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Rockhounds find rare Herkimer Diamond crystals at Diamond Mountain Mining by Donna Thompson
A world-class deposit of rare and unusual Herkimer Diamond quartz crystals can be found just outside the City of Little Falls. And while many area residents don’t know of its existence, Diamond Mountain Mining LTD, at 5037 State Route 167, Little Falls, is open for business and has already been drawing rockhounds - by reservation - from as far away as Colorado, Arizona, and Canada to dig for the crystals. In addition to the clear
Herkimer Diamond crystals for which the Herkimer County area is known, the mineral deposit on this property contains unique forms of the crystals not found at other locations in the area including the rare blackstemmed scepters and gem barbell formations, according to Deena Bak, director of sales, marketing, and programs. The deposit also yields hydrocarbon-included “black diamond” quartz, the result of material being trapped inside the crystal during formation, and large skeletal crystals, another rare formation.
“The black-stemmed scepters are the rarest of the rare,” she said. “They’re only found in Little Falls and St. Johnsville.” These are crystals that form on top of a rod of solidified hydrocarbon surrounded by a quartz crystal. Diamond Mountain Mining got its start when owner and CEO Larry Michon, a rockhound and mineral enthusiast, began looking for a piece of land containing Herkimer diamonds so he could have his own claim to dig when he retires. He has a CPA and business
consulting office in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts and manages his multi-site rental property business in that area. Michon has been collecting minerals as a hobby since the 1990s and began digging Herkimer Diamonds when a friend
A knack for bread by Carol Vogel
Miya and Pete McGowan, owners of The Dolgeville Bread Basket. Photo by Carol Vogel
The house at 5037 State Route 167, Little Falls, now known as the Diamond House, is the headquarters of Diamond Mountain Mining LTD. Photo provided by Diamond Mountain Mining
When you walk into The Dolgeville Bread Basket, you quickly realize it’s the quintessential small-town Mom and Pop bread shop. Pete and Miya McGowan have been baking delicious artisan bread and bagels in addition to their takeout breakfast
and lunch menus here for two years. Before they opened in July of 2020, they had been making bread at home. Soon, they were making all sorts of rolls and bagels. “He has a knack for making bread!” Miya says of her husband Pete. Baking bread came
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naturally to Pete. “When I was a kid, my Mom would make all her bread. We didn’t buy bread. We were used to having freshly baked bread, whereas people today don’t have time to do it from scratch. She didn’t measure so there was no recipe, so I taught myself.” After a while, they began Please See BREAD Page 2
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selling sub rolls, dinner rolls, and bagels to a local restaurant, Brix, on North Main Street. The response was overwhelmingly positive. “Teddy Miller, the owner of Brix, said we should try opening a shop. Then we started selling at the Dolgeville Farmer’s Market. That’s how we got started” says Miya. Once the word got out, other local restaurants (Nick Stoner Inn, Green Acres, Arthur’s, and Ann Street Deli to name a few) began purchasing bread, rolls, and bagels. The store was a highly anticipated addition to the main street of Dolgeville and customers made the trip from Johnstown, Whitesboro, and even Rome. And the buzz has spread even farther. A customer said she was in New York City and was talking about where to get the best bagels when someone who lived in Manhattan said ‘Do you know where the best bagels are? Dolgeville
NY!’ “That blew my mind” laughs Pete. “Someone in NYC said that? We thought ‘WOW!’ that’s quite a compliment”. Another customer from Long Island also told them their bagels were the best they’ve had. Then, there are the artisan loaves they make. “Nobody does the artisan bread. It’s a unique thing around here” Miya says. When I asked the McGowans how they come up with new bread they both say their customers have been a big influence. Miya says customers will come in and ask about certain flavors. “They’ll ask ‘Do you make this bread?’ and we say ‘No, but we can try it!’” Their most popular artisan loaves, such as the Jalapeno Cheddar, 4 Cheese, and Cranberry Walnut, were all ideas from customers. When asked what makes their bread special both Pete and Miya immediately comment “It’s because it’s freshmade and hand-made.
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We don’t put any additives in it”. Pete adds “Our key is, it’s fresh. The flavor difference in ours is because it’s made fresh that day.” The Bread Basket makes other types of bread such as dinner rolls, sub, hamburgers, and hot dog rolls and they have a takeout menu for both breakfast and lunch. For breakfast, Pete created a bagel sandwich that is unique from any other bagel sandwich out there – the egg, meat, and cheese are on the inside – which means a fully contained sandwich with no spillage! For lunch, they offer daily soups, subs, sandwiches, and Paninis “People love our Reuben paninis!” Pete smiles. “If you’ve got a sandwich that’s messy and runs down your face… that’s a good sandwich right there!” Pete was surprised at the feedback on another area staple - Tomato Pie. “I had never made those and we have people telling us they’re as good
The Bread Basket welcomes you with the aroma of freshly baked bread. Photo by Carol Vogel.
as Utica!” Their new flatbread pizzas are also a popular item for lunch. TIP: Calling to order ahead is encouraged especially for lunch. By 11:30 am the lunch rush begins and “It gets crazy!” Pete laughs.
or Cheese and Sausage bread is available for pre-order. You’ll find something for everyone in this small home-style bread shop!
Their bakery space is open and welcoming with small-town charm. While most of their Pete enjoys cooking offerings are savory, there and interacting with are a few sweet treats you customers from the can find here. Fresh out- kitchen. People ask of-the-oven cinnamon him questions and can buns are a customer see him in action. Miya favorite, and they also runs the front register carry sweet bread like and helps in the kitchen chocolate chip and making sandwiches and cinnamon or chocolategetting soup orders filled ring bread. Specialty especially during the bread like their Cheesy lunch rush. Ham Bread, Speckroush (bacon-filled dinner rolls), Pete says “I like to look at it as you’re going back to what I remember when I was younger. We have
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Attorney George Aney and is situated on an approximately 60-acre parcel known locally as the Million Dollar Mountain because of the quality of crystals known to be there. The property also boasts forest trails and a spring-fed waterfall as well as stunning views of the Mohawk River. Rather than just work the land himself, Michon decided to also offer the opportunity to dig for crystals to other mineral enthusiasts and turn the site into a destination for rockhounds. He purchased the property in 2019 and work on the house and property has continued since then. COVID-19 slowed progress and permits were needed, according to Bak. They added an access road to the mining area and put together plans for safety and for remediation of the land. “We want to be good stewards,” she said.
company, which offers some of the finds that Diamond Mountain personnel dig on the property as well as other treasures, such as those she and Michon brought back from a recent dig at Hallelujah Junction, a scepter and smoky quartz mine on the CaliforniaNevada border. Bak conducts sales twice a week on Facebook Live with collectors joining the events and purchasing the priced items. About 100 people logged on for a recent live sale, she said. Items ranging from minerals to apparel can also be ordered from the Diamond Mountain website, found at diamondmountainmining. com. Bak said she and Michon considered traveling to rock and gem shows to sell their items, but decided in favor of online and live sales events instead and it has worked well for them.
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There is still plenty of work to prepare for a sale. The minerals must be washed, soaked, sorted and graded for value, trimmed, and sometimes repaired, since not all pieces emerge from the earth intact - a lot of freezing, thawing, and earth movement can happen in 450 million years, Bak pointed out. If repairs are needed, a museum-quality epoxy is used. After the sale, the minerals must be boxed and shipped to buyers. For those who want to dig their own treasures, Adventure Digs for ages 14 and up are offered at $100 a person with a limit of 15 diggers in the mining area at one time. Reservations are required. While Diamond Mountain will be hosting some family events, Bak expects most of the regular guests will be adults with a passion for mining and collecting rare mineral formations.
Rock enthusiasts dig for treasure at Diamond Mountain Mining in Little Falls. Photo provided by Diamond Mountain Mining
tour covering the basics of Herkimer Diamond geology and commercial hard rock mining and a dig site orientation. Guides will give tips on how and where to look for crystals, although Bak points out there are no guarantees. Both luck and skill are involved in the search. Hard Rock Mining School guides are available for half-day workshops with any visit.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS - JULY City of Little Falls July 5, 2022 - Common Council Meeting - Bills 6:30 pm, Public Hearing 6:50 on Local Law #2 Reducing Board of Assessment and Regular Session 7:00 pm in the Common Council Chambers in City Hall. July 9, 2022 - Tom Carrig Memorial Golf Tournament and Golf for Life Youth Recognition Day - Little Falls Municipal Golf Course - 9 am. July 11, 2022 - Police and Fire Board Meeting Bills 6:30 pm and Regular Session 7:00 pm in the Mayor’s Conference room in City Hall. July 14, 2022 - Golf Commission Meeting - 8:00 am at the Municipal Golf Course. July 14, 2022 - Broadway
Through the Ages, a cabaret show performed by the cast of this summer’s community theater production of Into the Woods. This show will take place on the rooftop deck of the Rock City Centre, 690 East Main Street, overlooking Little Falls. Limited seating. Tickets available from the Mohawk Valley Center for the arts at 315-823-0808. July 18, 2022 - Herkimer Originals Golf Tournament - MV Golf and Event Center 11 am. July 18, 2022 - Board of Public Works Meeting Bills 6:30 pm and Regular Session 7:00 pm in the Mayor’s Conference room in City Hall. July 20, 2022 - Urban Renewal Agency Meeting - 8:15 am in the Mayor’s Conference room in City Hall.
July 21, 2022 - Tourism Committee Meeting 8:30 am in the Mayor’s Conference room in City Hall.
July 12, 2022 6:30 pm Mohawk Valley Diamond Dawgs home game at Veterans Memorial Park
July 21, 2022 - Harbor Commission Meeting 9:00 am in the Mayor’s Conference room in City Hall.
July 14, 2022 6:30 pm Mohawk Valley Diamond Dawgs home game at Veterans Memorial Park
July 21, 2022 - The Caroga Arts Collective Ensemble, featuring saxophonist Eddie Barbash, brings music into Canal Place when the Caroga Lake Music Festival on Tour returns to Little Falls. Rock Valley Brewing Co., 56 Mill Street, is the venue for this evening performance. Register on the mohawkvalleyarts.org classes page to reserve a seat. Donations accepted at the door, no fixed admission. Cruise Inn by Mike - Each Thursday from 5 - 8 pm (weather permitting) - Car show at Rotary Park and the Marina with cars parading through downtown at 8 Local Fresh Thursdays at Rotary Park and the Marina from 5 - 8pm. Mohawk Valley Diamond Dawgs Home Games (PGCBL Baseball) July 1, 2022 6:30 pm Mohawk Valley Diamond Dawgs home game at Veterans Memorial Park July 6, 2022 5:00 pm Mohawk Valley Diamond Dawgs home game at Veterans Memorial Park July 6, 2022 7:30 pm Mohawk Valley Diamond Dawgs home game at Veterans Memorial Park July 7, 2022 6:30 pm Mohawk Valley Diamond Dawgs home game at Veterans Memorial Park July 9, 2022 6:30 pm Mohawk Valley Diamond Dawgs home game at Veterans Memorial Park
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Little Falls Public Library The Library is closed on Saturdays throughout the months of July and August. Every Monday: Creative Writing for Middle and High School Students 5-6 pm Lego Lagoon, (Lego Club) 3-4 pm Every Tuesday: Smooth Sailing with Sarah 1-3 pm (social/emotional group) Every Wednesday: Toddler Time with Miss Amy (10:00 and 11:15 am) Every Thursday: Creative Writing for Middle and High School Students (Zoom Class) 5-6 pm, Story Hour with Miss Amy 10:00 am, TASC prep 9:00 am Every Friday: Sea Me Craft (for school age kids) 3-4 pm July 4, 2022 - Closed for Independence Day
July 6, 2022 - Make and Take Beading class 2:00 pm July 7, 2022 - Adult Make and Take Infinity Card Class 5-7 pm July 11, 2022 - Rail Road Club 6:30 pm July 14, 2022 - Bracelet Class for Kids 3-5 pm July 15, 2022 - Bracelet Class for Adults 3-5 pm July 26, 2022 - Family Water Game Night 5-7 pm Most of the Events taking place in July are associated with our Summer Reading Program, Oceans of Possibilities.
Dolgeville Dolgeville Farmers’ Market every Saturday in July from 9 AM - 1 PM at Plowe Park at the Corner of South Main Street and Cramer Lane. Check the Dolgeville Forward Facebook Page on Fridays for updates. Basket raffles will be sold at the the market July 16, 23, and 30 with the winning tickets drawn on August 6, 2022. Blueberry baked goods will be sold along with fresh blueberries, for the Dolgeville Forward mini blueberry fundraiser. Dolgeville Forward, Inc. Meeting - Thursday, July 21st at 6 PM at the George Ward Memorial Library. The meeting is open to anyone wanting to attend and/or become a member. Dolgeville-Manheim Public Library - Mon-Wed 11am - 5pm, Thursday 11 am - 8 pm, Friday 11am - 5 pm. BOCES/GED/TASC Thursday by appointment. Call Jessica at 315-8683373 to improve your reading or math skills, learn more about computers, prepare yourself for a better job, or earn your high school Please See EVENTS Page 8
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Some famous Bread Basket Bagels. Photo by Carol Vogel. BREAD From Page 2
a screen door that slams shut like Anytown, USA. When you go into the store we are keeping that feeling and service alive.” Shaking her head in agreement Miya comments “We make the food the way we would want it. Like we are at home cooking for our family.” “That’s why it’s called a Mom & Pop Shop!” Pete adds. “Our customers are really great – they’re good folks.” Their pace is relaxed and they’re incredibly warm and friendly. They like to get to know their customers. It’s that smalltown feeling - something customers go back for time and time again. Miya remarks “The important thing for us is treating the customers well. We try to learn everyone’s names making customers feel like part of the store – like it was back in the day.” She recalls a customer
who walked in and told her “When we come in here I feel like I’m home” Pete and Miya are genuine and hardworking. Pete starts at 1:30 am to bake fresh bread daily and the duo works side by side. “We’re doing what we want to do and making a living,” Pete says. “The nicest thing about something like this is - we like being part of the community. I love hearing ‘We’re so glad you’re here’ or ‘we love your food’. My favorite part is when someone new comes in. They look around and they find the Cranberry Walnut Bread they wanted and they say ‘it’s there!’ and their eyes light up. That’s the best part of making bread! Making people happy.” Life-long residents of Dolgeville and married for 22 years, they have been working together as a team for over 12. They worked first as
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contractors and now they are baking bread. When I say they are seasoned entrepreneurs, Pete stops me -“Nah! That sounds too fancy. We’re just two people that opened a bread shop!” You can find the Dolgeville Bread Basket’s full menu and weekly specials on Facebook (https:// w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / dolgevillebreadbasket/) You can vote for The Dolgeville Bread Basket in the Undisputed Excellence Awards in the “Food/Best Bagels” category. The awards acknowledge the hard work and dedication of local Mohawk Valley businesses (https:// undisputedexcellence. com/top-5/).
Another option is the $1,500 Crystal Quest mining experience that allows a private group to rent the main mine for a day, and watch Diamond Mountain’s professional miner, Jason Urbiss, drill and crack open the hard dolostone host rock to find a Herkimer Diamond pocket. The group will have the entire mine to themselves, and will also be invited to search through this usually offlimits site’s tailings piles for treasure as well as getting to pry pieces of ledge away to search for and open their own pocket.
Bak is also seeking to get word of the new mine out to the local community. The business has already created several new full and part-time jobs, she said, and visitors coming to dig will benefit local businesses as well. Plans are also underway for a Diamond Festival in Little Falls in the spring of 2023. The crystals were called Little Falls Diamonds before they became known as Herkimer Diamonds, she pointed out. “Little Falls itself is up and coming and we’re happy to be a part of the renaissance,” said Bak.
Diamond Mountain received some welcome exposure among the rockhound community when the mine and many of its heart-shaped Herkimer crystals were featured in February 2022
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Midsummer Night’s Picnic on again for Sterzinar Park She said that people love to perform, as well as them, and they sell out the Just Dance Studio Think Local Little Falls very quickly. competition team, which will have their annual will be on stage as well. Midsummer Night’s There will also be Picnic at Sterzinar face painting, a dunk “The cardboard castle Park in Canal Place on tank, make and take will be going again. Thursday, July 21, 2022, dreamcatchers, tarot We’re going to have the from 4:30 pm until 8:30 card reading, and beads fairy wings and the cool pm, with stargazing on a blanket by Little noodle swords that we until 10 pm. Organizers Falls Diamond Company. did back,” she said. want everyone to dress Photo by Dave Warner - A crowd gathers in Sterzinar Park in Little Falls for the 2018 Midsummer Nights Picnic. to go along with the “It’s a kid-friendly make- Carly Proulx is going to ‘midsummer nights’ and-take type of event,” be doing a collaborative theme. she stated. “We’re going to mural with the children. According to Laura have more performance- “We’re going to try and Eysaman, organizer of based events this year set that up in front of the the event, “It’s going to be than music. I changed art center because they pretty similar to last year it up a little bit,” stated still have the Edwin Faulk exhibit being shown actually. We’re going to Eysaman. inside.” bring back some of the things that everybody The Cafe at Stone Mill loved. For example, will have its BBQ grill set There’s going be music we’re going to have the up outside and be selling at Rock Valley Brewing terrariums again. Our hamburgers, hotdogs, Company by the Caroga Lake Arts Collective with favorite Mustard Seed and picnic food. Photo by Dave Warner - The Happy Hags perform at the 2018 their ensemble featuring Midsummer Nights Picnic in Canal Place, Little Falls. ladies are going to be Eddie down there doing those.” The Happy Hags Dance saxophonist Magician Chris Wheel “He’ll play in between Troup will be there Barbash. will be in the park and the things and then at the music group Arethusa end.” will be here too. “He is For more information Shakesperian themed on the event visit and we’ll have him for thinklocallittlefalls.com or the night,” Eysaman said. www.mylittlefalls.com by Dave Warner
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Motor Carriage Passes Through From the archives - could hardly get within Little Falls NY May 25, barking distance. The 1899 engineer of the carriage evidently thought he had A motor carriage which come to the jumping off is making a race against place when he arrived time from Cleveland, at the gulf hill, for he Ohio to New York threw his engine in back passed through Little motion and put on the Falls at 12:20 today. The emergency brake in a carriage made fast time manner that would have in Western New York, but done credit to one of the it has had a pretty hard engineers on the Empire row to hoe since it struck express. The country the central portion. The between here and St. distance from Cleveland Johnsville must have had to Little Falls is about an especial charm for the 500 miles. The motor men in the carriage, for carriage had been 78 they were an hour and 10 hours and 20 minutes minutes making the trip. on the road at the time Whether they stopped at of passing Little Falls. It Aunt Joe Vosburg’s for was delayed, however, refreshments or at G. R. about 24 hours by an accident at Fairport. The carriage stopped here only long enough to allow its occupants to send a telegram. The carriage left Syracuse at 4:50 this morning. The 52 miles to Utica were covered in 4 hours and 10 minutes. The occupants took breakfast at Utica and left that city at 10:33. An hour was consumed in making the 14 miles to Ilion. Herkimer was passed at 11:49. It will thus be seen that an average speed of only 12 miles per hour was made in covering the 74 miles from Syracuse to LittleFalls.
Beardslee’s for a cargo of electricity, THE TIMES is unable to learn. Fort Plain was passed at 2 p.m. The carriage should have been at Hudson tonight, but will do well if it gets to Albany. The carriage is in charge of Alexander Winton, president of the company which manufactured it, and he is accompanied by Charles Shanks of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. They have a message from Mayor Farley of Cleveland to Mayor VanWyck of New York. The message should be delivered tomorrow night.
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diploma. Classes are free. Download the Libby App on our device to access digital books and audio books. We also access Chautauqua Library System for more digital choices. Public computers, DVDs, Books, Audio Books, Music CDs, borrow a Chromebook, library passes, programs for children and adults. All free for library card holders. Ask at the circulation desk for more information. Community Band concerts are comprised of 20+
musicians from around the region and play a large variety of music. Thursday, July 7th at 7pm at Plowe Park (Rain date: Sunday, July 10th at 5pm) Sunday, July 17th at 5pm at Plowe Park (no rain date) Thursday, July 21st at 7pm at Plowe Park (Rain date: Sunday, July 24th at 5pm) Thursday, July 28th at 7PM at Plowe Park (Rain date: Sunday, July 31st at 5pm) Ice cream, popcorn and a 50/50 raffle will be sold by the Violet Festival committee at the concerts.
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Little Falls Cheese Festival ramps up for lucky #7 LITTLE FALLS, NY – The Little Falls Cheese Festival committee has kicked off plans for the city’s seventh annual Cheese Festival, which will be held Saturday, October 1, 2022. This year’s festival promises to be the biggest and best yet, running a full gamut of New York cheesemakers, gourmet foods, craft beverages, and more on Main Street from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The festival will feature various New York State farm-produced cheeses, from hard cheeses such as cheddar, gouda, and Havarti to soft cheeses, goat cheeses, cheese curds, yogurts, and more. Numerous New York-based gourmet food and craft beverage vendors will also be on hand to complement the cheeses. Also returning this year are showcases for local entertainment and musical acts all along Main Street, the Food Truck Food Court – which will host this year’s free, cheese-themed play – and convenient shuttle buses for ease of parking.
“With the success we’ve had and the growth we’ve seen year after year, it only made sense to provide more of what everyone loves,” said Teri Chace of the Little Falls Cheese Festival committee. “More of the amazing New York-made wines and spirits, more The Little Falls Cheese tasty goodies, and of Festival is New York State’s premier gathering course more cheeses!”
of cheesemakers, with an estimated 8,000 people in attendance last year. Keep up to date with planning and vendor announcements by following the Little Falls Cheese Festival on Facebook, Instagram, or visiting littlefallscheesefestival. com.
Teri Chace works last years Cheese Festival.
Photo by Dave Warner - More than 8,000 people attended the 2021 Cheese Festival in Little Falls.
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Caroga Arts Collective kicks off new season in July by Dave Warner
Photo by Dave Warner - A performace by the Caroga Lake Music Festival in 2018 in Little Falls.
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The Caroga Lake Music Festival kicks off its two-month summer season with “The Cello Player” on July 1, 2022, at 7 pm at Sherman’s Park in Caroga. They continue their busy schedule of concerts and performances throughout the month, showing up in Little Falls on July 21, 2022, at Rock Valley Brewing Company. The Caroga Arts Ensemble, featuring saxophonist Eddie Barbash will play at 7 pm as part of the Midsummer Nights Picnic scheduled for that same evening.
Our family spent a lot of time there.” He said that he was there in 2011 and he heard some music coming out of the chapel and there were a lot of cars there and he said, “My sister and I immediately looked at each other and said ‘we should do a concert here with some of our friends’. Price’s sister had been on the music festival scene and music conservatory and was very well established. He was also a musician at the Cleveland Conservatory and had attended a large number of music festivals, camps, and other venues. “We had a pretty wide network of friends that were attending Julliard and the New England Conservatory and an array of schools in the northeast.”
Kyle Price founded the organization and he stated, “The music festival started in 2012 and really was inspired by visiting Caroga every summer and winter break where my grandmother and grandfather lived. He thought that it would be a great opportunity to come to the area and share their music with the community. “It had very innocent beginnings,” stated Price. In fact, their first sign was hand-drawn to bring attention to that concert. At the time all of this began, Kyle was 19 and his sister was only 21, so when they started, most of their musician friends were between 17 and 21. Price says, fast forward to today and, “I’m approaching 30, and all the musicians who were there - that network has grown and they’re now playing in the Seattle Symphony, the New Please See SEASON Page 11
M O H A W K really important receipe York Philharmonic, and for their success. Philadelphia Orchestra.” By 2015, they were He says the thing that looking at performances has kept this group at Sherman’s because together is the return to it was picturesque and Caroga Lake each year had a great history of big and the experiences they bands playing there. “I had kind of a convergence have shared there. of two ideas. Essentially Price says that the the music festival, which organization grew was going really well, and very quickly because this other idea to bring the concerts were so other artists from film, successful. “We were fun poetry, writing, and visual and spontaneous - a kind arts to come together to of friends with friends put their creative energy together with community thing.” members to essentially “We had an amazing reignite a town through connection with the the arts.” audience that got people to spread the word Price says that when about the festival to that secondary idea their friends and family kicked in, things really so our audience grew started opening up even very quickly, as did more. “Over time, we the demand for more started doing concerts concerts. Eventually, there which was quite in the we decided to bring challenging beginning, only because the concert experience outside the chapel to the town was hesitant other locations. Bring the to have anything at the music to the audience,” property.” he stated. “I tried to check off Price thinks that was a every box that I could to
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July 1, 2022, at 7:30 pm with the American Modern Opera Company. The next day, there’s the Once approved, the first He said that doing Red, White, and Blues concert was a resounding community outreach & Bluegrass program at success in the facility and strengthens their sense 6 pm. showed that it could bring of identity as a community One of the highlights of the life back to the park. and region. year will be a symphony Price said that they Price said that their effort event where they will wanted to take to make Caroga Lake have more players than ownership of the park an arts destination is ever involved. “It will be so that they could make becoming internationally just over 40 musicians. improvements to it. And known. “I think that’s It might be the first time a Beethoven symphony in fact, they were able to really fascinating.” has performed at do that on December 31, Caroga,” Price stated. 2019. Today, the main building is up to code, as is the “We really wanted to carousel. “I think the fact They are also having turn it into a destination that we got it working their first Jazz Fest, for visitors, artists, and again was empowering bringing a lot of fantastic Jazz players to the area. community members for the local community alike to enjoy,” he stated. who have fond memories “It’s a very eclectic of Sherman.” program this summer Price said that they also and everyone is love meeting new people Price says that it will be very established or in venues outside of nice to have a full season increasingly emerging in Caroga, including Little again. “Last year we had the music scene across Falls. nearly a full season. It was the world. I think it’s a little shorter because going to be a memorable “It’s so much fun and of concerns with Covid summer and I’m just something we love to do. and not exactly knowing excited I’m part of it,” Mohawk Valley Center for what to expect. This year, he said. “I’m prepared the Arts getting connected we’re going to be bigger for it and I just want to with us allowed us to than ever.” Please See SEASON Page 12 bring the music to a wider range of people and Performances begin on
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Photo by Dave Warner - L-R David Wong, violin, Aaron Schwartz, violin, Ken Kubota, cello and Stephanie Price-Wong, viola get the crowd involved with Klap Ur Handz by Daniel Bernard Roumain in a 2019 performance by the Caroga Lake Music Festival.
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Future plans for the location include more music performances and more venues that support bigger ticket artists. “We have the right stepping stones in Price also says they place to increase that are about to kick off a engagement, but a big
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reason why I started the Caroga Arts Collective was to also to umbrella education programs,” he said. Once the new additions are completed, he’ll be able to fulfill that second part of his dream. To find additional performances and events, visit carogaarts. org
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HAMILTON COUNTY PERSONNEL/CIVIL SERVICE ANNOUNCES AN IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR: PUBLIC HEALTH and EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COORDINATOR Hamilton County Public Health is now accepting applications for a Public Health and Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Coordinator for the office located in Indian Lake, NY. Salary range is $23.350/hr. – $30.316/hr., based on experience. This is a full-time position with an excellent benefits package. The PHEP coordinator will work closely with public health staff to provide clinical support during WIC and immunization clinics. The PHEP coordinator will complete general office duties and assist in development of the Community Health Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan. The PHEP coordinator will be responsible for performing specialized clerical work with technical responsibilities in the classification and maintenance of medical files and public health programs, including the compilation of statistical reports. The PHEP Coordinator is responsible for the development and maintenance of the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Plan, and ensures timely and accurate submission of the New York State Department of Health Deliverables for fulfillment of the Emergency Preparedness Grant Program. The PHEP Coordinator will coordinate vaccination clinics and follow-up on investigations regarding communicable and infectious disease. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Public Health Director. The PHEP Coordinator has frequent interaction with Emergency Management Services Personnel, the hospitals, medical providers, law enforcement, fire personnel, pharmacists, veterinarians, coroners, schools and community-based organizations.
Photo submitted - Headliner of the Bluegrass, Brews & BBQ Festival Dirty Blanket performs at a recent concert.
Bluegrass, Brews & BBQ’s Free Outdoor Concert Scheduled for September 17th, 2022 with Headliner “Dirty Blanket” Little Falls, NY Organizers of the annual Bluegrass, Brews & BBQ Festival in Little Falls just announced their 2022 concert schedule for Saturday, September 17th, 2022, featuring an Upstate favorite, Dirty Blanket. Dirty Blanket is known for combining an array of influences with a passion for creating original music. Guitarist Max Flansburg and singer/songwriter Kevin O’Leary began playing as an acoustic duo, utilizing what free time their other musical projects allowed them to share their latest material with audiences across Upstate NY. In 2016 the band expanded its vision with a sharp turn toward the fast-paced styles of America’s bluegrass greats. Regional musicians Richie Colf, Joel Fedkiw, and Aaron Oldweiler were added to the roster on the mandolin, banjo, and upright bass, rounding out the band lineup as a 5-piece string quintet.
Dirty Blanket has been touring the American Northeast, making names for themselves on the festival circuits and in cities like New York, DC, Baltimore, Burlington, and beyond. To date, they’ve played events with some of the highest-profile names in bluegrass: The Del McCoury Band, The Infamous String Dusters, Jeff Austin Band, Kitchen Dwellers, and more.
Dirty Blanket at 6 pm.” It’s a no-admission day filled with music, food, and fun. Audiences will be delighted that the festival’s workshops continue with a guitar workshop presented by Jason Borisoff at 4:30 pm, inside the Cafe at Stone Mill. Borisoff regularly collaborates and performs duos with Andrea Aspelli.
According to David E. Warner, the festival’s event director, “We have an incredible lineup for audiences this year with Cincinnati Creek’s toetapping melodies starting off the festival at noon. The talented performer and songwriter, Andrea Asprelli, entertains at 2 pm with her unique blend of new grass and rustic Appalachian tones. The Brothers Blue enter the stage at 4 pm with their fresh hybrid sounds of Country, Bluegrass, Cajun, and Irish music. And, capping off the event…our headliner…
The Bluegrass, Brews & BBQ Festival offers music for all ages, celebrating creative expression and nurturing the art of songwriting. The one‑day festival will be held from 12 pm to 8 pm in the city’s historic Canal Place, an open-air, familyfriendly environment with continuous music, beer, and bbq throughout the day.
Candidate chosen for the position will be given a provisional appointment, must take a civil service examination, and be in the top three scores to retain position. Minimum Qualifications: (Either) A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s degree or greater; OR B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s degree and two (2) years of work experience in emergency services or health care; OR C) An equivalent combination of education and experience as contained within the parameters of A) or B) above. Special Requirement: Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license required at time of appointment.
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HAMILTON COUNTY PERSONNEL/CIVIL SERVICE IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR: DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES Hamilton County is seeking to hire a new Director of Community Services this August, for its department located in Indian Lake, NY. The starting salary range is $90,000 – $110,000, dependent on experience. This is a full-time position with an excellent benefits package. The Director of Community Services serves as chief executive officer of the local government unit responsible for community service programs, and for exercising general direction in the planning, coordination, and operation of services provided within the County for the mentally ill, developmentally disabled, and chemically dependent. The Director reports to the Hamilton County Community Services Board (HCCSB) and recommends actions and policies for the purpose of establishing and maintaining a comprehensive program for the mentally ill, developmentally disabled, and chemically dependent. Supervision is exercised over subordinate professional, paraprofessional, administrative, and clerical staff. The director also exercises general oversight of agencies that enter into contracts with the Community Services Board. Minimum Qualifications: A) Physician licensed to practice medicine in New York State who shall be deemed board certified or board eligible in psychiatry, neurology, pediatrics; OR B) Psychologist who is currently licensed as a psychologist by the New York State Education Department; OR C) Possession of a Master’s Degree in social work, and is currently licensed as a licensed master social worker or as a licensed clinical social worker by the New York State Education Department; OR D) Possession of a Master’s Degree in psychiatric mental health nursing and shall be licensed by the New York State Education Department as a registered nurse; OR E) Possession of a Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling, psychology, social work, public health administration, public administration, hospital administration, human services administration, business administration or other equivalent degrees as determined by a curriculum reviewed and approved by the New York State Education Department; AND 1) Possession of a Doctoral Degree or medical degree; OR 2) Possession of a Master’s Degree and at least five (5) years of progressively responsible clinical and/or administrative experience in a governmental, private, not-for-profit or proprietary program providing services for people who have a diagnosis of mental illness, mental retardation, developmental disability, alcoholism or substance abuse; two (2) years which shall include functioning in an administrative capacity for the management of a program in which the candidate was responsible for the overall direction and control of an identifiable organizational unit or program. NOTE: The candidate must have obtained a degree from a college or university recognized by the New York State Education Department; NOTE: The above experience shall be specifically related to the powers and duties of the director of community services in accordance with Part 102 of Title 14 of the New York State Codes, Rules, and Regulations; NOTE: When a local governmental unit appoints a Director with an administrative degree as defined in paragraph E), the local government unit shall also designate a senior level clinician with responsibilities for supervision of clinical services. Such designee shall have a clinical degree and licensure or certification in addition to demonstrable clinical work experience; NOTE: The Inter-Office Coordinating Council, New York State Department of Mental Hygiene, must approve candidate qualifications prior to permanent appointment. Proof of minimum qualifications are required at the time of application.
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Basloe Library presents “Music on Main St” The Frank J Basloe Library in Herkimer will be hosting Music on Main Street, a series of free musical performances throughout the summer. The first event, Pirate Invasion, will be held on July 6 from 6-8 PM. Pirates “Sailor O’Fortune” and “Fish Bait Phil” of Merry Mischief will entertain scallywags and landlubbers with the music of sea shanties, poems and stories. This performance is suitable for all ages. Kids can register for the Library’s Summer Reading Program, Oceans of Possibilities. M&T Bank will be on hand selling light refreshments to benefit the Library’s Renovation Fund.
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while they enjoy music in a pleasant environment. The Pirate Invasion is the first in the series and will be followed by jazz musicians Julie Falatico and Rick Montalbano on Aug. 10. Geoff Clough will encourage audience participation with Name That Tune and musical trivia on Aug. 24. J. Schnitt, local singer/ songwriter will perform on Sept. 28. All events will be held in the Library Park on N. Main Street, weather permitting. Contact the Basloe Library at 315-8661733 for more information.
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