-14.09 ST HWY 7 WILLIAMS KENNETH T 578
278.00-1-3.00 EASY LN PALMERI PAUL; PALMERI JOSEPH; FALCO GIOVANNI 579
278.00-1-4.00 EASY LN PALMERI PAUL; PALMERI JOSEPH; FALCO GIOVANNI Town of
MiddLefieLd 518
133.00-1-12.03 REZEN RD ZUCKER CYNTHIA 553
195.00-1-31.00 558 ST HWY 166 BEAMS CARLTON JR; BEAMS CARLTON 582
101.00-1-3.10 156 BOYD RD MORRIS DALTON 583
101.00-1-3.14 460 HUBBELL HOLLOW RD STALTER JOEL; THE ESTATE OF JACKIE STALTER 585
116.00-1-12.00 154 KRAHAM RD BECKMAN RHETT 586
116.00-1-37.00 CO HWY 33 HADE HOLLOW CORPORATION 588
116.00-1-6.31 2163 CO HWY 33 HADE HOLLOW CORPORATION 591
118.00-1-2.03 2672 ST HWY 166 CAMPBELL ALAN W 592
132.00-1-24.00 781 CO HWY 52 LEHNER EMILY A 594
133.03-1-27.00 975 WHITEMAN RD AUGUR RAYMOND JR 595
133.03-1-37.00 3632 CO HWY 35 OLMSTEADMUMMERT KATHLEEN M 597
133.03-1-6.02 CO HWY 35 PAGE MICHAEL; NICHOLSON DREW; SALERNO JESSE; THE ESTATE OF LOUIS CIULLO, JR.; SAUTKULIS JOHN JR; THE ESTATE OF EDWARD DEGOSKI; NICHOLSON THOMAS; THE ESTATE OF RONALD NOVINSKI; THE ESTATE OF DONALD DEGOSKI; NOVINSKI WILLIAM JR; PENESKI RICHARD J 598
133.03-1-8.00 3688 CO HWY 35 SAUTKULIS JOHN JR; THE ESTATE OF DONALD DEGOSKI; NOVINSKI WILLIAM JR; THE ESTATE OF RONALD NOVINSKI; NICHOLSON THOMAS; NICHOLSON DREW H; SALERNO JESSE; PENESKI
RICHARD J; THE ESTATE OF EDWARD DEGOSKI
602
148.00-1-10.04
3363 CO HWY 35 HOAG RICHARD JR; HARRIS KELLY
603
148.00-1-15.02 194 TABOR RD RIFANBURG DENNIS 604
148.00-1-15.03
TABOR RD
RIFANBURG DENNIS; RIFANBURG CHERI A 605
148.00-1-18.00 3084 CO HWY 35 VERVAET MARYANNE 606
148.00-1-30.00 CORNISH HILL RD UNKNOWN OWNER 607
163.00-1-26.00 912 CO HWY 33 FRIEND GEORGE E 609
164.00-1-16.05 1233 ST HWY 166 MILLER WILLIAM 610
164.00-1-16.31 1241 ST HWY 166 NURRE DOMINIC VINCENT; HENNADIGE MOHAN WARUSHA 616
179.00-1-32.01 EGGLESTON HILL RD HOSEIN ANTHONY; SWIRE DEBRA 619
179.00-1-4.03 152 FRED OTTAWAY RD THE ESTATE OF CHARLES A. KNOBLAUCH SR 622
195.00-1-1.00 CO HWY 33 MORE JEFFERY T 623
195.00-1-3.00 345 CO HWY 33
MORE JEFFERY T 624
195.00-1-5.00 CO HWY 33
MORE JEFFERY T 625
70.14-1-13.00 158 PEGGS BAY RD SMIRK LIVING TRUST 626
72.00-1-12.01 3724 CO HWY 33 UPSON CORNELL D 630
85.00-1-23.47 173 BOWEN RD MOAKLER WAYNE T Town of MiLford 577
194.20-2-64.00 59 S MAIN ST BLACK CASA BIANCO 578 194.20-2-65.00 55 S MAIN ST BLACK CASA BIANCO 635
194.00-2-11.213 3985 ST HWY 28 KOLKA ROBERT S 636
194.16-1-5.00 137 N MAIN ST A.L. LIQUORI PROPERTY MANAGEMENT INC 637 194.20-1-14.00 109 E MAIN ST THE ESTATE OF BARBARA A CAMPBELL 639
194.20-1-45.00 9 BROOK ST BESSEZ FABIEN 640 194.20-1-5.01 119 N MAIN ST A.L. LIGOURI PROPERTY MANAGEMENT INC 642
194.20-2-11.01 66 W MAIN ST THE ESTATE OF DONALD BANKS; BANKS CAROLINE 644
194.20-2-31.00 15 MAPLE ST ADAIR HUGH R JR 645
194.20-2-56.00 82 W MAIN ST BELMONTE PAUL 646
194.20-2-60.00 94 W MAIN ST BURCH LAURA 647
194.20-2-61.00 69 S MAIN ST MILFORD CORNER STORE INC 648
195.00-3-27.01 2096 CO HWY 35 THE ESTATE OF THURMAN L YAGER; THE ESTATE OF JULIA YAGER 651
195.00-3-8.00 111 RIVER ST PARTRIDGE ROBERT C 654
195.17-1-23.00 RIVER ST PARTRIDGE ROBERT C 662 209.00-1-22.51 604 LOUGHEED RD BENNETT ZACHARY; DOLOUGHTY HEATHER 664 209.00-1-40.01 LOUGHEED RD STS, INC OF BREVARD 673
210.08-1-9.00 17 S MAIN ST R&F FINE HOME INVESTORS LLC 678
226.00-1-10.00 419 LOWER DUTCH HILL RD HOAG BRIAN A; BORDEAU BRIAN 679
226.00-1-2.00 215 CONCRITE RD TEIXEIRA NANCY 686
242.00-1-49.02 376 BANNER RD MILLER NATHANIEL N; MUNSON SHAYNON R 697
243.14-1-13.01 2863 ST HWY 28 RUSSELL KATHERINE R 703
259.00-1-50.00 342 EVENING INN RD HASSICK BRIAN J 704
259.00-1-6.01 619 GIFFORD HILL RD THE ESTATE OF JAMES A DEMING; DEMING CAROL A 705
259.00-1-6.02 GIFFORD HILL RD THE ESTATE OF JAMES A DEMING; DEMING CAROL 706
259.00-1-6.03 595 GIFFORD HILL RD THE ESTATE OF JAMES A DEMING; DEMING CAROL 708
260.00-1-11.00 323 CO HWY 35 KROPP DENNIS; KROPP AMY 718
260.06-2-7.00 BOB WILSON RD HOEY KEVIN 731
260.18-1-41.00 165 SILLIMAN COVE RD THE ESTATE OF VICTOR FINNE
734
276.00-2-8.03 575 EVENING INN RD GEORG DALE VAUGHN 738
277.00-1-35.00 136 SWAMP HOUSE RD THE ESTATE OF CHESTER EGGLETON 740
277.00-1-56.01 168 CASTLE LAKE ESTATE LN WILLIAMS KENNETH T 609
243.00-1-29.00 COUNTY HIGHWAY 35 MANDIGO CAROL A
Town of Morris 668
221.13-2-73.00 21 WATER ST BANKS CHRISTINE M 747
204.00-2-11.00 3095 ST HWY 51 REYNOLDS RANDALL C 748
204.00-2-17.05 ST HWY 51 SIECK RICHARD K; SIECK DAWN C 751 218.00-1-6.00 2083 CO HWY 18 BENJAMIN DOUGLAS JR 754
219.00-1-14.21 964 ST HWY 23 HAZEN DARREN; HAZEN LAURA 757
220.00-1-17.00 637 JONES RD THE ESTATE OF BRIAN MCKINNEY 763
221.00-1-50.02 ST HWY 23 WERNER FRANCIS P JR; WERNER SHARON DECKER 764
221.00-1-51.00 CO HWY 49 WERNER FRANCIS P JR; WERNER SHARON DECKER 765
221.00-1-52.00 148 CO HWY 49 WERNER FRANCIS P JR; WERNER SHARON DECKER 766
221.00-1-57.00 2009 ST HWY 23 THE ESTATE OF ROBERT SCHACHT 771
221.13-1-30.00 6 WEST ST SPOOKY HOLLOW HOLDINGS LLC 773
221.13-1-41.00 16 LIBERTY ST THE ESTATE OF CHARLES D HENNESS; HENNESS DONNA L 774
221.13-2-67.00 8 WATER ST TRACY MICHAEL A; TRACY EILEEN M 777
221.18-1-33.00 12 MECHANIC ST THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM R PICKENS; THE ESTATE OF JACQUELINE PICKENS 778 221.18-1-53.00 71 BROAD ST THE ESTATE OF MARCOS ARIEL FERNANDEZ; PEREZ-POBLET ESTEFANIA J 779
222.00-1-18.00 2309 ST HWY 23 RUTKOWSKI GERALD L 788
234.00-1-8.07 1739 CO HWY 18 INGA LESLIE Town of new Lisbon 719 189.00-1-42.00 103 MYERS MILLS RD STROH LESLIE 745
205.00-1-6.00 686 PEGG RD THE ESTATE OF JOHN L PEGG; THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA L PEGG 747 205.00-1-7.03 PEGG RD THE ESTATE OF JOHN L PEGG; THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA L PEGG 750 700.00-3-57.00 1.00 MILESTONE COMMUNICATIONS 796
142.00-2-21.02 671 BACKUS RD HILTS JOHN W JR 797 143.00-1-1.25 QUINLOG RD BRADLEY NA’IM R 807
173.00-1-21.00 3741 ST HWY 51 BAKER CHASTIDY; BAKER THOMAS JR; BAKER TARA 809
173.00-1-46.00 BARDIN RD MCIVER WADE 811
174.00-1-2.01 601 CO HWY 16 LOPEZ ROBERT DANIEL 812
174.00-1-27.05 490 BARDIN RD BULLOCK ROBERT; BULLOCK JENNIFER 813 174.00-1-3.01 CO HWY 16 LOPEZ ROBERT D 815
174.00-1-44.00 GILBERT LAKE RD DEVINE RICHARD; DEVINE MAUREEN 817
174.00-1-6.00 114 N WELCOME RD THE ESTATE OF GERALDINE R. YODER 823 189.00-1-26.02 172 MYERS MILLS RD JOHNSON ALAN 825 189.00-1-31.22 173 MYERS MILLS RD JOHNSON ALAN B; JOHNSON WENDY 829
835 190.00-1-9.01 352 WHEAT RD MYERS DEREK; ROWLAND KATHRYN H 847 205.00-1-7.02
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action—with 57 calls and five arrests in the last month—as well as a warning about the “bad” understaffing. The topic of cameras in the village was also reintroduced in passing.
Concerns over the quickly fading street lines were discussed, and it was recognized that alternatives that would not require regular painting or upkeep seem prohibitively expensive.
“We can continue to
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the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on weekdays and each day, except Saturday or Sunday, prior to the day set for the election, May 20, 2025, and at the polling place on the day of the vote.
Copies of the proposed budget may be obtained by any resident of the Oneonta City School District each day of the week other than Saturday, Sunday or a holiday, during the period of seven days immediately preceding the date of the public hearing to be held on May 7, 2025.
Copies of the proposed budget will be available on said days at the Board of Education Office, 31 Center Street, Oneonta, New York, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Copies of the proposed budget may be obtained by any resident of the Oneonta City School District at each schoolhouse in the district between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. each day of the week other than Saturday, Sunday, or a holiday during the period of fourteen days immediately preceding the date of the annual meeting and election, and on the date of the election.
AND FURTHER
NOTICE IS GIV-
EN that the Board of Education of the Oneonta City School District shall provide for early voting and absentee ballots for the election of Board of Education member, the school budget and any other referenda stated in this notice. Applications for early voting and absentee ballots for said annual election are available at the Board of Education Offices, 31 Center Street, Oneonta, New York. Completed applications are to be submitted to the Clerk of the Board of Educa-
explore [the options],” Deputy Mayor Cindy Falk said on the matter.
During the meeting, it was announced that NY Forward grant monies in the amount of $2,260,000.00 have thus far been awarded to the village toward five municipal projects. These are:
• Improve the pedestrian environment in Pioneer Alley by repaving the surface with macadam and brick and adding lighting.
• Transform Hoffman Lane by improving pedestrian design and devel-
tion at said address no later than May 13, 2025 if mailed, and May 19, 2025 if personally delivered. Early voting and absentee ballots are to be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 20, 2025 the day of said election, to the address of the Clerk of the Board of Education.
A list of all persons to whom early voting and absentee ballots have been issued will be available in the office of the District Clerk from 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on each of the five days prior to the day of the election, except Sundays, and on the day set for the election. Any qualified voter may challenge the acceptance of the ballot of any person on such list, by making his/her challenge and reasons therefore known to the Inspector of Election on election day.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that any other proposition not requiring official notice in the call of the Annual Meeting may be voted upon at said election, subject to the provisions of Section 2035 of the Education Law, provided a proposition is filed with the District Clerk on or before April 21, 2025 prevailing time; said proposition must be typed or printed in the English language; must be directed to the Clerk of the School District: must be signed by at least one hundred (100) qualified voters of the District; and must state the name of each signer. The School Board will not entertain any petition to place before the voters any proposition the purpose of which is not within the powers of the voters to determine, or any proposition that fails to include a specific appropriation where the expenditure of monies is
oping Hoffman Lane as a gateway to Lakefront Park.
• Install sidewalks and crosswalks to facilitate connectivity between Main Street, the Trolley Lot and Glen Avenue.
• Design and implement improvements to Fowler Way to enhance safe pedestrian and vehicular circulation, improve ADA access, and enhance the gateway to Doubleday Field from Chestnut Street.
• Install new wayfinding signage along upper Main Street in
required by the proposition. The District reserves the right to alter the language of a proposition in order to ensure compliance and conformity with the law.
PROPOSITION 1 – PURCHASE OF SCHOOL BUSES
Shall the bond resolution adopted by the Board of Education on March 19, 2025, authorizing the purchase of school buses including minivans, at a maximum estimated cost of $625,000, and the issuance of $625,000 bonds of said School District to pay the cost thereof, to mature over a period not exceeding five years, providing that such bonds shall be payable from amounts to be levied in annual installments on taxable real property of said School District; pledging the District’s faith and credit for the payment of such bonds; delegating powers to the chief fiscal officer with respect to the issuance and sale of bond anticipation notes and such bonds, containing an estoppel clause and providing for the publication of an estoppel notice, be approved?
Dated: March 19, 2025
Oneonta, New York
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE ONEONTA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Regina Ranieri
McGuinness
Regina Ranieri
McGuinness, District Clerk 2LegalMay.15
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COOPER’S HAVEN 28, LLC.
Filed with SSNY on 03/28/2025. Office: Otsego County. SSNY desig-
order to draw pedestrians to points of interest between the Trolley Lot and lower Main Street.
Additional NY Forward grant monies will support two private projects:
• Develop 13 new residential units in a mix of apartments and townhomes in the Willow Brook/Railroad Avenue district, including the integration of an historic structure on the site.
• Rehabilitate a significant historic structure, 53 Pioneer Street, for yearround use as a community
LEGALS
nated as agent for process & shall mail to: 61 EAST RAMAPO AVE., MAHWAH, NJ 07430. Purpose: Any Lawful 6LegalJun.12
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Notice is hereby given that Otsego County Solid Waste Department has completed the tentative Solid Waste User Fee for 2025. The Solid Waste User Fee Roll contains solid waste billing units established for each parcel. A copy has been filed in the Solid Waste Department Office located at 140 County Highway 33W, Cooperstown, New York. Individuals interested in examining the tentative roll may visit the Solid Waste Department during normal business hours or an electronic copy can be viewed online at the following web address: https://www. otsegocountyny. gov/departments/ solid_waste/ solid_waste_user_ fee.php
Kyle King
607-547-4225 solidwaste@otsegocountyny.gov Otsego County Solid Waste 1LegalMay.8
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Board for the Village of Cooperstown will hold the following public hearing on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as can be heard:
22 Glen avenue / 36 Grove Street – Site Development Plan review for proposed apartments/ townhomes.
The plans for this project are on file with the Village
art space and artist studio. A $300,000.00 NY Forward Small Project Fund is being overseen by the Mohawk Valley Economic Development DistrictaccordingtoMayor Ellen Tillapaugh. Those monies are earmarked for “facade restoration, small building improvements, and public art and business assistance.”
The board meeting wrapped up with a short discussion on transitioning the village website to a .gov domain rather than its current .org domain.
Clerk’s Office at the Village Office, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown, New York, and may be seen during regular office hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Public comments must be provided by email to the Zoning Officer at zoning@cooperstownny.org or by regular mail to the address below no later than Tuesday, May 20th, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Village Office Building, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown, New York.
Jenna Utter, RMC Village Clerk Village of Cooperstown 22 Main Street Cooperstown, NY 13326 Tele: (607)5472411 Email: jutter@ cooperstownny. org 1LegalMay.8
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Village of Cooperstown, New York, has received the tax roll and warrant for the collection of the General Village Tax of the Village of Cooperstown for the fiscal year beginning June 1, 2025 and ending May 31, 2026. Taxes will be collected in two equal installments by mailing to the Village Treasurer’s Office, Village of Cooperstown, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown, N. Y. or may be paid online at www. cooperstownny. org under the payment tab at the top of the page from June 1, 2025 and by November 1, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., except on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. The first installment to be collected from June 1, 2025 to Sunday, June 30, 2025 without ad-
ditional charges.
TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that on the first installment of all such taxes remaining unpaid on July 1, 2025 (5%) five percent will be added for the first month and an additional (1%) one percent for each month and fraction thereafter, until paid or returned to Otsego County Treasurer.
VILLAGE TREASURER VILLAGE OF COOPERSTOWN 22 MAIN STREET, PO BOX 346 VILLAGE OF COOPERSTOWN, N. Y. 2LegalMay.15
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N otice of PUBL ic H eari NG NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cooperstown will hold the following public hearing in the Village Office Building, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown, New York on Monday, May 19th, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as can be heard, to discuss the following:
Proposed Local Law No. 6 of 2025 - amend Section 270-11all Night Parking- by adding that the parking of vehicles is hereby prohibited in the parking area known as the Blue Lot, in the parallel parking spaces along Linden avenue, between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.
Any resident of the Village of Cooperstown is entitled to be heard upon said local law at such public hearing. Disabled citizens, who require assistance in attending said public hearing, or in furnishing comments or suggestions, should contact the Village Clerk to request assistance. Copies of the proposed local
In addition, both water and sewage treatment plants are currently operating normally, officials reported, but discussion was held about whether or not these would be affected by changes in water levels over the summer and additional usage as visitor traffic increases in the coming months.
aDDitioNaL NeWS itemS caN Be foUND eacH WeeK oNLiNe at aLLotSeGo com
law is available for inspection at the Village Clerk’s office, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown, New York, during normal business hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Dated: May 6th, 2025
By order of the Village Board Village of Cooperstown
Jenna L. Utter, RMC Village Clerk Village of Cooperstown, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326 (607) 547-2411 (phone) jutter@cooperstownny.org 1LegalMay.8
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Notice to Bi DD er S Sealed bids will be received as set forth in instructions to bidders until 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 05, 2025 at the NYSDOT, Office of Contract Management, 50 Wolf Rd, 1st Floor, Suite 1CM, Albany, NY 12232 and will be publicly opened and read. Bids may also be submitted via the internet using https://www.bidx. com/ A certified cashier’s check payable to the NYSDOT for the sum specified in the proposal or a bid bond, form CONR 391, representing 5% of the bid total, must accompany each bid. NYSDOT reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Electronic documents and Amendments are posted to www. dot.ny.gov/doingbusiness/opportunities/const-notices. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that all Amendments are incorporated into its bid. To receive notification of Amendments via e-mail you must submit a request to be placed on the Planholders List at www. dot.ny.gov/doing-business/
opportunities/ const-planholder. Amendments may have been issued prior to your placement on the Planholders list.
NYS Finance Law restricts communication with NYSDOT on procurements and contact can only be made with designated persons. Contact with non-designated persons or other involved Agencies will be considered a serious matter and may result in disqualification. Contact Robert Kitchen (518)4572124.
Contracts with 0% Goals are generally single operation contracts, where subcontracting is not expected, and may present direct bidding opportunities for Small Business Firms, including, but not limited to D/M/WBE’s and SDVOBs.
The New York State Department of Transportation, in accordance with the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation and Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200, Title IV Program and Related Statutes, as amended, issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all who respond to a written Department solicitation, request for proposal or invitation for bid that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin,
sex, age, disability/handicap and income status in consideration for an award.
BIDDERS SHOULD BE ADVISED THAT AWARD OF THESE CONTRACTS MAY BE CONTINGENT UPON THE PASSAGE OF A BUDGET APPROPRIATION BILL BY THE LEGISLATURE AND GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. Please call (518)457-2124 if a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the letting.
Region 03: New York State Department of Transportation 333 E. Washington St., State Office Bldg., Syracuse, NY, 13202
D265508, PIN SRCC25, Broome, Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Onondaga, Oswego, Otsego, Schoharie, Seneca, Sullivan, Tioga, Tompkins Cos., SIGN REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT - Regions 3 & 9, Various Locations, No Plans, Bid Deposit: 5% of Bid (~ $125,000.00), Goals: MBE: 5.00%, WBE: 10.00%, SDVOB: 6.00% 2LegalMay.15
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Articles of organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/14/25. Office Location: Otsego County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 525 St. Hwy. 51, Gilbertsville, NY 13776. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 6LegalJun.12
►Need to publish a Notice of formatioN, public Notice, supplemeNtal summoNs, or Notice to bidders? Contact Larissa at 607-547-6103 or ads@allotsego.com and she can get you started.
►Friday, May 9
BANNED BOOK CLUB ”1984″ by George Orwell. Club meets last Wednesday of each month. This month’s meeting will be on 5/28 at 5:30 p.m. Sunflower Cafe, 7629A State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (315) 985-8096.
YOGA 9 a.m. “Yoga with Alyx Braunius.” Suggested donation applies. Held each Friday. The Gatehouse, 129 Main Street, Morris. (607) 2854111.
DELIVERY DAY
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Drop-off day for Regional Juried Art Show. Continues 5/10. Opens 5/17. Cooperstown Art Association, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-9777.
ARTIST TALK
11:30 a.m. “French Connection: The Political Art of Olivier Bonhomme.” Talk with the artist via Zoom. In person or online. Reservations recommended. Exhibit open Saturdays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or by appointment. The Art Garage, 689 Beaver Meadow Road, Cooperstown. (315) 9419607.
SUPPLY DRIVE
4-8 p.m. Donate items to mail overseas for deployed soldiers. Drop off at the Legion (closed Tuesdays). Continues through 5/23. Laurens American Legion Auxiliary, 11 Main Street, Laurens. (607) 287-9213.
TRIATHLON 4 p.m.
Kids Triathlon Club. Kids compete in a mini-triathlon. Clark Sports Center, 124 County Highway 52, Cooperstown. (607) 5472800.
BENEFIT
4:30-6 p.m. “Legion Chicken BBQ.” Fees apply. Eat in or take-out. Laurens American Legion, 11 Main Street, Laurens. yreckert@yahoo.com.
OPENING 6-10 p.m. “Patio Opening Party.” Free; all ages welcome. Ommegang Tap House, 656 County Highway 33, Cooperstown. info@ ommegang.com.
FILM 8 p.m. “An American in Paris” (2017). Tickets required. Hunt Union Red Dragon Theatre, SUNY Oneonta, 108 Ravine Parkway, Oneonta. (607) 4363730.
COMEDY 8 p.m.
“Stand-Up Comedy Show.” Featuring Tony Liberati and Will Phillips. Fees apply. The Loft, Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-2080.
►Saturday, May 10
FOOD DRIVE “Letter Carrier’s Food Drive.” Place non-perishable food in a bag by the mailbox and letter carriers will pick it up and deliver it to a local food bank. Held annually on the second Saturday in May. Presented by the National Association of Letter Carriers.
POLITICS 8:30 a.m.
Meeting of the Oneonta Democratic Club. Open to the public. Green Earth Health Market, 4 Market Street, Oneonta. garymaffei@gmail.com.
YOUTH 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Spring Outdoor Climbing Trips.” Climbing held in Little Falls. Open to ages 10-15. Fees apply; registration required. Presented by the Clark Sports Center, 124 County Highway 52, Cooperstown. (607) 5472800.
YOGA 10 a.m. “Slow Flow Yoga.” Weekly classes open to all levels. Suggested donation applies. Green Earth Health Market, Community Room, 4 Market Street, Oneonta. hello@erinrae. yoga.
MAKERS MARKET
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Mother’s Day and Memorial Day Craft Market.” Southside Mall, 5006 State Highway 23, Oneonta. (607) 432-4401.
BEVERAGE TRAIL
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Booze & Cruise Trolley Tour.” Sample local wine, beer, cider and spirits on the Cooperstown Beverage Trail. Tickets required. Pick up/drop off at Brewery Ommegang, 656 County Highway 33, Cooperstown. (607) 5479692.
FESTIVAL 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Otsego County Steampunk & Oddities Expo 2025.” Free. Presented by Steamstress & Co. at Fortin Park, 101 Youngs Road, Oneonta. Steamstressandco@ gmail.com.
MEMORIAL RIDE
10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; reg-
istration begins at 8:30 a.m. “Eric Ericson Memorial Ride.” 10th annual ride hosted by NY Red Knights Chapter 44. Fees apply. Food sold separately. Proceeds benefit charity TBA. Starts at the Laurens Fire Department, 34 Main Street, Laurens. ny44@redknightsmc.com.
PLANETARIUM Fees apply. SUNY Oneonta Planetarium, Perna Science Building, Room 018A, SUNY Oneonta, 108 Ravine Parkway, Oneonta. (607) 4362011.
• 10:30 a.m. “Max Goes to the Moon.”
• 11:30 a.m. “The Sky Tonight.”
LIBRARY 11 a.m. Beginner Crochet Class. Continues 2nd Saturday of each month. All welcome. Unadilla Public Library, 193 Main Street, Unadilla. (607) 369-3131.
OPEN HOUSE Noon to 3 p.m. “Otsego County Teachers’ Open House.” Educators from across Otsego County explore Hyde Hall and connect with staff and fellow educators. Free. Hyde Hall, 267 Glimmerglass State Park Road, Cooperstown. (607) 547-5098.
MOTHERS’ DAY
1-3 p.m. “Poems for Spring, Poems for Mom.” All welcome. The Gatehouse, 129 Main Street, Morris. (607) 285-4111.
WORKSHOP 1-3 p.m.
“Wire Wrapping Bracelets.” Presented by Amanda Trumbull. Fees apply; registration required. 25 Main Collective, 21 Main Street, Cherry Valley. (607) 264-4025.
MEET & GREET
3-5 p.m. “Artist in Residence: Erica Bradbury of Species by the Thousands.” The Gatehouse, 129 Main Street, Morris. (607) 285-4111.
ARTIST RECEPTION
4-6 p.m. “Places and Faces.” Headwaters Arts Center, 66 Main Street, Stamford. (607) 2146040.
CONCERT 7 p.m.
“Etran De L’Air.” Saharan rock band. Tickets required. West Kortright Center, 49 West Kortright Church Road, East Mer-
edith. (607) 278-5454.
CONCERT 7:30 p.m.
“A Night at the Movies: A Wendy Brown Memorial Fundraiser.” Presented by the Catskill Symphony Orchestra. Fees apply. Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. (607) 269-7501.
SILENT FILM 8 p.m.
“Saturday Silent Spectacular: The General.” Tickets required. Hunt Union, Red Dragon Theatre, SUNY Oneonta, 108 Ravine Parkway, Oneonta. (607) 436-3730.
►Sunday, May 11
YOGA 8 a.m. “Hatha Yoga Class with Mira.” Suggested donation applies. All welcome. Held each Sunday. The Gatehouse, 129 Main Street, Morris. (607) 285-4111.
MEDITATION
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
“Sundays at Samye: The Practical Bodhisattva—How To Be a Spiritual Hero in Everyday Life.” Held Sundays through 12/21. Samye New York, 412 Glimmerglen Road, Cooperstown. (607) 5475051.
COMMUNITY 1-5 p.m.
Free concerts, workshops and art on the second Sunday of each month. This month features Holland Belle performing at 2 p.m. West Kortright Center, 49 West Kortright Church Road, East Meredith. (607) 278-5454.
FIBER 1-3 p.m. “The Gatehouse Fiber Guild.” All welcome. Held each Sunday. The Gatehouse, 129 Main Street, Morris. (607) 285-4111.
MUSIC 1-3 p.m. “Sunday Sessions with Mary Doherty.” The Gatehouse, 129 Main Street, Morris. (607) 285-4111.
►Monday, May 12
LIBRARY 9 a.m. “Exercise Class.” Held each Monday and Thursday. Worcester-Schenevus Library, 170 Main Street, Worcester. (607) 3977309.
SENIOR MEALS Seniors are invited to enjoy a delicious meal MondayFriday. Suggested dona-
tion is $4 for seniors, $11 for guests accompanying a senior. Today, enjoy a lunch of spaghetti and sausage, tossed salad, garlic knots, and fresh fruit. (607) 547-6454.
• 11:30 a.m. Each Monday-Friday. Nader Towers Housing, 2 Mitchell Street, Oneonta. • Noon. Each Monday and Wednesday. Cherry Valley Facilities Corporation Café, 2 Genesee Street, Cherry Valley.
GARDEN CLUB—Noon. “Annual Luncheon.” Fees apply. Presented by the Oneonta Federated Garden Club, at Origins Café, 588 Beaver Meadow Road, Cooperstown.
LIBRARY 1 p.m.
“Home School Hangout.” Stories, activities, crafts and learning for home school families. Held each Monday. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980.
POTTERY
1:30-4:30 p.m. Open Studio. Experienced potters work on personal projects. No instruction provided. Fees apply. Held Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and 6-9 p.m. on Thursday. The Smithy Clay Studio, 1 Otsego Court, Cooperstown. Gallery@ SmithyArts.org.
BLOOD DRIVE
1:30-5:30 p.m. Richfield Springs Community Center, 6 Ann Street, Richfield Springs. RedCrossBlood.
org
DISCUSSION 3-5 p.m.
“Current Events Discussion Group.” Held each Monday. Village Library of Cooperstown, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown.
VACCINATION
6-8 p.m. Otsego County Rabies Vaccination Clinic. For pet dogs, cats and ferrets. Free. Previous vaccination certificate required for the three-year booster. Large Pavilion in Neahwa Park, Oneonta. (607) 547-4230.
►tueSday, May 13
STORY TIME
9:30 a.m. Staff share stories, activities and play. Held Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980.
COMMUNITY HIKE
9:45 a.m. Hike with the Susquehanna Chapter Adirondack Mountain Club. Bring appropriate equipment/water and be aware of your level of fitness. This week’s hike will be at Glimmerglass State Park, Cooperstown. Contact hike leaders Jim and Carolyn Austin, (607) 437-5734.
MUSEUM 10 a.m.
“Preschool Tuesdays.” Special one-hour program for toddlers and their
families. Includes story time, artwork tour and a craft or activity based on National Frog Jumping Day. Fenimore Art Museum, 5798 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1400.
AGING Noon. “AgeTastic.” Fun, interactive board game designed to improve health, safety and well-being. Held Tuesdays through 6/3. The Gathering Place 50 Plus Community Center, 5506 State Highway 7, Oneonta. (607) 5474232.
SERVICES 2-4 p.m. Q&A with the Otsego County Office for the Aging on programs, services, Medicare and Medicaid insurance, and more. Held 2nd Tuesday of each month. Springfield Library, 129 County Highway 29A, Springfield Center. (607) 547-4232. GARDEN 3-5 p.m. “Growing Green Thumbs.” Afterschool club open to grades K-2 and grades 3-6 to learn garden planning, plant care, and more. Fees apply; registration required. Held Tuesday through 6/17. Clark Sports Center, 124 County Highway 52, Cooperstown. (607) 5472800-124.
OUTDOORS
3:30-5 p.m. “Afterschool Fishing Club.” Open to children in fifth and sixth grades. Fees apply. Bring your own spare clothes, shoes, fishing pole, water and a snack. Registration required. Held each Tuesday. Clark Sports Center, 124 County Highway 52, Cooperstown. (607) 5472800 ext. 107.
MEDITATION 5:30 p.m. “Let’s Meditate: Sahaja Meditation DropIn Classes.” Presented by Sahaja Meditation. Held each Tuesday through 6/24. Cooperstown Coworks, 6 Doubleday Court, Cooperstown. (518) 428-4692. FIRST AID 5:30-8:30 p.m. “CPR/AED First Aid Certification.” Presented by the American Red Cross. Fees apply; registration required. Clark Sports Center, 124 County Highway 52, Cooperstown. (607) 5472800.
►WedneSday, May 14
ART 12:30-2 p.m. “Food for Thought: Boundless Spirit—American Folk Art at Fenimore Art Museum.” Fees apply; registration required. Fenimore Art Museum, 5798 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 5471400.
