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Cherry Valley Playground is ready for play

Standing in front of the new Cargo Net, these volunteers made it happen in Cherry Valley. L to R front row: Paige Thayer, Spencer Thayer, Zola Palmer, Angelica Palmer, Baily Thayer, Tucker Cornelia. L to R back row: Lyman Johnson, Michelle Johnson, Nancy Beale, Therijo Snyder, Nathan Emery, Marc-Anthony Polizzi, Ruth Doell, Jim Johnson, Ginger Thayer, Alzina Johnson, Dennis Doell, DJ Cornelia, Ashlee Cornelia. INSIDE ►a quick preview of Hall of fame induction days to come: find out where to be next weekend, page 3. ►columnist refers to puppies as “egg for brains”: good advice on training your puppy, page 6 ►more awards for The cooperstown distillery: the distillery is sweeping awards category, insert. ►a few thoughts on important things: A little history on Glimmerglass Festival, an expensive buoy gets run over by a pontoon boat on Lake Otsego, a letter on the sale of AR-15s and a newcomer praises our region, page 4. ►the library is a fun place to be: programs for babies, toddlers, tweens and adults, Summer Dreams insert. Follow Breaking News On

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A project that was started almost three years ago, the Cherry Valley Playground was completed this past weekend. It is finally ready to accept kids of all ages to come play! It all began when two young ladies who are part of the Cherry Valley Girls Scout Troop wanted to get their Bronze Award. “You have to complete a journey in order to get a bronze award,” Zola Palmer, 11, said. “We had to think about what would make our community better. We had to figure out an active community service.” “We really wanted to do something that would draw people to our community, since we’re so small,” Bailey Thayer, 12, said. “We thought if we made a playground, more people would come and visit Cherry Valley.” The bronze is the highest award a junior Girl Scout can earn. “It goes bronze, silver then gold,” said Angelica Palmer, Zola’s mom. “It’s comparable to the Boy Scouts Eagle Scout award. They are both Cadets now, so silver is next!” After they came up with the idea of the playground, they called some playground companies for help. “We found out this was expensive and we needed some money to get it done. So, we did some fundraising,” Zola said. The first big fundraiser was the Holiday Drink Special. “We served hot chocolate and mulled cider and it was part of the Cherry Valley Open House Weekend,” Bailey said. Fundraisers that followed were another Holiday Drink Special, a spaghetti dinner and chicken BBQ at the Tryon Inn, and a 5K run that the Clarks Sports Center helped coordinate. “The sponsors in the 5K were incredible, there weren’t a ton of runners but the fundraising part really came from the sponsors,” Ms. Palmer said. Continued on page 3

Lake Front Buffer Strip spruced up Take a leisurely stroll down to Lake Front Park in Cooperstown and take in the beauty of the Buffer Strip Garden along the shore of Otsego Lake. Over 15 years ago, the Otsego Lake Association helped to introduce the concept of the lakeside buffer strip to the Otsego Lake community. “This Buffer Strip was created in 2005. It’s a conservation garden that buffers the water that comes from the village into the lake so it doesn’t pollute. It also helps keep the shoreline stable.,” said Suzy Kingsley, past president of the Lake and Valley Garden Club. “It’s more than just a pretty garden; it’s got a function and it’s done its job over the years.” Continued on page 7

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Hall of Fame Induction Weekend highlights

Here is a little taste of events that will be going on July 22-25 for the Hall of Fame Weekend. PLAY Ball with Ozzie Smith — with special guests: Ozzie Smith returns in a fundraiser to support the Hall of Fame’s educational mission with a unique opportunity for fans, featuring Ozzie’s Hall of Fame teammate Cal Ripken Jr. and Jim Thome. This event features non-stop interaction at each station with a living legend and includes special mementos. Space is limited. The donation is $1,000 per person, with Hall of Fame Members admitted for $750. To reserve your spot, please call 607-547-0385. 8 a.m., Friday, July 22. Hall of Fame Parade of Legends: Join the pageantry and excitement as the Hall of Famers ride down Main Street on their way to a private reception at the National Baseball Hall of

Fame and Museum. Main Street, 6 p.m., Saturday, July 23. Induction Ceremony Sunday, July 24 1:30 p.m., Grounds of the Clark Sports Center Legends of the Game Roundtable: The living members of the Class of 2022, Jim Kaat, Tony Oliva and David Ortiz, participate in the Legends of the Game Roundtable event on the grounds of the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown. Free shuttles will transport fans from the corner of Main and Fair streets in the village of Cooperstown to the Induction Site starting at 8 a.m. This event is for Members only and costs $10 for adults and $5 for juniors (under 12 years old). Tickets are available to members by calling 607-547-0397. Grounds of the Clark Sports Center, 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 25.

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Continued from page 1 Then came a Go Fund Me and between all of the fundraising, people and businesses in the community, they raised enough money to finish the playground. All in all, they raised $10,000. They have added four new pieces of equipment to the playground. A cargo net, a spinner, a wheelchair accessible swing and a bear digi-rider spring ride. “I think all of the kids will have a good time here, it’s been a lot of work but it’s been a lot of fun,” Zola said. Everyone who has worked on this project is a volunteer. “The community has been amazing. They’ve all volunteered their time and it’s been great,” Ms. Palmer said. “We’ve learned a lot doing this. Marketing and fundraising were the biggest things we learned. But we also designed posters and dealt with the money thing. Now we just can’t wait to play here!” Zola said. “This bronze award project was a lot bigger than we thought it was going to be. A lot more work and a lot more money, but go big or go home!”, Bailey said. “These two young ladies have really taken this project on from start to finish. They’ve gained a ton of experience and I’m very proud of them,” Ms. Palmer said. “It’s been a lovely way to be involved with the community, and it was one of the positive things during the pandemic.” Plan to attend the Grand Reveal Party on Sunday, July 17 at 2 p.m. Make sure to wear your play clothes, no matter what age!

The coordinators of the project, Bailey Thayer, 12, and Zola Palmer, 11, stand by the new Bear Digi-Rider Spring Ride

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A Chorus For Us Last Friday evening, a new production of The Sound of Music, the beloved musical written in 1959 by Rodgers and Hammerstein, came to life at The Glimmerglass Festival, signaling the start of the 2022 season, its 47th — an astonishing accomplishment. The Glimmerglass Festival, changing its name over the years, began with three performances of La Bohème, courageously staged after three years of planning in the sparsely designed, non-air-conditioned, orchestra-pit-less 400-seat auditorium of the Cooperstown High School. The cast consisted, first, of professional singers and orchestra, but the two large choruses were made up of local volunteers, including a lot of children and teachers and, in fact, five Bassett doctors. The backstage crew — make-up, dressers, props — was all volunteers and the dressing rooms, separated by hanging sheets, were in the over-heated boiler room. With this auspicious beginning our tiny upstate Village was treated to a taste of the live performance, spectacular scenery, intense direction, deep drama and resounding music that was to come. Of course, there were mountains to climb and setbacks to overcome, not least of which were the deep financial burdens. Glimmerglass grew into a three-production season while still in the High School, and then, in 1987, after deep thought, the company decided to build a new, specifically designed theater. It would be the first opera-specific structure built in the U.S. since the Metropolitan Opera moved to Lincoln Center in 1966. Exceedingly high risk and extraordinarily forwardthinking for the little Upstate New York company, not to mention vastly more expensive than its then-paltry budget would allow. As the new theater welcomed a burgeoning international audience, so did it provide the impetus for crucial new fund-raising directions, hatching the National Council for Development and the annual gala in New York City. The company was still young, and it still suffered sincere growing pains and glitches that continuously challenged its budget as it strove to bear the newfound artistic responsibility to live up to the perfection of its new building. The Young American Artists Program was developed, setting a stage for vibrant main-stage roles and covers and illuminating solo recitals; major international artists — directors, designers, singers — began to ply their trade in the rural community, bringing the adventurous productions to the attention of like critics and audiences; coproductions were organized to alleviate the mounting expenses. All good, and all part of the remarkable growth of the small company that was willing to climb, willingly helped by the hotels, inns, restaurants, museums and people of the small Village that was its home. Glimmerglass Festival will always be among the younger art companies in the country, and through these years of exponential growth both Paul Kellogg and Francesca Zambello stand out in their abilities to see into the future of the company and guide it over the hurdles. Kellogg took the helm in 1979 — learning on the job, he said, because the company was learning on the job — and brought it kicking and screaming into the 21st century. Zambello took over in 2010, pushing Glimmerglass up to new heights and out sideways as well, introducing new and, at times, controversial productions and challenging everyone to take a long, hard look with her. Congratulations to The Glimmerglass Festival. It’s ever-growing, but for the high quality of work it produces the company still needs all the help it can get from its old friends in the Village and beyond because, as has been said, “The only thing more expensive than opera is war.”

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Oneonta Through the Eyes of a Newcomer “And suddenly you know. decided to attend as many It’s time to start something ‘events’ as possible. What new and trust the magic of started as a task, has quickly beginnings.” become an enjoyable way Meister Eckhart of life. While Oneonta is a Throughout our lives, we small town, the energy and can choose or have thrust number of events has proven upon us new beginnings. to be far larger than its size The past several years of a would suggest. Sporting global pandemic, causing events at the college have the shutting down and then always been high energy slow reopening of our instientertainment, and regardtutions and communities, has less of whether it is soccer led to many of us ‘suddenly or cross country, whether knowing’ it was time to start it is big crowds or small, something new. I have been I’ve enjoyed watching and fortunate enough to find interacting with the others my new beginning here in in attendance. The same has Oneonta. been true when I’ve gone In September last year, we Alberto Cardelle, President, SUNY Oneonta, and his wife, to community events, like moved to Oneonta after my Rachel Frick Cardelle the Pitt Run or St. Oney’s. husband, Alberto, became Then there has been the trusting the “magic” of beginnings, SUNY O’s president. As a goodbye still I could not sit still and wait for discovery of the depth and breadth gift, a coworkers gave me a magnet Tinkerbell to show up. Our priority of performing arts available. I never with Eckhart’s quote on it. Reading as a couple was getting to know anticipated getting to attend top it I was filled with gratitude and the people, rhythms, culture, and tier professional musical perforpanic. Gratitude for the woman who concerns of our new community. mances like the Catskills Symphony had given me a way to think about Getting to know people proved Orchestra. On campus I have loved this huge life change. Panic arose challenging at first. I felt like a going to plays. One play, the studentbecause I had not thought through contestant on a game show in which written, and -directed Melanol not the ’something new’ that I was begin- I had to remember names with my only expanded my thinking on race ning. I wondered about the wisdom 50+ year old brain AND only half a but made me question what the heck of letting go of all that we knew. masked face to go by. (For the record, I’ve been doing with my time when When Alberto came home from his were I such a contestant I would a young woman less than half my final interview, he was excited about have been the first to be booted off age has had the time to do so much! the university and the community in the show.) What did come across There has been so much… which it was situated. When he was from the beginning — whether at gorgeous trails, fascinating public offered the leadership opportunity, I the university where people knew lectures, thought-provoking art agreed that it was the right new begin- me or when I was exploring in town shows, delicious restaurants, all of ning for us based on little more than where no one knew me — was a these have added to the magic of my trust in him. The quote reminded very relaxed friendliness that I expe- this beginning. As we wind up our me that I had never seen Oneonta rienced everywhere I went. That’s first year here, I look forward to the nor met a single person from there. where the magic of this new begin- now more familiar rhythms of next Neither had I found “magic” a reli- ning began. year. My panic has vanished and I able planning tool. In learning the rhythms and culture am grateful to be part of the Oneonta So while I love Eckhart’s idea of of the college and community, we community.

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The severely damaged buoy was recovered from the bottom of the lake.

Hit and run at 5 Mile Point

I received a report on Monday morning that someone had observed “a pontoon boat run over the 5 Mile Point no wake buoy” which subsequently “sunk!” On Friday morning, we assembled a team of two faculty members and three students and investigated the 5-mile Point buoy location (which is 105' deep; a challenging dive). I found the buoy on the bottom, attached a lift bag and brought it up to within 20' of the surface where, upon inspection, we found what is depicted in the attached photo. We have never seen such damage to one of our buoys from a single impact. The pontoon boat driver was obviously ignoring the no-wake zone requirement and failed to report (to

my knowledge) the accident which cost between $700 and $900 to repair (depending on whether items lost and destroyed in the recovery are included). Those costs, of course, do not include the time invested by the five of us doing the recovery and replacement work and includes no charge for the boat use. We swapped out the buoy. The destroyed buoy retrieved from the bottom of Otsego Lake is now at the SUNY Oneonta Biological Field Station Boathouse (7016 State Highway 80), at the water’s edge, for anyone who might want to inspect it. Our lake is for our enjoyment. All of us who love the lake need to keep it safe for others. If anyone has any information regarding this incident, either witnessing it or notice a pontoon boat with a damaged bow, I ask that you call the Sheriff’s Office at 607-547-1690. Paul H. Lord Biological Field Station

A return to Jim Crow America

When Roe was struck down, the state of Texas reverted to the 1925 law that Roe had overturned. In 1925, alcoholic beverages were banned nationwide, public schools in Southern states were named after Confederate generals, and black people had to use segregated public water fountains, transportation, hotels and restaurants. The year before, in 1924, Native Americans had been granted US citizenship. Many states included the Confederate flag as part of their state flag, and the centerpiece of many public parks was a statue of a Confederate general.

“I own no interest and no party, but my country.”

In 1925, minority voting was discouraged by a poll tax. Women could vote, but were expected to vote with their husband as “one house, two votes.” Women could not take out a bank loan unless co-signed by their husband. Many states prohibited interracial marriage. 1925 was, in short, the height of Jim Crow America — to which many American women are now consigned by Dobbs. At least until the next election. Chip Northrup Cooperstown

It makes no sense

How much sense does it make that our supposedly civilized country allows the sale of AR-15-style assault weapons that can — and do — kill 20 or more people in minutes? Is that a freedom necessary to a democracy? Should anyone who can find the money to buy such a mass-killer weapon feel free to unleash such mortal terror? A few facts: Such a gun used in Highland Park, Illinois; Uvalde, Texas; and Buffalo, New York can fire up to 100 rounds without pausing to reload. Adam Lanza in Sandy Hook, Connecticut, fired 154 rounds in 264 seconds. Are we willing to let our gun manufacturers increase their profits at the expense of the lives of so many Americans, young and old? Are the profits of these gun manufacturers in greater need of protection than the lives of the people their guns have killed? Hilda Wilcox Cooperstown

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Celebrating each and every life Compiled by Tom Heitz/SHARON STUART with resources courtesy of The Fenimore Art Museum Research Library

110 Years Ago

Monday evening at 8:25 Officer A. Howatt, a Russian member of the Binghamton police force arrived in the city and at once commenced a search in the Slavish section for one Mike Sawka, who is wanted in that city charged with assault in the first degree upon Mihaki Karaskin of that city, a countryman, with whom he quarreled on the evening of July 4 following a drunken fracas — the men having formerly been firm friends. The officer went at once to Williams Street, where he said he had been led to believe that the man might find lodging should he have reached Oneonta. He discovered on peering into a home on that street the man whom he wanted and whom he knows having boarded in the same vicinity in Binghamton. He rapped on the door and as soon as it was opened he covered his man and soon had the nippers on him. The fellow was brought to the city police station and placed in a cell and was taken on the sleeper this morning to Binghamton for arraignment. July 1912

70 Years Ago

Thrills, chills and spills reminiscent of the old-time daredevil shows were revived in miniature yesterday as a large crowd watched model airplane enthusiasts from four counties hold their first annual demonstration on Webb Island. Under ideal weather conditions, the crowd watched spellbound, as plane after plane soared gracefully overhead. Probably the most spectacular thrill came when a small “flip-up” owned by Keith Beardsley of Walton, lost a wheel while stunt zooming at 60 m.p.h. — and crashed and disintegrated. One of Gerald Ferguson’s Delhi entries also crashed after losing a prop in mid-air. High grass prevented many of the exhibitor’s models from successful take-offs. July 1952

50 Years Ago

I just returned from a trip to visit family. While away, I had the opportunity to celebrate a milestone — my grandson’s graduation from fifth grade. At his ceremony, he shared that his goal throughout school was to “make his parents proud.” His sincerity has me thinking about Springbrook at this time of year — summer at Springbrook feels charmed. In June, we celebrated the accomplishments of ten exceptional graduates of The School at Springbrook. These young people came to The School at Springbrook from across the state, with unique backgrounds, skills, and goals. One graduate came to Springbrook as a nonverbal student, and through years of work and determination, crossed the graduation stage as a multilingual adult. Several graduates leave us ready to pursue meaningful employment, or to find new living environments that continue to promote their independence. What each of these graduates shares is tenacity — a determination that cannot be broken, no matter what the wider world may say. What I take pride in is that, at Springbrook, we say “yes, you can!” when all others say, “no, you can’t.” June also saw us “Tooty Ta’ing” along with graduates of the Kids Unlimited Preschool — the youngest members of Springbrook’s vast community! These five-year-

olds spent two years learning their ABCs and 123s at Otsego County’s only integrated preschool (meaning students with special needs learn alongside typically developing students). Kids Unlimited is a preschool unlike any other, where students learn from each other’s differences — where they learn how beautiful diversity truly is. These young graduates leave Springbrook ready to take on the challenges of Kindergarten with the skills they need, and the perspective to be advocates for others. And, summer at Springbrook also brings our annual Milestone Employee celebration. This week we congratulate over 200 Springbrook employees who have been with Springbrook for over 10 years. You read that correctly! When I think on that number, it brings me great joy — because one of my goals has always been to make our employees proud! Among those employees are people who may have come to us out of high school, looking for a place to define themselves. Others came to us after years of work for other companies and organizations. Others may have started here, left, then returned. Regardless of how they found Springbrook, I am grateful to each person for choosing to stay. And, I like to think, we give them many reasons to stay — investing in our employees has always been a

priority for Springbrook. For over ten years, we have raised our wages annually. We have worked hard to offer a benefits package that makes a real difference in people’s lives — including becoming self-insured in order to help regulate rising costs of health insurance. And, for nearly ten years, we have offered our Springbrook Scholars program, which offers employees the opportunity to earn credentials or degrees at no (or very little) cost. This program is made possible by contributions from individuals and foundations alike. The Scriven Foundation has been instrumental in the success of the Scholars program, along with many other contributions to Springbrook. Their partnership enables the success of countless members of the Springbrook community. And, families like the Spadaccias support offerings like our RN to BNA Scholars program. Because of the generosity of Scriven, Spadaccia, and many others, Springbrook continues to make strides in being a premier employer in our region. These accomplishments are wonderful, and we still have more we can and will do. So, as I settle back into my routine, I am gladdened by the opportunities summer brings. I wish you a charmed summer! Patricia Kennedy Chief Executive Officer, Springbrook

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Angry residents of the Thorn Street and Telford Street area in the Fifth Ward turned out at last night’s Common Council meeting to protest what they contend is the illegal operation of a dog grooming business by Mrs. Mary Lou Wendland. City Attorney Harold Vrooman told the protesters the Council could do nothing as Mrs. Wendland continues to operate the business at her Thorn Street residence pending appeal of a Zoning Board ruling against her. Vrooman advised the residents they should file a deposition if they believe Mrs. Wendland is violating the law by continuing to operate the business. However, Oneonta City Patrolman Rudolph Kreck of 16 Telford Street revealed that he and his wife had filed depositions on June 22. “We’ve heard nothing further on them,” Kreck said, noting that the depositions were processed by the police department. The next step would have been for the depositions to go to the City Court for a possible warrant against Mrs. Wendland requiring her to answer the charges. Mayor James Lettis and Vrooman promised they would check on the status of the depositions with court officials. Discussion was heated with several residents contending they have been getting the runaround from city officials. July 1972

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Cellist and pianist open 34th Honest Brook season Internationally known cellist Soo Bae and pianist Amy Yang will open the 34th season of the Honest Brook Music Festival on Saturday, July 16, at 7:30 P.M. Bae, who plays the famed 1710 Guarneri cello, was recently honored as Musician of The Month in “Musical America Magazine.” She performed at Honest Brook in 2009 and with pianist Pei-Yoo Wang in 2012. Pianist Amy Yang balances an active career as soloist, chamber musician and pedagogue. She gave her solo debut, as well as joined forces with the Jasper String Quartet, for the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society’s 35th season. Yang was featured in a full episode with Emmy® Awardwinning producer Jim Cotter of “Articulate,” which aired on PBS last year. She is a winner of the 2018 Musical Fund Society of Philadelphia prize and the Kosciuszko National Chopin Piano Competition. The season continues on

July 23 at 7:30 P.M. with the Horszowski Trio and on Sunday afternoons at 3 P.M. on August 7 with pianist Zhu Wang and on August 14 with violinist Lun Li and pianist Ying Li. Go to HBMF.org, for a reservation form, call 607-746-3770 or email HBMF@aol.com. Reservations are $25 per concert and $85 for a season subscription.

Cooperstown Central School District welcomes Jr./Sr. High School principal The Cooperstown Central School District Board of Education approved Owen Kelso as the Junior/Senior High School Principal at its July 6, 2022 meeting. Mr. Kelso comes to Cooperstown from Ulster County, NY where he most recently served as an Assistant Principal for the New Paltz Central School District. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and a Master of Science degree

in Special Education from SUNY Plattsburgh and a certificate of advanced study in School Leadership from SUNY New Paltz. “I’d like to extend my gratitude to Superintendent Sarah Spross, the Cooperstown Central School District and the Cooperstown school community,” said Mr. Kelso. “It is an honor to be the Cooperstown Junior/Senior High School Principal. I look forward to many years of serving your children, teachers, and community. ‘Excelsior! — Ever Upward,’ has been my motto and it ties in with Cooperstown’s mission of excellence in education. This will be our mutual endeavor and I look forward to working with everyone to make it a reality. I am excited to call the Cooperstown district my home.” The Cooperstown district superintendent and board of education members selected Mr. Kelso following careful review of the pool of qualified applicants as well as conversations with representatives from district teachers, staff, and administrators. Candidates met with faculty and service unit members, a representative from the parent teacher association, board of

Cooperstown Rotary names Catherine Black Scholarship recipient

American Red Cross blood drives The American Red Cross is partnering with the Discovery Channel’s Shark Week for a giveaway to blood donors throughout the month of July. Donors who donate in July will be entered to win a beach bike, a smokeless portable fire pit, a paddle board, a kayak, and

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a $500 gift card to put toward accessories. Blood drives July 14 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Laurens Fire Department, 34 Main St, Laurens July 19 1 - 6 p.m. Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center 24 Market St, Oneonta July 22 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Quality Inn 5206 State Hwy 23, Oneonta July 27 1 - 6 p.m. New Lisbon Town Hall 908 County Rd 16 Garrattsville July 27 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Community Bible Chapel, 577 Greenough Road, Cooperstown. July 29 12 - 6 p.m. Quality Inn, 5206 State Highway 23, Oneonta July 27 1 - 6 p.m. Cherry Valley Springfield High School 597 County Hwy 54 Cherry Valley

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CCS Class of 2022 graduate Madison Hayes at the Cooperstown Rotary Club meeting on July 5th where she received the Catherine Davis Black Scholarship to assist in her future studies at Colgate University. [l to r: Bill Hayes, Tim Hayes, Madison Hayes and Lindsay Hayes.]

The Cooperstown Rotary Foundation is pleased to announce that CCS graduate, Madison Hayes, is the recipient of the 2022 Catherine Black Scholarship. Madison was acknowledged at this year’s CCS Commencement Ceremony on June 26th and received the $1200 scholarship at the July 5th Rotary luncheon at The Otesaga. Madison along with her parents Tim and Lindsay Hayes were guests of the Foundation at the Rotary meeting and were joined by Madison’s grandfather, Rotarian Bill Hayes. The scholarship was created in 2015 by the Foundation in memory of Catherine Black who was a founder and Charter Member of the local Rotary Club’s taxdeductible charity. Catherine was the first female president of the Cooperstown Club and went on to be one of the first female District Governors. Because Catherine had a special interest in early childhood education and music,

education members, and school administrators who provided feedback to the superintendent and board of education. Superintendent Sarah Spross and district leaders, including Assistant Principal Amy Malcuria and Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations Amy Kukenberger, will provide Mr. Kelso with a thorough orientation. They will help him review policies and procedures, budgets, established events for the 20222023 school year, enduring district goals, and other important aspects of the school. As the instructional leader for the Jr./Sr. High School, Mr. Kelso’s first priority will be to get to know the teachers and educational support staff.

the scholarship criteria stipulate that the recipient should be planning to pursue a career in one of those areas, as well as having demonstrated the Rotary tenet of “Service Above Self” by volunteering and contributing to their community. In bestowing the award, CRF Chair Ellen Tillapaugh noted that Madison certainly exemplifies the Rotary value of “Service Above Self.” She organized other students and together they volunteered monthly at the local Food Pantry. At CCS, Madison was the Community Service Liaison in her junior and senior years and also served as a CFES Mentor, assisting students on a weekly basis. In a perfect fit for the scholarship criterion, Madison plans to attend Colgate University this fall to major in Early Childhood Education (birth-5 years old), with the goal of returning to the local area to teach.

Dear Dog Charmer, At what age should Truffle start obedience training? Thanks again! Paul & Jared Dear Paul and Jared, In the 1960s many thought the optimal time to start obedience training was when the dog was no longer a puppy and considered old enough to retain commands. Well, even though I often refer to young puppies as “egg for brains”, the reality is training begins as soon as they can see, hear and walk. In the old days, and more often than not today, initial training consists of redirecting already established bad habits and unwanted behaviors into desired responses. Even if the puppy takes out the garbage and loads the dishwasher, it’s no good if puppy is still peeing or pooping in the house. Dogs have a natural “den instinct”, the desire to keep their den clean. So the very first thing is enhancing and enlarging the dog’s “den instinct” from the crate, to your domicile. (The expression, “dirty dog” comes from the dog that will lie in its own excrement and not care). Many

years ago I was introduced to an 11month-old Rottweiler whose body was covered in dried poop from lying in it in his crate. Took a while till I could cuddle with him. (Suggest you read the housebreaking section in my book, Dog Training Diaries). Now for all the basics, which mainly consists of preventing unwanted behaviors from developing by creating the responses YOU WANT to become habitual. It’s easier to prevent than to correct. Teach him to sit by saying the word as you bring a treat over his head and back, and the moment his butt hits the floor he sees your smile as he gets the treat. Once that’s established call him to come multiple times in the course of the day, having him sit the moment he arrives, followed by the treat. When he jumps up on your leg turn away from him as you shrug him off, smile when he has 4 feet back on the floor. He’ll get the idea when you’re happy and when you’re not. I’m a very strong advocate for the term that I’ve coined as the “Dog God” concept. If he starts chewing on a chair leg and you tell him “Uh Uh”, he may learn that he can’t chew that in your presence, but if you’re not looking or not around, it’s fair game. The “Dog God” sees all, all the time, and doesn’t like it when the chair leg is being accosted! With most young pups a startling sound can be quite effective. Were you to surreptitiously shake an empty soda can with a dozen pennies in it just as his teeth touched the chair leg, he’d probably jump back in startlement, but he’d relate the negativity to chewing the leg — has nothing to do with you as you’re smiling at him with the can hidden by you. The Dog God has spoken! So when does training start? The moment you set eyes upon each other. Congrats on your new family member and best of luck! Tom Shelby The Dog Charmer

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Cherry Valley senior rental complex celebrates first anniversary

View of One-Bedroom Unit at Alden Park

Amid a continuing revival of downtown Cherry Valley, this past week the Alden Park Apartments in Cherry Valley celebrated its first year of full tenancy as an affordable rental housing complex for low-income area senior citizens. Located in the former elementary wing of the old Cherry Valley Central School at 2 Genesee Street, Alden Park Apartments consists of four onebedroom and six efficiency units. The project was developed with a $1.4 million New York State Homes & Community Renewal Small Rental Develop-

ment Initiative (SRDI) grant by a partnership between the site owners, the non-profit Cherry Valley Community Facilities Corporation (CVCFC) and Otsego Rural Housing Assistance, Inc. (ORHA), a Cooperstown based non-profit. Long before the development of the rental units, the all-volunteer CVCFC board had reclaimed and redeveloped large sections of the old school, creating what is essentially a multi-purpose community center. As a result, Alden Park residents have access in the same building to the Post Office, village and Town offices, senior meals, educational activities, and arts programs, as well as adjacent park and playground facilities. The hallway of the Alden Park Apartments is decorated with art works by Cherry Valley students over the years. As befits a site owned and managed by artists, the celebration on Saturday July 2 featured musical performances by CVCFC board members, family, and supporters of

the complex, including poet/songwriter Carl Waldman, jazz & classical guitarist Richard Saba, and dazzling jazz vocalist Cristina Mattey. An appreciative audience of Alden Park tenants, their families and friends, and CVCFC supporters such as ORHA Executive Director Timothy Peters enjoyed the music and dance performances, mingled, and nibbled on snacks. ORHA’s Timothy Peters commented on the larger meaning of the celebration: “Alden Park shows what can be accomplished when local leaders, governmental and otherwise, work cooperatively over an extended period of time to address a genuine community need — in this case, affordable rental housing. For example, while not a direct funder, the Village of Cherry Valley provided c r u c i a l logistical and moral support to the project, from grant Painter, musician, landlord the application — Alden Park’s Richard Saba

The group that made it happen maintenance. “That’s why we are doing so much outreach to groups and the community, we want to keep this a healthy and vital part of our village but it takes time and money,” Ms. Bresee said. This garden has always been on the village property but the garden club has maintained it. “We can’t do that anymore so we are asking other community groups to help in the maintenance and the funding,” said Ms. Bresee. “The Village of Cooperstown has helped a lot with the maintenance,” Ms. Kingsley said. “They Lake and Valley Garden club members: Front row L to R: Mickie Rightsmeier, Suzanne Kingsley, are very positive and enthuMona Harris, Theresa Hensley. Second row L to R: Elaine Bresee, Ellen Tillapaugh, Paula Newman, siastic, especially when the Chris Weiss, Jennifer Brickley. Third row L to R: Pamela Scurry, Jeanne Dewey kids start coming.” “We have received so Continued from page 1 many compliments on this revised planting arrangement. The Milford BOCES students built the boardwalk and The garden club has really led the way from the beginstarted a lot of the willow plants. They come every spring ning on this,” Cooperstown Mayor Ellen Tillapaugh said. to help open the garden. “The students are great, we love working side-by- “This new plan is working so well.” side with them. We put the boardwalk in so it would be handicapped accessible and also for strollers,” Ms. Kingsley said. “We made it five feet wide with a turnaround so wheelchairs could access it.” It was hard getting volunteers to help with maintenance during the pandemic. “We didn’t have enough help so it got overgrown. We almost had to start over. We decided to invest the time and money to revitalize it this year. We’re not done yet; we need more money and more help to finish the project,” said Elaine Bresee, current president of the club. The original buffer strip received a special award from the Garden Club of America in 2008. “That allowed us to finish the garden to a point and to build the boardwalk and do all of the plantings. A.O. Fox Hospital is proud to be nationally It also helped us with signage which is very important recognized for excellence in patient safety because it explains what the buffer strip is. It’s truly Congratulations to our clinicians and staff – we received a conservation garden,” an ‘A’ hospital safety grade from The Leapfrog Group, a Ms. Kingsley said. But the award didn’t national safety nonprofit organization. This achievement is a include any money for

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through the final construction phase.” Furthermore, Peters states, “There is a dire shortage of affordable rental housing in Otsego County, but there is grant money out there to help. These federal and state grant programs have various names: NY Main Streets; Community Development Block Grants, among others. All involve bureaucracy. All require leadership and effort at the local level. A new state program called RESTORE NY is especially promising. It is in fact being launched this week by the Empire State Development agency.” According to the ESD announcement, “The Restore New York Communities Initiative (“Restore NY”) provides municipalities with financial assistance for the revitalization of commercial and residential properties. The program encourages community development and neighborhood growth through the elimination and redevelopment of blighted structures… with a strong emphasis on economically distressed communities.” Peters comments: “Think Portlandville, Schuyler Lake, Laurens, Edmeston, Richfield Springs, to name a few. For regions of our size, up to $2 million per municipality is available, but only if local residents prod their local leaders to act, and support their efforts.”

Thank You I wish to thank all of my friends who have been supportive of me through my recent surgeries and rehabilitation and especially thank: Phill and Kate Dina Bill and Carol Waller Gene Berman and Judy Greenberg for going above and beyond what anybody could have expected. Thank you Richard Sternberg

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After 35 years of service to the Village of Cooperstown, Dennis R. Elliott, Chief Water Plant Operator, has advised the Village of Cooperstown Mayor and Board of Trustees that he will be retiring on July 22, 2022. The Mayor and Board of Trustees accepted his letter of retirement with much regret, at their June 27th, 2022 Village Board meeting. The Mayor and Trustees thank Mr. Elliott for his service and dedication to the Village of Cooperstown and wish him much success in his future endeavors.

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ONEONTA - Dr. Charles C. Burnsworth, Professor Emeritus of Music at SUNY Oneonta passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on July 8. Born on June 27, 1931, he was the son of Carl and Priscilla(Skerritt)Burnsworth of Niagara Falls. He married the former Carole Scranton of Schoharie on December 27, 1959. Together, they were fortunate to be blessed with 57 years of a wonderful marriage. She died on July 2, 2016. Dr. Burnsworth was a graduate of SUNY Fredonia, the University of Illinois and Boston University. He also earned diplomas from San Diego State College and Westminster Choir College. While serving in the Army, he was specially selected to attend the Navy School of Music in Washington, D.C., from which he also earned a diploma. While there, he was a paid member of the National Presbyterian Church Choir where President Eisenhower was a regular attendee. While at Boston University, Dr. Burnsworth studied conducting with Richard Burgin, concert-master of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and he was also a student and performer under the famous choral conductor Robert Shaw, at both San Diego and at Westminster Choir College. Dr. Burnsworth first taught at LaSalle High School in Niagara Falls and subsequently joined the faculty of SUNY Oneonta in 1957 where he served for forty-five years. Part of that service was as Chairman of the Music Department during the department’s semi-infancy. For fifteen

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years, he was nizers of the the conductor Oneonta Youth of the college’s Soccer League, Women’s Glee he was also a coClub which toured founder of the annually and Community which performed Chorale (now the numerous joint Catskill Choral concerts with the Society) which leading college he conducted for Dr. Charles C. men’s choirs in seven years, and Burnsworth the East. He also was at one time a led three choir concert tours trumpet player in the original to Europe with various Oneonta Symphony Orchensembles. As a choral estra. An avid golfer, he conductor, he served as a played golf at more than guest conductor at various 100 courses here and abroad sites throughout the state, and was a member of both and served for a number the Oneonta Country Club of years on the Executive and Seven Springs Country Council of the New Club in New Port Richey, Fla. York State School Music His teaching responsiAssociation (NYSSMA) bilities at the college were and as the association’s many and varied, including parliamentarian. He also two courses with unususerved the state organiza- ally large enrollments, but tion as an adjudicator for he was best known for his choir and solo competitions choral conducting skills for nearly 30 years. and for instituting a course In addition to his in the History of Rock arranging talents, Dr. Music; one of the first such Burnsworth was the author courses to be offered by any of several publications in University in the country. two music journals, and also authored a book on women’s choral literature which was published by Scarecrow Press. Intensely interested in local community affairs, Dr. Burnsworth served on the city’s Public Safety Commission, the Common Council for eight years as an elected alderman, was President of the Oneonta Kiwanis Club, served on the Advisory Board of the Oneonta Job Corp plus the original Directors group of UCCA, was a member of the Citizen’s Advisory Board of the Salvation Army for 50 plus years and on the Board of Directors of the Oneonta Country Club. One of the original orga-

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That expertise in turn, led to his developing a series of special presentations about rock music and a documentary of the Beatles, which he presented at more than 80 colleges and in over 200 public schools. His biography appears in a large number of “Who’s Who” compilations. In 2008, former members of his Women’s Glee Club raised over $25,000 to establish a scholarship in his name at SUNY Oneonta, and in 2009, he was inducted into the College’s Music Department Hall of Fame. Survivors include, daughter, Kathy Lazarovich and her husband, Paul of Cape Cod and their daughters, Meaghan (Jon) and Shannon; son, David and his daughter, Avery and son, Owen, of Oneonta; a granddaughter, Samantha, of Cape Cod, and a grandson, Ian of New Port Richey, Fla. He is also survived by dear friend Inez Vagliardo who lovingly cared for him.

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JEFFERSON – A graveside service for Linda J. Hall, who died January 31, 2022, will be offered at noon on Saturday, July 16, 2022, in the Hartwick Cemetery Linda J. Hall in Hartwick, with the Rev’d Nathan P. Ritter, Rector of Christ Church, Cooperstown officiating. Immediately following the service at the cemetery, at which everyone is welcome, a celebration of Linda and her life will be held at 1 p.m. at The Carriage House Event Center, 790 Southside Drive, Oneonta. A light lunch and refreshments will be served. The family hopes you will bring your memories and stories of Linda to share with all. Arrangements are with the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown.

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Charles was predeceased by his son, Kevin. All are invited to attend a brief memorial service on July 24 at 4 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 296 Main Street, Oneonta with light refreshments in the social hall following the service. In lieu of flowers, gifts can be made to the Salvation Army or the SUNY Oneonta Charles C. Burnsworth Scholarship by visiting www.oneontaalumni.com/ tribute or by check with “Burnsworth Scholarship” in the memo line. Check payable to: “College at Oneonta Foundation”, Division of College Advancement, 308 Netzer Administration Building, 108 Ravine Parkway, Oneonta, NY 13820. Online condolences, stories and photos may be shared at, www.lhpfuneralhome.com, the website of Oneonta’s only family owned funeral home, Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono, at 51 Dietz Street, Oneonta.

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Richard Derosa Hawthorn Hill O f b i rds and p atterns Two years ago, I lamented the absence of bluebirds up here on the hill. As well, the equally disappointing absence of the several pairs of tree swallows that habitually took up residence in the two nest boxes adjacent to our larger vegetable garden. Both species have chosen to summer elsewhere again. However, my faith in what nature writer Hal Borland has characterized as nature’s enduring patterns has not waned. Frankly, I have more confidence in nature’s inherent adaptability than that of my own species. I know there are bluebirds and tree swallows close by, so perhaps they just needed a respite. That is okay with me. Their absence, caused either by climate fluctuations or sheer desire for a change, has been more than compensated for by the summer tenancy of some new feathered friends. These are species I normally only bump into on my walks. Besides, just as we humans opt to vary our vacation spots, why should not birds do the same. For instance, a nesting pair of chestnut-sided warblers have taken up residence in the trees just to the left of our deck. The male has a favorite early morning spot towards the tip of a white ash tree where he sings out for all the world to hear. Quite a colorful aria! Normally, I would

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hear one while walking and, more often than not, only a fleeting glance. I get the feeling he likes having an audience. He seems a gregarious sort. On several occasions when I have been working in the garden he has alighted atop the fence quite close to me. His eyes locked with mine. I suspect it was more of a security measure than genuine curiosity. One never knows. I have never been one to discount or belittle the capacities of another mind.

We may think differently or see things differently, but there is an activity present that at the very least resembles conscious design. At any rate, we have had a grand time getting to know one another. My theory of all this is that the absence of regular denizens opens up the space for others. A dynamic is in motion here that I will probably never fathom. Okay with me. Too many solved mysteries circumscribe our lives. Indigo buntings are among my favorite birds. Normally, I might snatch a quick peek as one darts from one bush to another. Last sighting up here, according to my notes, was quite a few years ago. Now, we have a pretty friendly male who often perches on one of our wrought iron deck chairs and appears to be quite curious about the goings on inside our porch. Ideal viewing platform I guess. That chair is also shared with a catbird with similar curiosities. These novel behaviors by new friends are thoroughly enchanting. New joys are always around the corner is the way I see it. Building new relationships with buntings, warblers and catbirds offsets the daily stress of our troubled communal lives. I’ll take my antidotes anywhere I can get them. I know Gabby would nod her approval.

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THURSDAY, JULY 14, 2022

Community Open House for Doubleday Field third base building

Village officials and staff will host a Community Open House on Monday, July 18, 2022, at 4 p.m. at Doubleday Field to celebrate the nearly complete Third Base Facility. The event will include brief remarks and recognitions, and will give the public an opportunity to walk through the new facility. This informal reception is a thank you to our residents who have supported three years of construction and renovations at the historic complex. In 2017, the village which owns, funds and operates the historic structure took action to secure the future of this nationally recognized icon, a centerpiece for hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. With village and empire state development funding, a $100,000 engineering study with a proposal for doubleday field improvements was completed. Among the improvements outlined in that December 2017 document, were these three major phases: 1. C reating a pedestrian safe and visually attractive entrance

from Main Street to the historic grandstand and field. 2. Renovating the 1939 grandstand, a contributing structure on the State and National Register listing — Glimmerglass Historic District 3. Replacing the crumbling and unusable, third base cement bleachers with a building and bleachers to provide adacompliant accessibility, as well as ada-compliant bathrooms and changing rooms. Also, constructing a bullpen along the third baseline. In 2018 grants were received to help support the project, including a $3 million — upstate revitalization initiative through empire state development. The Village Board of Trustees approved the low bids for the first two phases of the renovation project in September 2019 following ESD approval. This work included: 1. t he Doubleday entrance from

Main Street with pedestrian building. The soil condition, which was improvements and redesigned termed “non-compactible” was undoubtparking lot, and edly why the concrete bleachers had 2. the necessary renovations to cracked and shifted so badly. The decision our 1939 historic Grandstand was made to remove the non-compactwhich is a contributing strucible soil and bring in fill, delaying for a ture in the State and National time the construction of a new facility. Register listed, Glimmerglass Finally in 2021 the Village Board of Historic District. Trustees was able to approve a slightly Work began in October 2019 and smaller third base facility, which provides proceeded through the winter months. accessible bathrooms, locker rooms, All work was completed in the late spring storage, and office spaces. At a special of 2020, despite pandemic related delays Trustee Meeting last week, the Board to ensure worker safety. Unfortunately, approved a contract with GT Grandstands due to the ongoing pandemic, the Village to install the bleachers, which are back could not celebrate Doubleday Field’s ordered until early 2023. While work 100th anniversary in 2020 — and is still being completed on the site, the the much anticipated HOF Induction Village wanted to take this opportunity to Weekend did not take place. allow locals to see all the work which has Ironically, the third and final phase been accomplished at Doubleday. of the Project actually began first, with the demolition in March and April 2019 of the old concrete bleachers along the third base line. After the removal of the concrete bleachers, the third baseline was seeded and made attractive for use by the National Baseball Hall of Kevin Kurkowski 607-432-2022 Fame for the 2019 summer 22-26 Watkins Avenue, Oneonta season. Their events, the Monday through Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm 2019 HOF Classic Game on Memorial Weekend and the 2019 HOF New Purchases and Refinances Induction Media Awards Debt Consolidation Ceremony all took place Free Pre-Qualification on Doubleday Field. Fast Approvals • Low Rates However, an engineering Matt Schuermann report based on borings Registered Mortgage Broker after the old bleacher was NYS Banking Dept. removed, revealed that 20 Chestnut Street • Suite 1 • Cooperstown the type of fill and soil in 607-547-5007 that area of the field would www.leatherstockingmortgage.com not be able to support a

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