Hometown Oneonta 06-20-24

HOMETOWN ONEONTA

OHS Graduating Senior Zakala Headed for West Point in July

By MONICA CALZOLARI

Jayden Zakala is graduating from Oneonta High School on June 29, and will be heading to the United States Military Academy, better known as West Point, on July 1. He will begin a five-week Officer Basic Training before his college classes begin.

Barbara Kulp, a representative from West Point’s Admission Field Force, officially congratulated Zakala on his appointment to the Academy on June 11 at American Legion Post 259 in Oneonta.

Kulp read, “By appointing Jayden as a cadet at West Point, the president

of the United States recognizes that Jayden has the character, intelligence, drive, and leadership potential needed to succeed at West Point and in the Army.”

She said, “West Point receives tens of thousands of applications each year from…qualified applicants. Only 1,200 applicants receive appointments.”

Kulp valued the scholarship that Zakala will receive at $400,000.00 over the next four years of college.

Kevin Stevens, OHS principal, estimated that the last OHS graduate to attend West Point was more than 60 years ago.

He said, “Jayden is a competent young man who has been selected to

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Awards to Springfield Nonprofits Announced

SPRINGFIELD

The Community Foundation of Otsego County, which administers the Advocates for Springfield Fund, recently approved awards to two Springfield charitable organizations that support the health and well-being of the Town of Springfield. The Springfield 4th of July Committee and the Springfield Historical Society will each receive $500.00 toward upcoming events.

The 4th of July Parade and Celebration have been making Springfield the “place to be on the 4th of July” since 1914, celebrating the nation’s birth and ongoing freedom and justice for all, the ideals upon which America was founded. The parade of 70 -100 entries lasts more than an hour, then continues with festivities at the Community Center. This includes a concert by the Cooperstown Community Band, Brooks’ BBQ, a quilt show, games and entertainment.

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CCS Honors Student Athletes at All Sports Award Ceremony

COOPERSTOWN

M argaret Raffo and Charlie Lambert won the top school awards and the student-given awards, and Sophia Hotaling and Kalen Dempsey won the Red Bursey Awards at Cooperstown’s 65th annual All Sports Award Ceremony on Wednesday, June 12 in the N.J. Sterling Auditorium at Cooperstown Central School.

Hosted by the Cooperstown Sports Booster Club, the ceremony featured the presentation of end-of-school-year awards, as chosen by the booster club, school officials, athletic coaches and students.

Three coaches paid tribute to CCS legend Don Howard, who died June 9 from complications from liver cancer. Howard spent more than 40 years at CCS, and was responsible for getting the school’s track built. The school’s annual track invitational and boys track post-season awards are named for Howard, who attended this year’s Don Howard Invitational on May 6.

Connie Herzig, Frank Miosek and current boys track coach Mike Croft all spoke about Howard’s impact on their lives and the lives of thousands of CCS students. All three coaches broke down during their tributes.

The 2023-2024 CCS Athletic Awards were given to:

Lester G. “Red” Bursey Outstanding Senior Athlete Award: Kalen Dempsey and Sophia Hotaling won the Booster Club’s top award, which celebrates athletes who best exemplify versatility, passion, intense competitive drive and superior athletic ability.

Dempsey played football and baseball and was named an MVP for both squads. Despite setting school records as a wide receiver, he took over at quarterback his senior year after his younger brother got hurt, and he held his team together through adversity and injuries. In baseball, he was the top pitcher, and also one of the team’s top hitters. He was praised by his coaches as a tactician, a student of his games and as an athlete who is as gifted mentally as he is physically. Dempsey has signed a letter of intent to play baseball at Allegany College of Maryland.

Hotaling excelled at four sports during her CCS career, switching from softball to track during her senior spring season. She won a Section III title in softball her junior year and four Section III Class C-2 titles in track this season (100, 200, two relays). She was named an MVP of all three of her sports. She also was a

Photo courtesy Cooperstown Sports Booster Club

Charlie Lambert and Margaret Raffo were recipients of the John Terry McGovern Sportsmanship Trophy and the Ann I. Pink Memorial Sportsmanship Award, respectively. Both also received the nod by their peers for Students Choice Athlete of the Year.

ONEONTA

Photo by Monica Calzolari Jayden Zakala (center) is joined by his family: from left are sister Hailey, mom Sarah, brother Tyler, dad Nathan, and grandparents Dorothy and Larry Shultis.

Photo courtesy Cooperstown Sports Booster Club

SOPHIA HOTALING AND KALEN DEMPSEY

Summer Reading Kicks Off

ONEONTA—Huntington Memorial Library will host a kick-off party for its Summer Reading Program for children at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, June 28. The event will feature balloon animals, bubbles, games, a bounce house, refreshments and more. Children must be registered in advance to receive a goodie bag. The reading challenge runs through Friday, August 30. For more information or to sign up, visit https://hmloneonta.org/youth-programs/.

July 4th Parade Is Back On

ONEONTA—Hill City Celebrations will hold its annual Hometown Fourth of July Festival in Neahwa Park on Thursday, July 4, with a rain date the next day. It will begin with a parade on Main Street at 1 p.m., followed by an afternoon of activities, live music, food and craft vendors, a bounce house, and family-friendly games. There will be a fireworks show after dark. Local businesses interested in participating as vendors can contact argogc@gmail.com for more information.

Grief Camp for Kids Offered

ONEONTA—Helios Care will hold a free day camp for children who have lost a loved one at Riverside School in Oneonta on Wednesday, August 7. Camp Forget-Me-Not provides customized counseling, activities and resources to help school-age children move through the healing process. It is facilitated by Helios professionals and runs from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided. There is no cost, but registration is required; visit HeliosCare.org/events or call (607) 267-8111. Helios also offers free coping kits with grief resources for children, which can be ordered by calling (607) 432-5525.

Kasterine To Discuss His Work

SCHOHARIE—Famed portrait photographer Dmitri Kasterine will visit the SEEC Gallery, 287 Main Street in Schoharie, for a lecture on his craft at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 22. Much of his work, which includes portraits of major 20th-century figures as well as everyday people, will be on display at the gallery until early October in an exhibit titled “They are all Strangers.” Participants are encouraged to bring a few of their own photographs to contribute to the discussion.

GOHS To Present CCC Talk

for all ages and skill levels at 4 p.m. The evening will end with a multidisciplinary performance at 7 p.m. For more information, workshop registration or performance tickets, visit TheTelegraphSchool.org.

BOCES

Holds Free CDL-A Class

GRAND GORGE—Otsego Northern Catskills BOCES will provide free CDL-A training courses to 10 eligible applicants later in the summer. Students must be graduates of ONC BOCES Career and Technical Education programs in Grand Gorge or Milford and must be 21 years of age or older. Winners will be selected by lottery after the application deadline closes on Friday, June 28. To apply, visit oncboces.org or the ONC BOCES Facebook page.

Focus on Herbs This Weekend

ONEONTA—The Greater Oneonta Historical Society will host local historian and museum volunteer Rich Ranieri for a presentation on the history of the Civilian Conservation Corps in Gilbert Lake at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 29. The CCC camp at Gilbert Lake was one of the longest-running facilities in the nationwide program, open from 19331941. “President Roosevelt’s Tree Army” brought many much-needed jobs to the area and preserved major natural resources during the depths of the Great Depression. Ranieri will display a collection of pictures, memorabilia, books and more. The talk is free and open to the public, but registration is required by Friday, June 28; contact directormm@ oneontahistory.org or (607) 432-0960 to RSVP. The New York State CCC Museum is located on the beach at Gilbert Lake and is open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Memorial Day through Labor Day. Call (607) 432-2114 for more information.

COOPERSTOWN—The Farmers’ Museum will host a variety of special demonstrations during Herbal Remedies Weekend, running from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, June 22 and 23. Herbalist and farmer A.C. Stauble will demonstrate the production of herbal salves in a workshop from 3-4:30 p.m. on Saturday. She will also hold herbal extract demonstrations and offer products for sale. The blacksmith’s shop will create lab equipment used in the distillation of medical extracts, and other interpreters across the museum grounds will demonstrate other aspects of 19th century medicinal plant production and use. Entry to Herbal Remedies Weekend is free with regular museum admission. The Farmers’ Museum works with Museums for All to provide free admission for up to four people to those receiving SNAP benefits. For more information on admission, exhibits or events, visit FarmersMuseum.org.

Smithy Hosts Raku Workshop

‘Roadhouse Coup’ To Be Feted

WORCESTER—The historical societies of Westford, Worcester and Maryland will co-host a screening of the locally made local history film “A Roadhouse Coup” at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 29. There will be a parade at noon, followed by a 1930s costume contest and local history exhibitions and activities. The screening will take place in the Wieting Theatre, 168 Main Street in Worcester. Free tickets through Otsego County Community Events are available by calling (607) 638-9343. Donations are welcome.

Improv Art Fest Is Saturday

CHERRY VALLEY—The Telegraph School and Cherry Valley Artworks will present an improvised art festival at the Star Theater, 44 Main Street, on Saturday, June 22. There will be two afternoon workshops and an evening performance to celebrate improvisation in all art mediums. Musician and teacher Evan Jagels will lead a music improvisation and graphic scores workshop geared toward children and families at 3 p.m. Angelica Dzeli Palmer will teach a dance improvisation and contact improv workshop

COOPERSTOWN—The Smithy Clay Studio will host a raku pottery firing workshop from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 22. Participants can fire up to 12 items in this western-style process inspired by traditional Japanese raku firing, in which redhot pottery is removed from a kiln and placed into a closed container with combustible materials, leading to intense chemical reactions and powerful colors. Options and pricing are available upon registration. Walk-ins and spectators are also welcome. For more information, visit www.smithyarts.org.

Tri-Town Clinic Has Reopened

SIDNEY—Bassett Healthcare Network has reopened its specialty clinic at 43 Pearl Street West in Sidney. It is once again open to patients for appointments in orthopedics and podiatry. Patients should speak to a primary care practitioner for a referral or call the scheduling line, (607) 547-3652.

Book Sale Returns Saturday

COOPERSTOWN—The much-anticipated Summer Book Sale run annually by the Friends of the Village Library of Cooperstown will return beginning on Saturday, June 22. It is open on the Fair Street side of the Village Hall, 22 Main Street, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Sunday, June 30. There will be a wide selection of books for all ages and interests. All proceeds will benefit the Village Library of Cooperstown; in support of Cooperstown’s PRIDE Block Party on Sunday, June 30, a portion of the final day’s sales will support LGBTQ-related materials for the library.

Dietz Third Golfer in HC Program History To Finish as All-American

HERKIMER

Herkimer College freshman Jaydon Dietz was named an NJCAA Division III Men’s Golf All-American after his 18th-place finish at the National Championship at Chautauqua Golf Course last week.

Dietz, a New York Mills native, is the third golfer in program history to be named an All-American and the second in the last two years, following Evan Crouse’s 16th-place finish last year.

Dietz began the first round with an 80, placing him in 27th. The following day, he delivered a career-best 77, finishing just one-over par on the back-nine.

Dietz set a new career-best with a 75 and an even-par backnine the following day. Dietz’s three-over 75 was the secondbest score by a Herkimer Golfer at a National Championship, one stroke shy of Crouse’s two-over 74 in the second round of last year’s National Championship. With one round left to go, Dietz was tied for 15th place. He finished his third consecutive round under 80, with a final round score of 79.

Dietz capped off a phenomenal freshman season with an 80.71 scoring average, which was the fourth lowest in Region III.

Freshman Anthony Zysk, from Little Falls, NY, also competed at the National Championship, earning a 57thplace finish.

Welcome Back!!

After remodeling for the last year, we are so happy to be back to serve you your favorites from Bocca Osteria! Come check out our new digs, design and menu. We have the same favorites everyone loves plus a few surprises! It’s all exciting! We love the new look and hope you do, too! We are welcoming back our customers with gusto and look forward to a great summer!

Photo provided

Tanner Zacek, Jaydon Dietz, Anthony Zysk and men’s golf coach Rick Salamone.

HOMETOWN Views

GUEST EDITORIAL

DR. AmY GRACE

Let’s Take Hot Weather Seriously

It is easy to get into trouble in hot weather. We love sunshine and clear skies. We long for them all winter. Now that summertime is here, we want to enjoy it. Unfortunately, extreme summer weather can be just as dangerous as extreme winter weather. We need to choose our clothing and plan our activities accordingly.

Make Good Choices

When extreme heat and humidity come, you should:

• Pay attention to weather advisories. We need to listen to extreme heat advisories just like we listen to snow and ice advisories in the winter.

• Stay hydrated, drinking plenty of cool water.

• Limit your time in the direct sun.

• Dress for the weather—especially if you’re going to be outside. This means light-colored, loose fitting clothes and a wide-brimmed hat.

• If you’re outside, take breaks in the shade.

• If you need to be outside because of your work, your body needs several days to build up tolerance to the heat.

Exhaustion and Stroke

Exposure to extreme heat can lead to two health conditions: heat exhaustion and heat stroke. These are clinical terms with different symptoms. Recognizing which is which can ensure that you respond appropriately in a medical emergency.

The first thing someone experiencing any of these symptoms should do is immediately get out of the sun.

Once out of the sun, you treat heat exhaustion by lowering body temperature. Drink cool water or a sports drink. Lie down. Remove unneeded clothing, like extra layers or shoes and socks. If possible, take a cool shower or use a cold compress. Finally, continue to monitor symptoms, since heat exhaustion can often lead to heat stroke. If the symptoms don’t start to improve, seek medical attention.

If you or someone near you appears to be experiencing heat stroke symptoms, immediately call 911. Take those other measures, too, but heat stroke requires immediate medical attention.

Heat Exhaustion Symptoms:

• Weakness

• Heavy sweating

• Weak but increased pulse

• Nausea/vomiting

• Lightheadedness/fainting

• Pale, cold, or clammy skin

Look Out for One Another

Heat Stroke Symptoms:

• Feverish (104° F or higher)

• Strong and increased pulse

• Loss of consciousness

• Hot, red, dry, or moist skin

In periods of extreme heat, it is more important to look out for one another.

Some people are more susceptible to heat exhaustion and stroke. Infants and children feel the effects of extreme heat up to five times faster than adults do. Similarly, older people have a harder time regulating their body temperature, as do people with some underlying health conditions, such as diabetes.

We also need to look out for those who need assistance to take care of themselves. Again, that is often children, pets and the elderly. Take special care in the car. Heatstroke is the second most common cause of vehicle-related death among children, second only to accidents. Many of those deaths are the result of parents either forgetting their child is in the backseat or children climbing into a parked car to play. If you are a parent, make checking your back seat, keeping your car locked, and keeping your keys out of reach a habit.

But looking out for others isn’t just a charge to parents, pet owners and other caretakers. Check in on relatives and neighbors. If you work outside, plan routine check-ins with coworkers. Keep an eye out for anyone who seems confused, faint or in trouble. Finally (and this might be the biggest ask of all) accept help from others if you need it.

Dr. Amy Grace is the chief of Primary Care for Bassett Healthcare Network.

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On Prototypical Manliness

Grilling season is upon us. I knew that we were headed for another annual test of manliness when asked to check the grill to make sure it was clean. Question is, what does clean really mean? As directed, I pulled the top back, gave it a quick looksee and determined that, well, it appeared to be clean enough. “Clean enough” is a relative term and, in this instance, I made the cut. However, since that season opener the grill has lain idle, the remnants of a delicious pork loin sautéing nicely in its leftover grizzle. My fear is that sometime soon the call to check the grill once again will come and, knowing this time that a real cleaning is called for, I will whine and complain in a very unmanly fashion about how much I hate grill maintenance—or any grilling of any kind. If it were up to me, we would put the grill down at the end of the driveway with a “free” sign attached and be done with the nuisance. I am aware of the extent to which grilling and manliness go hand in hand. By that account, as well as others, it appears that I fall short with respect to any acceptable measure of masculinity. Since I have never allowed specious stereotypes to stand in my way or diminish my sense of self, so be it. Men, if grilling satisfies some inner need, be my guest.

I suspect my distaste of grilling is related to my penchant for avoiding cooking whenever possible. If I find the indoor activity of cooking uninviting, why in the world would I want to stand guard over a hot grill? Makes no sense to me. The few times I have been enlisted to grill, I have made sure to be buoyed by the slow-release power of a mellowing spirit to help me endure the incredible boredom of the ordeal.

For the record, I can cook. I am the in-house salad man

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and can conjure up a tasty meal when called upon to do so. I just hope the call comes as infrequently as possible. Those rare times when having been given advance notice that dinner is up to me, I react in a very predictable way. I wait until the last minute, put on an apron (a charade that makes me feel like a real cook), pour out an ample glass of wine, perhaps a bit of background music, gather up some found materials, and put together one of my standard meals—an always tasty mishmash inevitably seasoned with oregano, my go-to spice. I am not terribly creative, but my concoctions, however similar in looks and taste, are eminently edible. At least I think so. I am not one of these men who believes that his wife should do all the cooking. I just find the activity a bit tedious and am lucky enough to have someone around who does not find cooking as objectionable an activity as I do.

On my walk this morning, I found myself wondering what deTocqueville might have opined about grilling during his early 19th-century romp through these United States that resulted in what remains the most penetrating study of America, “Democracy in America.” There were no Weber grills in those days, but it is safe to assume the American penchant for outdoor cooking has always been around. Insofar as our basic instincts and cultural proclivities are concerned, his insights remain valid to this day. I am rereading it now as a way of trying to understand our current cultural and existential muddle. A rereading might also help me to better understand the roots of prototypical manliness that still chafe us into some unpleasant situations.

Grilling aside, I do not carve. No hunk of meat need fear me

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All Invited To Boat Parade

Plan to float your boat— weather permitting—in the Otsego Lake Association’s annual “We Love Our Lake” Decorated Boat Parade to be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 6.

This year’s theme will be “Let’s Celebrate Scottie Baker.” Scottie Baker, who passed away in April 2024, was a longtime, dedicated member of the OLA Board of Directors, editor of the award-winning “OLA Journal” (formerly called “Newsletter”), and coordinator and judge for the boat parade.

The parade will form off Three Mile Point, then proceed slowly along the

westerly side of the lake, and end at Lakefront Park in Cooperstown. The lead boat, the SUNY Oneonta Biological Field Station barge, will be marked with OLA banners and decorated.

There will be judging of the boats and awarding of first-, second- and thirdplace awards plus bags of candy will be given out to all boaters. Boaters are requested to assemble no later than 2:45 p.m. so the judges can record the name of the boat owner, note the decoration or theme, and photograph the boat.

All boats, large and small, are welcome—including antique or classic, human powered, wind powered, electric powered, jet powered, outboard powered, inboard/outboard powered and, of course, “flying boats” like the one we had in 2023.

We encourage you to decorate your boat using the theme “Let’s Celebrate Scottie Baker,” but you may decorate your boat anyway you wish. It can be unusually decorated, humorously decorated, patriotic-theme decorated, joyful/ party-theme decorated, sportstheme decorated, militarytheme decorated, and so on.

If you prefer, you do not even need to decorate your boat—just join in the parade and view the other boats. You can even join the parade at anytime or anywhere along the route, especially for nonmotorized boaters who might not want to travel the full route.

If you are unable to float your boat, you can watch from shore at various points along the parade route, including Three Mile Point, Brookwood Point, Fenimore Art Museum, the Cooperstown Country Club (for members only), The Otesaga Resort Hotel and Lakefront Park.

There are no fees, registration forms, rules, or regulations except travel slowly, stay in line, and be courteous to other boaters. Last year, we had one of our largest boat parades, as between 35-45 boats participated in the parade plus many more just observing.

The parade is meant to be a fun-filled, family event for all boaters to celebrate our love for Otsego Lake. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Wayne Bunn, Boat

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HeiTz/SHARoN STUART

110 YEARs AGo

The annual Flag Day outing of the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was held on saturday, the event being a luncheon served by the chapter at the camp of Mrs. J. olney Rowe at Goodyear Lake. The day and the scene were alike ideal and the 36 ladies who participated declared it one of the most delightful and enjoyable events of the organization. Those attending were all conveyed to the camp in motor cars and the luncheon was served at 1 o’clock. The camp was gaily decorated with flags, displayed conspicuously in every room and about the porch, the table also bearing small ones, giving the scene a very patriotic appearance. Later, a business session was held at which committees were named for the various activities of the year, and other matters discussed. The afternoon was passed in various amusements not the least of which were motorboat rides about the lake in the Rowe and Van Wie launch. The air was delightful and the view from the spacious porch of the camp house fairly enticing and the ladies seemed not too weary gazing upon it.

June 1914

What the Heck is Going on in oneonta?

Oneonta is going through some changes. And boy, this is a tough time to ask people to be aspirational, and to have faith in one another.

But these changes are so necessary, and it is so very important that we are successful in our address of them.

We are not immune to the problems and challenges that face the rest of the country. We have been touched by similar concerns of homelessness, lack of affordable housing, a shortage of mental health services, addiction, population loss, and a stagnate economy.

Dealing with each of those—as we must— requires creative thinking and collaboration.

We are in a pitched battle with each of these monstrous issues. And I invite you to follow my videos and facebook.com/MayorMarkD, or invite me to speak at your next gathering, so that I can properly inform you of our progress and our plans.

As I haven’t had an opportunity to share an update in these pages recently, I’ll take advantage of this chance to talk about one of the most entertaining, most interesting things to have occurred downtown in a generation.

district. our quality of life and the city’s economy desperately require it. so, this summer, we are changing the dynamic of the Main street experience. We are making oneonta THE place to go if you are looking for a fun and engaging experience—after work, during the day, and on the weekend.

As you may have heard, we are branding this as oneonta’s “Downtown Renaissance.” There aren’t often going to be the trappings one might expect of Europe’s Renaissance, although costumes and other thematic notions are encouraged and warmly welcomed.

70 YEARs AGo June

40 YEARs AGo

Marcella Drago, a first grade teacher at the Center street school, has been named “Teacher of the Year” in the oneonta school District. Mrs. Drago already had been declared “Teacher of the Year” by one of her first grade students. Geoffrey Hahn had made a blue ribbon for her to wear earlier in the week. After receiving the district’s official recognition, Mrs. Drago held up the child-made ribbon with equal pride. one of the student nominations submitted in support of Mrs. Drago read: “she is very patient and didn’t get mad easily. she has us write a lot of stories and she corrected them for us. We later made them into books.” A parent wrote: “Mrs. Drago never seems to be too busy to listen to a child, or to spend extra time helping a child master a difficult problem. Her patience is exemplary.” Mrs. Drago has been at the Center street school for 12 years. she is the wife of high school athletic director Tony Drago, who retires this year.

June 1984

20 YEARs AGo

R. Albert Mohler, Jr., president of southern Baptist Theological seminary, in Louisville, Kentucky, recently voiced concern about women in the U.s Armed Forces. “Christian moral teaching holds that military service is for men, not women,” he asserts. “The inclusion of women in combat military units is a challenge to the moral character of the American people. The presence of women in combat forces degrades humanity, putting women in the line of fire, while sending all the wrong messages about family, gender and moral honor.”

June 2004

Like so many other Main streets, ours has seen too many difficult days, and those shops and restaurants that have struggled to navigate them have done so while incurring financial loss and immeasurable stress. Foot traffic, the life’s blood of business, had become a trickle of what is needed.

We all want a vital downtown business

By MERL REAGLE

The short-hand description of a renaissance is that of a cultural and economic rebirth that comes of a change in the long-standing paradigm. In hopes of our accomplishing that, we are embracing the performing and visual arts and providing a “blank canvas” for the creative output of our local talents.

In this respect, oneonta is richer than many

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Celebrity Costume Party…

Famous gals and guys in disguise

1 Kooky friend of Ollie 5 Rake in

Boy to whom “This Is My Box” is sung

Jupiter, Pluto, etc.

Thing we don’t do

In a stack

Onomatopoetic: abbr. 23 Mrs. Helmsley is going as ___ 26 Joe

27 Ex-Justice Stewart 28 With 46 Down, a construction kit from A.C. Gilbert

Venture

Etes, to Ed

Valentino’s co-star in Blood and Sand (1922)

Shadings

Mr. Jung is going as

LOCALS: PEOPLE/BUSINESSES IN THE NEWS

MILLER ON THE

MOVE: On March 21, Nathaniel G. Miller of Fly Creek graduated from Basic Training at the Fort Jackson United States Army Base in Columbia, South Carolina. Miller is a 2019 graduate of Cooperstown High School and a 2023 graduate of the University of Buffalo, with a degree in business management (concentration in information systems). He is currently continuing his training in Signals Intelligence at the Fort Eisenhower Army Base in Augusta, Georgia. Upon completion of his specialty area training in August, Miller will join a U.S. Army Reserve Unit for his commitment of service. He is the son of Deborah and Bruce Miller of Fly Creek and the grandson of Richard and Joyce Miller of Oneonta.

GELBSMAN GRAD: Lennon Rose Gelbsman, daughter of Jeff and Nicole, granddaughter of Howard and Joyce and Jim and MaryAnn, graduated from the University of Michigan in May 2024. Lennon received a master’s in management degree from the Ross School of Business. “We wish her luck as she starts her career in New York City,” writes mom Nicole. “Go Blue!”

WOODEN WOWS: SUNY Oneonta has tapped three students with the 2024 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence, the highest accolade a SUNY student can receive. Graham Wooden of Oneonta was among those awarded the honor, which is reserved for students who “demonstrate academic excellence and integrate it with accomplishments in other areas, such as leadership, campus involvement, community service and the arts,” according to a press release. Wooden is an exercise science major whose academic honors also include the Susan Sutton Smith Award and the Richard Siegfried Student Award. The CASE is presented annually by the SUNY Chancellor, a role currently held by John B. King Jr.

ART SHOW: The 2024 Juried Student Art Show at SUNY Oneonta featured almost 90 works of art by more than 50 student artists. These artists submitted pieces for review, which were then vetted and selected for exhibit by SUNY Oneonta Art Department faculty members. The variety of mediums used reflected the diversity of art on display, organizers said. Local students whose work was featured in the exhibit are: Gabrielle Rose De Silva, Cooperstown; Quinten Bissell-Smith, Dylan Elman, Amy Kosina, and Victoria Villaverde, Oneonta; and Gracie Roefs, Unadilla.

LAW ENFORCEMENT GRADS: Last month, five new cadets received their Basic Course for Police Officers Certificate upon graduation from the SUNY Oneonta Law Enforcement Academy. “We are proud of this academy class and look forward to witnessing the impact they will make within their communities,” said University Police Chief Dirk Budd. The graduates are currently employed within local departments: James Hogan, Joshua Karmazyn, and Zackary Laffin are serving with the New York State University PoliceOneonta; Kendra Connor is with the Solvay Police Department; and Wyatt Malave has joined the Walton Police Department. To learn more about upcoming law enforcement programs, visit https://suny.oneonta. edu/suny-oneonta-law-enforcement-academy.

CLARKE INDUCTED: Raynella Clarke of Richfield Springs was recently inducted into the Phi Alpha Theta honor society chapter at SUNY Oneonta. Phi Alpha Theta is an honor society for both undergraduate and graduate students, as well as professors within the field of history. To be considered, undergraduate students must have completed at least 12 credits within the History Department and maintain a departmental GPA of at least 3.1, and an overall GPA of at least 3.0. Clarke is an anthropology and history major and will graduate in 2024.

ONEONTA STUDENTS JOIN SOCIETY: In early April, SUNY Oneonta inducted 45 studentathletes into Chi Alpha Sigma, an honor society which recognized student-athletes who maintain a GPA of at least 3.4 during their junior and senior years, while also earning a varsity letter. The students must also have a good moral character, as determined by the coaching staff. Graham Wooden and Cadence Dudley of Oneonta were among those inducted.

ELMIRA DEAN’S LIST: Elmira College recently released its Dean’s List for Academic Achievement for the winter 2024 term. This list is reserved for undergraduate students who are enrolled full-time and maintain a GPA of at least 3.6. Maura Buck of Richfield Springs and Maya Powers of Worcester were named.

DELHI SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS: Presidential scholarships were recently awarded to 10 high-achieving local students at SUNY Delhi. This award is reserved for students residing within a 50mile radius of SUNY Delhi who have been accepted into the school and have maintained a high-school GPA of at least 93. The scholarship package includes

$7,000.00 per academic year for non-tuition expenses for up to eight consecutive semesters, as long as the student maintains an overall GPA of at least 3.3. The following students were awarded the scholarship: Nikolaos Anastos, Maine-Endwell Senior High School; Eve Foster, Walton High School; Madalynn Gaias, Bainbridge-Guilford High School; Grady Glennon, Hunter-Tannersville High School; Sarah Gorr, Roscoe High School; Alexis Hilton, Franklin High School; Katie Nichols, Margaretville High School; Olivia Streeter, Maryland, New York; Lucas Van Dyke, Franklin High School; and Trevor Waid, Charlotte Valley High School.

SIGMA TAU DELTA GROWS: SUNY Oneonta recently inducted 21 students into Sigma Tau Delta honor society. Sigma Tau Delta is the International English Honor Society, which requires members in their sophomore year and up to maintain a departmental GPA of at least 3.5 and an overall GPA of at least 3.0. The following local students were inducted: Samantha Harvey of Maryland and Leighlyn Revere of Oneonta.

TRANSFER STUDENTS HONORED: Twenty students were recently inducted into the Tau Sigma National Honor Society chapter of SUNY Oneonta. The society is for transfer students who maintain a GPA of at least 3.5 or are within the top 20 percent of all incoming transfer students during their incoming semester. The following local students were honored: Madison Hayes, Cooperstown; Emily Putman, Maryland; Natalie Segina, Mount Vision; Valerie DiToro, Oneonta; and Hannah Hasselbarth, Sidney.

ST. LAWRENCE DEAN’S LIST: St. Lawrence University recently released its fall 2023 semester Dean’s List, which requires students to complete at least four semesters and hold a GPA of at least 3.6. The following local students were honored: John Hill-Edgar, Cooperstown; Madyson McCarthy, New Berlin; and Autumn Nealis and Garrett Seeley, Oneonta.

A MEDAL FOR MICHAELS: In early April, Alfred State College hosted the 2024 SkillsUSA New York State Leadership and Skills Conference Postsecondary Championship, where 40 students competed to show off their career and technical aptitude. Students from Alfred State and the Culinary Institute of America vied for spots to go on to the 60th National SkillsUSA Championship, which will be held in Atlanta, Georgia from June 24-28 of this year. Of the 10 Gold Medal Winners, local Henry Michaels was among them, and has earned the right to advance.

ONEONTA DIVERSITY AWARDS: SUNY Oneonta recently held its 2024 Kente Graduation Recognition Ceremony, an annual ceremony recognizing the achievements of the university’s “diverse student population of African-American, Latinx, Asian and Native American students and nonAALANA students and allies,” according to a press release. The following students were honored: Riley Bowen, Hartwick; John Hamill IV and River Pina, Oneonta; and Raynella Clarke, Richfield Springs.

‘CABARET’ OPENS AND CLOSES DOORS: More than 50 SUNY Oneonta students and the Theatre Department produced a limited run of the Tony Award-winning musical, “Cabaret,” last month. Per a press release on the event, “Cabaret” was “created by American playwright Joe Masteroff, [and] follows Cliff Bradshaw, an American writer, as he navigates Berlin in the early 1930s, befriending other residents of his low-rent boarding house including relationinterest Sally Bowles, a dancer and singer at the Kit Kat Club.” Andrew Kahl, a professor of acting and directing, directed the show, which ran April 24-27. Local students Riley Brown of Fly Creek and John Wolfert of Oneonta were involved in the production.

JERRY’S OPENS FOR SEASON: Jerry’s Place Ice Cream & Grill in Hartwick has reopened for its 24th season. “Embracing nostalgia and innovation, Jerry’s Place has transformed its arcade into a retro style eating area, complete with vibrant red ‘Cadillac’ booths, providing patrons with a delightful throwback experience. From now until Memorial Day weekend, the grill is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., offering a delectable selection of burgers and fries alongside an array of mouthwatering treats,” owners said. Jerry’s Place Ice Cream & Grill is located at 6635 NY-28, Hartwick.

LEONARD IS ALL-AMERICAN: The Alvernia University Men’s Wrestling team has recently announced eight student-athletes who earned individual NCAA Division III Scholar All-American honors from The National Wrestling Coaches Association. Avery Leonard of Maryland is among those eight students. To qualify, students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 and either have won in a regional competition or won 66 percent of all competitions out of a minimum of 15 matches.

DELHI STUDENTS INDUCTED: Two local students were recently inducted into various SUNY Delhi national honor societies. Catherine Lusins of Oneonta was inducted into the Alpha Phi Sigma Honors Society, which recognizes academic excellence in the Criminal Justice department. Krystal Utter of Worcester was inducted into two societies: Phi Theta Kappa and Phi Eta Sigma. The former

requires students to complete at least 12 credit hours and maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA, and the latter honors students for high achievement during their first year, requiring students to maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0.

ELMAN CERTIFIED: Dylan Elman of Oneonta has been named as one of 17 peer tutors who received the National Tutor Association Level 1 Certification, and one of seven peer tutors who received the National Tutor Association Level 2 Certification. These were completed through the SUNY Oneonta Student Learning Center. Elman is a student at SUNY Oneonta majoring in computer science and digital and studio art.

SCHOOL RECEIVES FUNDING: SUNY Delhi recently announced they are once again receiving funding from New York State, in the form of a “$900,000.00 increase in operating aid for a combined total increase of $2.8 million, or 51 percent, over the past two years,” according to a press release. These investments were allocated for SUNY Delhi’s 20232024 and 2024-2025 budgets.

CLIMENHAGA HONORED: The 39th Annual Student Leadership Banquet took place at SUNY Cortland last month. During the banquet, 49 students were honored for their campus leadership roles. Zoe Climenhaga of Cherry Valley was among those honored.

STUDENT ART SHOW: The Term III Senior Art and Selected Student Works Show was on display from May 2-9 at Elmira College in the George Waters Art Gallery, with senior art pieces continuing to be on display until May 19. Maura Buck of Richfield Springs was one such senior who had their work displayed.

POTSDAM COMMENCEMENT: SUNY Potsdam recognized the graduating Class of 2024 on Saturday, May 18. Local students were among the graduates. Andrew Bowen of Hartwick graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of fine arts in art education (Pre-K-12). Kristin Preston of Otego graduated with distinction with a master of science teaching degree in childhood education. Nicholas Chase of Schenevus graduated with a bachelor of arts in politics. Ushuaia Diaz of Schenevus graduated with a master of music degree in music performance.

SNHU CELEBRATES STUDENTS: Southern New Hampshire University has released the names of students on its Winter 2024 President’s List. The distinction is reserved for students who are full time and maintain a GPA of 3.7. Several local students made the list: Nicole Okarski of Hartwick; Diana Hobbib Shanks and Kaitlin Eldred of Oneonta; Melissa Youker of Richfield Springs; Wyatt Thurber of Richmondville; Joseph Gannon of Sidney; Christy Crabtree of Springfield Center; and Anthony Tewell of Worcester.

MCADAMS EARNS AWARD: Lauren McAdams of Unadilla was recently recognized as having the highest GPA in their class at the 2024 Frederick W. Saburro Honors Convocation in the SUNY Canton Funeral Services Administration program.

ONEONTA STUDENT RESEARCH: The 2024 Oneonta Student Research and Creative Activity, held April 24-25, showcased the work of 125 students. “The annual SRCA showcase allows students to participate in academic conference-style presentation sessions on campus where the community can learn about students’ creative projects,” said a press release on the event. Local students who participated in the event were: Nicholas Jordan, Cherry Valley; and Timothy Picozzi, Jhon Rios, Madison Stanley, Matthew Vlietstra, and Graham Wooden, Oneonta.

LAFLAIR JOINS TEAM: Nicholas LaFlair has recently been hired as AVP Commercial Lending and Senior Commercial Loan Officer of the Sidney Federal Credit Union. “I’m incredibly grateful and excited to join the team at SFCU,” said LaFlair.

HERKIMER EMPLOYEES HONORED: Three Herkimer College employees have been honored with the 2024 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence, given to those with superior professional achievement and who have encouraged ongoing pursuits of excellence. Aaron Alford of Ilion, Robert Gassmann, and Shea Manley were among the recipients. Alford recently retired from Herkimer College after serving in various roles and was awarded for Excellence in Professional Service. Gassmann is a professor of communication and media, and was awarded for Excellence in Teaching. Manley is the campus peace officer and was awarded for Excellence in the Classified Service.

SNHU CONGRATULATES STUDENTS: Two local students were recently named on the Winter 2024 Dean’s List at Southern New Hampshire University. This honor is given to students who are enrolled full time and maintain a GPA of 3.5-3.69. Elizabeth Dixon of Oneonta and Jennifer Race of Worcester were on the list.

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Victor C. Carpenter 1961-2024

BLOOMVILLE—

Victor C. Carpenter of Bloomville, New York passed away on June 7, 2024 at Albany Medical Center. Victor was born on December 15, 1961 in Valhalla, New York to Don and Marion Carpenter.

A graduate of Valhalla High School, he was employed by Corning Inc., SUNY Delhi and BOCES at Walton Central School. He was a longtime member and vice president of the Oneonta Sportmen’s Club.

Victor is survived by brother Neil (Christine); nephew Nicholas (Yurino); nieces Lauren (Dylan), Morgan (Christopher), Molly (Lucas), and Madeline (Jack); and three greatnieces, Kennedy, Louise, and Hadley.

He was predeceased by his parents.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Oneonta Sportsmen’s Club in Victor’s name.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Bookhout Funeral Home.

Ramona Ann Harlem 1928-2024

ONEONTA—

Ramona Ann Harlem, of Oneonta, New York, passed away on June 4, 2024 at The Pines of Sarasota, Florida. She was born on September 1928 in Peru, New York to Herwood and Lauretta (Pat) Prevost.

Ramona graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in 1945. Then, she entered nursing school as a cadet nurse in the fall of 1945, graduating in 1948 from Champlain Valley Hospital School of Nursing. In the 1970s, she returned to college and earned her bachelor’s in nursing. Then she worked as a school nurse teacher. Subsequently, she earned her master’s degree.

During the early years of her marriage, Ramona worked at Albany Medical Center at night and took care

of her son, Bob, during the day while Bob Sr. attended law school. She practiced nursing in many areas: she did private duty nursing; she specialized in chest and brain cases in the Albany area; and also worked at Fox Hospital in Oneonta as a medical nurse. In the late 1970s, she transitioned to nursing for the Department of Corrections, working at Dannemora Correctional Facility and then Cape Vincent Correctional Facility, eventually retiring as a nurse supervisor in 1991.

Ramona was a Roman Catholic and she and Bob raised their children in the Catholic faith, sending them to many years of Catholic school.

After retiring, she worked as a volunteer for several nonprofit groups, including hospice, worked as an ombudsman, volunteered at the Senior Center, read to elementary-school children, etc. She also assisted seniors and indigents with their income taxes for many years.

She enjoyed playing duplicate bridge and earned the designation of “Life Master” in 1995! She traveled extensively, often to find a Duplicate Bridge tournament, but also with friends and family. She sailed on the Queen Elizabeth II, visited the Grand Canyon, Alaska, Antarctica, Bermuda, the Panama Canal, Prince Edward Island, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands, and France, as well as many states!

Family was very important to Mom. She took her grandchildren on trips, allowed them to eat cake for breakfast (something she would NEVER allow her children to eat!), had a keen sense of when her children might need a little extra support, and spent the Christmas holidays with her children (and their father and his spouse) and their families—displaying a picture of grace.

She was a stay-athome mom for the majority of her 23-year marriage. Chores were assigned (even to cousins when they visited!) and the work was inspected! She was most proud of having six children who are all good citizens and contribute to the benefit of society! (This obituary was written by Mom—with only minor edits—as part of her training to prepare her for volunteer work with hospice patients.)

Mom was one-ofa-kind! She was kind,

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generous, supportive, at times determined and outspoken, but always had good intentions. We endured a very long good-bye together. We love you Mom. Rest easy. You’ve earned that.

Ramona is survived by two sons, Robert Jr. (Bobbie) of Venice, Florida and Richard (Debra) of Oneonta, New York; and four daughters, Ramona Palermo (Rick) of Sarasota, Florida, Rebecca Lloyd (Jack) of South Glens Falls, New York, Ruth Ehrets (Frank Vergari) of Oneonta, New York, and Rosemary Harlem Wood (Woody) of Sarasota, Florida.

She is also survived by eight grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and a large extended family.

Services will be held at St. Mary’s Church, 39 Walnut Street, Oneonta, New York on July 12, 2024 at 10 a.m., followed by a reception to celebrate Ramona’s life at the Carriage House, 790 Southside Drive, Oneonta, New York.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association; Family Service Association of Oneonta, 277 Chestnut Street, Oneonta, NY 13820; or the charity of your choice.

Arrangements are by All Veterans-All Families.

Donald E.

Howard Jr. 1941-2024

COOPERSTOWN—

Donald E. Howard Jr., formerly of Cooperstown, died on June 9, 2024 after a brief battle with liver cancer.

Don was born in Albany on July 11, 1941, to Donald E. Howard and Ruth Frisbie Howard. He grew up in Schoharie and graduated from Schoharie Central School in 1959. In high school he was a soccer goalie, played basketball and ran track, helping the school win its first team county track title in 1959.

Don attended Union College and graduated

in 1963 with a BA in history. He lettered in volleyball and was a member of Delta Phi Fraternity. He then attended SUNY Oneonta to finish his graduate work for teaching.

In 1964 he was hired to teach seventh- and eighth-grade history at Cooperstown Central School. Later, he taught a senior elective in psychology for 13 years. In 1994 he was named Teacher of the Year. After teaching for 36 years he retired in 2000. Don loved eighth graders for their spirit and willingness to learn. He had a vast knowledge of American history and liked to tell stories that made history feel real and exciting. He was beloved by his students.

While Don enjoyed teaching and working with his students, his real passion was in coaching. A lifelong “sports nut,” he coached junior high basketball, starting the program in 1964, JV basketball, Jr. High track, starting the program in the spring of 1965, cross country, and varsity track and field.

In 1969, he teamed with varsity coach Dick White to run a highly successful basketball program for over 25 years. He had three undefeated JV seasons among his 13 league championships.

Don coached junior high track until 1971. He then took over varsity track when the founder of CCS track and field, Bill Eldridge, retired. Running on an egg shaped, six corner, cinder track was a challenge, but his athletes performed well and became very competitive. In 1979, after 33 years of track and field at CCS, the team finally won its first Center State Conference title. After 423 dual meet victories, winning nine more league titles, three sectional titles, and having one State champion, Joe Senchyshyn, Don retired in 2007. While he enjoyed the competition of the sports that he coached, he most cherished the lasting friendships of his many former athletes. He was selected to the CCS Athletic Hall of Fame in 2009.

After living in Cooperstown for 49 years, Don and his wife, Doris, moved to their camp on Great Sacandaga Lake in the Adirondacks and spent their winters in the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina area. Don had many interests and hobbies. He was an

avid underdog rooter, as evidenced by being a Brooklyn Dodgers fan, a diehard Mets fan, and a Jets, Nets and NY Rangers fan. He also enjoyed fishing, kayaking, golf and a lifelong hobby of collecting baseball cards.

Don is survived by his beloved wife, Doris, of 44 years, a great support through his teaching, coaching and living. Surviving children are Kelly (Howard) Kerner and husband Chris, of Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, Todd Howard and wife Jennifer, of Cooperstown, Scott Crain and wife Hope, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, Marcia Marcia Marcia (Crain) Prasch and husband Rich, of Boise, Idaho, and Susan Crain of Boise, Idaho. Grandchildren include Clark Kerner and wife Gloria, of Manassas, Virginia, Anastasia (Kerner) LaMarca and husband John, of Bowdoinham, Maine, Jack Howard, Brianna Crain, Gavin, Ian and Jane Prasch, Andrew Ready, and Alex Ready. Great-grandchildren include Jack and Tommy LaMarca, and Reagan Kerner. Funeral services will be held at a time to be announced on Saturday, September 7, 2024, in the Nicholas J. Sterling Auditorium at the Cooperstown JuniorSenior High School, with the Rev. Dr. Bonnie Orth, pastor of the Mayfield Central Presbyterian Church, officiating. Immediately following the service there will be a time to visit with the Howard family. Contributions in Don’s name may be made to Mayfield Central Presbyterian Church, 22 North Main Street, Mayfield, NY 12117 and Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative

Care, 108 Steele Avenue, Gloversville, NY 12078.

Arrangements are with the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown.

Bernice L. Nonenmacher 1927-2024

ONEONTA—Bernice L. “Berni” Nonenmacher, 97, of Oneonta and formerly of Edmeston, passed away unexpectedly on June 4, 2024 in Oneonta, New York.

Bernice was born on February 23, 1927 in Oak Park, Illinois, the daughter of the late Elbert W. and Eleanor F. (Hicks) Larson. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Robert K. Nonenmacher, on September 24, 2022, a daughter, Bobbi Stensland, and her brothers, Leon and Dan Larson. She is survived by her children, Randy (Karen Gilboyne) Nonenmacher, Dani (Leon) Stockwell, Kim (John) Flynn, Tomi (Jon Stern) Nonenmacher; a sonin-law, Mike Stensland; and grandchildren Tavi, Jamie, Bobby, Jody, Jenny, Tobi, Jordan, Lillian, Catherine, Tucker, Shawn, and Ivy. Also surviving are 14 great-grandchildren.

Berni was raised in Illinois and graduated from the Downers Grove Illinois School System

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Dreams Summer

Artworks by Music Legend Bob Dylan Featured This Summer at the Fenimore

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Anew exhibition at Fenimore Art Museum celebrates another impressive aspect of music legend Bob Dylan’s creativity: his talents in visual art. “Bob Dylan Remastered: Drawings from the Road” features 92 unique, original signed works. The exhibition is on view through September 15.

A dedicated performer, Dylan started what is known as his “Never Ending Tour” in 1988; between 1989 and 1992, as he traveled through North America, Europe, and Asia, he began sketching glimpses of his life on the road.

The resultant pencil and charcoal drawings were a way to “refocus a restless mind,” as Dylan claimed, providing him a new outlet to celebrate the comings and goings of everyday life.

“This exhibition allows everyone, including Dylan’s fans, to experience another aspect of the range of talents possessed by this music legend,” said Chris Rossi, director of exhibitions at [the museum]. “We all recognize him as an accomplished singer/songwriter and visitors will be equally amazed when discovering his work as a visual artist.”

Dylan made three different collections out of the original drawings by “remastering” these works, adding vivid watercolor and gouache to digital enlargements of the drawings to create a new, special edition set titled The Drawn Blank Series, which is the focus of Fenimore’s exhibition.

All three series were first seen in public during an exhibition at the prestigious Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz Museum in Germany

History of the Baseball Hall of Fame Game 1940-2008 by Dan Valenti

in 2007. After one additional show in Helsinki, the works returned to Dylan. Today, The Drawn Blank Series is owned by a private collector while the other two sets were sold to a private gallery.

Dylan’s work has been compared to modern masters such as Henri Matisse and Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. His skills as a draughtsman, in keeping with his talents as a songwriter, lie with his ability to tell an engrossing tale through the simplest and most evocative means.

The exhibition is sponsored in part by The Clark Foundation and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas O. Putnam.

This exhibition was provided by PAN Art Connections.

Visit FenimoreArt.org for more information.

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The Summer Concerts at the Dunderberg series will present “1824: The Music They Played in Gilbertsville, Baroque and Classical” at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 22. This second concert of the season will feature music by Bach, Mozart and Charpentier, as well as favorites from the early American frontier. Tickets are available at https://dunderberggallery.com/ or at the door.

New Stories Featured in Author Series

COOPERSTOWN—

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum’s 2024 Author Series will bring 10 of the most exciting contemporary baseball authors and historians to Cooperstown over the course of the summer. These programs are held in the museum’s Bullpen Theater and are included with museum admission. Authors will discuss their work, answer questions, and sign copies, and each event will be livestreamed on the museum’s Facebook page.

The series begins with Dan Schlossberg, author of “Home Run King: The Remarkable Record of Hank Aaron,” at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 20. Mitchell Nathanson will present on his book, “Under Jackie’s Shadow: Voices of Black Minor Leaguers Baseball Left Behind,” at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 27.

For a complete list of programs, visit https://baseballhall. org/visit/events.

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‘The House on Mango Street’ To Premiere at Glimmerglass Festival

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The Glimmerglass Festival’s 50th anniversary season in the summer of 2025 will include the world premiere of “The House on Mango Street.” The groundbreaking new opera is a collaboration between celebrated author Sandra Cisneros and three-time Grammynominated composer Derek Bermel.

Artistic and General Director Robert Ainsley will announce the complete 2025 season, featuring a diverse array of productions and special events, early this summer.

“The Glimmerglass Festival is renowned for its captivating, insightful, and innovative productions, and “The House on Mango Street” adds another significant chapter to our long-held tradition. We are thrilled to showcase this piece, which delves into the universal quest to define one’s voice and identity. This powerful production promises audiences an unforgettable experience that provides insight into the creative process and a delightful and engaging journey as we follow the

story of a young artist on her path of self-realization,” said Ainsley.

Based on Cisneros’ iconic novel of the same name, the opera brings to life the captivating story of a young MexicanAmerican girl growing up in Chicago as she charts her path to adulthood, taking inspiration from her neighborhood and finding her voice as a writer. Written with exquisite clarity in unique poetic prose, Cisneros’ work has captivated readers around the globe and has become required reading in schools and universities across the United States.

“My little ‘House’ has found a home at Glimmerglass. I am effervescent with anticipation,” said Cisneros.

The new opera, Ainsley added, is an opportunity to welcome new audiences of all ages and backgrounds to the annual summer festival held each year on the banks of Otsego Lake.

“We are continuing to reimagine what opera can be, and this thrilling new work will reflect our commitment to pushing the boundaries of opera while also telling a story

that reflects America today.”

The score seamlessly blends genres and styles such as aria, recitative, salsa, merengue, rap, ballads, a cappella, and art-song, creating a truly unique and immersive musical experience.

Cisneros, a multitalented artist, has garnered numerous accolades throughout her illustrious career. Her work, which delves into the lives of the working class, has earned her recognition as a poet, short story writer, novelist, essayist, performer, and artist.

Cisneros’s contributions to literature have been celebrated with numerous prestigious honors, including a MacArthur Fellowship and a National Medal of Arts. In addition to her writing, Cisneros has dedicated herself to nurturing aspiring writers through the Macondo Foundation and the Alfredo Cisneros del Moral Foundation. For this project, Cisneros has beautifully adapted her novel, delivering a poetic and powerful libretto that explores themes of social class,

race, sexuality, identity, and gender.

Bermel, known for his engagement with diverse musical cultures, has established himself as a prominent composer and clarinetist. His extensive collaborations with renowned artists such as Wynton Marsalis, Midori, Gustavo Dudamel, and Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) make for an uncommonly rich catalog.

Bermel’s impressive list of commissions includes prestigious orchestras and ensembles worldwide, and his discography boasts several acclaimed albums.

“Working with Sandra’s words is like sculpting gold. I’m

honored to collaborate with her and with the talented team at Glimmerglass,” said Bermel.

Audiences can join in the creation of this new operatic venture at the 2024 Glimmerglass Festival. Led by conductor jayce Ogren of the University of Michigan, two 2024 Project Pipeline workshops, generously sponsored by the Amphion Foundation and the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, will shape the piece. Soprano Mikaela Bennett, who audiences will remember as Maria from the 2022 Glimmerglass production of “The Sound of

Music,” will lend her talents to both. The first is a private piano workshop in june 2024, followed by a public concert reading on August 12, where attendees can engage with the creators. The collaborative process concludes with an orchestral workshop on Thursday, October 17 at the University of Michigan’s historic Hill Auditorium in Ann Arbor, culminating in the world premiere at The Glimmerglass Festival in the summer of 2025. For more information about The Glimmerglass Festival and its upcoming productions, visit www. glimmerglass.org.

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nience of patio dining will be enhanced by a youth program offering delivery service from our local restaurants. After work, on various days in the week—and regularly on Thursday—the plaza will host jazz, swing, blues, folk, country, soul, rock, hip hop, spoken word, and more.

During the day, the activities at Muller Plaza will be further augmented by a newly-imagined Dietz Street Marketplace, diagonally across Main

Street, which will have vendors and artists, and dance, karate, and other classes, tournaments, and impromptu music performance. We may even have magic. Doesn’t that sound great?

We are filling all our empty store windows with displays, decorating our trash receptacles with art (thanks, Oneonta High School!), and turning walls and fences into galleries. And there’s more. No matter the day, and no matter the time,

LEGALS

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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Notice of formatioN of a NY Limited LiabiLitY compaNY.

MULLIGAN 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 permitted under NYS laws.

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Notice of formatioN of 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 of formatioN of

TINY DREAM YC LLC.

Filed 4/4/24. Office: Otsego Co. SSNY desig. as agent for process & shall mail to: 765 State Hwy 205, Oneonta, NY 13820. Registered Agent: Yinaira Garcia Angomas, 12 Altonwood Pl, Yonkers, NY 10710. Purpose: General. 6LegalJul.11

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Notice of formatioN of MEDMOUNTS, LLC

Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/14/2024. 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 PO Box 83, Leonardsville, NY 13364. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 6LegalJul.18

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Notice of formatioN of Mohawk Industrial Maintenance LLC.

Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 5/22/24. Office location: Otsego Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served, SSNY shall mail process to: PO Box 902, Sayre, PA 18840. Purpose: any lawful activities. 6LegalJul.18

you will find a visit to Oneonta entertaining and engaging. We’re having a renaissance and you’re invited! (I make no guarantees, but there may even be the occa-

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Notice of formatioN of Studio LL LLC, filed with the Secretary of State of NY on May 21, 2024. Office Location is in Otsego County. The Secretary of State of NY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

The Secretary of State of NY shall mail process to P.O Box 431, Cooperstown, New York 13326. Purpose: any lawful activity.

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Notice of formatioN of 12951 Revisited, LLC.

Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on 05/22/2024. The office of the LLC is to be located in Otsego County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon it to: The LLC, 31 Bloom Street, Gilbertsville, NY 13820.

The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act.

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Notice of formatioN of FLOWERHEAD FARM LLC

Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on February 27, 2024. Office location: Otsego County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail

a copy of any process to: 928 County Highway 35, Maryland, NY 12116. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 6LegalJul.18

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OTSEGO

INDEX NO.: EF2023-545– .

Plaintiff designates OTSEGO COUNTY as the place of trial based upon the location of the premises herein described having tax map Section 52.38, Block 1, Lot 4.00, RICHFIELD SPRINGS, NY, County of OTSEGO CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC., PLAINTIFF, -againstJENNIFER MANCE, AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF JAMES G. MANCE A/K/A JAMES MANCE, KENNETH MANCE, AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF JAMES G. MANCE A/K/A JAMES MANCE, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES G. MANCE A/K/A JAMES MANCE, if living and if dead, the respective heirs-at-law, next-of-kin, distributes, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors and successors in interest and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or inheritance, lien or otherwise any right, title or interest in or to the real property described in the complaint; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAX AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF

AMERICA -INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE and “John Doe” and/or “Jane Doe” # 1-10 inclusive, the last ten names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons, corporations or heirs at law, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises described in the complaint, DEFENDANTS.

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff’s Attorney within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint.

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 against you 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 your mortgage company will not stop this foreclo-

sure 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: June 7, 2024 Syosset, New York, . Roach & Lin, P.C., attorney for Plaintiff, 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 185, Syosset, NY 11791. Tel: 516-9383100.

To the abovenamed defendants: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. BRIAN D. BURNS, a Justice of the Supreme Court, State of New York, dated May 15, 2024 and filed with the OTSEGO County Clerk together with the supporting papers thereon. This is an action to foreclose a mortgage held by Plaintiff on the premises known as Section 52.38, Block 1, Lot 4.00, RICHFIELD SPRINGS, NY, County of OTSEGO as described in the complaint on file and commonly known as 7705 STATE HIGHWAY 28, RICHFIELD SPRINGS, NY 13439 81244 4LegalJul.4

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Notice of aNNUaL meetiNG

The annual meeting of the Fly Creek Valley Cemetery Association for all lot owners will be held on July 11, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Fly Creek Town Hall. This will be followed by the regular cemetery meeting. All lot owners are encouraged to attend. 6LegalJun.20

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Notice to tHe VoterS of otSeGo coUNtY Candidates & Polling Places for the: June 25, 2024 Democratic & Republican Primaries Polls open 6 a.m.-9 p.m.

democratic MEMBER OF ASSEMBLY 102nd DISTRICT

Mary T. Finneran

Janet S. Tweed

CHERRY VALLEY Community Center, 2 Genesee St.

DECATUR Town Barn, 104 Co. Hwy. 37

MARYLAND AMVET Post 2752, 25 Main St. MIDDLEFIELD Clark Sports Center, 124 Co. Hwy. 52

TOWN OF OTSEGO (Voters may use either location) St Mary’s Parish Center, 31 Elm St. Town Building, 811 Co. Hwy. 26

ROSEBOOM Town Building, 126 Co. Hwy. 50

SPRINGFIELD Community Center, 129 Co. Hwy. 29A

WESTFORD Town Hall, 1812 Co. Hwy. 34

WORCESTER Town Hall, 19 Katie Ln. repUbLicaN RICHFIELD COUNCIL MEMBER (Unexpired Term)

Dan Sullivan Charles H. Furner

RICHFIELD Town Hall, 18 E. James St. Polls will be closed in all other districts as all races are uncontested Otsego County Board of Elections 140 Co. Hwy. 33W., Ste. 2, Cooperstown, NY 13326

607-547-4247

vote.otsegocountyny.gov 6LegalJun.20

Mark Drnek is the mayor of the City of Oneonta.

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The job scene

To place effective employment ads, call 607-547-6103 or email Tarab@allotsego.com

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH, AND SAFETY (EHS) MANAGER

Sportsfield Specialties, located in Delhi, NY, is seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager to create, support and ensure compliance with all related environmental, health, and safety (EHS) initiatives, programs, agency regulations, training, and insurance requirements to improve upon a culture of high standards.

Responsibilities/Duties

inclu D e but not limite D to:

• Identify, develop, communicate, and promote standards, processes, and best practices, providing guidance to operations leadership and plant team members, ensuring compliance with all company and regulatory/insurance policies.

• Train managers and production team members on programs in safe work practices.

• Collaborate with production team to analyze current/unique situations to identify/develop EHS improvement recommendations.

• Develop, communicate, and track EHS metrics to measure results and ensure proper allocation of resources.

• Lead and/or support environmental, health, and safety projects across the New York facilities.

• Develop and implement EHS onboarding and training materials for new hires, contractors, and visitors.

• Manage relationships with EHS-related vendors, ensuring timely and satisfactory service.

• Analyze data to identify trends to prevent injury and mitigate health and environmental risks.

• Review proposed and new regulations to ensure continuous compliance.

• Review near misses/injuries, ensuring timely corrective actions are identified and seen through to completion.

• Investigate, complete and report work related injuries to insurance carrier and maintain OSHA log.

• Lead regulatory audits and ensure timely and appropriate corrective actions are submitted.

• Manage all environmental permit requirements, ensure compliance and timely renewal.

• Perform Lockout Tagout certifications for all qualified personnel and own forklift certification process.

• Record, track, and manage safety footwear and safety eyewear program to submit to payroll.

• Ability to work flexible hours as needed to conduct training and assessments.

• Occasional long distant travel and frequent travel between Delhi and Deposit locations.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requi R ed q ualifications:

s kills:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Completed coursework should involve safety management, safety, and environmental regulations, etc.

• Minimum 5 years of industrial safety experience with a strong background in training.

• Experience building and leading teams is highly preferred.

• Experience leading change and multiple projects at once is preferred.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Thorough understanding of OSHA regulations.

• Experience with DEP and EPA requirements preferred.

• Proficient in Microsoft applications (Word, Outlook and Excel)

• Professional certifications in environmental, health, and safety are highly desirable.

Salary range $105-$120k/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 Opportunity Employer.

Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. We

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Concert Pours Will Benefit TNR Efforts

MIDDLEFIELD—

Friends of the FeralTrap, Neuter, Release, a non-profit organization dedicated to the

solution of feral cat proliferation in Otsego County, will provide volunteers to serve beer at Brewery Ommegang’s CAKE concert on Saturday, july 22. Dozens of volunteers, including board members, will be on hand to answer questions about the feral cat population and the organization’s efforts to sterilize and adopt out animals. All tips will support Friends of the Feral’s operations.

be an officer in the U.S. Army. He is an outstanding young man to lead this nation’s sons and daughters who will enlist in the military.”

Terry Harkenreader, commander of American Legion Post 259 and vice president of the board of the Oneonta Veterans Club Inc. said, “This is a rare honor for our legion to be present while Jayden receives his appointment to West Point. It has never happened here before.”

Zakala credits his school counselor, Kristopher Kaschak, for giving him the idea of ROTC as an option.

Kaschak said, “I retired after 26 years of service, 11 active, and 15 reserves, and I was commissioned through ROTC rather than a service academy like West Point.”

His counselor describes Zakala as “humble, gracious and kind.” He said, “It is nice to see his hard work and dedication pay off.”

Kaschak added, “In my 15 years as a counselor, he was only the second [to attend] a prestigious military academy.”

Zakala said, “I did not want to spend a lot of money on college as an undecided major.”

He found out about a one-week-long program that immerses rising high-school seniors in citizenship and leadership training called American Legion Boys State.

He applied and was sponsored by Post 259 to attend this program, in which students learn how local, county, and state government operates. Activities included legislative sessions, court proceedings, lawenforcement presenta-

tions, assemblies, bands, choruses and recreational programs. Participants live on the campus of SUNY Morrisville for one week.

Harkenreader said, “Jayden stood out as memorable during the application process to Boys State. He has a natural military bearing.”

According to Dave Lamouret, Otsego County commander and a retired Army sergeant major who served his country for 30 years, about 1,000 young men who are rising highschool seniors attend Boys State in New York alone. Lamouret, from Cherry Valley, estimates “as many as 48,000 boys attend nationwide.”

Zakala’s roommate at Boys State was applying to West Point and knew a great deal about the school because his father is a professor there.

Zakala said, “If it were not for Boys State and meeting my roommate, I might have just enlisted in ROTC.”

Every applicant to West Point needs a nomination from a senator or congressman and at least two letters of recommendation. Zakala applied with Congressman Marc Molinaro and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York. He was interviewed in person by a board of 12 people on Molinaro’s team, including Command Sergeant Major Gary Flaherty, who attended the ceremony on June 11 at the American Legion.

“To watch all the work and effort to get into West Point, I was really impressed. Jayden did it all himself. He was motivated to make all the contacts and do all the interviews. I am very, very proud of him,” said his grandfa -

ther, Larry Shultis.

Zakala’s whole family attended his West Point appointment ceremony. His dad, Nathan Zakala, said he is “excited about Jayden going to West Point.” His mother, Sarah, said, “I’m nervous. We’ll miss him very much.”

Nathan and Sarah own and operate Adaline’s Ice Cream on Main Street in Oneonta. His older brother, Tyler, attends SUNY Oneonta and studies computer science. His sister, Hailey, is in 10th grade at OHS.

Zakala’s grandmother, Dorothy, pointed to a photo of her mother-inlaw, Freda Shultis, on the wall at Post 259. Freda served in the American Legion’s Auxiliary from 1977-78. Larry Shultis pointed to a photo of his father, Edmund Shultis, who was commander of the legion from 1980-81.

Zakala’s great-grandfather served in the military and Jayden will be following in his footsteps.

He said, “Both my parents are super proud.”

Zakala has participated in soccer, wrestling and tennis since he was in the seventh grade. He was on the varsity team in all three sports recently. Physical fitness is an important component for admission to West Point. Applicants must pass a physical and mental health evaluation.

School Superintendent Thomas Brindley, Principal Kevin Stevens, and many local veterans, were also in attendance to support Zakala on this achievement.

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The day continues into the evening at Glimmerglass State Park with music provided by “Scattered Flurries,” and finally fireworks will light up the night sky. The day’s events are partially supported in collaboration with The Glimmerglass Festival for its season preview concert. This year the preview concert is on July 13.

The Springfield Historical Society collects and preserves the material culture of the Town of Springfield, to exhibit and interpret the history of the town and its people for the public and to offer public educational programs and events. The new exhibition will be titled “Springfield’s Gilded Age.” The rapid expansion of industrialization created great wealth in the late 19th century, while the expansion of railroads allowed for travel from the cities to summer retreats. Otsego Lake was a main attraction for both its beauty and for the leisure activities it allowed. Wealthy families built summer retreats on land at the northern end of the lake.

These six great estates— Swanswick, Pinehurst, Ringwood Manor, Cary Mede, Mohican Manor, and Hyde Hall—comprise an important part of the history of Springfield and continue to contribute to the town’s special identity.

The centerpiece of this exhibition will be six large panels containing photographic images of each of the six great estates in their heyday, coupled with text describing the estates. Photographs of original family members engaged in various activ-

ities and sporting events of the period, such as horseback riding and boating, will be included. A map of the northern shore of Otsego Lake will indicate the locations of the estates in the photo panels. In conjunction with the exhibit, a lecture about the estates and their impact on Springfield will be presented by Suzanne Goodrich and Nancy Einreinhofer. When completed, the exhibition may be seen at 129 County Road 29A, Springfield Center. For hours, and more information, contact springfieldhistoricalsocietyny.org.

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Parade chairman, at bunnwayne@gmail.com or (518) 542-6630. You can also view photographs of past years’ boat parades at www. OtsegoLakeAssociation. org. We look forward to seeing you on July 6! Wayne Bunn Boat Parade Chair Otsego Lake Association

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at the helm of a sharp knife. At our holiday meals either my wife carves up the flesh or a real man who happens to be with us is willing to step in and perpetuate the stereotype with an enthusiasm I’m incapable of emulating. I am a happy bystander. I see no reason to pretend that my own sense of self is tied to how well I might mangle a carcass. We do have a preponderance of silly notions in these United States. I am possessed of far too many stereotypically manly traits to catalogue and explain them here. Suffice it to say that at 80-plus I remain comfortable in my own questionably manly skin. I have never had six pack abs, never wanted them, never equated manliness with physical prowess, and never eyed a weight I wanted to lift. Fortunately for me, I’m stuck with a self that suits me just fine.

Dick deRosa’s Hawthorn Hill essays have appeared in “The Freeman’s Journal” since 1998. A collection, “Hawthorn Hill Journal: Selected Essays,” was published in 2012. He is a retired English teacher.

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and Milwaukee-Downer College in Wisconsin. As a young lady, she was a member of the Girl Scouts and Gymnastics Club. After college, she became an occupational therapist with the Crippled Children’s Guild in Buffalo, New York and was a talented seamstress.

In 1949, she married Robert, and in 1962 they relocated to Edmeston. Active with her children in the community, she served as a Cub Scout den mother, 4-H leader, Sunday School teacher and a spectator of sports. She continued her involvement with the community, helping build

the community pool, and acting as the recreation director. She also was a swimming instructor, the United Methodist Church treasurer, a member of the Edmeston Free Library Board, and an EMT with the Edmeston Rescue Squad, also serving as their treasurer.

Berni was also a talented artist and is best known for her pictures of the area schools to raise money for the community pool.

On Saturday August 3, after 10:30 a.m., Berni’s family will visit the Edmeston Museum on North Street and Hoyt’s Hardware Store. From 1-3 p.m., the family will receive family and friends to Celebrate Berni’s Life at the Delker and Terry Funeral Home, 30 South Street, Edmeston, New York. A private family graveside committal will be in Taylor Hill Cemetery.

Peter J. Tavarone 1947-2024

ONEONTA—Peter J. Tavarone passed away at home on June 13, 2024. He was born on September 19, 1947 in Suffern, New York to Peter and Waiva (Townsend) Tavarone. Peter drove school bus for Oneonta City Schools for 33 years. He loved hunting and flying RC model helicopters and planes. He was a member of the Maryland RC Flyers Club. He is survived by his sons, Richard (Kelly) Tavarone and Pete Tavarone (Lauren Sloane); grandchildren Tucker and Connor Tavarone, Cameron Critti, and Emma and Kyler Tavarone; siblings Barbara Mitchell and Greg Tavarone; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and a brother, Richard Joseph Tavarone.

The family will have a private service at a later date in Wyoming.

Arrangements are with Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, 51 Dietz St., Oneonta; www.lhpfuneralhome.com.

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Awards

on the volleyball and soccer teams, playing libero and forward/midfielder, respectively. Her coaches called her one of the most versatile athletes they have ever seen, and praised her willingness to do whatever was best for her teams. She was also Cooperstown’s Section III Scholar Athlete. Hotaling signed a letter of intent to play soccer at SUNY Cortland.

Ann I. Pink Memorial Sportsmanship Award: Margaret Raffo won the school’s top award for female athletes, given in memory of Pink, a class of 1990 graduate. Raffo was named MVP of the cross country team, which she led despite battling through an injury in the fall. She swam for the boys swim team in the winter, and made a successful return to running in the spring, as a distance runner. She is also one of the valedictorian speakers for CCS at graduation this month. Her coaches praised her as a hard worker and team leader.

John Terry McGovern Sportsmanship Trophy: Charlie Lambert won the school’s top award for male athletes, given in honor of the 1983 alumnus. An MVP in all three of his sports—soccer, basketball, and golf—Lambert was a three-year starter on the soccer team, winning two section and two regional titles. He scored more than 1,000 points in basketball and was named on the all-state team three years in a row. He set a school record for assists in a game. He was praised for being a team leader, for putting team success above his individual glory and for being a positive role model for the younger players around him. Lambert was also Cooperstown’s Section III Scholar Athlete.

Students Choice Athlete of the Year Award: Margaret Raffo and Charlie Lambert were as well regarded by their peers as they were by the coaches. The two seniors also won Students Choice Athlete of the Year awards. All varsity athletes were allowed to vote for the award.

Ken Kiser Award for Good Sportsmanship: Katie Lambert won the Booster Club’s award for a community member who is a good role model based on their support for youth and school sports. The award is named for Kiser, a passionate booster who died in 2005.

Lambert, whose son won the McGovern Trophy, works as a special education teacher at CCS. She is a CCS graduate and she has consistently worked hard for her school, community, and the sports programs. Lambert is a regular booster club meeting attendee and was noted by the booster officers as a parent who always volunteers.

Robert D. Snyder Award for Community Service:

Presented this year to Lucy Hayes, this award is named for former booster club president Bob Snyder, who led the club for about 30 years. The award is presented to the student or students who stand out in service of their school and community during their highschool careers.

Hayes was a league allstar and team captain on the volleyball team. She took pictures during all of the other sports, providing her work to the yearbook, Cooperstown Sports News and the Booster Club. She set an example for her friends and teammates with her service and volunteer shifts with the booster club, and she taught one of her teammates how to fill her shoes next year taking pictures. She also put together the year-end picture presentation for Wednesday’s ceremony, replacing legendary

booster Ted Spencer. Robert James Welsh Award: Riley Green and Tanner Griffin were named Welsh winners by school officials. The award, given in memory of the 1943 CCS graduate, celebrates athletes who have been role models based on overcoming adversity to achieve their athletic success.

Green was recognized by her coaches for overcoming a knee injury that cost her senior season of soccer and most of the volleyball season—she took one serve during the senior night game. Green was able to return to do field events in the spring, winning a Section III C-2 title in the shot put. She was praised by her coaches for her courage, her positive attitude and her ability to succeed despite the adversity.

Griffin was recognized by his coaches as an athlete whose high-school experience changed for the better after he went out for cross country and track and field. He flourished doing middle-distance running and became a leader among his peers. He also went out for theater and grew his confidence through performing. He was described by his coaches as an incredible teammate and caring individual, who always worked hard and was a leader by example.

Director’s Awards: Tori France and Olivia Murdock were selected by Athletic Director josh Wagner for his award, which highlights players who improved the chemistry of their teams by being positive role models and who went above and beyond to ensure their teams’ success.

France and Murdock played soccer and basketball together, with both teams having winning seasons. France was a midfielder in soccer and the point guard in basketball. Murdock was the defensive leader on both teams. They won a section title in basketball their junior year. In the

spring, Murdock ran track, winning Section III Class C2 titles as part of the 400 and 1,600 relay teams. France was the only senior on the softball team, playing shortstop, leading off, setting school records for steals in a season and a career, and leading the team to a 13-win season. She also won a section title in softball her junior year.

In addition, the Cooperstown coaches made presentations and gave out the following team MVP Awards:

Baseball MVP: Kalen Dempsey and Emerson Toulson

Boys Soccer MVP: Charlie Lambert and Frank Panzarella

Softball MVP: Tori France and Katie Crippen

Bowling MVP: Anthony McCoy and Theo Ritter

Girls Soccer MVP: Sophia Hotaling

Thomas P. Ashford Award (Boys Basketball): Charlie Lambert

Girls Basketball MVP: Rory Nelen

Golf MVP: Brayden Sentz and Charlie Lambert

Boys Swimming/Diving

MVP: London Kinley and Thomas Hellenthal

Girls Swimming/Diving

MVP: Emily Kane, Milford

Volleyball MVP: Sophia Hotaling

Christopher T. Gentile Award (Tennis): Eero Aho, Rotary student from Denmark

Tennis MVP: Isaiah George William Eldridge Award (Boys Cross Country): Carter Stevens, Milford

Girls Cross Country MVP: Margaret Raffo

Connie Herzig Award (Girls Track and Field): Sophia Hotaling and Annelise jensen

Don Howard Award (Boys Track and Field): Cooper Hodgdon and Cooper Bradley

Kevin Belrose Defensive Player Award (Football): Trevor Campagna, Cherry Valley-Springfield

Walter P. Eggleston Award (Football): Kalen Dempsey

John Winslow Award (Wrestling): T. j. O’Connor, Milford

Contributed by the Cooperstown Sports Booster Club.

Photo courtesy Cooperstown Sports Booster Club

Lucy Hayes, recipient of the Robert D. Snyder Award for Community Service, displays her plaque with the award’s namesake.

►Fri., June 21

DEADLINE Last day to purchase tickets for Community Bus Trip to Yankee Stadium. Includes transportation, water/snacks on the bus, trivia/prizes and ticket to 8/10 Yankees Vs. Ranger game, seating in section 308. Proceeds benefit the Women’s Guild of the Church of Christ Uniting, Richfield Springs. (315) 868-2657.

BLOOD DRIVE

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Elm Park Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. Visit RedCrossBlood.org

LIBRARY 11 a.m.

“Hoopla 101.” Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980.

SENIOR MEALS

11:30 a.m. Seniors are invited to enjoy a delicious meal Monday-Friday. Suggested donation is $3.50 for seniors, $10 for guests accompanying a senior. Today, enjoy a lunch of lasagna, tossed salad, garlic bread and Mandarin oranges. Nader Towers Housing, 2 Mitchell Street, Oneonta. (607) 547-6454.

POTTERY 5-6:30 p.m.

“Free Fridays.” Demonstration of sgraffito surface design. 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) 547-8671.

PARK 6-9 p.m. “Friday Nights in the Park.” Historic carousel, ice cream, local vendors and more. Borst Field, Schenevus. (607) 638-1924.

GATHERING 6:30 p.m. “Ice Cream Social.” Summer kick-off. First Presbyterian Church of Gilbertsville, 113 Marion Avenue, Gilbertsville. Visit facebook.com/groups/gilbertsvilleny

CONCERT 8 p.m. doors open at 7 p.m. “Green River: The Ultimate CCR & John Fogerty Tribute Show.” Fees apply. Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. (607) 431-2080.

►Sat., June 22

LIBRARY 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Annual FoVL Summer Book Sale.” Runs through 6/30. Held under sidewalk tents on Fair Street side of the Village Library of Cooperstown, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown.

MUSEUM 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Herbal Remedies Weekend.” Activities and events throughout the museum about how people in the past used plants as medicine. Features presentation at 3 p.m. by AC Stauble, the Traveling Herb Farmer (sign up at admission). Continues 6/23. The Farmers’ Museum, 5775 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 5471450.

POTTERY 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. “Raku Firing Workshop and Demonstration.” Free to attend. Fees apply for workshop. The Smithy Clay Studio, 1 Otsego Court, Cooperstown. (607) 5478671.

OPENING 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting.” Ribbon cutting held at 10:15 a.m. Amish Barn Company,

6284 State Highway 23, Oneonta. (607) 4320527.

RABBITS 10 a.m. “Rabbit Showmanship Workshop & Clean Up Day.” Otsego County 4-H in the Rabbit Barn at the Otsego County Fairgrounds, 48 Lake Street, Morris. (607) 547-2536.

WORKSHOP 10 a.m. to noon. “Gravestone Workshops: Learn How to Clean and Repair.”

No experience/equipment necessary. Morris Historical Society at the Harmony Cemetery, 164 Pegg Road, Morris. (607) 263-5965.

EXHIBIT 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. “big. small. fragile. strong.” Features works in paper, glass lace, embroidered bugs, shredded cans and more. Free admission. The Art Garage, 689 Beaver Meadow Road, Cooperstown. (607) 547-5327.

OPENING Noon.

The Gallery at Azure Arts opens featuring the work of eight regional ceramic artists. Azure Arts, 1149 Allen Lake Road, Richfield Springs. (315) 858-8899.

JUNETEENTH Noon to 5 p.m. Music, yoga, art, games and more. Neahwa Park, Oneonta. Visit canoneonta.org

WORKSHOP 1-4 p.m.

“Learn Block Printing.” Fees apply. 25 Main Collective, 21 Main Street, Cherry Valley. (607) 2644025.

ONEONTA HISTORY

2 p.m. “Summer Walking Tour Series: Walnut Street Historic District.” Presented by the Oneonta History Center. Meet in Dietz Street Parking lot on the Ford Avenue End, Oneonta. (607) 4320960.

WORKSHOP 2-5 p.m.

“Process Art Workshop: Embroidering with Glass Seed Beads and Porcu-

pine Quills.” Peaceful workshop with a Native Interpreter that includes a gathering, teatime, story sharing and communal participation in processes traditionally reserved for women in Early America. $25/non-member.

Fenimore Art Museum, 5798 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 5471400.

FESTIVAL “Improvised Art Festival.”

Celebrate improvisation across mediums with many performers. Cherry Valley Artworks, The Star Theater, 44 Main Street, Cherry Valley. (607) 2643785.

• 3 p.m. Workshop “Music Improvisation & Graphic Scores.” Free.

• 4 p.m. Workshop “Dance Improvisation & Contact Improv.” Free.

• 7 p.m. Performance, live and improvised. Fees apply.

CONCERT 7 p.m. “Be Hollow Bones.” Fees apply. Windfall Dutch Barn, 2009 Clinton Road, Fort Plain. (518) 774-0134.

CONCERT 7 p.m. doors open at 5 p.m. “Summer Concert at Brewery Ommegang: Cake.” Fees Apply. Brewery Ommegang, 656 County Highway 33, Cooperstown. (607) 5441800.

BASEBALL 7 p.m.

Oneonta Outlaws vs. Mohawk Valley Diamond Dawgs. Admission fee. Damaschke Field, Oneonta. Visit oneontaoutlaws.com

OPEN MIC 7-9 p.m.

“Coffee House.” Singers, writers, musicians, and more are invited to share works. 10-20 minute slots. Light refreshments available. Free, open to public. Held each 4th Saturday. Schuyler Lake United Methodist Church, 128 Church Street,

Schuyler Lake. (315) 8582523.

CONCERT 7:30 p.m.

“Baroque and Classical Concert.” Featuring music played in Gilbertsville circa 1830. Admission fee. Dunderberg Gallery, 118 Marion Ave., Gilbertsville. (607) 783-2010.

►Sun., June 23

MEDITATION 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. “Sundays at Samye: Study & Practice Group.” Held each Sunday. Samye Hermitage New York, 412 Glimmerglen Road, Cooperstown. contact@samyeny.org.

FUNDRAISER 12:30 p.m. “2024 Landscape and Garden Tour.” Tickets required. Benefit for West Kortright Center, East Meredith. (607) 2785454.

FUNDRAISER 6 p.m. “Adopt a Shelter Cat Month Bingo!” Prizes and raffles. Minimum food/ drink purchase to enter. Benefit for the Super Heroes Humane Society. Roots Public Social Club, 175 Main Street, Oneonta. (607) 3493842.

►Mon., June 24

BREAKFAST WITH THE BOARD 8-9 a.m.

Casual meet and greet with Cooperstown Village Board to discuss local projects, agenda items, more. Includes coffee and donuts. All welcome. Held fourth Monday of each month. Village Board Room, Village Hall, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown.

BLOOD DRIVE 12:305:30 p.m. Unadilla Fire Department, 77 Clifton Street, Unadilla. Visit RedCrossBlood.org

CONNECTIONS 12:30 p.m. “$1 Bowling.” Connections at Clark Sports Center, 124 County Highway 52, Cooperstown.

POTTERY 1:304:30 p.m. Open Studio. Experienced potters are invited to work on per-

sonal projects and hone their skills. No instruction provided. $30/session. Held Monday, Wednesday, Friday. The Smithy Clay Studio, 1 Otsego Court, Cooperstown. Gallery@ SmithyArts.org.

RABIES CLINIC 3-6 p.m. “Free Rabies Clinics.” Bring pets previous rabies certificates to receive 3-year booster. First come, first served. Susquehanna SPCA, 5082-5088 State Highway 28, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8111.

PUBLIC WORKSHOP 4:30-7 p.m. “Oneonta LWRP Public Workshop.” Informal, interactive workshop on the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program. Drop-ins welcome. Bring ideas. Presented by the City and Town of Oneonta at the St. James Church, 305 Main Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-6450.

DANCE 7 p.m. “Easy Line Dancing.” Low impact line dancing. Free. Held Mondays through September. Will move indoors if raining. Main Street Baptist Church, 333 Main Street, Oneonta. (607) 4355909.

BASEBALL 7 p.m. Oneonta Outlaws vs. Saugerties Stallions. Admission fee. Damaschke Field, Oneonta. Visit oneontaoutlaws.com

►tueS., June 25

DEADLINE Last day to register for “Advanced Long Pose Figure Drawing Workshop” with artist Jonathan Pincus. 3 day advanced workshop to learn 19th century academic drawing strategies. Held 7/9 thru 7/11 from 6-9 p.m. Fees apply, materials provided. Cooperstown Art Association, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-9777.