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Much happiness to you and your kin!
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YOUR HOLIDAY HEADQUARTERS
Plan your holiday parties and events in the newest restaurant, bar and grill in the area! Perfect for parties of 2 or 200!
The ULTIMATE GIFT... an UPSTATE gift certificate!
Cooperstown 5418 state Highway 28 • 607.282.4525
Santa’s Stop Watch S
omething seemed off to Santa. The beaches were warm, but there weren’t many people on them. Everywhere he went, there was Christmas music playing. “It can’t be Christmas yet,” he said, taking out his pocket watch. “My vacation isn’t over. Why, it’s still 2 o’clock on July 1!” He went swimming and treated himself to an ice cream cone. He played some shuffleboard and did a crossword puzzle in a beach chair. He looked at his pocket watch again, wondering when it would be time for dinner. It was still 2 o’clock on July 1. “Funny,” said Santa. “It was 2 o’clock an hour ago.” He held the watch up to his ear. It was no longer making that familiar ticking noise. “Oh my!” said Santa. “I’m late for Christmas Eve!” He hurried home to the North Pole, where he found the elves working hard to make all the toys for the good children of the world. The whole house smelled of freshly baked cookies, and his red suit was pressed and ready to wear. Mrs. Claus had put the reindeer in their harnesses, and his bag was waiting in the sleigh for him when he emerged from the workshop. Continued…
Give some sunshine this holiday season
A breathtaking sunset cruise on Lake Otsego is the ultimate gift for special people on your list. Treat them to first class elegance complete with catered dinner and cocktails. Extend the giving spirit of Christmas into summer with unforgettable memories for two or ten. *rated 5 stars by TripAdvisor reviewers who’ve called the experience “An evening in paradise!”
cooperstowncruise.com 607.432.9288
Toys, Games, Clothes for Kids and More
Monkey Barrel Toys 261 Main Street, Oneonta 607-353-7027 | find us on facebook
Cooperstown Natural Foods A full-service grocery store featuring gourmet specialty items
Our gluten-free foods make great holiday gifts! Organic produce · Organic meats Local products · Natural supplements Natural health and beauty aids Vegan ingredients galore! Monday-Friday 10 am to 6 pm, Saturday 9 am to 2 pm • Closed Sunday 61 Linden Avenue, Cooperstown 607-547-8613
Gift certificates
’ Tis the Season...
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Huge selection with warmth & fashion!
ALWAYS new & exciting fashions with accessories galore..... Holiday Gift Wrap Available! 165 Main Street, Cooperstown • Upper Main Street, by the traffic light Mon-Fri 10 am to 5 pm • Sat 10 am to 4 pm • 607-547-6141
Cooperstown Beverage Exchange 73 Main Street, Cooperstown • 607-282-4374
Celebrate The Season Two Ways! • Cooperstown Beverage Exchange Package Store (fully stocked) • Eclectic Giftware and Accessories for All of Your Holiday Shopping Needs • 3 Local Draft Beers on Tap, Handcrafted Daily Mixology Cocktails and Cooperstown’s “Hippest” Lounge • Open Mon - Sat 1o am to 10 pm Sunday 10 am to 6 pm • Join us New Year’s Eve with Atomic Rewind! And Our Original Production Location at 11 Railroad Avenue, Cooperstown
CooperstownDistillery.com • 607.282.4246 Open Saturdays and Sundays until 5 pm
Shop where the locals shop... you’ll find everything you need for all the special people in your life!
SHOP LOCAL! LOCAL FIRST!
SHOPPING • Bath & Body Works DINING • Bed Bath & Beyond • Applebee’s • Black Tree Books • Five Guys • Claire’s Accessories • Mt. Fuji Japanese Restaurant • Dick’s Sporting Goods • Panera • GNC • Snack Shack • JC Penney • Subway • Kay Jewelers • Sweet Frog • Maurices ENTERTAINMENT • Office Max • FYE • Payless Shoe Source • GameStop • Petco • Southside Mall Cinemas • Piercing Pagoda SERVICE • Rent-A-Center • AT&T • Rue 21 • Cricket Wireless • Shades of Distinction • Cutting Crew • Sunburst Reflections • Harmony Martial Arts • The Shoe Department • VisionWorks • TJ Maxx TRADITIONAL HOLIDAY VENDORS!
State Highway 23 • Oneonta • Shopsoutsidemall.com
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Holiday Marketplace! At The
Smithy Clay Studio
December 15th - 17th 11am - 4pm Daily!
Featuring functional & decorative ceramic creations made by The Smithy Clay Studio Artists & Guest Artists!
PREVIEW PARTY: Thursday, December 14th 5-7pm 1 Otsego Ct. | Cooperstown | (607) 547-8671 | www.smithyarts.org
Unique Family Fun Game for the Holidays! more info: COOPERSTOWNESCAPEROOMS.COM
Cooper Country See our one-of-a-kind Santas and Snowmen! For holiday gifts: glass, jewelry, scarves, hats, socks, mittens, pottery, French rolling pins, pepper mills, fur bears, wooden toys, sweaters, quilts, pillows, folk art, soaps, lotions, aprons, wooden bowls and cutting boards.
Cooperstown Wine & Spirits 20% off 12 bottles of wine Monday to Thursday 10 to 7 Friday & Saturday 10 to 8 Sunday 12 to 5
a percentage of each sale goes to the local food bank through Dec. 13
2 DoubleDay Ct Cooperstown 10 am to 5 pm Daily
45 Pioneer Street, Cooperstown
607.547.8100•cooperstownwines.com
Have your family Home for the
Holidays! Let’s fill your Christmas List! Cards • Gifts • Calendars Custom Framing • Art Materials
Just $79* a night 12% tax additional
Enjoy our hot and cold breakfast, indoor heated pool, and hot tub. *Includes New Year’s Eve
225 River Street, Oneonta oneontahamptoninn.com
607-433-9000
Schuyler lake united MethodiSt church 128 Church Street, Schuyler Lake
For the Holidays
(just off State Hwy 28 between Fly Creek and Richfield Springs)
The Classic Collection from Lafonn
Coffee House Saturday, december 23 7 to 9 pm Come listen to talented local performers or sign-up to perform yourself. Free and open to all. The coffee house is held on the fourth Saturday of every month 7 to 9 pm
Affordable pieces in Sterling Silver with simulated diamonds
3 Dietz Street, Oneonta
Mon-Fri 10 am to 5 pm | Open Saturdays
Edwardtelekyjeweler.com 607-432-0770 • Like us on facebook Your local jeweler for over 47 years
…Continued “I knew you wouldn’t miss Christmas,” said Mrs. Claus. He gave her a kiss and got in the sleigh. He flew around the world, delivering toys and good cheer, checking his list one extra time to make sure he hadn’t made any mistakes. And when he got home in the early morning hours, Mrs. Claus was waiting up for him. He was very tired, but she brought him a plate of dinner she’d kept warm in the oven. “I have a present for you,” she said. She handed him a box, wrapped in red and gold. He opened it up and inside was his pocket watch, ticking away. “You fixed it!” he said. “Now I never have to worry about being late for Christmas again.” Original story by Libby Cudmore
Appetizers · Pasta · Salads · Chicken Paninis · Desserts · and much more! 5438 State Hwy 28 Cooperstown 607-282-4031 boccaosteria.com
Gift cards for everyone on your list!
(even the picky ones will appreciate these!) Pizza · Chicken Wings · Ziti · Lasagna Sausage & Peppers · Calzones · Subs · Wraps Salads · Desserts · and much more!
new york pizzeria
126 Main Street, Richfield Springs 315-858-0405 · www.NYPizza.biz 75 Chestnut Street, Cooperstown 607-547-2930 · www.NYPizza.biz
Inspired American Cuisine “The holidays are here and we’re all about bringing delicious food and great service to Upstate New York. Mel’s at 22 serves the best of American cuisine.With our love for food and discovering new flavors, we look forward to serving the community. Come join us this holiday season with your friends and family!”
-Brian Wrubleski, Owner
Good Food • Good People • Good Drinks
Live Music Friday nights • Join us New Year’s Eve
22 Chestnut Street, Downtown Cooperstown Open M-Th 11 am - 9 pm ∙ F-Sat 11 am - 10 pm
Sunday Brunch 9:30 am - 2 pm • Dinner 3 pm - 9 pm
Reservations: 607-435-7062 • melsat22.net
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Mail check or money order to the Freeman’s Journal, Box 890, Cooperstown, NY 13326. Call 607-547-6103, or stop by our offices at 21 Railroad Avenue, Cooperstown. Visa and MasterCard accepted.
In Cooperstown, everyone reads The Freeman’s Journal! 21 Railroad Avenue · Cooperstown · 607-547-6103
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Your area’s premier COREtec dealer – The foolproof floor! We also carry a full line of Graber Window Treatments.
55 South Main Street, Oneonta · 607-353-7433
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