Hometown Oneonta 06-06-24

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Banners Honoring 120 Vets Hang

Throughout Oneonta City, Town

By MONICA CALZOLARI

ONEONTA

The Greater Oneonta Historical Society teamed up with the City of Oneonta and launched a Hometown Heroes program in 2023. Participation grew from 96 families honoring a veteran with an outdoor custom banner in year one to 120 families in 2024.

GOHS Executive Director Marcela Micucci said, “This year, we expanded the program and added the Town of Oneonta.”

Each banner includes a photo of the veteran, their name and branch of service, time served and any medals received. The banners were hung before Memorial Day and stay up until Veterans Day. They line Main Street, River Street, and Chestnut Street in both the city and town of Oneonta and Oneida Street.

Each veteran is honored with a custom 18” x 48” banner, sponsored and paid for by anyone who would like to honor a veteran. One veteran served in the Civil War. Most served in World War II, the Vietnam War or the Korean War. Current service members can be honored, too, and

several are.

“About 80 of the original 96 applicants renewed their participation and we received about 40 new applicants this year,” Micucci said. The idea came from Bill Pietraface, a former GOHS board member, in 2022. In a small town near Scranton, Pennsylvania where Pietra-

face grew up, there is a similar banner honoring his father as a Hometown Hero.

“The purpose behind Hometown Heroes is to honor those veterans and their families in Oneonta and outside Oneonta who made so many sacrifices to serve our country,” Micucci said. Micucci explained, “A

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Floating Pollen Sparks Local HAB Concerns

OTSEGO LAKE

SUNY Oneonta’s Biological Field Station has received numerous reports of discolored water in Otsego Lake from concerned local residents. BFS scientists determined that the yellow-green patches are harmless accumulations of pine pollen rather than the dangerous harmful algae blooms that have struck the lake in recent years. For more resources on HABs, visit the one-stop Otsego County dashboard at https:// otsegocountyhabs.com/.

Happily Ever After

ONEONTA—Diana Foster (left) and Kirsten Eggers (right) were married on stage at Pridefest on Saturday, June 1. Hundreds of Pridefest participants cheered them on and waved rainbow flags. Three people played bagpipes. This was Oneonta’s seventh Pridefest. The first occurred in 2018. The theme for Pridefest 2024 is “Follow the Rainbow Home.”

Equality Without Exemptions

COOPERSTOWN—Moss Croft, president of the Identity Alliance at Cooperstown Central School, joins community members for the annual unfurling of the Pride Flag at 22 Main Street in Cooperstown. June is Pride Month, a month dedicated to celebration and commemoration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender pride. Cooperstown’s first Pride Block Party is planned for Sunday, June 30.

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Photo by Monica Calzolari John Carney is just one of the veterans being honored via the Hometown Heroes banner program.

Photo provided Floating pollen has caused a recent scare amongst Otsego Lake community members.

Creativity, Connection Alive in Cherry Valley

CHERRY VALLEY

The Telegraph School, a home for performing and healing arts located at 83 Alden Street, has announced its June calendar of events.

On Friday, June 7, doors open at 6 p.m. for the monthly “First Friday Open Mic,” an evening of community and creative expression. Participants are invited to share poetry, music, stories, comedy, dance or “whatever stirs your spirit.” The cost is by donation at the door. This event coincides with Cherry Valley First Fridays, an evening of gallery openings, music, food and fun throughout the Village of Cherry Valley.

The Telegraph School will hold a monthly “Red Tent” gathering on Saturday, June 8—a safe and sacred place where self-identified women gather to experience, share, celebrate, and mourn the rhythms of the life of a woman. Red Tent events include

an activity, a story circle and a potluck dinner. The cost is $10.00-$30.00 on a sliding scale and advance online registration is required.

On Friday, June 21, The Telegraph School will host its next “Roving Dance Party.” Organizers said they are excited to be a part of Living Earth Sanctuary’s Summer Solstice event at Moreland Park, 173 Ritter Park, Little Falls. Activities and workshops will be featured throughout the day, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. “Come dance down the sun,” invited Telegraph School founder Angelica Palmer. The Ecstatic Dance will be followed by a fire. Admission is with a $10.00-$20.00 suggested donation. Finally, in partnership with Cherry Valley Artworks, The Telegraph School is hosting the first “Improvised Arts Festival” on Saturday, June 22 at the Star Theater, 44 Main Street,

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Business

Collective Announces Exhibit, Red Shed Collab

Located at 21 Main Street in Cherry Valley, 25 Main Collective is a collection of more than 25 artists, makers and artisans. It also has a rotating gallery show, with openings every First Friday, that features additional artists. The next gallery show, “COLLAGE,” will open on June 7 from 5-7 p.m., and will feature three artists: Angela Bornn, collage; Anda Stelian, ceramics; and Melissa Tevere, mixed media. The show runs through June 30.

This is a joint event with Red Shed Ale House, 10 Main Street, Cherry Valley, as this is also the album release party for The Melissa Tevere Band. They will be at 25 Main Collective for the opening, then playing at Red Shed from 7-9 p.m.

Noelle Adamoschek, owner of 25 Main Collective, started as an actor in Seattle and then New York City, forming and running theatre companies where she acted in and produced plays with her husband, Erich. After moving to upstate New York in 2003, she left the theatre world behind and started channeling that creativity into mosaic art.

Living for many years in Cobleskill and raising their two children there, Noelle and Erich moved to Cherry Valley in 2021 to take advantage of the rich artistic history and creative spirit of the area, and found a perfect combination of the two by opening a shop and gallery on Main Street. It has afforded Noelle the ability to get to know more and more of the rich community that Cherry

Valley encompasses.

What began in June 2021 as a way to have a brick and mortar base for Noelle’s own artwork, 25 Main Collective opened in August 2021 at 25 Main Street with 20 other artists and grew to as many as 40 artists. She then added a rotating gallery space the next year.

25 Main Collective has grown into a vibrant hub for local artists, collectors, and shoppers alike, with a range of handmade gifts and functional items such as cards, pottery, textiles, and glass art. You can find books from local authors, and works of fine art and sculpture from super local artists and artists from other regions of New York. Noelle has also started hosting classes in the back work space at

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25 Main Collective features works by more than 25 artists, makers and artisans.

BVA Promotes Butternut Valley, Artists through Outdoor Exhibit

NEW LISBON

Butternut Valley Alliance will hold its fourth annual “On the Trail of Art” Festival June 8 and 9. This year’s event will take place in the Texas Schoolhouse State Forest in New Lisbon, as it did in 2022, with a shorter half-mile scenic trail on more level ground.

The trail will feature student artists from Edmeston, Gilbertsville-Mount Upton and Morris central schools. In addition, local artists with a connection to the Butternut Valley will exhibit their works. Strolling musicians, art demonstrations and “participation art” opportunities will also be part of the festival. As a new addition this year, there will be theater and dance performances, as well as a treasure hunt for crystal balls, on a “finders-keepers” basis.

By organizing the outdoor art festival, BVA seeks to integrate art with the natural environment, promote Butternut Valley artists, highlight and bring visitors to public lands, and build community within the Butternut Valley. Located in western Otsego County, the Butternut Valley refers to the watershed of the Butternut Creek, which flows from the Town of Exeter to its confluence with the Unadilla River in the Town of Butternuts.

Admission to the event is free; however, to allow for proper spacing, reservations are required and may be made at BVA’s website, www. ButternutValleyAlliance.org. The reservation site closes 24 hours in advance of the event, but lastminute arrivals will be accommodated as spacing is available.

Visitors will be provided with a map and program listing participants and artwork locations at the welcome tent. Volunteers will be onsite throughout the event to assist visitors as needed. Footwear appropriate for trail-walking is recommended. The

trail head may be accessed by googling “Texas Schoolhouse State Forest Jones Road parking area.”

Approximately 125 public school and homeschool students have pieces in the plein air exhibit. They were assisted by their art teachers and used materials provided by BVA, with the help of a substantial inkind donation of acrylic paints and other materials from Golden Artist Colors in New Berlin.

The art festival is also an Otsego Outdoors Spring

Vecchio Is Hartwick’s New Athletics ED

Paul C. Vecchio is the new executive director of athletics at Hartwick College, effective July 1.

“Paul joins the Hartwick community with extensive experience and a demonstrated history of success in athletic administration, strategic planning, and community engagement,” said Bryan Gross, vice president for enrollment management and athletics in a recent press release. “Given his background in achieving tangible results and fostering highlyproductive environments, I am excited about the positive impact his leadership will have on our athletic programs and the overall student experience.”

Vecchio joins Hartwick College from Fairleigh Dickinson University, where he served as the senior director for marketing and communications and southeast development director in the Office of Advancement. In this role, he led the division’s communications and marketing efforts, focusing on philanthropy and developing and implementing innovative strategies to increase awareness and engagement.

Before his tenure at Fairleigh Dickinson University, Vecchio held the position of assistant vice president of athletics and recreation

at Alfred University. According to the announcement from Hartwick College, during his 10 years at Alfred, he significantly increased success across all measurable areas, including athletic performance, academic achievement, philanthropy and student success. Vecchio oversaw the construction and funding of six major athletic facility upgrades and led a department of more than 70 employees and 500 student-athletes.

Vecchio also spent 17 years at the State University of New York at Buffalo, where he played a central role in the transition to Division I (FBS) athletics. As senior associate athletic director for administration and communications, he oversaw multiple departments and

programs, contributing to the foundation of a competitive Division I program.

“I want to thank the search committee, President Mullen and Vice President Bryan Gross for this tremendous opportunity to oversee an athletic department with an incredibly rich tradition and an extremely bright future,” said Vecchio. “I also want to thank Betty Powell for overseeing the department so ably in an interim role. I look forward to learning from and working alongside her.

“I am elated to work with a very talented staff, a highly supportive administration and a passionate alum base to champion the mission and goals of Hartwick College, a historic and outstanding academic institution,” Vecchio continued.

“My family and I are excited to be a part of the Oneonta community and I am thrilled to be back in the Empire 8 Conference. Go, Hawks!”

Vecchio holds a master of education in educational leadership and policy (higher education) from SUNY at Buffalo, and has completed the executive leadership program for athletic administrators at the Sports Management Institute. He also holds a bachelor of arts in communications with a minor in psychology from SUNY Brockport.

Landmark Inn Recognized by Tripadvisor

By EMILY HILBERT

COOPERSTOWN

The Landmark Inn definitely lives up to its name. The bed and breakfast— located at 64 Chestnut Street in the Village of Cooperstown— recently enjoyed a landmark achievement, being named among Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best for 2024 and coming in as number three in the country in the “Small Boutique Hotels” category. This is the highest-level award that can be given out by Tripadvisor, officials said, and represents the top one percent of places to stay among eight million properties around the world.

“We’re excited to be acknowledged as one of Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best

winners,” said the inn’s co-owner, Keith Gulla.

The Landmark Inn was converted into a bed and breakfast in 1999, and over the years has been restored to its 1856 style. But the amenities are very modern, and owners Gulla and John Walker are in the middle of a few renovations designed to keep things fresh.

One might notice passing by that the color scheme of the building has changed recently.

Gulla explained that while “delving deep into the historical layers of paint and wallpaper that adorned the walls, [the staff] discovered the inspiration for the inn’s new color scheme…and were fascinated by the

Octet Challenge event. Information on participation in this program is available at https://otsegooutdoors. org/our-challenge/.

“On the Trail of Art” is funded by the EarlWs program, made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts and by the Upper Susquehanna Coalition. Additional support is provided by Golden Artist Colors, Otsego County Conservation Association, Otsego Outdoors and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation District 4.

Butternut Valley Alliance is a not-for-profit organization serving the Butternut Valley watershed. Its mission is to encourage the Butternut Creek watershed to become an even better place to live, work, and play. BVA activities connect communities, protect the environment, and promote the arts.

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Butternut Valley Alliance’s banner depicts a stained-glass creation by Tom Washbon of Morris and welcomes visitors to “On the Trail of Art.”

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A New Big Inning

In a long-awaited, heavily researched and somewhat criticized move, last week Major League Baseball announced it is expanding its records to include many, but at this time not all, statistics from the Negro Leagues of 1920-1948. These leagues, of which seven are considered by Major League Baseball to be major, are now to be part of the six historical major league designations so confirmed in 1969. Somewhere in the vicinity of 3,400 African-American players who played during those years have now been, and are being, recognized. This is proving to incur some significant changes in the numbers and statistics of present-day Major League Baseball.

In the 19th century, African-Americans were not accepted on the major and minor league baseball teams, so they formed their own professional teams. The first known baseball game pitting two Black teams against each other was on November 15, 1859: the Henson Base Ball Club of Jamaica, Queens defeated the Unknowns of Weeksville, Brooklyn, 53 to 43. There followed many years of complicated activities of professional Black teams, Negro Major Leagues, minor leagues, and just plain barnstorming teams—many of which had no home fields, many of which preferred to play pick-up games against any team that would play against them, and many more of which just wanted to play before larger and more robust crowds who were willing to pay them more to play.

While a great deal of research was begun years ago by volunteers, the decision to find, decipher, analyze and adopt statistics from the Negro Leagues was made by Major League Baseball in 2020. Since then, the going has been rough, and there has been some criticism of the announcement last month, which may have been too speedy and not one that is entirely inclusive or correct. Not every stat has been verified, and many are still undisclosed. To arrive at this point is no easy achievement, but it is nevertheless an achievement. While Major League Baseball has forever preserved its statistics, keeping them neatly in bound volumes for all the world to cherish, the Negro Leagues did no such thing. They had fewer resources: their seasons fluctuated; their many teams fluctuated as well, very often crumbling into oblivion within a year of their formation; they had no single repository to record their statistics; there were no headlines blasted across national newspapers and media outlets, nor were there photographs of pitchers, catchers, home-run hitters and base-stealers in athletic action. There were essentially very few box scores. There were unofficial barnstorming games, pick-up games and even All-Star games littered within the 60 to 80 scheduled official league games, some of which never were played and most of which were never recorded.

In the end, this recognition, at last, of the immense achievement of the players in the Negro Leagues—and of their proven ability to play on even terms with their white counterparts—is an astounding, though late, accomplishment. The baseball world now has some newly remembered, astonishingly proficient players who have long been without their due merit. Congratulations to them all and let us not yet throw in the towel. There are a lot more questions to be asked and statistics to be confirmed.

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Debunking the Trump Biden Trade War

There’s plenty of war going on in the world right now, but perhaps you didn’t know that the United States has been engaged in a trade war with China for almost six years. Like everything we deal with in this column, there are a handful of myths ripe for the busting when it comes to trade wars. But before we do that, let’s start by busting a big myth that the current president shares nothing in common with the previous president.

Both Biden and Trump are trade protectionists, which means they are willing to put tariffs—taxes, essentially—on imported items. Tariffs make imported items more expensive, which is supposed to create more reasons to produce those things in the United States. Do tariffs produce such magic? To answer, it’s important to first understand how international trade works.

More than 25 percent of all economic activity in the U.S. involves businesses producing stuff that is either coming into or leaving the country. Last year, the top 10 exports out of the United States included: machinery, vehicles, mineral fuels, pharmaceuticals, precious metals and plastics. Meanwhile, the top 10 imports coming into the United States included exactly the same categories of items! How can that be?

The answer exposes one of the greatest economic myths of all—nations don’t trade with other nations. Instead, multinational corporations, American and foreign-based, produce items to sell to consumers who live in other nations in what is now a global marketplace.

The now-busted “Nations Don’t Trade with Nations Myth” is illustrated best in WalMart’s new slogan, “Save Money. Live Better.” U.S. citizens get the lowest prices and best values—and stretch their paychecks furthest—when they get their hands on an item sold by a business producing it at the lowest cost somewhere in the world.

It turns out that 16 percent of total international trade in the United States is the result of multinational businesses exchanging stuff between the U.S. and Mexico, 15 percent between the U.S. and Canada, and 11 percent between the U.S. and China. Many of these businesses produce in Mexico, Canada, and China but have their headquarters in the U.S. Because of the inflammatory rhetoric used by politicians, most folks focus on China when they think of international trade. Instead, Mexico and Canada make up almost one-third

of international trade activity in the U.S. POOF, there goes another myth!

The key to understanding international trade and the use of tariffs is to recognize that nations have nothing to do with the exchanges that go on between businesses and consumers unless they interfere with trade.

Now back to our two most recent presidents, since both believe that interfering with trade can economically improve the lives of Americans. That’s because both Biden and Trump think that putting tariffs on stuff imported from China will make that stuff more expensive in the U.S., and inspire businesses to make that stuff here, instead.

The first error in their logic is that the only thing tariffs inspire is a trade war. Why would one nation sit by as producers within its borders suffer the fate of having taxes put on those things by another country? Jobs will be lost and businesses will close, and that means you will lose the votes of those who suffer those fates. So just like the start of any war, the country with businesses facing new tariffs will immediately retaliate and impose tariffs on stuff being imported from businesses in the other country. That means even if some businesses start up in the United States, others businesses will suffer or shut down when consumers in the other country stop purchasing their items when tariffs increase prices.

Now onto the particulars. The trade war with China was started by Trump in 2018, and after Trump lost the 2020 election, Biden did nothing to reverse the Trump tariffs. Biden has a long record as a trade protectionist, dating all the way back to the early 1980s when he was a senator.

In 2018, U.S. consumers purchased $2.6 trillion worth of stuff from businesses in China, while consumers in China purchased $1.7 trillion in stuff from businesses in the United States. The difference, $900 billion, is what is known as a trade deficit. But remember, Apple phones and a whole lot of other popular items are in that mix.

In his inimitable way, Trump said this was “bad, very bad,” and he imposed tariffs on $250 billion worth of items from businesses in China (some of which were made by U.S. multinational corporations operating in China) in August and September 2018. China immediately retaliated and put tariffs on $110 billion worth of items produced by American businesses.

A recent National Bureau of Economic Research study on the outcomes of the

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Pride Block Party

Set for June 30

June is Pride Month in the State of New York, a celebration of LGBTQ+ self-identity, inclusivity and equality.

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To celebrate, local businesses and community members have partnered with the Otsego Pride Alliance to present the first Cooperstown Pride Block Party.

Highlighting Cooperstown’s distinctiveness, this family-friendly event extends a warm invitation to the entire community and visitors alike, encouraging the promotion of equality and the celebration of diversity. The Cooperstown Pride Block Party is set to take place on Sunday, June 30 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pioneer Park, at the corner of Main and Pioneer streets.

Last year, Cooperstown etched its name in history by orchestrating the inaugural Cooperstown Pride Weekend. The collaborative efforts of businesses and community members resulted in a remarkable achievement, raising more than $2,400.00 to contribute to the support of Cooperstown Central School’s Identity Alliance organization.

According to Rebecca BurkSciallo, Cooperstown Central School’s Identity Alliance co-advisor, the mission of Cooperstown Central School’s Identity Alliance is to foster a more inclusive and celebratory environment for our LGBTQ+ community, allies, and all students. “We’re extremely grateful for the huge support we’re receiving from the community and will continue to build a safe space for students to express themselves, affirm their identities, and access necessary resources as they navigate their journey,” Burk-Sciallo said.

This year, local businesses and community members are excited to announce the inaugural Cooperstown Pride Block Party. Attendees can anticipate a variety of familyfriendly activities, including free face painting, kids’ crafts, and games, along with a special appearance by the Hill City Ice Queens.

Additionally, there will be lively DJ-sets featuring DJ Raphael and special guests from the community. Collaborations are underway with NY Goat Yoga, Susquehanna SPCA, Stagecoach Coffee, The Local

Bird, Weinert’s Elk Creek Farm, Lamb Realty, Rudy’s Liquor Store, Glimmerglass Festival, Friends of The Village Library of Cooperstown, Landmark Inn, and other businesses to enhance the block party experience with various activities and special events. This all-ages event is free and open to the public as we come together to celebrate diversity, unity, and inclusion in our community.

To learn more about Cooperstown Pride Block Party, visit www.cooperstownpride.com. Cooperstown Pride Cooperstown

Russo Shines in Lewis Adaptation

Sometimes we see an actor play a role made for him, as is the case of Cooperstown Rotarian Tom Russo in an adaptation of Nobel Prize-winner Sinclair Lewis’ 1935 novel, “It Can’t Happen Here.”

Tom’s charisma and powerful voice were tailormade for the demagogue Buzz Windrip—a populist politician whose cult-like following echoes Hitler and Mussolini, Continued on page 11

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70 YEARs AGo

After a public hearing last night oneonta Common Council voted 4 to 1 to abolish rent controls in the city. Under state law the decontrol will become effective four months after the vote on october 1. This will affect everything except leases, which will continue until their expiration dates, after which the properties involved will be freed of rent ceilings. The vote came after a hearing attended by 23 landlords and one tenant. Attorney Warren G. Farrington presented a table of housing expenses comparing 1942 figures with 1953 costs. In 1942, carpenters were paid an average of 30 cents hourly; in 1953, $2.00. In 1942, masons earned $1.10 hourly; in 1953, $2.50. In 1942, plumbers earned $1.25 hourly; in 1953, $2.50. In 1942, painters and paper hangers earned 70 cents hourly; in 1953, $1.75. In 1942, Electricians earned 50 cents hourly; in 1953, $1.00. In 1942, a 2 x 4 board of lumber cost 4.2 cents; in 1953, 12 cents. In 1942, a bag of cement cost 70 cents; in 1953, $1.20. In 1942, a gallon of house paint cost $2.37; in 1953, $4.90. In 1942, a kitchen range cost $10.30; in 1953, $23.00. similar increases in heating fuels and property taxes over the years have not been offset by rent increases.

June 1954

30 YEARs AGo

New York lawmakers voted Monday to spend up to $4.5 million to help build a stadium and museum building at the National soccer Hall of Fame campus in oneonta. The money is part of a $62 billion-plus state budget agreement reached last week by legislative leaders and Governor Mario Cuomo. Winning state aid for the soccer Hall of Fame was a roller coaster ride for Albert Colone, executive director of the soccer Hall. Colone said the organization will launch a drive later this year to match the state money with private sector donations. In this way, the Hall expects to raise a total of $9 million. The money will go to build a 4,000 to 5,000 seat soccer stadium and a 27,000 square-foot museum building.

June 1994

20 YEARs AGo

Hundreds of alumni, their families, and friends of the state University College at oneonta will return to campus for Reunion Weekend 2004. The Alumni Association will present its annual outstanding service awards. Faculty member David Ring will receive the Faculty service Award. Emerita faculty member Frances Bliven will be honored with the Distinguished Alumna Award and outgoing Alumni Association President samuel Rosenberry will receive the Excellence in Alumni service Award.

June 2004

Prep for Mohawk Valley Gives Is Underway

Last year, 63 otsego County nonprofits participated in Mohawk Valley Gives, raising an amazing $220,000.00 from hundreds of community donors. Mohawk Valley Gives is a community-wide giving day started in 2022, to harness the collective energy of the community to support the work nonprofits provide. This year, through continued collaboration between the Community Foundation of otsego County and the Community Foundation of Herkimer and oneida Counties, nonprofits serving otsego County again have access to this successful fundraising event.

Enthusiasm was high at a kickoff event hosted by CFoC on Wednesday, May 8 at Hartwick College. Representatives from more than 40 local nonprofits joined the Mohawk Valley Gives team to learn about the september 20 giving day. With nonprofit registration open the entire month of May, the kickoff at the Yager Museum of Art and Culture on May 8 was the first of many efforts by CFoC to help area nonprofits make the most of this year’s Mohawk Valley Gives.

“Mohawk Valley Gives University,” an invitation-only event for registered nonprofit participants, will be held in August and offer learning opportunities for both new and returning organizations to the program. To complement the training event, there will also be a follow-up “coffee break session” held on August 20 from 3-4:30 p.m. at the Larsen Lounge in Bresee Hall at Hartwick College, for which parking will be available in

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the Golisano Lot. This session is an open house, with refreshments sponsored by Hartwick College, where participating nonprofits can meet with the Mohawk Valley Gives support team to get assistance with building out their campaigns and get answers to questions they may have.

Donors that support one or more otsego nonprofits are encouraged to maximize their contributions by creating a match to be used on september 20 that will incentivize more donations to charities doing important work in otsego County and beyond.

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cfoc executive director Jeff Katz addresses the crowd at the may 8 kickoff event in prepration for september’s mohawk Valley gives regional fundraiser.

Locals Shine at Canoe Regatta

The 62nd Memorial Day

General Clinton Canoe Regatta continues to be a thriller! The world’s longest single day flat water canoe race brought in thousands of visitors this year and is acclaimed as a world-class event in the marathon canoeing community. The General Clinton Canoe Regatta attracts more than 2,000 paddlers from around the world, competing in 50 different races.

This year’s race is specifically important as it honors the late Michael “Pacman” Packard, who unexpectedly passed away in April. Pacman shared his passion for canoe racing and was an inductee of the General Clinton Canoe Regatta Hall of Fame. Pacman introduced paddling to the many youths throughout the area. The General Clinton canoe race will forever carry on in his memory.

The 70-mile holy grail of canoe racing, right in the back yard of the southern tier, not only gains competitors from across the globe, but it also displays the great talent of “our own” local contenders. The natives show pride in their Susquehanna River race and love to put on a show for the spectators.

The club known as the “Wells Bridge Paddlers” showcased a variety of canoers who were nothing short of spectacular on race day. Many men and women from different age groups exhibited great placement amongst their race classes, respectfully.

Local paddler and preeminent pro Ryan Zaveral (Unadilla) and his partner Carson Burmesiter (Michigan) placed highest in the 70 Mile PRO Endurance Class for fifth place, with a time of 8:08:19. Not far behind, former Oneonta High School graduate and athletic standout Jake Crotser (South Carolina) and his partner Kyle Mynar (Texas) finished 14th with a time of 8:35:47. Placing 15th was local canoe legend and Canoe Hall of Famer Al Shaver (Meridale) and partner Dana Henry (Minnesota) with a time of 8:36:08.

Leading the pack and finishing fourth for the Mixed Pro Class was another local superstar paddler, Ed Curley (Sidney) and his partner, Sarah Lessard (Canada), with a time of 8:38:01.

The Amateur 70 Mile Canoe Race continues to be one of the more popular among New York competitors and stages some of the new and prominent veteran paddlers. Unatego High School graduate Austin Henchey (Otego), known for his speed on the track, exhibited his speed on the water with a first-place finish in the Men’s Under 50 Amateur Endurance Race with partner Joseph Allison (Morris) for a

time of 8:55:13 and a dominant 10minute victory ahead of the secondplace finisher.

Local veteran canoer’s Larry Harrison (Oneonta) and Allen Nichols (Laurens) took first place in the Over 60 Amateur Endurance Race with another controlling 10-minute lead, as well, finishing with a time of 8:58:15.

Southern Tier Canoe Company owner Jeff Pederson (Gilbertsville) and partner Ed Wagner (Auburn) took third with a time of 9:30:38

Placing second in the 50-59 Amateur Endurance 70 Mile Race was another Unatego graduate, Scott Jordan, and his partner, Oneonta graduate Michael Himes, both of Otego, with a time of 9:17:16.

The NYMCRA Stock Endurance Race has continued to grow for the General Clinton Canoe Regatta, with strong first-place finishes for a handful of Susquehanna staples.

Unadilla resident Jeff Newman and partner Steve Bachorik (Hartwick) battled back and forth for the lead most of the day, finding themselves with a first-place victory after a strong finish and a time of 9:29:55. Local sports radio host and podcaster Nate Lull of Gilbertsville and his partner, Brett Sherwood (Morris), finished third with a time of 9:56:26.

Finishing second in the Mixed NYMCRA Stock Class with a time of 9:54:06 was the father and daughter team of Brooks Reed and Taylor Reed of Unadilla. This was Taylor’s first time competing in the 70 Mile race.

Winning the Stock Aluminum Endurance Race was paddler Mat Robinson of Oneonta and his partner, Gareth Austin, of Hartwick with a time of 11:27:50.

The C4 Pro Endurance Race is another growing class that salutes some of our finest veteran paddlers. Finishing second with a time of 8:37:32 was the local team and pride of Oneonta—a group of General Clinton Hall of Famers, Bob Wisse, Bob Zaveral, Jeff Shultis, and John Young. Zaveral and Shultis are the last New Yorkers to win the Pro Endurance Race and continue to demonstrate the strength of our local warriors.

Closing out the day of canoe competition in the Scouts Open Class was Sidney High School allstar Ava Cirigliano and her father, Gabriel, with a victorious time of 14:59:09.

The General Clinton Canoe Regatta will continue to be a platform for exemplary athletes to showcase their endurance in a boat. The history of this race is honored and will welcome the future of new competitors for years to come. For more race results, visit canoeregatta.org

Bounce Back This Summer with Elastic Potential Energy

What do ballpoint pens, Slinkies, your muscles and tendons, and my dog’s running leash have in common? Last month we talked about potential energy (PE for short). It’s a beautiful, invisible physics quantity that stores energy based on where something is placed, like a book on a high shelf. The book now has the potential to fall, but it hasn’t fallen yet. While that book on the shelf is an example of “gravitational potential energy, there’s another type of PE that you can store in pens, Slinkies, muscles, tendons, and certain kinds of leashes: Elastic potential energy.

When you compress a spring, like the one in the click mechanism of a ballpoint pen, you’re using the force (the physics version, F = -kx, not the “Star Wars” version, sorry) to push the spring in, and this force, exerted over a distance, gives you work— which, as we covered in February, is measured in the same units as energy: joules. The work you did squishing the spring inside the pen now lies in wait as elastic potential energy, ready to . . . well, spring out again and return to its original form when you are done with the pen and release its pent-up spring.

Pull the spring instead of push, like we used to do with metal Slinkies— stretch the coils out until your sister yells at you—and you’re doing the same thing, putting work into stretching the spring, giving it the potential to snap back to its original form. (Fun fact: plastic Slinkies were marketed in the 1970s as being safer than the metal ones, since apparently some kids were sticking them into electrical outlets. We’ll talk about electric potential energy next time!)

I’m well aware that a lot of people have the same jump-reaction to physics equations as they do to toys like the jack-in-the-box, the snake-in-a-can, and spring-loaded spiders (the last being another kind of spring, a torsion spring), but like exposure therapy, a little bit here and there can ease the trauma that so many—too many!—people seem to have around physics.

So below is the equation for elastic potential energy. We represent the distance you push or pull the spring with the letter x and measure that distance in meters (which you can, if you like, later convert into feet, or furlongs, or sheppeys, the distance at which sheep remain picturesque; see Wikipedia, “List of humorous units of measurement,” for more entertaining units).

PEelastic = 1/2 kx^2

So if x is the distance you’ve forced the spring to move, what is k? It’s called the spring constant (why it’s “k” is a mystery to me), and it tells us how stiff or stretchy a spring is. A high k means a stiff spring, like the suspension system of a car; a low k means a stretchy spring (like a Slinky). Every kind of material has its own spring constant. Hooke’s Law, the aforementioned F = -kx (negative if you push, positive if you pull) also uses that same spring constant k to help us

calculate the force needed to stretch or compress a spring. Because we measure k in “Newtons per meter,” (N/m, or kilograms per second squared, kg/sec2), we will end up with the right units for the elastic potential energy, joules.

Even though it all seems abstract, with a lot of physics jargon, we can actually measure and use this energy to our advantage . . . in fact, it can literally help us bounce back. Last week, after consuming a lot of chocolate during my quantum mechanics course at Johns Hopkins this past semester (totally a coping mechanism, but I did earn an A+!), I decided to improve my fitness this summer over the course of 10 weeks.

I’m not a great runner, and I unfortunately don’t like running even though it’s an amazing, efficient way to improve both heart and health. Nevertheless, I managed to convince myself last week to run a mile, timing myself and tracking my heart rate to create a baseline measurement of fitness that I can improve on over the summer.

I enlisted the help of my enthusiastic Australian shepherd, Zoe, to get me out the door and into the nearby park, and then we sprang into action. The elastic band in her running leash, attached to my waist, stretched enough to give my wildly energetic dog room to run in front of me but remained stiff enough to allow her to pull me along when she wanted to go faster. Yes, I cheated a little. When we run, our muscles and tendons continuously stretch and contract, converting stored elastic potential energy into kinetic energy, the energy of motion. One study in 1975 said that animals hopping from place to place can conserve up to 70 percent of their energy by transferring the kinetic energy from the hop into their muscles and tendons, which they then use for the next bounce. The spring–mass model, as it’s called, helps us understand how animals—and humans who harness themselves to animals—efficiently conserve and recycle energy during physical activities.

Alas, my plan was foiled. When I hit 7/8 of a mile (1.4 kilometers, the same distance as a sheppey), Zoe stopped abruptly to do her business in the bushes, and since I was tethered to her, I had to stop abruptly too. My perfectly timed run was ruined, which is the price I pay for trying to cheat. I ultimately clocked in 12 minutes and 31 seconds for my efforts, admittedly with the aid and obstruction of elastic potential energy.

Elastic potential energy is all around us, in trampolines, car suspension systems, and even in the springs inside pens. Harnessing this energy—sometimes literally—can enhance our athletic performance, make toys more fun for you but not your sister, keep pen ink from leaking in your shirt pocket, and even improve our understanding of how the world works.

Jamie Zvirzdin researches cosmic rays with the Telescope Array Project, teaches science writing at Johns Hopkins University and is the author of “Subatomic Writing.”

Photos by Jessica Smith & C. Escobar scott Jordan and Michael himes (top photo) and Jake Crotser and Kyle Mynar (above) were among this year’s competitors in the General Clinton Canoe regatta.

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the author’s dog, zoe, experience elastic potential energy when on-leash.

Rennie S. Brown 1950-2024

ONEONTA—Rennie

S. (Hughes) Brown, 73, of Oneonta, New York, born on October 16, 1950, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, April 7, 2024 after a courageous battle with numerous health conditions. Her loving husband, Larry, and her daughter, Heather, were at her side.

She was the daughter of Bill and Peg Hughes of Oneonta, New York, both of whom predeceased her.

Rennie was born and raised in Oneonta and graduated from Oneonta High School, Class of 1969. She then went to the Decker School of Nursing in Binghamton, New York and graduated with her class in 1972. In 1971, while in nursing school, she enlisted in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps. She claims her best find while in Binghamton was “the love of her life, Larry,” whom she married in 1972.

After receiving her honorable discharge from the military, they eventually found their way back to Oneonta. Rennie was employed for 30+ years by OAS and Sodexo dining services at SUNY Oneonta, where she enjoyed her interactions with the students.

She had many friends at First United Presbyterian (“Red Door”) Church in Oneonta, where she served as an Elder, participated in numerous activities, and sang with the choir as long as her health permitted.

She enjoyed knitting, reading, and being with family and friends. She especially liked going to Celtic and Scottish festivals because her father, Bill, was born in Scotland. She once had the opportunity to carry the clan flag (House of Gordon) at the Opening of Ceremonies of the Capital District Highland Games in Altamont, New York, which “made her day.”

Needless to say, she collected many Celtic CDs and she enjoyed listening to them. Her overall love of music covered a wide spectrum, from Broadway shows to opera. The last show she was able to attend in person was with her sister, Peg, at the Glimmerglass Festival, which was a day of great joy for her. Now she has been called upon to sing as a new soprano in God’s Heavenly Choir. Her parting prayer for each of us is a simple one, “Until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.”

Rennie is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Larry Brown, of Oneonta, and daughters Janet and Heather Brown, both of Otego, New York. She is also survived by her siblings, Dr. Peg Hughes and her husband, John Bennett, of California; Bill and Paula Hughes of Maine; Joe and Jane Hughes of Afton; Helen (Chickie) and Jack Mateosky of South Carolina; and her special Aunt Connie Mokay, of Oneonta. Rennie also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, including Larry’s supportive family, especially little sister Kim, upon whom he leaned heavily for her medical insights.

A memorial service will be held at First United Presbyterian (“Red Door”) Church, 381 Main Street, Oneonta, New York on Saturday, June 15 at 11 a.m. The church is handicapped accessible through the parking lot entrance off Walling Avenue.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Rennie’s memory to the Music Fund of First United Presbyterian Church, 2 Walling Ave, Oneonta NY 13820 or one of the numerous foundations addressing chronic disease, e.g., American Heart Association, American Diabetes Foundation, National Kidney Foundation.

Interment will be private at the columbarium, the Mount Calvary Cemetery, Emmons, New York.

Rennie was in the care of the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, Oneonta, New York.

Frederick Cook 1947-2024

ONEONTA—

Frederick Cook, 76, passed away peacefully at his home on May 29, 2024. He was born November 15, 1947 in Fort Covington, New York.

Fred was a resident at Springbrook for over 50 years, and he resided at the Ford Avenue home for 40 years. He will be dearly missed by both the staff and residents; rest easy our beloved friend.

Fred was proud of being a Native American. He liked to dress nicely and was fond of his buttonup shirts. He enjoyed watching cooking and home improvement shows. He loved sweets and a good meatloaf. He also looked forward

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to driving through towns and admiring the different architecture.

He is survived by his niece, Heather Ryan, of Texas and his Springbrook family.

He is predeceased by his mother, Pearl Cook, and his sister, Charleen Lacey.

Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. on Thursday, June 6 at the Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, 51 Dietz Street, Oneonta.

A graveside service will be held at 9 a.m. on Friday, June 7 at the Oneonta Plains Cemetery.

A celebration of life at Springbrook will be announced.

Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.lhpfuneralhome. com.

Kurt B. Ofer 1956-2024

COOPERSTOWN—

Kurt Brian Ofer, whose career as an architect spanned more than 40 years and who, with his wife, Teresa Drerup, began the firm Altonview Architects in Cooperstown, unexpectedly and peacefully passed from this existence on Sunday morning, May 26, 2024, at his home. He was 68.

Kurt was born January 13, 1956, in Evansville, Indiana, the only child of Cosmas F. and Marjorie L. Betulius Ofer. In high school, he was the pianist for the school musicals, attained the rank of Eagle in scouting, and raced his sunfish sailboat at regattas throughout the Midwest.

After earning a bachelor’s degree in psychology from DePauw University in 1978, Kurt accepted a job with a local architect, which ignited his lifelong passion for architecture. He then attended Ball State University, where he met Teresa, and from which they both earned their professional degrees in 1983. They immediately moved together to New York City, where Kurt worked for several prestigious firms, including Philip Johnson & John Burgee,

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during the following nine years.

One idyllic fall day in 1988, Kurt and Teresa visited Cooperstown for the first time, saw sailboats racing on Otsego Lake, and decided to buy property in the area. They acquired farmland with a former dairy barn (“Altonview Holsteins”) and drove up from the city every summer weekend to camp in the barn, sail, and garden. On October 7, 1989, Kurt and Teresa were married at Christ Church in Cooperstown.

Three years later they moved to Cooperstown, opened their architectural firm, and started a family. Virginia, Hans and Max thrived in the creative atmosphere fueled by their parents’ design work. Over the next two decades, Kurt and Teresa completed many commercial, residential and institutional projects throughout the region, several of which received design awards. Kurt created the firm’s website, altonview. com, which showcases a number of their projects as well as Kurt’s blog, giving insight into his creative process.

During the recession of 2008, Kurt developed a rigorous focus, allowing him to pursue his theories concerning two-dimensional representations of three-dimensional forms. He rose by 4 a.m. each day to sketch, experiment with the translucency of watercolors and other media, and read every book he could find on the subject, to better understand various representational movements throughout history. He eventually coined the term “transparent drawing” to describe his method of rendering an object holistically, which he firmly believed was the only way to truly understand how a building worked. His efforts culminated with the publication in 2021 of his book, “Transparent Drawing.” At the time of his death, he was working on a second book focusing on form generation and authenticity.

Kurt balanced his professional career with many lifelong passions, all of which he imparted to his children: cycling, sailing, tennis, crosscountry skiing, music of all genres, an appreciation of all architectural forms—both manmade and natural—and an acceptance of all cultures and religious traditions. Each day he worked on his improvisational jazz piano and enjoyed playing for himself and others.

In the past decade, Kurt and Teresa traveled extensively throughout the world, exploring many destinations by bicycle, piloting chartered sailboats in Croatia and Greece, and hiking the Inca trail to Machu Picchu. A few years ago they achieved their goal of biking around all 11 Finger Lakes. They recently returned from an 11-week stay in Girona, Spain, where they “lived the dream,” cycling throughout the exquisite Catalonian region on their gravel bikes. Fittingly, their final trip together was also their best.

Kurt was proud of his three children, and always made a point of telling them so. In addition to his wife, Teresa, he is survived by Virginia G. Ofer, an architect living in Brooklyn, who has worked with her parents for the past two years and will continue the firm with her mother; LT Hans B. Ofer, a U.S.

Navy FA-18 pilot and TOPGUN graduate currently stationed in Fallon, Nevada with his wife, Valerie, and son Otto; and LT Max B. Ofer, also serving in the U.S. Navy and currently deployed aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) near Asia.

An informal gathering to reflect on and celebrate Kurt’s life will be held at 4 p.m. on Tuesday June 4, 2024 at the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home, 82 Chestnut Street, Cooperstown. Immediately following, all are encouraged to gather at Kurt and Teresa’s studio office in the Cooper House Barn directly behind the funeral home for a time of sharing, refreshments and music.

For those who wish, suggested memorials are to the Pathfinder Village Foundation or pathlesspedaled.com.

“Everyone needs a gravel bike!” Kurt Ofer, November 2022

Grandma loved her farm, her family, and playing her old guitar. Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home will take the time to find out what made your loved one special. Whether it’s finding just the right flowers, or finding a musician to play her favorite tunes on her old guitar, we’ll do what’s necessary to make her service as unique as she was.

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Hom Exhibition Moves Outdoors

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Danish photographer Marc Hom is recognized for his iconic portraits of some of the most recognized faces in the world. Over his decades-long career, he has artistically captured the likeness of Hollywood and cultural elites such as Anne Hathaway, Miley Cyrus, Angelina Jolie, Taylor Swift, King Frederik X of Denmark, and a seemingly endless list of notable names.

“Marc Hom: ReFramed” is a summation of Hom’s work to date and a portrait of the artist’s restless mind. On view from May 25–September 2 at Fenimore Art Museum, the new exhibition offers visitors two components. The first resembles a traditional gallery retrospective. The second brings Hom’s work into a wilder space—the outdoors. Here his polished studio portraits are printed 11 feet high and mounted on Masonite frames that catch the weather, swiveling in the wind.

“From the moment I saw Marc Hom’s beautiful photographic work and became aware that he lived close by the museum, I wanted to showcase his photographs in our galleries,” said Dr. Paul S. D’Ambrosio, Fenimore Art Museum president and chief executive officer. “Marc’s exhibition moves photography into new realms, coaxing us to follow along and giving us more freedom to explore the stunning images in our own ways. Fenimore is proud to share this groundbreaking new venture.”

Hom saw the exhibition as a chance to push against the conventions of a traditional gallery retrospective. For years, he had been fascinated by sculpture gardens— most of all Storm King, the 500-acre outdoor museum of landscaped fields in New York’s Hudson Valley. There, he thought, was art that did not merely rest against the wall waiting for passing admiration; the pieces almost grab you as you walk among them.

While experiencing the outdoor portion of Hom’s exhibition, visitors will make their way through 28 images of ageless elegance—Anne Hathaway, Johnny Depp, Sofia Coppola, Cher—larger than life and perched in formation overlooking the pristine waters of Otsego Lake and its environs.

“I always loved the idea of being able to see art in all different kinds of situations,” said Hom. “It’s one thing in the spring. It’s a different thing in the snow. It’s different in the rain, in the summer, in shadow, and in sun. So why don’t we try to combine the controlled environment of a socalled ordinary exhibition with the big open fields— a world completely uncontrolled?”

A Copenhagener, Hom was born in 1967. He moved from Copenhagen to New York in 1989

after completing his photographic degree at the Danish Art Academy. Working freelance for over a year with some of the most established photographers there, he then spent the next six month in Vienna, commissioned to do a book of images for the Vienna Ballet. Finalizing the project, Hom returned to New York and began working with the late Liz Tilberis and Fabien Baron of “Harper’s Bazaar,” which introduced him to the world of fashion photography, a major turning point in his career.

Hom is now recognized as one of the most iconic portrait photographers in the world.

“Marc Hom: ReFramed” is organized by Fenimore Art Museum.

The exhibition is sponsored in part by Nellie and Robert Gipson and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas O. Putnam.

Visit FenimoreArt.org for more information.

The job scene

To place effective employment ads, call 607-547-6103

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN I

SSI is seeking an Information Technology Technician I (IT Technician I), for its Delhi, NY location, to assist with setup, manage, and maintain infrastructure of IT systems. This includes installing and supporting IT hardware, as necessary. Assist in change management and disaster response, and actively apply policies and standards to all projects. Must be able to work independently as well as function within a team environment.

Responsibilities/Duties

inclu D e but not limite D to:

• Monitor IT Infrastructure and applications for performance problems and provide troubleshooting support to staff. Analyze root cause of issues and resolve them promptly while updating staff all throughout.

• Apply technical expertise across various client environments and solve obstacles that arise, optimizing performance and resolving errors.

• Document procedures, device statuses, and other important technical information, recording details of the troubleshooting processes.

• Enforce quality control to ensure all output meets compliance standards and proper network security by following established policies and procedures.

• Interact with clients during all phases of service ticket, from troubleshooting to maintenance, communicating technical information.

• Thoroughly investigate/correct all issues, while still minor, guaranteeing ongoing security of network environment.

• Effectively manage time and resources to meet end user’s issues.

• Other tasks assigned.

Requi R e D q ualifications/ skills:

• Great oral, written and organization skills with attention to detail.

• Strong time-management with the ability to multi-task multiple projects/ tasks.

• Ability to solve complex IT issues with little to no supervision.

• Must be able to interact at all levels within the organization, respectfully and with tact.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. along with bending, standing, climbing and walking for periods at a time.

e xpe R ience/eD ucation:

• Associates degree in related field.

• Knowledge of various virtualization technologies.

• Experience with Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft 365 and Windows 10 is a plus.

Salary range is $55- $60k/year DOE, great benefit package includes but not limited to; health, dental, vision, 401(k), Flexible Spending, life insurance and paid time off. To apply, submit application online at www.sportsfield.com, apply in person at 41155 St. Hwy 10, fax your resume to (607) 746-3107 or mail to Human Resources, P.O. Box 231, Delhi, NY 13753. Sportsfield Specialties, Inc. is an Affirmative Action, Equal

Willis Monie Books Announces Fair Date

By EMILY HILBERT COOPERSTOWN

Book lovers, get ready, because the annual Antiquarian Book Fair is coming back to Cooperstown. Hosted by Willis Monie Books, this event has been taking place for the last three decades. This year, it will happen on Saturday, june 29 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Clark Sports Center.

Brandon Greene New Chief of Pediatrics for Bassett Healthcare

rural health system that provides the level of care most often found in large urban settings is rare indeed, especially one with Bassett’s outstanding reputation,” said Dr. Brandon Greene, who was recently named chief of pediatrics for Bassett Healthcare Network. “Bassett has a unique opportunity and responsibility to play a transformational role in rural pediatric healthcare.”

Dr. Greene joined Bassett in 2022, serving as the director of Inpatient Pediatrics and practicing as an Inpatient Pediatric hospitalist. According to a press release, Dr. Greene also served as pediatric clerkship director for the Columbia-Bassett Medical School Program, helping to instruct medical students during their clinical rotations in Cooperstown.

Prior to joining Bassett Healthcare Network, Dr. Greene practiced at Island Hospital in Anacortes, Washington. He is a 2012 graduate of the Weill Cornell Medical College. Originally from Texas, Dr. Greene’s residency took him to the University of Chicago Medical Center’s Comer Children’s Hospital.

“Providing optimal care to our pediatric patients is essential to the health and wellbeing of our communities,” said Henry F. Weil, MD, senior vice president, chief clinical and academic officer of Bassett Healthcare Network and president of Bassett Medical Center.

“We are confident that Dr. Greene’s leadership and vision for pediatrics across Bassett Healthcare Network will guide us in fulfilling our mission to the children and families of the communities we serve.”

“Dr. Greene epitomizes both clinical and management expertise as well as compassion and caring, making him an exceptional candidate for chief of pediatrics,” said Scott Cohen, MD, MBA, FAAFP, associate chief clinical officer at Bassett Healthcare Network.

“His dedication to advancing pediatric care

and unwavering commitment to the well-being of every child under his care makes him a true beacon of excellence in the field.”

In his position as chief of pediatrics, Dr. Greene will oversee and guide more than 40 pediatric providers across Bassett Healthcare Network’s eight-county service area, including its hospitals, outpatient clinics, and 22 school-based health centers.

“We, in school-based health, are thrilled to have Dr. Greene as the new chief of pediatrics. His vision on how schoolbased health centers and Bassett’s other pediatric clinics will be able to intersect is exciting and will strengthen an already remarkable department,” said jane Hamilton, RN, Bassett’s School-Based Health Practice manager.

Bassett’s School-Based Health program serves students in 19 school districts across four counties. More than 7,000 students are enrolled across the system. SchoolBased Health program services are available to all students enrolled in SBH districts regardless of income.

“Caring for the health of children is caring for the future. I can think of no place better suited to that mission—nor any place I would rather be— than Bassett,” concluded Dr. Greene.

Cost of entry is $5.00 per person, and all proceeds will go toward the Cooperstown Foundation for Excellence in Education, the purpose of which is to assist in the betterment and channeling of resources for the Cooperstown Central School District.

“Entrance fees have gone to [the CFEE] for the past several years,” said Emily Pernat, an employee at Willis Monie. “We will continue to work with them for the foreseeable future.”

“So far we have over 20 book sellers, a couple authors and, new to the event, some local historical societies participating this year,” a press release from Willis Monie Books announced.

The Fly Creek Historical Society will be in attendance, as well as jim Loudon, an Oneonta local who has written several books on local railroad history.

Guests can expect vendors who carry everything from children’s books, sports novels, first editions, postcards, maps, and other merchandise. There is even a vendor bringing vinyl records.

Looking for something specific? The vendor list is online for customers to browse and reach out ahead of time to inquire about special orders.

True to form, the crew at Willis Monie Books have an interest in reading as diverse as they are.

“Willis Monie jr. reads a lot of mystery/thrillers, like Lee Child and Harlan Coban, as well as local history,” said Pernat. “I read fantasy and pre-1900 biographies. Another employee reads fantasy, World War II and natural history. Will Sr. reads fiction (especially authors like jane Austen) and mysteries, as well as American history.”

The Clark Sports Center is located at 124 County Route 52 in Cooperstown. For a full list of vendors and what they carry, visit https:// www.wearecooperstown.com/events/theantiquarian-book-fair/.

Brooks’ Teams Up with Price Chopper

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Price Chopper/Market 32 is teaming up with another iconic regional brand—Brooks’ House of BBQ—to give customers a limited-time opportunity to enjoy rotisserie chickens and chicken wings featuring Brooks’ new Caribbean jerk Chicken Sauce at all 134 Price Chopper/Market 32 stores. Whole rotisserie chickens marinaded in the zesty new flavor are available for $7.99, and bone-in and boneless wings are $8.99/lb., both while supplies last.

“Price Chopper/Market 32 prides itself on partnering with local producers and businesses to help them grow by introducing their innovative products to a wider market,” said Price Chopper/Market 32 President Blaine Bringhurst. “Teaming up with Brooks’, a name that is synonymous with some of the best barbeque throughout our communities, gives customers a chance to bring the delicious flavors into their homes with chicken products perfectly prepared by our food service experts.”

Owner Ryan Brooks offered Price Chopper/Market 32 customers in Oneonta an exclusive opportunity to sample the new chicken on May 29. The chicken will be available for sale in all Price Chopper/Market 32 stores beginning june 2, 2024.

Brooks’ House of BBQ is an award-winning fast casual BBQ restaurant in Oneonta, which has been serving its distinctive and delicious products to the community since 1961.

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In his position as chief of pediatrics, Dr. Greene will oversee and guide more than 40 pediatric providers across Bassett Healthcare Network’s eight-county service area.

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many of Brooks’ marinades, sauces, rubs and seasonings are sold in price chopper/market 32 stores.

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Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/27/2024. Office Location: Otsego County. SSNY Designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 496 Eggleston Hill Rd., Cooperstown, NY 13326. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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BUGEL ASSETS LLC.

Art of Org. filed with the SSNY on 04/26/2024. Office: OTSEGO County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC. LEO BUGEL 28 MAPLE ST, ONEONTA, NY, 13820 Any lawful purpose.

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Kelly HromadaJohnson Counseling Services LCSW, PLLC

Arts of Org. filed 05/07/2024. Office: Otsego Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to 115 County Road 2, Mt. Upton NY 13809. Purpose: LCSW

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF OTSEGO

INDEX NO. EF2023-187

Plaintiff designates OTSEGO as the place of trial situs of the real property

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

Mortgaged Premises: 20 VALE STREET, GILBERTSVILLE, NY 13776

Section: 282.06, Block: 1, Lot: 23.00

WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR CASCADE FUNDING MORTGAGE TRUST AB2, Plaintiff, vs.

KELLIE WALTON FKA

MICHAEL WALTON, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF BETTY JEAN WALTON; RAELENE WALTON, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF BETTY JEAN WALTON, if living, and if she/he be dead, any and all persons unknown

to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; WILLIAM STEVENS, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF BETTY JEAN WALTON; JILL STEVENS, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF BETTY JEAN WALTON; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF BETTY JEAN WALTON, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriv-

ing interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; HMS, INC.; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK,

“JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants.

To the above named Defendants

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency bal-

ance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you.

Notice of NatUre of actioN aNd reLief SoUGHt

tHe obJect of the above caption action is to foreclose a mortgage to secure the sum of $100,500.00 and interest, recorded on September 12, 2011, in instrument Number 2011-4150, of the public records of otSeGo county, New York., covering premises known as 20 VaLe Street, GiLbertSViLLe, NY 13776.

the relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the mortgage described above.

otSeGo county is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county.

Notice YoU are iN daNGer of LoSiNG YoUr Home

if you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home.

Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property.

Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action.

YoU mUSt reSpoNd bY SerViNG a copY of tHe aNSWer oN tHe attorNeY

for tHe pLaiNtiff (mortGaGe compaNY) aNd fiLiNG tHe aNSWer WitH tHe coUrt

Dated: May 10th, 2024

ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC

Attorney for Plaintiff Matthew Rothstein, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 4LegalJun.13

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Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/14/24. Office Location: Otsego County. John Snurkowski is Designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail copy of process to John Snurkowski 1693 CountyHighway 10, Laurens, NY 13796. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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Notice to bidderS

Sealed bids will be received as set forth in Instructions to Bidders (https://www. dot.ny.gov/ bids-and-lettings/construction-contractors/ importantinfo) until 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at the NYSDOT, Office of Contract Management, 50 Wolf Rd, 1st Floor, Suite 1CM, Albany, NY 12232 and will be publicly opened and read. Maps, Plans and Specifications may be seen at Electronic documents and Amendments which are posted to www.dot. ny.gov/doingbusiness/opportunities/ const-notices.

The New York State Department of Transportation, in accordance with the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act

of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation and Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200, Title IV Program and Related Statutes, as amended, issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all who respond to a written Department solicitation, request for proposal or invitation for bid that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability/ handicap and income status in consideration for an award.

Please call (518)457-2124 if a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the letting.

Region 09: New York State Department of Transportation 44 Hawley Street, Binghamton, NY, 13901 D265265, PIN 912064, FA Proj Y0019120-643, Chenango, Otsego Cos., BRIDGE REPLACEMENT - NY Route 23, Towns of Butternuts, Morris & New Berlin., Bid Deposit: 5% of Bid (~ $375,000.00), Goals: DBE: 6.00% 2LegalJun.6

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Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on May 16, 2024. Office Location: Otsego continued Pg. 11

Heroes

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“A company called Holiday Outdoor Décor spearheaded the Hometown Heroes program. We chose one of the templates they designed. They are great to work with.”

The small staff of the Greater Oneonta Historical Society manage this project. They advertise the Hometown Heroes program, accept applications, scan the photos of the veterans they receive, get the banners ordered, and clean, preserve and store the banners for those families who want to renew their participation.

Micucci said, “It has been a really fun project. We are very proud of our team effort. There’s no ‘I’ in team.”

GOHS’ two collections assistants, Andrew Kendall and Laura Santos, scanned all of the 120 photos. The executive director manages the GOHS website, Instagram, and Facebook pages, and posts updates to all three. The GOHS produces a commemorative booklet of the Hometown Heroes that is for sale at 183 Main Street.

The booklet featuring the 120 Hometown Heroes for 2024 will be available for sale in july.

Micucci said Bhanu Gaur, a member of the staff, “has been instrumental in helping to market and promote the Hometown Heroes program.”

“The Department of Public Works and the town are very generous and get the banners hung,” Micucci continued. “The city already had brackets in place and the town purchased brackets.”

To spread the word about the Hometown Hero program, the GOHS informed its approximately 300 members and posted updates on its website and social media sites. Micucci also worked with Terry Harkenreader of the VFW and made a presentation to VFW members.

Micucci would like to expand the program even further next year.

She said, “A Hometown Hero can be a teacher, a nurse or a first responder, too.”

A different template will be chosen to distin-

guish veterans from other types of Hometown Heroes in the future.

For more information, visit www.oneontahistory.org, call (607) 432-0960 or e-mail directormm@oneontahistory. org.

CFOC

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For more information about providing a match for Mohawk Valley Gives, email hello@ givemv.org. There will also be cash prizes awarded to nonprofits based on most donations, most donors, best results for a first-time participant, and more. Let’s work together to help our Otsego nonprofits and make Mohawk Valley Gives a huge success.

Jeff Katz is the executive director of the Community Foundation of Otsego County.

Letters

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and the ensuing march to the hell of World War II and the near-destruction of Europe.

The adaptation by Tony Taccone and Bennett S. Cohen is the version of the novel performed at Foothills. Written in 2016, the play depicts a dystopian America following the rise of an inspiring leader whose false promises take a dark turn.

The huge cast moved smoothly through the rise of Windrip, challenged throughout his career by newspaper editor Doremus jessup, played ably by j. Lentner. Families fracture as jessup’s son, Philip, allies himself with the new order and tries to warn his idealistic father he’s in danger as an enemy of the state. A talented Sebastian Griffith plays double-duty as Philip and the communist Karl Pascal, who can only view the chaos through the tunnel vision of Karl Marx.

Directed by Gary E. Stevens, the cast made the most of minimal scenery, with computer projections cuing the change of scene. The rise of the dictator never looked more frightening than in Lewis’ vision of America, first created in 1935. At

that time, readers saw the Louisiana politician Huey Long as the model for the dictator Windrip. Huey Long appeared on the cover of “Time” magazine in 1935 and was considered to be a potential presidential candidate until he was assassinated later that year.

In Tom Russo’s portrayal of Windrip, we see someone who could easily be elected today with chaos following tomorrow.

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Myths

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Trump China tariffs by David Autor, Anne Beck, David Corn and Gordon Hanson found that there were no gains in jobs from the tariffs. Residents in the most affected geographical areas were, however, more likely to vote for Trump in the 2020 election.

Perhaps Biden is expecting the same to play out come this November.

Larry Malone is professor emeritus of economics at Hartwick College.

Telegraph

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Cherry Valley. According to a press release, the Improvised Arts Festival celebrates improvisation across mediums of dance, music, video art and painting. There will be free workshops on music and dance improvisation, and an evening performance from accomplished musical and dance improvisers, live improvised painting, and projected abstract video art. Admission is $20.00 by preregistration.

To learn more about these events, or to register, visit thetelegraphschool. org.

25 Main

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25 Main Collective, run by some of the artists who have their work in the gallery and shop.

In january 2024, Noelle moved the gallery and shop next door to 21 Main Street (and brought 25 artists with her) to make room for her husband to

build a café in the storefront space of 25 Main Street. Noelle’s plan is to continue to work on her own mosaic art, to attract artists and collectors from an ever-widening area, add more diverse classes, and take on more mosaic commission projects as they come up. In the meantime, her inventory keeps changing and expanding as the artists in the collective continue to work and create.

In café news at 25 Main Street, Erich Adamoschek plans to open Coffee and Crumb Café this summer, featuring his fresh-made bread and pastries and a small breakfast and lunch menu. Stay tuned!

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of the house. The blending of these two inspirations led to the creation of the design for the new façade,” Gulla said.

Gulla said that equal care and attention have been given to the inside of the building, especially the Petite Provence rooms.

“Each room now boasts refinished wood floors, new paint colors, vintage-inspired wallpaper and updated porch entryways, with window treatments that flood the rooms with natural light,” according to Gulla.

Speaking of the porch, its size has now almost doubled, allowing space for guests to lounge and eat their breakfast. The splendor of the renovations can also be seen in the new side door entrance, which has hand-painted gold leaf lettering, Gulla said.

A summer in Cooperstown wouldn’t be complete without a trip to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, and Gulla confirmed that the lure of the BHoF definitely attracts a good deal of visitors. However, this is not the only top attraction. The Glimmerglass Festival, new exhibits at Fenimore Art Museum, and Otsego Lake itself are also on guests’ bucket lists when they come for a visit.

“We’re crossing our fingers for amazing summer weather,” Gulla added.

For more information, visit https://www.landmarkinncooperstown. com.

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coop Sends two to State Meet

COOPERSTOWN—juniors Annelise jensen and Cooper Bradley will represent Cooperstown at the state track and field championships at Cicero-North Syracuse beginning on Friday, june 7. jensen won the girls 800m finals by nearly a second in 2:22.32 at the qualifier meet on Thursday, May 30 and placed third in the 1,500m. Bradley finished first in boys high jump with a mark of 6 feet, 2 inches.

Sentz competes at States

COOPERSTOWN—Cooperstown freshman Brayden Sentz tied for 63rd place at his first state golf championship in Elmira on Monday, june 3. He shot a six-over 78 in the opening round on Sunday, june 2, followed by an 83 the next day to finish with a 17-over 161. Sentz, 14, was one of 99 golfers from across the state to compete in the tournament.

Helios Sets in-Home care talks

ONEONTA—Helios Care will offer two free upcoming talks on in-home care as part of its year-round educational efforts throughout the community. Helios professionals will present “It’s All About Presence” at the Oneonta Gathering Place, 5506 State Route 7, at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, june 12. The talk will cover how the mere presence of loved ones can be a great source of strength for people struggling with illness or grief. Tammy Christman, Helios director of community outreach, will discuss the Five Wishes advance care planning form at the First Presbyterian Church, 296 Main Street in Oneonta, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, june 13. For more information on either event or to schedule a speaker for your own organization, visit www.helioscare.org or contact infor@helioscare.org.

Herbal Remedies Discussed

COOPERSTOWN—The Farmers’ Museum will present a live Zoom discussion with Manager of Interpretation Patrick MacGregor at 7 p.m. on Thursday, june 13. Participants will enjoy a lively discussion of traditional herbal remedies followed by a question and answer period. Registration at FarmersMuseum.org is required. The talk is free and open to the public, but a $10.00 donation to support similar programming is suggested.

nY gas Prices Down 2 cents

NEW YORK STATE—AAA Northeast announced on Monday, june 3 that average statewide gas prices declined by about 2 cents per gallon to $3.65 over the preceding week. This is 5 cents lower than the same date last year. The national average decreased by 6 cents to $3.53 over the week. The declining prices are likely the result of high output from U.S. refineries, which reached single-day production records for 2024 over the last week. Gross inputs of crude oil to refineries also reached a high not seen since january 2020.

State Warns of Lead in Spices

NEW YORK STATE—The New York State Department of Markets and Agriculture issued a consumer alert warning the public about elevated lead levels in Badia Spices Inc.-brand ground ginger and ground cinnamon. Consumers should discard these products immediately. Lead exposure can cause severe health problems, especially in infants, small children, seniors, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and people with underlying kidney conditions. No illnesses resulting from the contaminated products have been reported to date. The state urges consumers who are concerned about an injury or illness to seek medical attention.

Berliant to Present Readings

ONEONTA—Local poet, author and journalist Leslie Berliant will present readings from her body of work at the Community Arts Network of Oneonta’s Writers Salon at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, june 20. She will also host a virtual Writrix Salon featuring new poetry and stories by women writers at 3 p.m. on Sunday, june 23. Berliant will run a weekend writing retreat in Boston on july 26 through 28. For more information or to sign up, visit https://www.leslieberliant.com/.

from Pg. 10 County. SSNY Designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to PO Box 46, Schuyler Lake, NY 13456. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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BICE RANCH LLC.

Articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 23 May, 2024. Office location: Otsego County. SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1850 Holman City Rd, Clayville, NY 13322. Purpose is to engage in any and all business activities

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Articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 23 May 2024. Office location: Otsego County. SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon

whom process against it may be served and SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1850 Holman City Rd, Clayville, NY 13322. Purpose is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under NYS laws.

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TOLSON COUNSELING SERVICES, LCSW, PLLC

Arts of Org. of filed with SSNY on 04/12/2024. Otsego Co. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail to 312 CHESTNUT STREET, SUITE 102 ONEONTA, NY, 13820. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cooperstown will hold the following public hearings in the Village Office Building, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown, New York on Monday, june 24th, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as can be heard, to discuss the following:

proposed Local Law No. 5 of 2024 – amend Section 227-6 a 19- Window Signs (exterior or interior)

proposed Local Law No. 6 of 2024 – amend

Section 270-18on Street parking of commercial Vehicles

Any resident of the Village of Cooperstown is entitled to be heard upon said local laws at such public hearings. Disabled citizens, who require assistance in attending said public hearings, or in furnishing comments or suggestions, should contact the Village Clerk to request assistance. Copies of the proposed laws are available for inspection at the Village Clerk’s office, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown,

New York during normal business hours. Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Dated: june 3, 2024

By order of the Village Board Village of Cooperstown jenna L. Utter, RMC Village Clerk Village of Cooperstown 22 Main Street Cooperstown, NY 13326 (607) 547-2411 (phone) jutter@cooperstownny.org 1Legaljun.6

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►Friday, June 7

GARDEN Noon to

12:30 p.m. “What’s Bugging You” series presents “Tick & Mosquito Yard Treatments” and “Mosquito Repellent Plants Myth.” Integrated Pest Management webinars given by Cornell on the first Friday of each month.

OUTDOORS

1-2:30 p.m. “Homeschool Nature Walk: Forest of the Dozen Dads.” Otsego County Conservation Association Educator Shelby MacLeish leads a walk to learn about common trees, flowers and animals. Registration required. Forest of the Dozen Dads, 325 Blacks Road, Cooperstown. (607) 547-4488.

YARN CLUB

2-3:30 p.m. First Friday each month. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980.

EXHIBIT OPENING

5-8 p.m. “Collage.” Featuring works of Angela Bornn, Anda Stelian and Melissa Tevere. Includes food and live music. First Friday event. Show runs through 6/30. 25 Main Collective, 21 Main Street, Cherry Valley. (607) 264-5340. POTTERY 5-6:30 p.m. “Free Fridays.” Demonstration of throwing plates on the wheel. Participants receive two balls of clay to craft two items, then select one of the creations to be fired and glazed. Guidance and instruction provided as needed. Pre-registration required. Open to adults and children aged 8-15 with adult supervision. First come, first served. The Smithy, 1 Otsego Court, Cooperstown. (607) 5478671.

OPENING RECEPTION 5-8 p.m. “Art in Bloom.” Floral arrange-

ments created by the Oneonta Federated Garden Club to complement artwork on display. Continues 6/8 and 6/9 from noon to 3 p.m. Community Arts Network of Oneonta, Wilber Mansion, 11 Ford Avenue, Oneonta.

WOMEN 5:30 p.m. “Free Women’s Self-defense Class.” Women’s Self Defense Oneonta Jiu Jitsu Academy, 16 South Main Street, Oneonta. (607) 267-9909.

OUTDOORS

5:30-7 p.m. “BIPOC Adventure Group: Sober Happy Hour.” Interest meeting with refreshments. Presented by Otsego County Conservation Association. Kiwanis Pavilion, Neahwa Park, Oneonta. (607) 5474488.

PARK 6-9 p.m.

“Friday Nights in the Park.” Historic carousel, ice cream, local vendors. Borst Field, Schenevus. (607) 638-1924.

OPERA 7 p.m. “Talking Opera.” Presented by Glimmerglass Festival Music Director Joseph Colaneri on “The Pirates of Penzance.” First Baptist Church, 21 Elm Street, Cooperstown. Visit glimmerglassguild.org

CONTRADANCE

7-10 p.m. Fun, social dance with the Otsego Dance Society, featuring music by Bog Hollow,with Garry Aney calling. Suggested donations apply. Wood barn at Hyde Hall, 267 Glimmerglass State Park Road, Cooperstown. Visit otsegodancesociety. weebly.com

THEATRE 7:30 p.m.

“Anastasia.” Anya’s journey from the twilight of the Russian empire to the euphoria of 1920s Paris as she searches for home, love and family. Also showing 6/8 with a matinee at 3 p.m. on 6/9. Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. (607) 431-2080.

►Saturday, June 8

CONSERVATION

8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

“New York State Forest Owners Association Meeting.” Includes presentations and an afternoon guided walk at the Forest of the Dozen Dads, Middlefield. Bring your own lunch. Presented with the Otsego County Conservation Association. Meadows Office Complex, 140 County Highway 33W, Cooperstown. (607) 547-4488.

CRAFT FEST 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. “43rd Annual Friendship Craft Festival.” Unique handcrafted items, bake sale, food and more. Spring Park, State Route 20, Richfield Springs. (315) 858-2103. MAKERS MARKET 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Summer Spectacular Market & Car Show.” Southside Mall, 5006 State Highway 23, Oneonta. (607) 4324401.

FESTIVAL 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. “On the Trail of Art.” Stroll a forest gallery featuring art by local students and professionals, demonstrations, participation art, and strolling musicians. Continues 6/9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Presented by the Butternut Valley Alliance at the Texas Schoolhouse State Forest, New Lisbon.

FUNDRAISER Noon to 3 p.m. “77th Annual Duck Derby and Family Fun Day.” Support Family Resource Network, learn about community agencies, more. Neahwa Park, Oneonta. (607) 4320001.

DRUM CIRCLE—2 p.m. Muller Plaza, Oneonta. BASEBALL 7 p.m. Oneonta Outlaws vs. Albany Dutchmen. Admission fee. Damaschke Field, 15 James Georgeson Avenue, Oneonta. THEATER 7 p.m. “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” Presented by the CCS Thespians. Admission fee. Also held 6/9 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. N.J. Sterling Auditorium, 39 Linden Avenue, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8181.

►Sunday, June 9

FESTIVAL 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Oneonta City School District Spring Festival.” Food, bike-a-thon, bounce houses, more. Oneonta Middle School, 130 East Street, Oneonta. (607) 376-7599.