Otsego Sheriff’s Lieutenant Arrested on Felony Drug Charges; Oversight Questions Mount
direction of the Sheriff’s Office.
By JOSHUA YOUNGQUIST
OTSEGO COUNTY
Aveteran Otsego County Sheriff’s Office lieutenant is facing felony drug charges after a months‑long investigation by New York State Police and the Otsego County District Attorney’s Office—an arrest that has quickly spilled into the already‑heated race for sheriff. The case, which involves allegations of drug trafficking across multiple counties and the use of county‑owned vehicles, has raised sharp questions about internal oversight, departmental culture and the future
State Police announced that Lt. Christopher Fellrath was taken into custody following an undercover inves tigation into alleged drug distribution. According to the State Police release, investigators allege Fellrath used his position—and at times, county‑owned vehicles—while participating in the distribution of controlled substances. He was charged with multiple felonies and arraigned in Otsego County Court. Authorities have not released details about how long the alleged activity may have been occurring or whether additional arrests are expected.
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Manocherian Advances Plan To Build Homes in Otsego, Springfield
By DEBRA MOFFITT
OTSEGO COUNTY
Aprominent Manhattan real estate owner has taken another step toward building 126 homes on a 1,525 acre site west of Otsego Lake. Representatives for Manocherian Brothers/Pan Am Equities presented a revised sketch plan to both the Otsego and Springfield town plan ning boards last week. The proposed housing development spans both towns with 776 acres in Springfield and 749 acres in Otsego.
Originally proposed as 111 single family lots, the sketch plan for the subdivision now includes 126 dwell ings due to a 46 unit multifamily duplex community planned for McRorie Road in Springfield, which will require a special permit.
Manocherian plans to build:
• 50 single family homes in the Town of Otsego, where the minimum lot size is currently three acres.
►NEW BOAT LAW MAKING WAVES page 2
►BE FRAPPE! BAKED AND BREWED MOVES, page 3
►ASTEROIDS, COMETS & METEORS, OH MY! page 4
►MISSED OPPORTuNITY TO HONOR HEROES page 4
►NEWS IN BRIEF, page 6
►GLAMOROuS GATEWAY IN THE MAKING, page 7
►BE ON THE LOOKOuT FOR GARLIC MuSTARD, page 8
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• 30 single family homes in Springfield, where the minimum lot size is five acres
• 46 multi family homes in the duplex community, also in Springfield
As they did last summer, members of the public filled planning board meeting rooms with questions about how the project will impact roads, the water supply and the environment. No public comment was permitted at the sketch plan stage, but planning board members raised questions of their own, with some saying they lacked the expertise to assess such a complex proposal.
With so many new homes needing well water, Otsego Planning Board member Alexander Nirenberg ques tioned whether the local aquifer could “bear that load without affecting the groundwater of all the other residents.” Otsego Planning Board member Jeffrey Banner asked how much of the potential open space
Shirey, David Will Lead America250 Parade on July 4th
SPRINGFIELD
The Springfield Fourth of July Committee announced on Friday, June 5 that Patrick Shirey and Stewart David, both Springfield Fire Department and EMS first responders, will be this year’s Fourth of July Parade grand marshals. Together, offi cials said, the two have contributed nearly 100 years of volunteer service, with Shirey serving 35 years in Springfield after roughly 15 years with the Van Hornesville Fire Department, and David in his 48th year with the Springfield Fire Department, where he serves as fire lieutenant.
According to a press release, countless residents and visitors have benefited from this dedicated duo, who are often first on the scene of emergencies—whether fires, motor vehicle accidents or medical crises. These days, a phone app transmits emergency alerts, but it is Shirey and David’s old fashioned community spirit that continues to drive their service, officials said.
“The biggest thing we get out of it is a ‘thank you’ from the people we help. That makes it all worthwhile,” David commented. Springfield Fire Department Chief Craig Hysack emphasized the pair’s positive impact.
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Photo by Andrea House
Patrick Shirey and Stewart David will be the grand marshals for this year’s Fourth of July Parade in Springfield.
Residents: new Boating Regulations Aren’t Fair, Consistent
By jOSHUA YOUnGQUIST
COOPeRSTOWn
As the Village of Cooperstown’s new boating amendments take effect, residents and lake users continue to debate both the intent and the impact of the changes. While village officials have framed the amendments as a targeted effort to protect Otsego Lake from shoreline erosion and invasive species, many community members say the law has raised broader questions about fairness, scientific consistency, and how decisions affecting the lake are made.
Some residents argue that wakeboard boats were singled out as a symbolic culprit rather than the true source of the lake’s challenges. Several pointed to the fact that bass tournament boats, which routinely travel between multiple lakes each season, also carry water in their live wells. They questioned why those vessels were not addressed in the amendment, given that they move between waterbodies far more frequently than many wake boats on Otsego Lake.
In response to questions about the number
of wakeboard boats on the lake, Watershed Coordinator jake Gillette said, “We do not currently have an exact count of wakeboard boats operating on Otsego Lake. Based on discussions with the municipalities surrounding the lake, we estimate that there are currently approximately five to seven wakeboard boats in use.”
He also noted that wakeboard boats are designed to carry significantly larger volumes of ballast water than most recreational vessels, and that their ballast systems are often harder to fully inspect, drain or disinfect.
“A study by Campbell et al. (2016) found that wake boats retained, on average, more than eight gallons of water even after draining,” Gillette wrote.
Gillette added that, based on current information, “we believe there may be one wakeboard boat utilizing a slip at the Cooperstown Village Docks in the 2026 season.”
But for many residents, the debate extends beyond ballast systems.
Serena B. Martin, a village and Town of Otsego property owner, said she is “very familiar” with the amendment,
“When a community starts dividing itself along those lines, when neighbors are pitted against neighbors over what kind of boat they own, something has gone wrong in the process.”
having attended the public hearing, submitted written testimony, and reviewed the adopted law. She emphasized that the amendment does not ban wake boats outright.
“A wake boat operating with empty ballast and with a wave under 12 inches inside the village’s 1,500-foot jurisdictional boundary is not in violation of this law,” she said. “That distinction matters and has been widely misunderstood.”
Martin said her concern is not the intent of protecting the lake, but the way the law divides the community.
“Many vessels on this lake create wakes exceeding 12 inches— fishing boats, pontoons, cabin cruisers, tour boats—yet this law singles out one category of boat,” she said. “When a community starts dividing itself along those lines, when neighbors are pitted against neighbors over what kind of boat they own, some-
— Serena B. Martin
thing has gone wrong in the process.”
She argued that a universal setback applied to all vessels would be more effective and less divisive. Citing research from the University of Minnesota’s St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, she noted that the study recommends a 500-foot operational setback in water at least 20 feet deep.
“Lake Otsego has an average depth of 82 feet and a maximum depth of 167 feet,” she said.
“A universal 500-foot shoreline buffer applied equally to every vessel would still leave a 1,400-foot operational corridor of deep open water.”
Martin also questioned whether the amendment addresses the lake’s most significant invasive species risks. She pointed to the Susquehanna Bass Association, which runs a 10-tournament season across multiple lakes, including two tournaments on Otsego Lake.
“Their boats trailer between lakes throughout the entire season…filling their live wells with 20 to 60 gallons of water from those other lakes
and bringing it directly into Lake Otsego at weigh-in,” she said.
She noted that the national Park Service has documented live wells as a primary vector for zebra-mussel larvae.
“A wake boat that has lived on this lake its entire life and never trailers to another body of water is by definition a lower invasive species risk than a [bass] tournament boat that moves between lakes every two weeks all summer long,” she said.
Martin also raised concerns about equity and access. The launch ban applies only to the village’s two public ramps, which serve boaters without private lakefront property.
“Those who own lakefront homes with private docks are entirely unaffected,” she said. “This law draws a line—not intentionally perhaps, but effectively—between those with private lake access and those without it.”
Martin also questioned whether residents had adequate opportunity to participate in the decision-making process.
“The hearing notice appeared in the legal notices of ‘The Freeman’s journal,’ but was notably absent from the ‘Village Voices’ newsletter,” she said.
She added that the law was amended on the same day as the public hearing under the authority of Public Health Law §1100,
meaning the version adopted differed from the version noticed.
“The public came to a hearing on one version of the law and left with a different version having been passed,” she said.
Another Cooperstown resident, who asked to remain anonymous, said the concerns go beyond vessel type and speak to a deeper sense of how the process unfolded.
“We can preserve the lake if everyone is kind and respectful to one another,” the resident said. “Residents love this lake—we want nothing but the best for it and for our community.”
They added that many felt the “law was passed through a loophole,” referring to the village’s use of Public Health Law §1100, which allowed the Board of Trustees to revise and adopt the amendment on the same day as the public hearing.
“People aren’t upset about protecting the lake,” the resident said. “They’re upset about how this was done, and they feel the situation was handled wrong.”
As the boating season approaches, residents continue to call for broader dialogue and clearer guidance. For many, the debate is no longer just about wake boats—it is about how the community balances lake protection, public access and trust in the policymaking process.
SUnY Investment Announced
OneOnTA
SUnY Oneonta will receive
$900,000.00 in Direct State Tax Support in the Fiscal Year 2027 enacted new York State Budget, part of a $1.6 million investment in the Mohawk Valley region. The new funding reinforces SUnY’s commitment to affordable excellence and expanding student success initiatives and supports the ongoing freeze on resident tuition and broad-based fees at SUnY’s state-operated campuses.
According to a press release, this year’s budget brings SUnY’s four-year total funding increase to nearly $500 million—$7.45 million
total to SUnY Oneonta since FY 2023.
“SUnY campuses are engines of opportunity for students and communities across new York, and this year’s state budget strengthens our ability to deliver on SUnY’s mission of affordable excellence,” said SUnY Chancellor john B. King jr. “Thanks to the leadership of Gov. Hochul and the State Legislature, public higher education remains central to a strong and affordable new York.”
This state investment will help campuses support student success, increase access to high-quality academic programs, grow research and workforce partnerships, and ensure students graduate prepared to thrive in new York’s economy and contribute to civic life, King said.
Other allocations in the Mohawk Valley Region are: SUnY Cobleskill, $300,000.00 allocated, $3.69 million total since FY 2023; and SUnY Polytechnic Institute, $400,000.00 allocated, $4.47 million total since FY 2023.
“Our SUnY campuses are among the greatest assets in Central new York, providing students with quality, affordable pathways to success while driving innovation, workforce development, and economic
growth throughout our region,” said State Assemblymember Brian Miller. “As a member of the Assembly Higher education Committee, I am pleased to see this investment in institutions in the 122nd Assembly District at SUnY Oneonta and surrounding areas. These resources will help support students, strengthen academic programs, and ensure our campuses remain competitive and accessible for future generations. I will continue working to support our SUnY system and the critical role it plays in our communities.”
SUnY Oneonta President Alberto j. Cardelle added, “Creating accessible, purpose-driven pathways to higher education for new York students is a collective effort. We are grateful to Gov. Kathy Hochul and the State Legislature for enacting a FY27 budget that strengthens SUnY’s ability to provide affordable, high-quality education, especially on our campus at SUnY Oneonta.
“By keeping tuition stable, families can focus less on cost and more on finding the campuses and opportunities that will help their students grow academically, thrive personally and professionally, and prepare for a successful life after graduation,” Cardelle said.
Baked and Brewed Cafe Relocates to Main Street Oneonta
By ESTEPHANIE GOMEZ
SUNY Institute for Local News
ONEONTA
Baked and Brewed Cafe has relocated to Main Street in Oneonta, bringing fresh energy to a downtown stretch that has seen several restaurant closures in recent years. Located in the former Roots Public Social Club location at 175 Main Street, the cafe blends a modern, city-inspired aesthetic with a strong emphasis on community, locally-sourced ingredients, and a welcoming atmosphere for residents and students alike.
“It all started with a bagel and a dream,” said Jordan Tolley, one of the eatery’s kitchen managers.
The idea for Baked and Brewed Cafe took shape during the early days of the COVID19 pandemic. In 2020, owner Tyler Bookhout decided to pursue his long-standing goal of opening a food business. He partnered with his brother, Erik Hartshorn, and longtime friends Matthias Wesner and Ian Yoder to launch Everything Bagelry, a New York City-style artisan bagel manufacturer based in Bainbridge.
The successful bagel business began to grow beyond its founders’ original expectations,
leading to the opening of Baked and Brewed Cafe in October 2024— originally located in Oneonta’s West End Plaza co-op eatery that also houses Muddy River Farm Brewery and Ty’s Taco-ria.
Tolley and his business partners all grew up in small towns.
“We wanted to bring something [that] typically you can only get by traveling to the city. So, we put our own ‘upstate’ spin on it, and it grew into more than anyone expected,” he said.
From the beginning, the owners aimed to distinguish the cafe from other local eateries by prioritizing quality ingredients and partnerships with nearby suppliers. In a town with several
well-established breakfast eateries—Baked and Brewed sits right next door to Oneonta Bagel Co. and across the street from Latte Lounge—the upstart Baked and Brewed focuses on sourcing products that reflect both regional flavor and craftsmanship.
“We’re trying to source local and use the local economy and work with local organizations. And just really be part of the community,” said Shane LoBuglio, the cafe’s chef.
Tolley added to this point by referring to their “hand rolled bagels made fresh in Bainbridge, locallysourced honey, no preservatives, or refined sugars,” as well as “locally-sourced meats
from Steiner Packing in Otego.”
The move to Main Street was both a business decision and a personal one, particularly for LoBuglio, who grew up in Oneonta. He remembers a time when downtown served as a central gathering place for shopping and community life.
“When I was a child, you know, you used to do your Christmas shopping on Main Street. Now it’s very hard to... have a reason to go,” he lamented.
LoBuglio has observed a decrease in businesses on Main Street, especially those that cater to a broad clientele. Baked and Brewed Cafe hopes to help reverse that trend by offering a space that
appeals to both longtime residents and younger customers, including Hartwick College and SUNY Oneonta students.
“We want to take advantage of the college kids being here, provide them a service, and also
don’t forget about the hometown people,” explained LoBuglio. Multiple staffers described one of the most rewarding aspects of working at the cafe being their interactions
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Fly Creek Valley Cemetery Association Notice of Annual Meeting
Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of the Lot Owners of the Fly Creek Valley Cemetery Association (FCVCA) will be held on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at noon at the Fly Creek United Methodist Church, 852 Co. Road 26, Fly Creek, NY 13337. The Annual Meeting of the FCVCA is for the purpose of electing nine directors and the transaction of such other business as may properly be brought before the meeting. Each lot owner is entitled to one vote, either in person, or by proxy. The directors can be both lot owners and non-lot owners. The directors will serve a term of one year. If you would like to be placed on the ballot or would like to nominate a director to be placed on the ballot, please email flycreekcemetery@gmail.com.
Photo by Estephanie Gomez
The inside space of Baked and Brewed Cafe at 175 Main Street, Oneonta has a modern aesthetic and presents a welcoming atmosphere.
Photo provided
Jordan Tolley, kitchen manager, displays Baked and Brewed Cafe’s 2026 Chili Bowl awards.
Perspectives
EDITORIAL
OCooperstown Missed the Boat...and the Bandwagon
ur general manager/senior editor’s recently departed mother was fond of asking, “If everyone else jumped off a cliff, would you follow?” Useful as a means of encouraging independent thinking, but when it comes to the Hometown Heroes banners peppered across the region, we wish the Village of Cooperstown would have taken the leap.
The Hometown Heroes Banner Program is described as a “local, community-driven tribute that honors military veterans, active-duty service members, and first responders by displaying custom light-pole banners in public spaces. Sponsored by families or local businesses, they usually feature the honoree’s photo, name, branch of service, and rank.”
Following numerous meetings and a public hearing, the Cooperstown Board of Trustees voted 6-1 on the evening of Monday, October 28 against a proposed amendment to the village’s existing sign law, which prohibited the hanging of such banners on public property. Had the amendment been approved, the law would have been changed to allow banners to be placed on New York State Electric and Gas utility poles on portions of four streets in the Village of Cooperstown—Lake Street, Pine Boulevard, Chestnut Street and Glen Avenue.
The impetus for the proposed change—Local Law 11 of 2024, Sign Law Amendment—was a request from Toddsville resident and Cooperstown Central School graduate Joanie Parrillo to hang Hometown Heroes banners, honoring local veterans, in the village. The banners can be seen in communities
Othroughout Otsego County and New York State, and have become a popular way of honoring the service of individual veterans.
Mayor Ellen Tillapaugh was the lone vote in favor of amending the law. She was the first village representative to speak when discussion of the sign law amendment officially opened, following a public comment period during which no members of the dozen or so audience members took the floor.
Though attendance was sparse at that particular meeting (trustees met four times on this issue), interest was not. It was announced that Helmut Michelitsch, owner of Metro Cleaners, had handdelivered more than 60 letters in support of the sign law amendment and the Hometown Heroes Banners Program prior to the meeting, in conjunction with Cooperstown VFW Post 7128. Three other letters and one e-mail—evenly split between support for and opposition to the law change—were submitted to the record for consideration by village trustees.
Recurring themes in opposition to the banners were that they would be too distracting, would cause accidents, are not in keeping with the current sign law, may be unsightly and would benefit a third party. Those in favor of amending the law in such a way that the banners might be allowed entreated village officials to reconsider the current regulations in the hopes that veterans could be honored in the Village of Cooperstown as they are in many other cities, villages and hamlets across the state.
Mayor Tillapaugh and Trustee Joseph Membrino made opposing statements for and against the proposed law change, respectively, at the October
28 meeting. Those statements can be read in their entirety on AllOtsego.com.
Traveling through the many villages, hamlets and cities proudly displaying their Hometown Heroes banners, we find we do not have to look closely at the photos of the people they depict to share in that same sense of pride. We do not need to know the names of those who fought to protect the freedoms we enjoy today in order to honor them. We need not struggle to read the information as we pass. Simply driving by those banners reminds us of the sacrifices our veterans made—and continue to make—to keep our nation and its people safe. We are, after all, the home of the free because of the brave.
Yes, the Hometown Heroes Banner Program is run by a third party. And yes, that entity does profit from the banner sales. And we agree, some of the signs do look better than others. All this aside, as we approach the nation’s 250th anniversary a little patriotism would not go amiss.
Joanie Parrillo did not let the village’s failure to pass the sign law amendment stop her from honoring Cooperstown area veterans. Instead, she published “Cooperstown, NY Home of the Unsung Heroes,” 299 pages of both military and human history. She is currently working on a second book.
On July 4, our nation will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. As we celebrate, we can’t help but wish that the Village of Cooperstown had jumped on the Hometown Heroes bandwagon. A little red, white and blue goes a long way.
Asteroids and Comets and Meteors...Wait, What?
ur Citizen Science column gets a backto-back dose of astronomy this month. Last month’s article aimed to answer the question, “What’s the difference between a star and a planet?” This month, we’ll stick considerably closer to Earth and tackle asteroids, comets, and meteors. Perfect timing, too, with summertime stargazing season upon us and headlines involving all three objects in the news!
Most asteroids in our solar system orbit the sun in the asteroid belt, between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. Over 1.5 million asteroids have been characterized, which means that astronomers have been able to observe them closely enough that their orbits and sizes are known with a reasonable degree of accuracy. Both of these factors are crucial, because Earth has been hit by asteroids many times and that threat extends into the future. Asteroids are fairly rocky objects, but that
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description can range from a metallic-rocky composition to “a big chunk of rock” to a loose conglomerate of gravel and clay. Sizes can range from the size of a house to the size of a city. Because they’re essentially inert rocks, though, asteroids can only reflect light. They’re extremely dark and cold, which makes them hard to spot. Comets, on the other hand, really do live up to their nickname as “dusty snowballs.” They’re pretty loosely-packed, carrying abundant water (ice) and various grains of dust. (In astronomy, though, “dust” isn’t like the fuzzy dust bunnies that accumulate when I wait too long to vacuum. Instead, dust refers to small grains like particles of sand that scatter light and are made of varying chemical composition,)
Comets follow highly elliptical orbits around the sun, which means that most of their time is spent far, far away. During this time, the comet
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is at its most snowball-like. As it swoops back inward toward the sun, the sun’s heat and radiation begin to cause the comet’s water to sublimate, or to transition directly from solid ice to water vapor. This process intensifies as the comet gets closer to the sun, and water vapor trails behind the comet to form its tail. For example, Halley’s Comet remains a comet throughout its 76-year orbit, but it only appears cometlike with its long, bright tail for the brief handful of months when it passes closest to the sun.
Something interesting happens with that tail, however. As the comet streams through space it also begins to shed dust particles as they’re carried away by the sublimating water vapor. It’s not a particularly pretty analogy, but you can visualize this like the trail of slime left behind by a snail in your garden. If an ant walks through that slime, its
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR … In THEIR OPInIOn
Coop, Nettuno
Now Sister-cities
Over the past several years, I have had the privilege of serving as a commission member on the U.S. Commission for the Preservation of America’s Heritage Abroad. Through that work, I became involved with the city of Nettuno, Italy—a place known throughout Italy as “The City of Baseball.”
Baseball was introduced to Nettuno by American servicemen following the Allied landings during World War II. What began as a game played by soldiers became part of the city’s identity and culture for generations. Today, baseball is woven into the fabric of the community and stands as a lasting symbol of the friendship between Italy and the United States.
This past weekend marked a historic moment in a partnership years in the making.
Just one week after officials in Cooperstown signed the Sister City agreement over Memorial Day weekend, the City Council of Nettuno unanimously voted to recognize baseball as an official cultural heritage of the
city and formally approved the Sister City partnership with Cooperstown, New York.
The excitement in Nettuno has been extraordinary. The council chambers were filled beyond capacity, a giant screen was set up outside for residents to watch the proceedings, and former champions, baseball leaders, families, and children gathered to celebrate.
For the people of Nettuno, this partnership is much more than a ceremonial agreement.
Cooperstown represents the heart and history of the sport they love, and becoming sister cities was met with genuine pride and enthusiasm throughout the community.
What makes this story especially meaningful is that it goes far beyond baseball. It is a story of how a connection forged during the liberation of Italy more than 80 years ago continues to create friendships and cultural ties today.
The American servicemen who introduced baseball to Nettuno left behind more than a game—they left a legacy that continues to unite people across generations and across the Atlantic.
I was honored to help initiate
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and champion this effort as part of my work with the commission, working alongside dedicated leaders in both Nettuno and Cooperstown who recognized the unique historical bond between the two communities. Seeing it come to fruition has been incredibly rewarding, particularly given the excitement it has generated in Italy.
Nancy Daniele Berman Commission Member U.S. Commission for the Preservation of America’s Heritage Abroad
Many Thanks Due Upon Retirement
Due to health-related issues, I hereby formally announce my retirement from government and public service. If you know me well enough, I have been involved in the political scene for 27 years, whether it was encouraging people to vote, or to be registered and to vote within their conscience, running for office, being appointed to a position such as a commissioner or heading a municipal organization, or helping a candidate
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Bill Bellen, Terry Berkson, Monica Calzolari, Rachel Frick Cardelle, Richard deRosa, Maria Griswold, Chris Kjolhede, Larry Malone, Roberta McLain, Debra Moffitt, Trisha Muro, Wriley Nelson, Tom Shelby, Gayane Torosyan, Teresa Winchester
CITIZEn SCIEnCE
TRISHA MURO
by Tom HeiTz/SHARoN STUART
135 YEARS AGO
Children’s Day—An interesting service, consisting of vocal and instrumental music, will be held in the Presbyterian Church on Sunday morning next, in place of the usual church service, by and under the auspices of the Sunday School.
Accident—Nelson, the 13-year-old son of Fayette Houck of this village met with an accident on Wednesday afternoon of last week, which came near being serious. While splitting wood in the yard, his axe caught on a clothes line, bringing the blade down upon the lad’s head, cutting a gash about three inches in length, necessitating the taking of several stitches to close the wound. Dr. Babbitt attended him.
June 11, 1891
85 YEARS AGO
Excerpts from “Affairs of a U.S. Soldier” by Harold H. Hollis—Maxwell Field, Alabama,june 1, 1941. “Yesterday was pay day in the Army; and a very pleasant day for the some 7,000 soldiers on the post here. In fact, I might call it one of the most pleasant days of my short career of six weeks in the outfit. We were paid our twenty-one dollars per in real American currency which is acceptable anywhere. A soldier can spend more money per minute than any other human being on the face of the earth. Consequently, about the tenth of each month he finds himself suddenly broke. It comes to one as a terrific shock. But our Uncle Sammy has devised a way to ease that shock to some extent. He issues script, or “Canteen Checks,” as they are known here, against the next month’s pay, this to the extent of seven dollars. These Canteen Checks are good only at the Post Exchange stores at the camp. There are still some who find themselves out of checks before the Finance Department does its work.” (Ed. Note: Harold Hollis trained as a weather observer. Hollis worked as a weather observer and journalist and also served as a Village Trustee and Mayor.)
60
YEARS AGO
June 11, 1941
New York Telephone announced this week an allout effort to protect customers from abusive telephone calls. “We are concerned with the increase in the number of customers who are disturbed by crank, obscene, and threatening calls. Our company has launched a new program aimed at eliminating this source of customer irritation and it is being carried out in cooperation with law enforcement agencies,” Cornelius W. Owens, company president said. The crackdown includes use of techniques aimed at identifying the calling number.
35
YEARS AGO
June 8, 1966
A precautionary four-day boil-water order has been lifted after bacteria test results of the village’s drinking water came back negative. Turbidity, or cloudiness in the water, reached alarming levels May 31. Officials ordered residents and other water users to boil water for two minutes before using it to drink or cook. Village administrator Richard Linn said there were never any reports of bacteria.
June 12, 1991
20 YEARS AGO
Cherry Valley Gears Up for Timber Sports
ByjOSHUA YOUNGQUIST
CHERRY VALLEY
The Cherry Valley Outdoor Games are set to return with one of the most ambitious lineups yet, bringing national-level competition, new endurance challenges, and major community support to thejuneteenth weekend,june 19–21. Event organizer Nathan Waterfield says this year’s games reflect both the growth of the event and the strength of the local partnerships behind it.
A major highlight for 2026 is a new collaboration with STIHL Timbersports, which will bring the National Qualifiers to Cherry Valley for the first time.
“We have partnered with STIHL Timbersports to host the National Qualifiers on the first day of the event,” Waterfield said. “The top four athletes from both the men’s and women’s divisions will be invited to the National Championships held in Milwaukee july 25–26.”
The qualifiers will give spectators a full day of elite competition, featuring some of the top lumberjack and lumberjill athletes in the country. Events throughout the weekend will showcase the full range of professional timber sports, including the hotsaw, standing block chop, one-board and three-board springboard, double buck, axe throwing, and endurance-based disciplines. For the games, the STIHL partnership marks a significant step forward, elevating the event’s profile and drawing national attention to Cherry Valley.
Alongside the qualifiers, organizers are introducing a brand-new event: thejack andjill Endurance Race, which Waterfield described as one of the toughest competitions the games have ever hosted. Unlike traditional single-discipline events, the endurance race strings together multiple
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high-intensity challenges in a single continuous run. Women competitors will complete three disciplines back-to-back—such as underhand chop, single buck, and a speed-based discipline—before handing off to their male teammate, who will take on four additional events in succession. The combined time determines the standings.
Teams will run two time trials, with the top four advancing to an elimination-style final later in the weekend.
“It will be a grueling race that will challenge the toughest lumberjacks and lumberjills from across the country,” Waterfield said.
The endurance race joins a full slate of competitions scheduled throughout the weekend. Friday’s STIHL Timbersports qualifiers will anchor the opening day, while Saturday features thejack andjill time trials, axe-throwing preliminaries and finals, the Women’s One-Board and Standing Block Championships, the Hotsaw Championship, and the Solo Division Endurance events. Sunday brings additional live music, craft vendors, and family activities, including the popular Kids Wood Chip Treasure Hunt.
Waterfield said the expanded programming reflects the organizers’ commitment to offering a premier experience for both athletes and spectators.“That commitment is made possible by strong community and the tremendous support we get from our sponsors,” Waterfield said.
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What Are You, a Comedian?… Funny business
1 Some belly laughs
5 Embryos, earlier 8 Overload safeguard
“___ sight, man!” 17 Poet’s pitch
18 Comic’s opening bit?
22 About 17 football fields
23 Odd reason to do standup?
25 Accelerator 27 Modena money, once 28 Seed coat, or 27 Across spelled backwards
29 City of N France 30 Get-rich-quick scheme, often
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Flea Market To Benefit FoF
LAURENS—Friends of the Feral, a volunteer organization that sterilizes feral cats, will hold a Feral Flea Market and Vendor Fair from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 25. Held at Laurens Recreation Center, 178 Balantic Hill Road, the sale will support FoF’s medical assistance for sick and injured animals.
Coalition Opposes Pipeline
ONEONTA—Stop the Pipeline and a coalition of partners will hold an informational session and rally to oppose the Constitution Pipeline at Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16. Anne Marie Garti, founding member of Stop the Pipeline and serving as counsel at the Pace Environmental Litigation Clinic, will discuss the relationship between pipeline projects, AI data centers, heavy industry and fracking. The Waterfall Unity Alliance and partners will begin a two-week, 113-mile Women’s Water Walk through towns on the proposed route in Damascus on Saturday, August 8. For more information, visit womenswaterwalk.org.
Gable, Relay Team Make States
CICERO—Cooperstown boys track and field qualified for two events at the state Track and Field Championships at the Section III Class C Qualifier on Wednesday, June 3. Senior Jameson Gable placed second in the 100m at 10.90 seconds, breaking his own school record, and took third in the 200m at 22.52. The 4x100m relay team of Gable, Theo Spinosa, Joey DeSanno and Sonam Gymnaso won their event in 43.22, breaking a school record for the second time this year. The Hawkeyes will compete in Webster starting on Saturday, June 13.
Boat Parade Takes New Route
COOPERSTOWN—Otsego Lake Association’s 11th annual “We Love Our Lake” boat parade will return to Three Mile Point at 3 p.m. on Friday, July 3. There will be a new route this year, traveling north to Lake ‘N Pines Motel. The decoration theme this year is America’s 250th birthday and four prizes will be awarded. There are no fees or registration. For more information, contact bunnwayne@gmail. com or (518) 542-6630.
LWV Debate Video Available
COBLESKILL—The Leagues of Women Voters of Albany County and of the Cooperstown Area hosted a Democratic primary debate for the 102nd Assembly District at SUNY Cobleskill on Thursday, June 4. Candidates Thomas Boomhower, Mary T. Finneran and Janet S. Tweed attended. A recording is available on the @lwvalbany and @leagueofwomenvotersoftheco5492 YouTube channels.
Open Eye Reading Set for NYC
NEW YORK CITY—Margaretville’s Open Eye Theater and the Masterworks Theater Company will host a special industry reading of local playwright Donald Loftus’s “The Springvale Armadillo” at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 22. Held at Theater 555, 555 W. 42nd Street in New York, the evening will celebrate community-based theater and the artistic expression it supports. Reservations may be made at theopeneyetheater. org/events-tickets/the-springvale-armadillo-2026.
Native Plant Sale is Saturday
ONEONTA—Super Heroes Humane Society will hold its annual Native Plant Sale at Hartwick College’s Johnstone Science Center Greenhouse from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 13. It will offer more than 90 native plant species, with all proceeds supporting Super Heroes’ work with animals.
LASTING IMPRESSIONS
Camp Registration Underway
OTSEGO COUNTY—Helios Care will run three of its popular Camp Forget-Me-Not one-day grief counseling camp for children this summer. Led by experienced Helios professionals, the camp provides a safe, welcoming environment for children ages 6-18 who have lost a loved one to connect with peers, express their feelings and learn healthy coping strategies. It will be held at Radez Elementary School, 319 East Main Street in Richmondville, on Saturday, June 20; at Townsend Elementary School, 42-66 North Street in Walton, on Thursday, July 23; and at Hartwick College Pine Lake Campus, 1894 Charlotte Creek Road in Davenport, on Thursday, August 13. All sessions run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and are free of charge. Registration for the first session is due by June 13. For more information or to register, visit helioscare.org/support-for-families/kids-camp/ or call (607) 432-5525.
No-Wake Zone Deployed
COOPERSTOWN—SUNY Oneonta Biological Field Station volunteer divers deployed 17 buoys around Otsego Lake to mark the 200-foot no-wake zone on May 2. Boat speed is not to exceed 5 mph within this limit except for the recovery of water skiers. Any damage to buoys may be reported to (607) 547-8778 or Kiyoko.Yokota@oneonta.edu.
State Adds LGBTQ+ Resources
ALBANY—In observance of Pride Month, the New York State Office of Mental Health announced bold initiatives on LGBTQ+ youth mental health. The enacted FY 2027 state budget includes funding for a specialized crisis line and cultural training for local 988 call centers, compensating for major federal cuts.
Gas Prices Continue To Drop
UTICA—New York State gasoline prices dropped nine cents to an average of $4.44 per gallon over the week ending Monday, June 8, AAA Northeast announced. The drop was in spite of continuing oil market uncertainty about a possible end to hostilities with Iran. Tanker traffic through the critical Strait of Hormuz remains highly constricted. Domestic U.S. crude inventories fell by a significant 16 million barrels over the week to their lowest level since mid-February, about three percent under the fiveyear average, as net exports surged to nations more directly impacted by the blockade. Gasoline inventories rose slightly for the first time in 15 weeks as demand pulled back after Memorial Day and refineries moved into high gear for the summer. New York’s current price is 14 cents higher than a month ago and $1.34 above this week last year. To view the full report, visit gasprices.aaa.com.
Roxbury Sets Concert Schedule
ROXBURY—The Roxbury Arts Group announced its summer lineup of concerts at the Old School Baptist Church on County Route 36 in Denver. The Tomeka Reid/Marty Ehrlich Duo will perform on Saturday, June 20, followed by Basso Vox on Friday, July 3. Toby and Azalea Twining will headline a benefit concert for RAG on Friday, July 24, and Jorge Glem and Sam Reider will play on Friday, July 31. All performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Additionally, the Porchfest music and art festival will return to Main Street in Stamford from 2-6 p.m. on Saturday, July 19.
25 Main Street Classes Slated
CHERRY VALLEY—25 Main Collective Gallery and Shop will host a Japanese Stab Book Binding workshop from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, followed by a Bead and Metal Earrings class from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, June 13. Marissa
Perkins will lead a Torch-Fired Enamel Jewelry workshop from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, June 19. For more information or to register, contact 25maincollective@gmail.com.
OLT Seeking Public Comment
COOPERSTOWN—Otsego Land Trust seeks public comment on its ongoing strategic planning process. Community members may submit their thoughts at forms.gle/yqCwpAfVm1Sg8Rgd9 by Friday, June 19.
Register Now for Bible School
ONEONTA—West Oneonta Baptist Church, 2845 County Highway 8 in West Oneonta, will hold a “Snowball Mountain Challenge” Vacation Bible School from 9 a.m. to noon, June 29 through July 3. It is open for children from preschool to sixth grade, and students seventh grade and up are sought as volunteers. Registration is available at myvbs. org/wobc-vbs-2026.
Theology Institute Returns
ONEONTA—Hartwick College’s 35th Annual Summer Institute will return for the week of July 12-17. It features daily worship and 2.5-hour classes offered Monday through Thursday mornings and Monday through Friday afternoons. Students may drop in for a single session, choose overnight housing, or register as residents or commuters, and have full access to campus amenities. A full brochure with registration information is available at drive.google.com/file/d/1yZCatB50Pv7R8l3Quh xCXd6MFbAGFOtR/view.
Youth Programming Planned
ONEONTA—Community Arts Network of Oneonta announced its 2026 Creative Summer Program lineup, offering 10 weeks of hands-on classes for children ages 6-17. Programs will take place at the Wilber Mansion, 11 Ford Avenue, and offer a wide range of themed weekly experiences. Space is limited and some scholarships are available. To view a full list of offered classes or register, visit canoneonta.org.
Pancake Breakfast Is June 20
MIDDLEFIELD—The Middlefield Volunteer Fire Department’s Fly-In Pancake Breakfasts will resume for the 2026 season on Saturday, June 20 from 7:30-11:30 a.m. Held at the Cooperstown/ Westville Airport on State Route 166, it offers allyou-can-eat pancakes, eggs, sausage, beverages and real maple syrup. Admission is $12.00 for adults and $8.00 for children under 12.
Newsletter Takes Top Prize
COOPERSTOWN—The Fall 2025 edition of Otsego Lake Association’s “Our Glimmerglass” newsletter won first place in the professional category of the New York State Federation of Lake Associations for the fifth consecutive year.
CCAL To Host July Bus Trip
ONEONTA—The Center for Continuing Adult Learning will host a bus trip to the Hudson, New York area on Thursday, July 16. The trip will include an artistic and inspirational tour of Frederick Church’s Olana and the Thomas Cole Historic Site, organizers said. The registration and payment deadline is Friday, June 26. The cost is $135.00 for members and $145.00 for nonmembers. Those interested may register at 31 Maple Street, Oneonta (use the rear entrance) or visit https://www.ccaloneonta.org for more information and to download the registration form. Contact Maryalice Brown (607) 435-7836 or Sarah Patterson (607) 432-6284 with any questions.
DAY HILLS
Director Dazzles Audience at Inaugural ‘Hyde Hall Talks’
Event
Bone chilling cold and rain did not keep a sold-out crowd away from Hyde Hall to hear famed film director James Ivory kick off the “Hyde Hall Talks” lecture and film series on Saturday, May 23.
Ivory, 98, a lion of the cinema, charmed attendees in an extended chat with a question and answer session prior to the screening of his 1993 film, “The Remains of the Day,” which took place in Hyde Hall’s Wood Barn.
Ivory was asked how his films get their particular look.
“I like old houses,” Ivory replied.
He trained as an architect, but “never intended to design buildings.” Instead, Ivory wanted to recreate architectural design within a form that inspired him more—movies—which he adored from an early age.
Ivory and his production partner, Ismail Merchant, strove to recreate lost worlds. To get each scene right in “The Remains of the Day,” shots from multiple English estates were actually used, he explained, though Dyrham Park, in South Gloucestershire—“Darlington Hall” in the film— was the ostensible single location.
Ivory’s enthusiasm for “old houses” even brought him to Hyde Hall decades ago. He expressed amazement at the restoration currently in progress. He eventually bought a Hudson Valley Greek Revival home which he and Merchant restored over the years and that he still occupies.
How does Ivory feel about recent gilded age TV series such as “Downton Abbey” and “The Gilded Age?”
“The fellow who wrote those, Julian Fellows, watched us make ‘Remains.’ I didn’t have work for him at the time, so he just came on set and watched,” Ivory said.
What gives his films their “secret sauce”?
“Good writing,” Ivory instantly replied.
He praised his long time collaborating screenwriter, British novelist Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, who died in 2013, as “extraordinary.”
Ivory described his film production and life partner Merchant, who died in 2005, as an “unstoppable machine” for getting things done.
His advice to aspiring filmmakers? “Keep at it.” What inspires him now? “Everything.”
Over four decades, Merchant, Ivory and Jhabvala produced dozens of critically acclaimed
feature films and documentaries. With “The Bostonians,” “A Room with A View,” “Howard’s End,” “Maurice,” “Heat and Dust,” and “The Remains of the Day,” Merchant Ivory Productions became synonymous with meticulous, gorgeously crafted period drama and celebrated acting performances. Ivory was nominated for Academy, BAFTA and Golden Globe awards multiple times, received the Directors Guild of America Lifetime Achievement Award in 1995, and in 2017, at age 89, won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for “Call Me by Your Name.”
Hyde Hall’s Film Series continues with “The Heiress”—based on Henry James’ Gilded Era novel “Washington Square,” on Saturday, June 20. The series, which also includes “Great Expectations” (July 25), “My Man Godfrey” (August 22), and closes with Orson Welles’ “The Magnificent Ambersons” (September 13), explores themes of extremes of economic disparity. Visit hydehall.org for more information and to purchase tickets.
Day Hills grew up in northern New York and is a retired physician living in Cooperstown.
‘The Grove’ Will Add 11 Apartments, Four Townhouses to Village
By DEBRA MOFFITT COOPERSTOWN
Cooperstown, a village celebrated for its historic charm, doesn’t see a lot of newly constructed homes. But “The Grove,” a $5+ million project underway at the corner of Glen Avenue and Grove Street, will soon add 11 one-bedroom and studio apartments along with four townhomes.
The apartment units in the Railroad Avenue business district are expected to be completed by July or August and available to rent as of September 1, said Josh Edmonds, a partner in ZAED Properties, which is developing the housing project. Simple Integrity, Edmonds’ construction company, is building the apartment complex and townhomes.
The four townhomes will be sold, not rented, to attract older buyers ready to give up their large houses but who still want to own property and hold on to their equity. The 11 long-term rental apartments are designed to attract younger people looking for something small, updated and walking distance to village amenities.
“There’s a phenomenal, phenomenal demand for this,” said Cooperstown Mayor Ellen Tillapaugh.
People in search of housing regularly comment on the Celebrate Cooperstown Facebook page, with many saying they will be working at Bassett Medical Center. There’s a lack of housing, especially rental units for people who work in town, Tillapaugh said. And not everyone wants to buy an older village home that isn’t move-in ready, she added.
The Grove housing project received $1.3 million from New York State through the NY Forward grant program, created to improve downtowns in small and rural communities. Without the state grant, The Grove might never have been built, Edmonds said.
Both he and his partner in ZAED Properties, opera/theater director Francesca Zambello, have roots in the community and are motivated to invest in small, bespoke projects like The Grove, which are unlikely to attract outside developers because they’re not profitable enough, Edmonds said.
ZAED Properties also owns Chestnut Crossing, a 13-unit apartment building in the village completed in 2023. Cooperstown applied for and received state certification as a ProHousing Community—a prerequisite for the NY Forward funds, Tillapaugh said. Housing emerged as the top priority in Cooperstown’s NY Forward plan and the first strategy listed is to “develop diverse and affordable housing options.”
While The Grove achieves the goal of additional housing, it was not proposed as “affordable housing,” which typi-
cally has pricing tiers aligned to the local median income. ZAED Properties has not yet set apartment rents or sale prices for the townhomes, Edmonds said. They’ll be market rate but with an asterisk.
The state funding will enable ZAED to set the prices at slightly below market rate, Edmonds said. They hope to roll prices back to market rate six years ago, he explained. When Chestnut Crossing opened, a two-bedroom unit was renting for $2,500.00-$2,600.00, including utilities, Edmonds said.
The Grove’s four townhomes,
constructed in two duplex buildings, will offer one-floor living and attached garages. They should be complete by year’s end, Edmonds said. All the dwellings will be certified Passive House buildings, which use less energy, according to the International Passive House Association.
Edmonds acknowledges the cost may disappoint those in search of affordable housing, a term that’s subject to interpretation. Setting rents and home prices comes down to math, he said, and will be based on construction costs, which include moving a historic property that will be incorporated into the design.
A portion of an existing home at 36 Grove Street dates back to 1873 and will be deconstructed and rebuilt on a new foundation—a compromise aimed at acknowledging the history of the “Phinney house” while enabling a workable construction plan. The tension between historic preservation and modern-day housing needs was evident at an April 2025 meeting of the village Historic Preservation and Architectural Review Board.
The board was forced to vote on what is technically demolition of the Grove Street property, though a portion will be rebuilt 10 feet away. Two board members lamented that the board was acting in opposition to their charge to preserve historic properties.
Edmonds said he and the team tried 10 or 12 different iterations of the building plan to keep more of the house and none were viable. As it stands, the plan calls for a painstaking disassembly and labeling of each piece of the structure so it can be put back together the same way, he said.
“We’re not proposing to drive a bulldozer through this building,” Edmonds told the board.
HPARB member Erin Richardson said unfortunately the village sometimes must make tough calls like this one.
“I think this is part of our remit to balance development with historic preservation and ensure that Cooperstown remains a livable place that respects its historic character but also acknowledges that things change, people change, the way we live changes,” she said.
Cooperstown ‘Gateway’ Gets Facelift Compliments of NYSDOT
By JOSHUA YOUNGQUIST
COOPERSTOWN
A$5.5 million pedestrian-safety project in Cooperstown is now underway as part of New York State’s broader $635 million transportation investment, bringing new sidewalks, lighting and roadway improvements to one of Otsego County’s busiest corridors.
The Cooperstown Gateway Project focuses on Route 28 between Linden Avenue and Walnut Street, a heavily traveled entrance to the village that sees hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. The work will add a continuous sidewalk and new pedestrian lighting along the eastern side of the roadway, creating a safer connection for residents and tourists. The project also includes drainage upgrades, clearer driveway entrances for local businesses, and landscaping to create a more welcoming approach into the village.
Cooperstown Mayor Ellen Tillapaugh emphasized that although the project affects the southern entrance to the village, it is entirely a New York State Department of Transportation initiative, not a village-funded undertaking.
“Before answering specifics, it is important to know that the work at
“The village did work with NYSDOT to ensure that the project...would begin after Labor Day, so as not to impact the busy tourist season.”
— Mayor Ellen Tillapaugh
the southern entrance of the village on Route 28 is a NYS DOT funded project…The village did not write a grant securing this work; village taxpayers are not paying for it,” she said.
Tillapaugh also noted that “the majority of the proposed project area lies in the Town of Otsego.”
Concerns about safety along this stretch of Route 28 have been longstanding.
“Concerns about pedestrian and vehicular safety in that area have been apparent to the village for over eight years,” Tillapaugh said, citing the lack of sidewalks, multiple uncontrolled driveway entrances, and numerous serious incidents requiring response from village police, fire, and EMS.
Construction is planned over two seasons, with most major work scheduled at night to reduce disruptions. Utility relocation is underway and will continue through the summer. Once that phase is complete, crews will begin installing the new sidewalk and lighting, followed by milling,
paving and permanent striping on Route 28.
Tillapaugh said the village worked closely with the state to ensure the project would not interfere with Cooperstown’s peak tourism months.
“The village did work with NYSDOT to ensure that the project…would begin after Labor Day, so as not to impact the busy tourist season,” she said. Some utility work had to occur earlier, but DOT completed “as much as was possible…at night.”
Planning for the project has been underway for years.
According to Tillapaugh, “Planning for this project has occurred over the past five years,” with DOT hosting multiple public meetings, including an in-person open house at Cooperstown Central School on November 8, 2023, and a virtual session on November 13, 2023.
To avoid interfering with Cooperstown’s peak tourism months, the state will pause construction between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Work will resume in fall 2026 and continue in spring 2027, with completion expected later that year.
The mayor also clarified the local financial commitment: “The only cost locally for this project will be a ‘lighting cost’—the Town of Otsego is responsible for the electricity costs for 15
lampposts and the village is responsible for 5.”
She added that the village opted to fund a more attractive lamppost style through a “Betterment Proposal,” matching the aesthetic
of Main and Pioneer streets to visually signal to drivers that they are approaching the village. Drivers are advised to watch for posted detours and temporary closures as work progresses.
Member Spotlight: The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
As the 2026 baseball season heats up over the summer, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is preparing for the game’s biggest annual celebration when three legends will be inducted as the Class of 2026 this July in Cooperstown.
With the election of Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America in January and the election of Jeff Kent by the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee in December, the total number of Hall of Famers now stands at 354. The Class of 2026 will be inducted on Sunday, July 26 on the grounds of the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown.
The Induction Ceremony is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. ET and will be televised live on MLB Network. Ford C. Frick Award winner Joe Buck, BBWAA Career Excellence Award winner Paul Hoynes, Buck O’Neil Lifetime Achievement Award winner Bill White and Rick Monday—who famously rescued the American flag 50 years ago at Dodger Stadium—will be honored during Induction Weekend at the Awards Presentation on Saturday, July 25 at the Alice Busch Opera Theater at The Glimmerglass Festival in Cooperstown.
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is an independent, nonprofit educational institution dedicated to fostering an appreciation of the historical development of baseball and its impact on our culture by collecting, preserving, exhibiting, and interpreting its collections for a global audience as well as honoring those who have made outstanding contributions to our National Pastime.
Featuring more than 55,000 square feet of exhibit space, the museum has opened several groundbreaking exhibits during this decade, including “The Souls of the Game: Voices of Black Baseball,” chronicling the Black baseball experience, in 2024; and “Yakyu | Baseball: The Transpacific Exchange of the Game,” exploring the longstanding exchange of teams and players between Japan and the United States, in 2025.
The Hall of Fame Gallery serves as the centerpiece of the historic institution, where the plaques of all 354 Hall of Fame members line the oak walls. Only 281 former major leaguers—one percent of those to have played baseball in the major leagues—have earned a spot in the Hall of Fame. (Sponsored Advertorial)
Photo by Debra Moffitt
“The Grove,” currently under construction at the corner of Glen Avenue and Grove Street, will add much-needed housing options to the Village of Cooperstown.
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The rendering above depicts the anticipated footpring of The Grove when completed.
Inconspicuous, but Not Innocent: Garlic Mustard
Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) is a biennial plant in the mustard family that blooms in May and june in upstate New York. The first year this plant emerges with low, rounded leaves close to the ground. The second year it has more triangular leaves and sends up a 2-3 foot main stem. Each stem ends with clusters of small, white flowers of four petals. One plant can produce 7,000 seeds. In our area, it typically grows in disturbed, moist soil. It is shade tolerant and is often seen on roadsides and at the edges of forests.
Garlic mustard gets its name from the faint smell of garlic when the leaves are crushed. It is foraged for use as food and as medicine. It contains both vitamins A and C. It is edible and nutritious when young, when the leaves are often used in salads. One should use caution with older leaves, cooking them thoroughly due to a mild toxicity. The
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“Pat and Stew’s commitment to helping others is something to be celebrated. They are both dedicated equipment operators and serve as primary drivers on EMS calls, providing friendly faces for community members in times of need. The department is extremely grateful for their service and proud to have them as members,” Hysack said.
Shirey and David share deep roots in the community. According to the press release, both graduated from Springfield Central School—Shirey in 1971 and David in 1970—and both served in the U.S. military during the Vietnam War, with Shirey in the Army and David in the Navy. They are active members of the Richfield Springs Veterans Club and serve together on Springfield’s Cemetery Committee.
Their service extends well beyond emergency response. Shirey drove school bus for Cherry Valley-Springfield Central School for about 15 years, and David contributed his time coaching modified baseball. Both remain actively involved in community life, helping each year with fire department events and Springfield’s Fourth of july Parade and Celebration. Professionally, Shirey spent 38 years in maintenance at Remington Arms, while David worked 25 years as a highway maintenance supervisor with the New
The flowers on second-year garlic mustard have four white petals each and are bunched/clustered together at the top of the plants.
York State Department of Transportation after a decade at Remington. Now retired, they enjoy life with their wives, Carol Shirey and Kathy David, in the Springfield homes where they raised their families, a place Shirey describes as “a nice, quiet little town where everyone knows each other and people get along, mostly.”
Fourth of july Committee Chair Debra Miller added, “Each year, the committee selects parade grand marshals to be honored for their contributions to the Town of Springfield, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to say ‘thank you’ on behalf of the entire community to Pat Shirey and Stew David for being there when we need them most.”
Springfield will mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a full day of festivities on Saturday, july 4. Events begin at 11 a.m. with the 112th annual Fourth of july Parade, themed “America250.”
Established in 1914, Springfield’s parade is among the oldest Independence Day parades in the nation, organizers said. Each year, it brings together fire departments, veterans’ groups, and community organizations from across the region for a nearly hourlong procession featuring floats, marching bands, equestrians, and festive surprises. Prizes are awarded in several categories, including “Most Unique.”
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leaves have some medicinal properties and have been used as a diuretic, an antiseptic and are reported to stop the itch of insect bites. (Based on personal experience, this may not hold up for the bite of a black fly).
During the mid-1800s, garlic mustard was introduced to North America as an herb with dietary and medicinal uses. This plant originated in Europe and Asia. It has spread in North America from the Northeast to the Midwest and beyond. This particular invasive species emerges in the spring earlier than most native plants, thus outcompeting them for sunlight, moisture and soil nutrients. Additionally, the roots release chemicals that change the soil environment, especially for some fungi that are important for a healthy forest ecosystem. And as noted above, each plant can produce thousands of seeds that increases garlic mustard’s assault on the native environment.
Getting rid of garlic mustard can
Following the parade, the celebration continues at the Springfield Community Center. A flag-raising ceremony, invocation and the singing of the National Anthem will open the program, followed by patriotic selections performed by the Cooperstown Community Band.
Food offerings will include Brooks’ barbecue chicken dinners sold by the Fourth of july Committee; hot dogs, popcorn, and homemade pie from the Springfield Presbyterian Church; and coffee, donuts, and breakfast sandwiches served at an Amish booth.
Raffles will be held throughout the day. Participating organizations include the Springfield Fire Department and Fire Auxiliary, Pierstown Grange, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, and the CV-S Endowment Foundation, along with a Fourth of july Committee raffle featuring a quilt made from Fourth of july T-shirts.
The Springfield Library will feature a display of local history books, serve as a cooling station if needed, and offer outdoor sandbox play for children. Face painting will be available courtesy of the Fourth of july Committee, and the Van Hornesville Community Corporation will host an American Revolution-era photo booth.
Inside the Community Center, the Springfield Historical Society will showcase an exhibit highlighting the service of Springfield residents in the Revolutionary War. In the gymnasium, visitors can view local elementary students’ “America250” poster contest entries alongside an art exhibition by the Leatherstocking Brush and Palette Club.
Free parking will be available at the Springfield Community Center, located at 129 County Road 29A in Springfield Center. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early, officials said.
The celebration will continue into the evening at Glimmerglass State Park, where Spike and the Boys will perform a mix of classic and country
rock beginning at 7:30 p.m., followed by a special fireworks display. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early to ensure entry, bring lawn chairs, and have cash available for donations and concessions.
The Glimmerglass Festival’s 2026 Springfield Appreciation Concert will be held at the Alice Busch Opera Theater on Sunday, june 28 at 4 p.m., offering a preview of the summer season. Tickets are $5.00 and may be purchased in advance at Convenience Corner in Springfield Center, reserved by calling (315) 858-0304, or purchased at the door. Springfield 4th of july “America250” T-shirts and tote bags are also available for purchase at Convenience Corner. All proceeds from shirts, totes, and ticket sales benefit the Springfield Fourth of july Parade and Celebration, organizers said.
The Springfield 4th of july Parade and Celebration is sponsored in part by the Otsego County Events Grant Program, with support from the Community Foundation of Otsego County, The Glimmerglass Festival, and private donations. For more information, e-mail springfield. july4@gmail.com or visit Springfield 4th of july Parade and Celebration on Facebook.
This article was contributed by Andrea House.
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The arrest immediately prompted questions about how such conduct could go undetected within the Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Richard j. Devlin jr. issued a brief statement, calling the allegations “deeply disturbing” and confirming that Fellrath was terminated from employment as soon as he was arrested.
Devlin emphasized that the department is cooperating fully with authorities and said the alleged conduct “does not reflect the values of the men and women who serve this community.” He did not address broader questions about oversight or internal controls, noting that the criminal investi-
be a challenge. The single best way to control this invasive species is to physically pull the tall, second-year plants when the ground is moist in the spring and before the flowers go to seed. This process needs to be repeated every spring for several years to stop the spread of garlic mustard. Do not compost plants, as they can still release their seeds. It is best to bag them.
Garlic mustard in our area is an example of a classic invasive plant. It was likely introduced from Europe in the 1800s. It is not known as part of the diet for any native animal. It emerges early in the spring and successfully competes with native plants. And finally, one plant produces thousands of seeds which we know from a biblical context can have a huge impact. And in this case, a bad impact!
Chris Kjolhede, MD, MPH, is an emeritus pediatrician at Bassett Healthcare Network.
gation is ongoing.
Neither Sheriff Devlin nor Otsego County Board of Representatives Edwin Frazier jr. responded by press time to additional questions seeking further comment.
The case has also drawn a swift and unusually forceful response from Devlin’s challenger, retired Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Mike Stalter, who is running against the sitting sheriff in the june 23 primary. Stalter released a lengthy statement through his campaign, saying the arrest reflects deeper problems inside the department and a lack of accountability under Devlin’s leadership.
Stalter described what he saw as deteriorating internal standards during his own tenure and argued that the Fellrath case demonstrates a breakdown in supervision. Stalter said he left the department in 2025 because he “could not be part of” what he described as a widening gap between how the office should operate and how it was being run.
Stalter pointed to the allegations involving county vehicles as especially troubling, saying the investigation “was done without the sheriff’s knowledge because it is obvious that this is part of the deterioration in the department.” He said he intends to “restore integrity” to the office if elected, adding that he stepped away from the agency specifically so he could challenge Devlin from the outside. Stalter’s comments suggest that the arrest will likely become a defining issue in the campaign, with questions about oversight and internal culture taking center stage.
Additional concerns surfaced this week as community members began responding publicly. Aaron Mateunas, a former Otsego County corrections officer spoke during an Otsego County Board of Representatives meeting, saying the arrest “really upsets me” and raising questions about how a high-ranking officer could allegedly engage in drug activity undetected. He noted Fellrath’s supervisory role, his responsibility for keeping drugs out of the jail, and his high earn-
ings, including significant overtime. He questioned how such conduct could occur without internal intervention and asked why a sheriff’s vehicle could travel outside the county during work hours without prompting review. His remarks highlighted a broader theme emerging in public discussion: whether internal monitoring systems were used effectively and whether additional oversight failures may come to light. One detail drawing particular attention is the GPS tracking installed on all county-issued Sheriff’s Office vehicles. A community member who contacted AllOtsego noted that the sheriff has the ability to see where each vehicle is at any given time. This has fueled questions about whether unusual vehicle activity—such as repeated travel into Herkimer County—should have triggered internal review. These concerns reflect a growing public interest in how the department uses its monitoring tools and whether additional safeguards may be needed.
Separately, a State Police spokesperson clarified that although the arrest was posted under Troop C—because Fellrath was an Otsego County employee—the investigation itself was handled by the Special Investigations Division, which operates under Troop H out of Albany. Questions submitted to Troop C were forwarded to the division’s public information leadership for response. This distinction underscores the complexity and sensitivity of the investigation, which involved multiple agencies and jurisdictions and was handled at a specialized, statewide level. As the criminal case moves forward, both the Sheriff’s Office and the challenger’s campaign are likely to face continued questions about oversight, internal culture, and what changes—if any—should follow the arrest. The District Attorney’s Office has not commented beyond confirming its involvement.
Residents with information related to the investigation are encouraged to contact State Police. All defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
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BVA Announces Schedule for ‘On the Trail of Art,’ June 13-14
MORRIS
Butternut Valley Alliance will present “On the Trail of Art,” its sixth annual free exhibition and festival in the forest, to be held June 1314 at General Jacob Morris State Forest.
The exhibition will be open Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. An opening reception will be held on Friday, June 12 from 6-8 p.m. at Dunderberg Gallery in Gilbertsville.
Attendance is free, but reservations for an admission time are encouraged and can be made at Eventbrite.
On the Trail of Art features work by student artists from Edmeston, Gilbertsville-Mount Upton, Morris and Laurens Central schools alongside local artists with deep ties to the Butternut Valley. According to a press release, this year’s festival will include strolling musicians, poetry, live bands, art demonstrations, interactive art projects, and a treasure hunt for commemorative hand-blown crystal balls.
In addition to showcasing the work of more than 120 student artists from area schools, On the Trail of Art will feature artwork by more than 30 professional artists from across the region.
Participating artists include Maggie Brenner, Jonathan Byler, Gina Buttignol, Emily Canney, Kim Carr, Karin Catania, Doreen Charon, Lauren DeBiase, Trey Fisch, JoAnn Fredette, Laura Gattoni, Zena Gurbo, Carla Hall, Les Hasbargen, Megan
Irving, Flo Loomis, Ellen Lyon, Simone Mantellassi, Tracie Martinetti, Elizabeth Nields, Glen Noto, Rhea Nowak, Katarzyna Ozimek, Enrique Bayron Perez, Crystal Postighone, Wendy Reich, Jenny Riffle, Maura Schiller, Fred Schwarzhans, Kay Stroh, Keith Torgan and Thomas Washbon.
Select installations and events will reflect on America’s 250th anniversary, such as historic readings and artwork. Large-scale vinyl reproductions of paintings commissioned by the Morris Historical Society will be displayed at the exhibition, featuring works by Timothy Atticus, Julie Koch, Glen Noto, and Marilyn Roveland.
The entertainment and demonstration schedule is as follows, though officials caution that the times may vary:
Friday, June 12
• John Potocnik and Kathy Shimberg: opening reception, 6-8 p.m.
Saturday, June 13
• Local Seisiún Trio (Kathy Shimberg and band): 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Poetry Reading in the Round by Seeing Things Poets, Julene Waffle, Julie Suarez, Mary Ladany, Diane Bliss, Vicki Whicker and Allison Collins: 11 a.m.
• Reyna and the Rustics: 1-3 p.m.
• John Potocnik (colonial musician): 3-5 p.m.
• Liam Herbert: 4-6 p.m.
• Campfire Jam and Singalongs with Khalil Jade: 5 p.m.
• Glen Noto: Plein Air Painting Demonstration and Art Exhibit (all day)
• Crystal Ball Treasure Hunt (all day)
Sunday, June 14
• John Potocnik (colonial musician): 10 a.m. to noon
• Blue Stone (Steven Eisenberg and Michael McGuane): noon to 2 p.m.
• Sara Albright: 1-3 p.m.
• Glen Noto: Plein Air Painting Demonstration and Art Exhibit (all day)
• Crystal Ball Treasure Hunt (all day)
This year’s event is presented free of charge thanks to support from lead sponsor Sidney Federal Credit Union, New York Central Mutual, and Johnston and Stanimer Funeral Home, officials said.
On the Trail of Art is also made possible with public funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and administered by The Earlville Opera House
For more information about BVA, visit butternutvalleyalliance.org or e-mail info@butternutvalleyalliance.org.
Oneonta Community Concert Band To Present Flag Day Performance
ONEONTA
The Oneonta Community Concert Band will celebrate Flag Day with a concert in the large pavilion at Wilber Park on Sunday, June 14 at 3 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, with donations gratefully accepted, and the pavilion is handicap accessible. According to a press release, listeners can bring lawn chairs or find seating at picnic tables in the pavilion.
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was usable and how much was steep slopes and wetlands. Otsego Planning Board Chairman Tom Huntsman asked what “potential open space” meant after Manocherian’s engineers used the term repeatedly.
“That seems so vague as to be undefinable,” Huntsman said.
Allyson Phillips, a lawyer representing Manocherian, said it was too soon to know how various areas of open space would be managed—through conservation easements, a homeowners’ association or some alternate means. Asked about the same issue in Springfield, Phillips said open space parcels would not contain structures or pools.
At both meetings, planning board members wanted to hear about traffic impacts on roads like Allen Lake Road and Thurston Hill Road. The developer’s plan calls for an extension to Thurston Hill Road that would link with a new road labeled “Road B” that leads to a cluster of about 30 homes.
The revised plan reduced the amount of new roads by a mile, engineers for the project said, but existing roads may need to be widened, graded and improved to manage
Kerri Hogle conducts.
Organizers said that in keeping with America250 celebrations, the program will feature music that has inspired Americans during key points of the nation’s history.
“I felt it especially important to include music of the Revolutionary Period,” Hogle said. “Tunes like ‘Yankee Doodle Dandy’ and the ‘Chester’ hymn written by William Billings encouraged
drainage. Upgrades to public roads would be the developer’s responsibility, Phillips said.
“It’s a very low density development but we’ll need to quantify what that means in terms of traffic,” said Rob Aiello of JMC Engineering, the firm representing Manocherian.
The Manocherian team stressed that the project is in its early stages and that the process to come would address unanswered questions. Months of surveying are ahead, Phillips said.
“We are at the entry point of the project,” Aiello said.
colonial soldiers and citizens alike, and they continue to inspire American composers.
“This is evident in ‘The Original Thirteen’ by James Ployhar, ‘A Colonial Rhapsody’ by Edward Madden and ‘American Symphonette’ by Morton Gould, all of which are on the program,” Hogle said.
She noted that Francis Scott Key’s “The Star-Spangled Banner,” which opens the concert, commemorates the
Since the 1960s, Fraydun Manocherian has owned the properties north of Cooperstown, green acres in a landscape far from the metropolis where his family built its real estate business. Pan Am Equities, also founded by the Manocherians, now boasts 34 buildings and more than 3,500 apartments—mostly in New York City, according to its website.
Both Otsego and Springfield planning boards passed resolutions requesting funds from Manocherian so the towns can hire their own engineers and lawyers.
Visitor Services Associates
PART-TIME, SEASONAL POSITION
Fenimore Art Museum and Fenimore Farm seek friendly individuals to fill part-time, seasonal positions. You will assist visitors in the museum stores and at admission kiosks.
Successful applicants will work well as a team, deliver exemplary customer service, have previous sales experience, be comfortable with operating a POS system, counting/handling cash, knowledge of daily retail shop operations and willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays. $16 -$17/hr.
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Battle of Fort Henry during the War of 1812 and said that Charles Torian’s “By the Dawn’s Early Light” takes its cue from that famous line in the national anthem.
Organizers said that World War I is represented by a medley of George M. Cohan songs, including “The Grand Old Flag” and “Over There.” They noted, too, that Sousa’s “The Stars and Stripes Forever” and Augustus Ward’s “America,
Springfield’s Planning Board also passed a measure seeking to serve as “lead agency” on the project regarding environmental matters— something that could be challenged. The process provides 30 days for the various entities to agree on which will take the
The Beautiful,” which end the concert, “transcend time and era, uniting us in love of country.” Future OCCB concerts include performances during the City of Oneonta’s America250 Celebration in Huntington Park on Sunday, July 5, in the city’s Summer Series on Thursday, July 16 in Neahwa Park, and at Wilber Park on Sunday, August 16. For more information, follow the band on Facebook or call (607) 376-7485.
lead in carrying out the State Environmental Quality Review Act.
The lead agency should make efforts to get input from other agencies and the public, according to the SEQR process.
The SEQR process calls for a period of public comment and an optional public hearing. In the meantime, Springfield Planning Board Chairman Henry Miller said the public can access materials related to the proposed project on the town’s website. “You should be able to educate yourself,” Miller said.
Attention
Interviewing for: Advertising Sales Agent
Applicants are currently being sought for the position of advertising sales agent to represent “The Freeman’s Journal,” “Hometown Oneonta” and “AllOtsego” media outlets. Required skills include: Excellent communication skills essential. • Driver’s license necessary Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team. Experience preferred but not necessary; will train the right candidate. Please send cover letter and resume to info@allotsego.com, with “Sales Position” in the subject line. No phone calls, please. $16--$18/hr + plus commission
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“This event simply could not happen without the tremendous support we get from our sponsors,” Waterfield said.
AllOtsego and its affiliates are among those sponsors.
He noted that the event has received “significant
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anonymous contributions enabling us to focus on hosting a premiere event and competition for our community and beyond.”
This year’s presenting sponsors, Kleis Equipment and LiUNA, play a key role in keeping the Cherry Valley Outdoor Games accessible. Their support allows the games to maintain
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“We are always hoping for a big crowd because it brings out the best in the athletes and makes for a fun atmosphere. We hope the Outdoor Games draws attention to the great community of Cherry Valley.”
free admission and offer live music throughout the weekend—a combination that helps draw
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— Nathan Waterfield
families, visitors, and longtime fans.
Waterfield said organizers are hoping for a
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strong turnout, not only to support the athletes but to highlight what Cherry Valley has to offer.
“We are always hoping for a big crowd because it brings out the best in the athletes and makes for a fun atmosphere,” he said. “We hope the Outdoor Games draws attention to the great community of Cherry Valley and everything
it has to offer—accommodations, restaurants, museums, and more!” With national qualifiers, new endurance challenges, and a foundation of community support, the 2026 Cherry Valley Outdoor Games are poised to deliver one of the event’s most exciting years yet. See the full schedule on page two.
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win their election.
I formally thank my late grandfather, Dennis Gordon Hamill, who got me started in politics and government by having me watch “The West Wing” when the series first aired and until its final episode; the Maryland Town Board with its current and former members; the Schenevus Central School Board of Education and its administrators (superintendents of the school); the City of Oneonta government with its current and former councilmembers and the mayors; and the current and former Otsego County Board of Representatives. Working with all of those previously mentioned entities and their officials, I sought to help my hometown and the City of Oneonta thrive by improving the quality of life for everyone.
It has been a privilege and an honor to have done so and even if we have disagreed with things, it has been a pleasure working with those agencies and the people in it whom I have mentioned.
Andrew (AJ) Hamill Oneonta
Candidates May Not Be Perfect, So Pick One
Those of us still supporting liberty and justice for all have seldom seen starker choices. Few see candidates that meet all of our priorities. Though I support Josh Riley’s record on regulating energy costs, agriculture, gun violence, environmental issues, and supporting term limits, his votes in a few other areas have disappointed me—and I’ve let his office know.
It will be a long trip back to a land of fiscal responsibility, affordability, and the guidance of science over politics in medicine and climate science. Accountability, respect for democracy and support for our allies will return only after a diligent house cleaning. As voters, we must “take the bus” to the stop that brings us closest to our destination. Mr. Oberacker, whose office recently employed young staffers whose texts supported Nazi heroes, has the full support of Mr. Trump and his very well financed PAC. His election would further support House Republicans who, desperate to please their leader, have ignored Constitutional requirements and the very laws they’ve enacted. We endure a foolish war, trillions added to our national debt while enacting tax cuts for billionaires, embracing dictators, arrests without due process, historic corruption, and cover-ups for pedophiles. We will never again have an opportunity to stop this train wreck.
We do not have the luxury of waiting for the perfect candidate. Support the one who will bring you closest to the principals you hold dear. Then continue to keep up the pressure by registering your support or displeasure with their office.
Paul Mendelsohn Cherry Valley
On Passage of A.3226A,
aka the ‘CREEP Act’
I wanted to highlight the recent unanimous passage of the CREEP Act (A.3226A) in the New York State Assembly, an important piece of legislation that strengthens protections for victims of stalking and harassment. Too often, victims can face barriers when seeking an order of protection simply because of their relationship, or lack of a relationship, with the person stalking them. The CREEP Act addresses that problem by allowing individuals to seek anti-stalking orders of protection regardless of their connection to the offender. The bill also updates our laws to reflect the realities of modern stalking, including electronic tracking, online
harassment and other forms of technology-enabled abuse, while creating penalties for those who violate courtissued protections.
As a co-sponsor of this legislation, I was proud to support its passage. No one should have to live in fear or wait for threatening behavior to escalate before they can seek help. This bill gives victims a stronger path to protection, enhances public safety and helps ensure our laws keep pace with the challenges people face today. I appreciate my colleagues for their unanimous support and look forward to seeing this measure continue through the legislative process.
Assemblyman Brian Miller R,C-New Hartford 122nd Assembly District
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with the diverse mix of customers who come through the door. Adella Dapice, one of the cafe’s employees, especially enjoys conversations with local regulars.
“I’d say, Oneonta has the most interesting characters that come in,” she laughed.
Immediately before talking to AllOtsego, Dapice found herself in a lengthy exchange with a local customer.
“He was telling me a lot about various things, about science. Yeah. Physics and whatever. And I find that very interesting,” she said.
With two nearby colleges, students make up a significant portion of Oneonta’s population, and the cafe aims to offer them a place to relax, study, and socialize.
“I would say I would love to promote this place to students, especially because of the open space and the calm vibe. I think it’s a beautiful place to come and study,” Dapice said. As someone who recently graduated college, she appreciates the open space in Baked and Brewed.
Regular customers Kim Catalan and Rodrigo Lopez say the food keeps them coming back. For Lopez, the quality stands out among local options.
“I think the food here is the highlight. It has actual flavor compared to, like, other stores where it’s just so repetitive,” Lopez described. “And we have two delis now, but this one just hits home. I’m from the city, so I like the bacon, egg and cheese.”
Catalan, whose favorite order is the lox burger, says, “No other place in Oney does it with salmon. If you like salmon, it is really good.”
Both customers also believe the value matches the price.
“I would say, as a broke college student, the food is definitely worth the price. I’m especially going back to the lox burger,” Catalan said.
Looking ahead, Baked and Brewed Cafe has plans to expand beyond breakfast service and further establish itself as a community hub. Currently, the venue is only open for breakfast and lunch service, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. every day.
“Right now, we’re just doing our breakfast service, but eventually we will be getting a license and be doing after hours,” LoBuglio said. “We will probably close for like two or three hours during the day, set up for dinner time, and then we’ll be doing performances and we’ll have comedy.”
With plans for live entertainment and extended hours, the cafe hopes to continue growing its presence in downtown Oneonta. Staff members emphasize that the goal is to create an inviting, inclusive space for everyone in the community—even dogs are welcome.
This story was created by student reporters through the OnNY Community Media Lab, a program of SUNY Oneonta and the SUNY Institute for Local News.
Learn Home, Barn Stories with Otsego 2000
COOPERSTOWN—Otsego 2000 will offer a free drop-in program, “Learn Your Home’s or Barn’s Story,” on Saturday, June 13 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Cooperstown Farmers’ Market. Dr. Cindy Falk, associate dean of graduate studies at SUNY Oneonta and professor of material culture at the university’s Cooperstown Graduate Program, will answer questions about a home’s or barn’s age, style, and context and offer resources to find out more about a building’s history. In addition, Ellen Pope, executive director of Otsego 2000, will have information on New York State tax credits available to homeowners in historic districts as well as to people who own barns built before 1946. The farmers’ market is located in Pioneer Alley at 101 Main Street in Cooperstown and is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Science
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feet would likely get a little sticky. (I’m no entomologist, but let’s go with this for a minute!) In space, that cometary dust trail exists as a three-dimensional column of dust. But here’s the fun part: just like the ant passing through snail slime, if a comet’s trail of dust intersects Earth’s orbit, we get a meteor shower. Every May our planet passes through the trail left behind by Halley’s Comet: the Eta Aquarid meteor shower. The Perseid meteor shower, occurring every summer in July or August, is caused by dust left behind by Comet Swift-Tuttle.
And that brings us to meteors. A meteor by definition enters (and burns up in) Earth’s atmosphere; a meteorite is the solid chunk that survives and reaches Earth’s surface. Think back to the last time you saw a shooting star— that’s a meteor, scientifically speaking. The object itself could be a small asteroid, a piece of space debris or dust grains from a comet. A meteor flares brightly for the same reason that spacecraft returning to Earth need a heat shield: Its incredibly fast speed generates massive friction, which erupts into heat and light as the object slams through the atmosphere.
is infinite. Astronomical telescopes reveal some of the most visually gorgeous images of our universe. But those telescopes and mathematical computations also alert us to asteroids, comets and even soonto-be meteors. Next time you make a wish on a shooting star, perhaps also whisper a “thank you” to the astronomers keeping watch on the asteroids, comets and
Keeping track of asteroids, comets and meteors is a truly astronomical task, requiring the efforts of professionals and amateurs utilizing powerful computers and telescopes. The mathematics behind calculating an object’s orbit in space is incredibly complex, and the influence of gravity
Photo by Trisha Muro
The author at Kitt Peak National Observatory in spring 1996. Later that night, Comet Hyakutake began its spectacular closest approach to Earth as it stretched halfway across the night sky.
meteors out there.
Trisha Muro is a freelance science writer specializing in physics and astronomy and, although she’s never worked for NASA, she’s been a space nerd for as long as she can remember. Her first book, “It’s (Just) Rocket Science,” was published this spring by Johns Hopkins University Press.
►Fri., June 12
FUNDRAISER
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Guild of Glimmerglass Annual Barn Sale Fundraiser.” Furnishings, home goods, jewelry, plants and more. New and like-new. Continues through 6/14. The Barn, 3975 State Highway 28, Milford. guild. of.glimmerglass.festival@ gmail.com.
BLOOD DRIVE
12:30-5:30 p.m. Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. RedCrossBlood. org
CHANGEOVER DAY
2-3:30 p.m. If traveling south on State Route 28, seek an alternate route. Cooperstown Dreams Park, Cooperstown. wegootsego.com/changeover OPENING RECEP-
TION 5-8 p.m. “Art in Bloom.” Community Arts Network of Oneonta, Wilber Mansion, 11 Ford Avenue, Oneonta. canoneonta.org
BOOK CLUB
5:30 p.m. “Book Club: A Curious Witch’s Year.” Take a year-long journey through the book “A Spell in the Wild: A Year (and Six Centuries) of Magic” by Alice Tarbuck. Free. Meets second Friday of each month. Mountain Magic Market, 52 Pioneer Street, Cooperstown. (607) 287-7278.
HISTORY CENTER
6-9 p.m. “Grand Opening Gala for GOHS Ballroom.” Local food and a chance to explore this new community space. Free and open to the public. 3rd Floor Ballroom, Oneonta History Center, 183 Main Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-0960.
LIVE MUSIC
6-9 p.m.
The Lake House Summer Concert Series: Dead and Coe. Back patio, The Lake House, 2521 County Highway 22, Richfield Springs. (720) 940-8377.
LIVE MUSIC
6-10 p.m. Becca Frame and the Tall Boys. Includes food truck, outdoor/indoor bar and bonfire. Brewery Ommegang, 656 County Highway 33, Cooperstown. info@ ommegang.com.
Things To Do In and Around Otsego County
BASEBALL 7 p.m.
Oneonta Outlaws vs. Glens Falls Dragons. Damaschke Field, Neahwa Park, 15 James Georgeson Avenue, Oneonta. (607) 4330545.
DANCE 7 p.m.
“Iconic: Dream Big, Dance Bigger.” Presented by Jillian’s Dance Arts. Tickets required. Also showing at 7 p.m. on 6/13 and at 2 p.m. on 6/14. Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. (607) 4312080.
WATCH PARTY
9 p.m. International Soccer Tournament Watch Party. Street will be closed to traffic and the game will be shown on a large screen. Water Street, Oneonta.
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DEADLINE Last day to register for “Camp Forget-Me-Not.” Oneday camp for kids. Free; facilitated by Helios Care grief professionals. Open to children ages 6-18 who have experienced the death of a loved one. Held 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on 6/20. Radez Elementary School, 319 East Main Street, Richmondville. rebekah.brooke@helioscare.org
TOURNAMENT 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Victor Carpenter Memorial Annual High School Trap Tournament.” All area high school trap teams from Otsego/Delaware counties are invited. Bring your own firearms/ ammo. Oneonta Sportsmen’s Club, 251 Rod and Gun Club Road, Oneonta. (607) 433-0515.
FESTIVAL 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. “45th Annual Friendship Craft Festival.” Spring Park, Richfield Springs. friendshipcraftfestival@yahoo.com.
GARAGE SALE DAY Look for garage sales all around the Town of West Edmeston.
• 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Garage sales.
• 11:30 a.m. Chicken dinner. West Edmeston Fire Department, 156 County Highway 18C.
• 2 p.m. Raffle drawing, followed by silent auc-
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tion. West Edmeston Fire Department, 156 County Highway 18C.
DRIVING 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. “AARP Smart Driver Course.” Presented by Summer 2026 Continuing Education of Cherry Valley-Springfield CS. Fees apply; registration required. Cherry Valley-Springfield Central School, 597 County Highway 54, Cherry Valley. (607) 264-3265 ext. 501.
CONSERVATION
9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. “Wade and Pull” Led by the Otsego County Conservation Association at Weaver Lake. Registration required. Meet at the OCCA office at Mohican Farm, Cooperstown. (607) 547-4488.
NATIVE PLANT SALE
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 90+ species of plants perfect for growing in our area. Proceeds support the Super Heroes Humane Society. Hartwick College Greenhouse at Johnstone Science Center, 1 Hartwick Drive, Oneonta. info@superheroeshs.org.
BOOK COLLECTION
10 a.m. to noon. Donate books in good condition for the annual Summer Book Sale. No textbooks or travel books. Use the Fair Street entrance. Also held 6/13. Village Library of Cooperstown, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8344.
LIBRARY 10 a.m. “Library Sign Project.” Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main Street, Otego. (607) 988-6661.
CRAFTS 10 a.m. “Crafts at the Beach!” Explore a different craft each Saturday. Gilbert Lake State Park, 18 CCC Road, Laurens. (607) 432-2114.
PLANETARIUM Family-friendly show open to the public. Fees apply. SUNY Oneonta Planetarium, Perna Science Building, Room 018A, SUNY Oneonta, 108 Ravine Parkway, Oneonta. (607) 436-2011.
• 10:30 a.m. “Max Goes to the Moon.”
• 11:30 a.m. “The Sky Tonight.”
EXHIBIT 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Obsessed (Artists).” Quirky assemblages, Kelley drawings and spalted bowls. On view 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays through 7/4. The Art Garage, 689 Beaver Meadow Road, Cooperstown. (315) 941-9607.
ART TRAIL 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. “On the Trail of Art.” An immersive weekend of art, nature and community in the heart of the Butternut Valley. Continues 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on 6/14. General Jacob Morris State Forest, 481 Dimock Hollow Road, Morris.
CRAFT 11 a.m. “Sitn-Stitch.” Bring knit or crochet project to work or learn the craft. Held second Saturday of each month. Unadilla Public Library, 193 Main Street, Unadilla. (607) 369-3131.
OUTDOORS 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Swift Canoe and Kayak Demo Day.” Canoe and Kayak Rentals and Sales, 2828 State Highway 28, Portlandville. (607) 286-7349.
PRIDE 11 a.m. “Sharon Springs Pride 2026.” Live music, tours of historic cottages, afternoon cookout, lawn games, scavenger hunt and more. Bootlegger Bungalow, 127 Adler Avenue, Sharon Springs. nick@pavilioncottages.com.
FUNDRAISER Noon to 3 p.m. “2026 Duck Derby.” Rubber duck race, face painting, music, make-and-take crafts and more. Fees apply for derby. Presented by the Family Resource Network in Neahwa Park, Oneonta. (607) 432-0001.
WORKSHOP 1-3 p.m. “Metal and Bead Earring Workshop with Amanda Trumbull.” Fees apply; registration required. 25 Main Collective, 21 Main Street, Cherry Valley. 25maincollective@gmail. com.
SEWING CLASS
1:30-3 p.m. All experience levels welcome. Held each Saturday. The Green Giraffe, 179 Main Street, Unadilla. (607) 369-3234.
POTTERY
1:30-4:30 p.m. Open
Studio. Experienced potters work on personal projects. Fees apply. Held 1:30-4:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Smithy Clay Studio, 1 Otsego Court, Cooperstown. Gallery@ SmithyArts.org.
BOOK CLUB 2 p.m.
“BYO Book Club.” Followed by Book Journaling Club. Meets second Saturday of each month. Kinney Memorial Library, 3140 County Highway 11, Hartwick. (607) 2936600
DRUM CIRCLE
2-4:30 p.m. Oneonta Drum Circle. Admission by donation to support local food banks. Held each second Saturday. First Presbyterian Church, 296 Main Street, Oneonta. (303) 406-1738.
HORSES 2 p.m.
“Youth Mini Camp: Little Ranchers.” Open to youth ages 5-11. Fees apply; registration required. Twisted K Ranch, 172 Burdick Road, Milford. (607) 643-1790.
PRIDE 2 p.m. “Pride Party in Sharon Springs at the Pavilion Cottage.”
Food, beverages, games, music and more. Pavilion Cottages, 127 Alder Avenue, Sharon Springs.
MARKET 5-10 p.m.
“Nighttime Alley Market.” Evening art market behind Tiger Suschi and Oneonta Historical Society, Oneonta. LIVE MUSIC
7-10 p.m. The Lake House Summer Concert Series: Country Justice. Lakeside stage, The Lake House, 2521 County Highway 22, Richfield Springs. (720) 940-8377. CONCERT 7-9 p.m.
“Charles Ives’ Second Piano Sonata.” Tickets required. Hyde Hall, 267 Glimmerglass State Park, Cooperstown. (607) 5475098.
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BENEFIT
7:30-10:30 a.m. “Benefit Breakfast for Tyler Wilfeared and Family.” Support a stay-at-home mom and family in the fight against stage 4 cancer. Fees apply; donations gratefully accepted. Hartwick Fire Department Co. #1, 3088 County Highway 11, Hartwick. (607) 2937741.
CAR SHOW 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Tom & Doug’s Cruise-In.” The American Legion, Willow Street, Otego. (607) 376-1709. COMMUNITY PAD-
DLE 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fun, relaxed outing on a scenic, flat-water stretch of the Susquehanna River. Bring your own lunch. Fees apply; registration required. Proceeds donated to Otsego County Conservation Association. Meet at Canoe & Kayak Rentals and Sales, 2828 State Highway 80, Portlandville. (607) 286-7349.
FLAG DAY 3 p.m. Flag Day Parade. Main Street, Unadilla.
FLAG DAY 3 p.m. Flag Day Concert with the Oneonta Community Concert Band. Featuring Revolutionary War favorites and more. Large pavilion, Wilber Park, Oneonta. (607) 376-7485.
PROTEST 7-9 p.m. “Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment.” Muller Plaza, Main Street, Oneonta. ART OPENING
7-9 p.m. Exhibit by Frank Farmer. Free admission. Hyde Hall, 267 Glimmerglass State Park, Cooperstown. (607) 5475098.
►Mon., June 15
CONNECTIONS
11 a.m. Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group. Connections at Clark Sports Center, 124 County Highway 52, Cooperstown. connectionsatcsc@gmail. com
SENIOR MEALS Seniors enjoy a delicious meal Monday-Friday. Suggested donation is $4 for seniors, $11 for guests. Today, enjoy a lunch of stuffed pepper casserole, corn, wax beans and tropical fruit. (607) 5476454.
• 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. CONNECTIONS Noon. “Tech Support with Eric.” Connections at Clark Sports Center, 124 County Highway 52, Cooperstown. connectionsatcsc@gmail.com
CONNECTIONS
1 p.m. Ryan Fear of Collette Travel discusses the what, why, how and where of group travel. Connections at Clark Sports Center, 124 County Highway 52, Cooperstown. connectionsatcsc@gmail.com
BOOSTER CLUB 6 p.m. Monthly meeting of the Cooperstown Central School Sports Booster Club. Main Office, Cooperstown High School, 39 Linden Avenue, Cooperstown. ccssportsboosterclub@gmail.com
LIBRARY 6:30 p.m. Library Board Meeting. Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main Street, Otego. (607) 988-6661.
BASEBALL 7 p.m. Oneonta Outlaws vs. Saugerties Stallions. Damaschke Field, Neahwa Park, 15 James Georgeson Avenue, Oneonta. (607) 433-0545. ►tueS., June 16
COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS 8-9 a.m. Local community members gather to chat about what’s happening around Oneonta. Held each Tuesday. Green Earth Health Market, 4 Market Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-6600.
COMMUNITY HIKE 9:45 a.m. Hike with the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club. Bring appropriate equipment/water and be aware of your level of fitness. This week’s hike will be at Mine Kill State Park, North Blenheim. (607) 431-8010.
VETERANS 1-2 p.m. “Military Spouse Survivor’s Group.” Oneonta Veteran’s Outreach Center, 4 Academy Street, Oneonta. (607) 2032228.
CRAFTS 3:30 p.m. “Windchime/Suncatcher.” Craft for all ages. Richfield Springs Public Library, 102 Main Street, Richfield Springs. (315) 858-0230.
DISCUSSION 7-9 p.m. “Stop The Constitution Pipeline.” Meeting to discuss long-term impacts. Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. ►WeD., June 17
CHANGEOVER DAY 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Avoid heavy traffic and pedestrians on State Route 205. Cooperstown All Star Village, Oneonta. SUPPORT 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Half-off everything except tagged jewelry and furniture. Each first and third Wednesday at the Helios Care Thrift Shop and Boutique. Price Chopper Plaza, 5626 State Highway 7, Oneonta. (607) 432-5335.