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Governor Cuomo intends to spend in the Mohawk Valley Economic Development Region. Herzig had to act quickly. He only learned three weeks ago the

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his spring’s faculty challenges to Hartwick College President Margaret L. Drugovich are settled. The college’s Board of Trustees announced t press time, law Tuesday, May 25, that it had enforcement officials approved a new contract with throughout Otsego Drugovich – an eight-year one; County were asking the her third, after two four-year public for help capturing the ones – that will extend her leadsuspect in the Monday, May ership on Oyaron Hill until 2024. 23, robbery at the NBT Bank “The board is confident that in Edmeston. Dr. Drugovich will continue to For photos, plus updates inspire and to lead this commuas they happen, visit nity of dedicated scholars, teachwww. OTSEGO.com ers, administrators and students and that she is the right leader for this time in NEVER FORGET: The Hartwick’s history,” said Francis D. Landrey, a city’s Memorial Day parade New York City attorney and chair of the trustees, down Main Street begins in announcing the extension. at 10 a.m., Monday, May Please See PRESIDENT, A3 30, followed by an 11 a.m. ceremony at the Veterans ►85TH HARTWICK GRADUATION Ian Austin/HOMETOWN ONEONTA Memorial Walkway in Nicole Marie Barown, Hartwick, receives her Bachelor of Science degree from Neahwa Park. UNDER OYARON HILL TENT/B3

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TOP HONOR: OHS senior Sarah Brackett received this year’s $3,000 Parisian Foundation scholarship in honor of State Trooper Ricky Parisian, killed in 1994 trying to stop a robbery at a Southside supermarket. FEEL THE BURN: As part of his “Life & Safety” class at OHS, OFD Capt. Brad Smith set a mock dorm room on fire for collegebound seniors Monday, May 23, to demonstrate how quickly flames can spread. The furniture burned in less than three minutes.

Hartwick College President Margaret L. Drugovich at the Saturday, May 21, during commencement exercises on Oyaron Hill.

With ‘Others’ Award, Salvation Army Ceremony Surprises 42-Year Stalwart she asked them to join her at the luncheon. “I haven’t been feeling well, so I thought they had come hen Sharon Haines, to help me around the house,” she Salvation Army office said. manager and 42-year Then, Maj. Timothy Higgins, soldier in the cause, was invited Empire Division representative, to the corps’ volunteer celebration began talking about the “Others” reception, she didn’t think anyAward, one of the Army’s highest thing of it. honors. HOMETOWN ONEONTA Her son Gordon and her “I won’t tell you her name yet,” Award thrilled grandchildren were in town, so Please See HAINES, A2 Sharon Haines. By LIBBY CUDMORE

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he e-mails started arriving the other day from Cochabamba, Bolivia. “We spend an hour in the classroom, and when they see us later in the day, they yell, ‘When are you coming back?’” wrote SUNY

Oneonta student Meghan Smith. “It’s such a happy thing to walk into a classroom knowing you’ll be greeted with open arms and smiles on their faces and hugs,” wrote Lucy Holecek, another of SUNY poly-sci professor Brett Heindl’s students. “So many of these kids Please See BOLIVIA, B7

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One Christmas, a man just been laid off from his job at a car dealership came into her office in tears. “It took him so much to ask, but we got him toys, clothing and food to help him through that tough time,” she said. “If people come in and they need help, she helps them,” said Harford. “And if she can’t help them, she calls around until she finds someone who can.” “She gets in at 8:30 every morning, and she says every time that she won’t open until 9:30, but if someone is standing out there at 9 a.m., she’ll open that door,” said Sam Koury, the chairman of the Salvation Army Advisory Board. “The reason that Oneonta’s feeding programs are so terrific is because of Sharon,” said Joyce Mason, director of the Lord’s Table food pantry. “She sets the tone, the sharing sense of grace.” Haines also works with the Busy Bees Senior Group, organiz-

HAINES/From A1 said Higgins, “but I can say she’s been employed here for 42 years, has served under 13 sets of officers and serves as a leader of the Women’s Fellowship and the Busy Bees Senior Group.” It suddenly dawned on her, and tears began to roll down her cheeks. “I had no clue!” she said, dabbing away tears with a blue silk hankie. “It was such a surprise.” “It was hard to keep it a secret for so long!” admitted Maj. Sharon Harford, current commander of the Army’s Oneonta post. Haines was supposed to get the award in September during the annual volunteer banquet. But she was unable to make it, so Harford put together a special ceremony to recognize her, as well as the Corps’ other volunteers, including Christmas bell ringers. Maj. Evelyn Hopping had nominated Haines for the award before

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He called her “a dedicated and exemplary leader.” In an interview following the announcement, Drugovich, who arrived at Hartwick in 2008 from Ohio Wesleyan, where she was vice president of enrollment management, declared, “This place is worth every ounce of my efforts.” She also reported that the dip in freshman enrollment in 2015 that caused layoffs and led to staff disaffection has largely been turned around. Compared to 300 students in last year’s incoming class, 373 first-year students have already confirmed they are enrolling. “Right now, we have deposits from well over 400,” she said. While the number may not reach the 412 fresh-

men of 2014, “we’re back where we want to be,” and she’s hoping to see Hartwick eventually stabilize in “the 450-480 range.” She credited Karen P. McGrath, vice president of enrollment management, formerly of Norwich University, who was brought in from Medaille University in Buffalo expressly to address the enrollment challenge. Over the summer, her six staffers made 20,000 calls to prospective students, inviting them to visit the college in the fall; that effort turned the corner, the president said. The challenges of the past year are not unique to Hartwick, Drugovich continued. “It’s happening across the U.S. today,” evident in some colleges closing and oth-

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rom that quote, you can tell Oneonta’s new mayor is starting to enjoy himself. Even better – judging from his speech to Oneonta’s League of Women Voters annual meeting on the 18th, and his attendance at “food hub superstar” Karen Karp’s report to the Otsego Now’s directors on the 19th – he’s starting to put the moving parts – and there are a lot of them – together in an engine of renewal. Oneonta has challenges, for sure, but it has numerous assets to build on, and

he ticked them off to the League: a historic downtown “surrounded by remarkable natural beauty,” an Interstate, railroad access, an expanding airport, plenty of good water, “two fine colleges,” all “30 minutes from a national tourist attraction,” the Baseball Hall of Fame. And he focused on two shortcomings, not the little corn on the middle toe, just the big warts on the nose: The need for good jobs and housing “at every income level.” Herzig was testing out the argument he included in an application for downtown redevelopment funds that Governor Cuomo included in this year’s state budget, $10 million in each of the

10 economic development regions. The mayor submitted City Hall’s application Tuesday, May 24. Mayor The monHerzig ey could be split among several downtowns, but Herzig wants all of it, and he was convincing: $10 million, split a dozen ways, will accomplish nothing. Besides, Utica’s already getting plenty. But Oneonta is at a tipping point – it knows what it needs: jobs and housing – and $10 million can push the City of the Hills over that tipping point. Give Oneonta the $10

million, Governor Cuomo, and we can get things done, the mayor was saying. • The mayor went on to talk about some fun things: Imagine all those vacant second- and third-floor apartments along Main Street, filled with happy, prosperous people, shopping downtown, filling the sidewalks? (Imagine in-fill stores and apartments above the Hancock lot? Nifty idea.) Karp’s cup of ideas runneth over, we learned the next day, which inspired Herzig’s quote at the top of this editorial. On Otsego Now’s behalf, she is working on a CFA application for state money to transform Market Street into a leafy,

pedestrian-friendly home to the beer and craft-food business. Reimagine Stella Luna as a tap room, featuring local food and drink, and the lot next door as a boutique hotel, and Foothills as a recreation, as well as performing arts, center, and nifty shops and apartments added around and above the parking deck, and a farmers’ market and community kitchen in the old Ford dealership. Then there’s $11.8 million in federal funding and $3 million in state funding for a new bridge to connect the D&H yards with I-88, opening up fallow space from Lutz Feeds to Cliff Street for manufacturing. There’s a lot going on.

• Big problem: The scary heroin challenge; Common Council was chillingly briefed at its meeting on the 17th. But that calls for a cutting-edge response. Herzig needs to tell Cuomo we’re at the forefront of PAARI or a similarly firstrate effort to get the addicts out of here and into rehab. Finally, he didn’t see it as such on his election, but the state-of-the-art city charter that the old boys, and a notable girl or two, tried to erode has survived. Yes, in governance too, Governor Cuomo, Oneonta is a model of modernity. Let’s join Mayor Herzig: Yes, who wouldn’t want to live in a city with this kind of vision and potential?

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Veteran Cancer Survivor Reassures, Then Inspires

Editor’s Note: Janet McCarty of East Springfield, retired teacher and wife of county Rep. Keith McCarty, inspired the crowd with this speech when she keynoted the Northern Otsego/Cooperstown Relay for Life opening ceremonies Saturday, May 21, at Cooperstown Dreams Park. at a time, but I also set goals for the future.” That quote has stuck with me. lost Debbie after three Eighteen years ago, years battling breast Relay for Life began in cancer. She Cooperstown. was 37 with two A year later, sons, ages 15 in 1999, I and 11. They joined a team were in Florida that formed at and I was in Cherry ValNew York. ley-Springfield What was I to Central School. do? I helped to We didn’t know handle arrangethen that this ments for a team would still service here, but be going today I felt empty and with a name lost. After all, change and she was more some changes Janet McCarty, than my cousin. keynoter at the in team memWe grew up in Northern Otsego/ bers, but still the same house Cooperstown Relay for the same – a two-family for Life, also rereason – to ported: Her cancer house. I was FIND A CURE! is back. in both of her We began as weddings. She team “Doin’ it was my big sister and idol. for Donna,” named for one While Debbie was fightof our own CV-S teachers, ing cancer an article about Donna Thienpont, who was her fight was in the hospibattling leukemia. Donna tal’s quarterly magazine. and I were class advisIn this article, one of her ers to the Class of 2005. quotes was, “I live one day With much support, Donna By JANET McCARTY

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Holding the banner at Cooperstown/Northern Otsego Relay For life Saturday, May 21, were, from left, Helen Gregory, the American Cancer Society’s local executive director, and survivors Michael Hall, West Oneonta, and Jim Domion and Ed Bellow, both of Richfield Springs. As the Relay began, more than 300 survivors had registered, and many more were expected to arrive during the day.

received treatment, but not a cure. During the next few years, after Donna’s passing, a number of us at

Cherry Valley-Springfield were diagnosed with cancer, including three parents of the Class of 2005. Yes, I said US – I was one

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As Rural Landscape Underscores, Preservation Matters To the Editor: On Friday, May 20, Otsego 2000 held a ceremony for its 2015 Historic Preservation Awards of Otsego & Schoharie Counties at the Roseboom Historical Association, a lovely restored Baptist Church in the northeast corner of our county. All the recipients were highly laudable, but those of us from Butternuts were most proud of and happy for Leigh Eckmair, who was presented with the 2015 Preservation Advocate award. Leigh is the historian for the Town of Butternuts and the Village of Gilbertsville and has been working tirelessly for more than 25 years to restore and maintain the beauty of the towns. Roseboom is quite a ways from here

that), but among those who attended the very enjoyable ceremony were: Leigh’s daughter and son-in-law Kelly and Gary, Cece Rowe, Diana Heeman, Cheri and Gerry Theis, Elizabeth Nields, Marcus Villagran, Valerie Elbrick, Nick Hanlon, Kathleen and Leslie Stroh, Michele and Norm Farwell, Lynne Ohl, and myself. Driving across the beautiful landscapes of our rural county, I couldn’t help thinking how gratifying it was to be together in celebration rather than Teresa Winchester photo in strife over the threat of fracking. Leigh Eckmair is congratulated While we must remain vigilant, we on receiving Otsego 2000’s have secured for ourselves through our Preservation Advocate Award. work together an environment from and I feared few would make the trek which we can continue to derive joy. to honor Leigh. But, boy, was I wrong! How sweet it is! I will omit someone (and apologies for TERESA WINCHESTER

Writer’s Fear: Donald Trump Will Lead Us Into War To the Editor: This is in reaction to the letter written by Sal Furnari in the May 12-13 editions. I have been in the CPA business for 47 years, mostly here in Maine. Sal and his family are the hardest-working team I have even known. I am not in agreement with his assessment of Mr. Trump. God help us

if he becomes our president. Right now Congress could not be further apart. Hillary would retain the status quo. Bernie is a socialist and a lot of us do not agree with that philosophy. Mr. Trump is a bully and in my opinion will lead us into war. Denigrating Mrs. Bush (“mummy”) was uncalled for and he should apologize.

We need someone who can bring us together and not lead us further apart. I am sorry to say that for the first time in my life I am considering not voting. I do not feel good about it. PAUL MARSHALL, CPA Principal, Purdy Powers & Co. Portland, Maine (Editor’s Note: Mr. Marshall visits Cooperstown once a year.)

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125 Years Ago

On Monday of this week the Board of Education of the Oneonta Union School examined and accepted the plans drawn by Fuller and Wheeler of Albany for the new school building on River Street. The plan contemplates a brick structure, 40 by 80 feet on the ground and two stories high, with basement. It is proposed to finish only the three rooms on the first floor at present, the upper story being left unfinished until such time as it may be needed. The total cost of the building will be $10,000, for which bonds can be issued payable $1,000 yearly. The matter will be submitted to the district at the next annual meeting. An Exciting Runaway on Swart Hollow Road South of Oneonta – A party of four young people of this village with a lively team were heading for Delhi that morning to attend the field day exercises. While going down the south side of the hill the trace suddenly dropped from one whiffletree, striking the legs of the horse on that side. The animals at once sprang ahead and the tongue fell, catching in the earth, and broke off, the wagon turning a complete somersault over the broken tongue, landing on top and facing toward Oneonta. Though all four in the party were imprisoned under the wagon, each escaped with trifling injury. The horses ran about three miles before they were captured. The wagon was a complete wreck. May 1891

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Two motor cars came together Sunday afternoon at the corner of Main and Chestnut Streets, resulting however in no more serious damage than a broken radiator and some bent fenders. It is said that both cars were from outside the city. Indications are

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60 Years Ago

May 1866 that the speed craze has attacked numerous motorists this spring. There should be a halt called and perhaps a few arrests for speeding will have the desired effect. May 1916

80 Years Ago

Former President Herbert Hoover urged the Republican Party in New York State to fight for “restoration of government morals” and “revival of confidence in the

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destiny of America,” because “the republic is in great peril.” The policies of President Roosevelt are “driving the people” into a “collectivist desert.” Hoover contends that the Social Security Act and other New Deal set-ups need re-vamping, and that “only increased poverty” can result if the administration’s economic policies are maintained. “The night of tyranny,” Hoover asserted, “is closing in on the light of American liberty from all parts of the world.” M. Harvey Taylor, Republican state chairman, urged election of a Republican president next fall, or “you may never vote for another president,” he warned. “Your children,” he said, “are already mortgaged. There is a second and third mortgage on them. You don’t want to go to the polls four years from now and have one name on the ballot, and be arrested if you don’t vote, do you? That’s not American.” Hoover asserted the result of the “collectivist theories” would be a Fascist government with “big business” managing the country for “its financial profit at the cost of human liberty,” or “some sort of Socialist state.” May 1936

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40 Years Ago

Digital Computers – The Latest Craze – “One day at school I saw this funny-looking thing with blinking lights,” said 17-year-old Roger Walker of his first encounter with the nation’s newest hobby – the digital computer. “I dropped in to see what it was. Then, I just kept coming back. I really got hooked on it,” added Walker. Computers –for a long time highly sophisticated and vastly expensive machines requiring platoons of technicians, programmers, mathematicians and engineers to run – now are being sold and used by amateurs. It is happening, the same way ham radios and high-fidelity sets passed into the hands of hobbyists of earlier generations. This hobby didn’t exist five years ago. May 1976

20 Years Ago

A head-on collision took the life of Delaware Academy honors student Michael Leddy while injuring four others on State route 10 in the Town of Delhi. Leddy, a 12th grade, 18-year-old, honors student was scheduled to graduate from Delaware Academy next month. Leddy was a fouryear member of the varsity soccer team and often performed in choir, orchestra and dramatic productions. He was to be an exchange student in Turkey this year and planned to attend Pratt Institute on an art scholarship. May 1996

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After Years-Long Fight, Cancer Returns KEYNOTE/From A4 lina and get back to start a new school year. Well – it almost went that way. My immediate reaction to the doctor was: Get this out of my body. So-o-o, I had surgery 10 days later, did not complete the school year, but I was on stage, with Donna as my strength, to give the speech with my best friend Diane, who stepped up and took over for Donna as adviser. Then, during the graduation ceremony, the class made the announcement that the funds that remained in their treasury had been donated to the American Cancer Society in the amount of over $700. Wow, talk about a proud moment: but they had learned about the impact of cancer, first-hand. With the help of family and friends, we had a fantastic graduation party. I started chemotherapy in July and with the support of a great medical team had treatments scheduled so that I could help move our daughter back to SUNY Cobleskill, travel with my husband to take our son to Coastal Carolina University in South Carolina, and even returned in December to bring him home for semester break. The next school year did not start for me until May, but I returned full-time and retired with 32 years of teaching – when I wanted; NOT when cancer wanted. Yes, cancer has changed my life, how can it not? But I was NOT going to hide in a hole. I live with it, and I try to make it positive. I have mentored other people who have been diagnosed. Though all cases are different, I lend support, tell my story and offer to listen, cry and pray. And I consider my doctor and nurses friends who I will have for a long time. Having a Relay team has kept Debbie close. The luminary ceremony has always been special to me, as I think of it as “our time.” I have continued to raise funds for Relay for Life because I believe that there is a cure and I want to see it happen! I believe, through research, I was given a chance with a new chemotherapy, followed by a new drug in

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2006, Herceptin. And I have taken another new drug for almost 10 years. In 2010, I participated in the Relay For Life and was honored as a survivor in Ponta Vedra, Fla., with Debbie’s two sons, daughter-in-law, five grandchildren and a niece. She was there with us beaming as we walked. Then, a year later, I was surprised when a former student set up a team in my honor in Race for a Cure in Albany. And research continues. My mother has been diagnosed with CLL, a leukemia. She was treated with a chemotherapy in 2010, which help for a while. Again, in 2014, her numbers elevated and the doctor informed her that, just the month before the FDA had approved that drug. She remains on the

drug daily and her numbers are down. RESEARCH!!! and a new miracle drug. I have to believe in research and new drugs as I come face to face with cancer again and beginning with surgery next week followed by treatment in the months to follow. I will live one day at a time, set goals and believe in research. Our team, now 17 years old, changes from year to year. Our fundraisers remain about the same, with Basket Bingo, a spaghetti dinner, a wine-tasting party, a bake sale and wonderful supporters. Our communities look forward to the events and are always there for us. Our name is out there and people are so very generous! We welcome new members and understand when people need time off. I say “we,” as Rhonda Sanders is my co-captain and WE could not do what we do if I said I. She picks me up when I begin to crumble and keeps me calm. Thank you, Rhonda. Our team members are survivors, caregivers, family and friends and we range in age from 6 to 70. We have gone from Doin’ It For Donna to Doin’ It For You, but we still have the same goal – FINDING A CURE!!! So let’s begin this 2016 Relay For Life and celebrate, remember and fight back! Thank you!

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with Otsego Now, a tightly argued, data dense 25-page application was submitted this week, with 24 hours to spare. “The good thing is that we didn’t have to create anything new. All the pieces were already underway,” he said. The D&H yards’ redevelopment and the Market Street “Food & Beverage Innovation District” were central to the application. “The planning of these projects has been funded, but a lot more could be done to make these areas attractive for developers,” he said. “The money would be put towards making these areas into places where investors want to invest their money.” “I think it’s a strong application,” said Herzig, who previewed it at the League of Women Voters’ annual meeting

Wednesday, May 18. “The city is at a ‘tipping point’; we’ve brought ourselves to the level to make major strides in a new economy.” In the application, Herzig highlighted “food-hub superstar” Karen Karp’s study, which proposes redeveloping Market Street into a leafy boulevard past a boutique hotel, a farmers’ market/community kitchen, a tap room (now Stella Luna) and Foothills with an expanded mission. “The goal is to connect it with Main Street to double the size of downtown,” Herzig said. “As a destination, it would draw more people to Main Street and vice-versa.” The parking garage also got some attention, both as a selling point for ample downtown parking, but also as potential for a mixed-use offering. “One

vision is to have housing and storefronts along the perimeter,” he said. “In other cities, you see parking garages, but they don’t look like garages.” It could also be used as a transportation hub for both Trailways, as it is now, but also OPT. “It might serve better to have the buses there instead of sitting at a busy intersection.” And throughout the city, Herzig recognized the housing initiatives in progress, as well as indicated what $10 million could help accomplish. “There is a shortage of affordable and market-rate housing for professionals,” he said. “When you walk down Main Street, you look up and see a lot of empty windows, but those are a great opportunity to convert.” There’s also room to build, including above the Westcott parking lot, along Market

Street and abandoned sites to be demolished. In addition to projects, Herzig also touted the city’s assets, including vibrant nightlife, micro-enterprise grant plans, job growth and the evervaluable “cool” factor. “In February, 2015, the Matador Network, the world’s largest independent travel publisher, noted Oneonta on its list of “the 20 Coolest Towns in the US”, along with places like Asheville, North Carolina; Laguna Beach, California; and Sun Valley, Idaho,” Herzig wrote in the application. “This designation is not surprising given Downtown Oneonta’s many assets that contribute to a unique sense of place and the type of liveable and creative community that younger generation employees and entrepreneurs expect.”

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YOUTH SERVICES COORDINATOR Friends of Recovery of Delaware and Otsego Counties, Inc. (FOR-DO) is seeking applicants for the position of Youth Services Coordinator. This position reports to the Executive Director and will be responsible for planning, administration and management of programming for a Youth Clubhouse that will provide resources to youth and young adults to develop prosocial skills that promote long-term health, wellness, recovery and a substance-free lifestyle. This is a full-time position with benefits. Some evening hours are required. Minimum Qualifications: Committed to the organization and clubhouse mission, knowledge of addiction and recovery, and a desire to work with the recovery community. Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel, excellent written, verbal and communication skills. Will have a Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience working in the Human Services field, preferably with youth and young adults. Preferred Qualifications: In addition to minimum qualifications, demonstrated ability to oversee operations plans, experience collecting and reporting data, knowledge of fiscal management, and familiarity with other non-profit and human service agencies serving Otsego County.

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Kelly Liner, Interim Executive Director 22 Elm Street, Oneonta, NY 13820 or email to kelly@friendsofrecoverydo.org

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MLS#105128 $129,900 Great Deal! 4-BR, 2-bath manufactured ranch on 5.3 private acres, surrounded by wildlife. 2 ponds stocked w/bass. Apple trees. REA electric. Call Leonard Finkelstein @ 607-201-6805 (cell)

MLS#104155 $249,900 Meticulous 3-BR home on 12 acres w/2 barns including a 40’x90’ 3-story barn w/ commercial potential, beautifully maintained grounds. Call Tom Tillapaugh @ 607-434-9392 (cell)

MLS#104973 $145,000 Cape in the Catskills 3-BR, 2-bath full time home or weekend getaway with 2-car garage, 1 acre of land, and mountain views. Only 3.5 hours from NYC. Call Gabriella Vasta @ 607-267-1792 (cell)

MLS#102952 $169,000 Hunting Paradise with Farmhouse! 79 acres of Delaware County’s best hunting land w/trails and a 4-BR farmhouse. An awesome hunting camp! Call Leonard Finkelstein@ 607-201-6805 (cell)

MLS#104944 $675,000 Spectacular secluded log home on 49 acres w/epic views, heated garage, close to airport and interstate. Has been used as a B&B w/2 separate units. Call Tom Tillapaugh @ 607-434-9392 (cell)

MLS#102325 $249,000 Stunning 2,400 sq ft home w/incredible open layout, amazing privacy on 10+ acres bordered by 400+ acres of NYC Watershed land. 3 BRs, 2 baths. Call Matthew Schuler @ 607-437-5533 (cell)

MLS#99096 $279,000 Catskill Farm Sacrifice! 1900 farmhouse on 132.5 acres is 3 hours from NYC/NJ. New windows, metal roof, vinyl siding. Large pole barn. Near State park. Call Leonard Finkelstein @ 607-201-6805 (cell)

MLS#104434 $199,900 Streamside Home w/2 ponds! Post-and-beam dairy barn converted into unique home! Original detail throughout! 3 BRs, 2 baths on 33.55 acres. Call Lynn Butler at 607-434-1061 (cell)

MLS#104512 $149,900 4-BR, 2-bath city of Oneonta home. 2 BRs, full bath on 1st floor. 2 BRs, ¾ bath on 2nd floor. Ceramic tile kitchen floor. Nice wood floors in DR, LR, 4 BRs. Call Frank Woodcock @ 607-435-1389 (cell)

MLS#104514 $115,000 Selling Below Assessed Value! Almost 60 acres in Delaware County w/views! Stunning building lot! Surveyed and soils testing complete. Call Lynn Butler @ 607-434-1061 (cell)

MLS#105287 $99,900 Possible baseball rental. Amazing home just waiting for you in an amazing location. This 4-BR home is in an ideal location and in great condition. Call or text Sharon Teator @ 607-267-2681 (cell)

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MLS#104985 $175,000 3 BRs, 2 baths, pond, 2-car garage, 1 acre w/views of the scenic Catskill Mountains. Minutes to I-88, 30 minutes to Oneonta or Albany. Call Gabriella Vasta @ 607-267-1792 (cell)

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lis NE tiN W g! MLS#105239 $269,500 Spacious Split-Level Ranch on 11+ acres w/4+ BRs, 3 baths. This property, built by the owners and meticulously maintained is sure to please. Call Stephen Colwell @ 607-435-6542 (cell)

MLS#101417 $22,900 11.32 Acres Build a new home or a recreational paradise. Stream on property. All gas/mineral rights convey and there are no current leases. Call or text Sharon Teator @ 607-267-2681 (cell)

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lis NE tiN W g! MLS#105573 $142,500 Centrally Located between Delhi and Oneonta, this solid, stick-built, 3-BR, 2-bath house features wildlife and spectacular views on nearly an acre. Call Adam Karns @ 607-244-9633 (cell)

MLS#103962 $49,900 Opportunity! Many renovations: floors ,sheet rock, deck W/electric. Most windows replaced, excellent kitchen cabinets. Home will need finishing. Call or text Sharon Teator @ 607-267-2681 (cell)

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PR NE iC W E! MLS#103554 $199,900 Unheard of Privacy − Oneonta Schools! European-style chalet home has 2 - 4 BRs, 2 baths, 18 private acres, mature woodland, hidden fields. Call Matthew Schuler @ 607-437-5533 (cell)

MLS#101207 $124,500 Ideal Family Home Close to Girls and Boys Club, Little League and Riverside school. Large, fenced backyard w/sheltered patio for outdoor BBQ. Call Stephen Colwell @ 607-435-6542 (cell)

MLS#102047 $41,500 Move-in Ready! Turn-key single-wide w/upgraded windows and garage. 1+ acre for hunting, or move Cooperstown Village Seller pays closing costs (up the singlewide buildhome. your dream house. to offer). (cell) Call$3,000 Adamw/acceptable Karns @607-244-9633

MLS#105183 $85,000 Recently Renovated! Enjoy the spacious yard, gardens, fruit trees, barn/workshops and river at the back border. Borders city park and tennis courts. Call Stephen Colwell @ 607-435-6542 (cell)

MLS#103946 $104,900 4+ BRs, 2 baths, pool, pellet stove and more. Walton home provides a plenty of room for the family just starting out or one that may need a bit more space. Call Matthew Schuler @ 607-437-5533 (cell)

MLS#105534 $299,900 Meticulously maintained 3,000+ sq ft home w/3-car Spaciouspool, 4 BR,covered 2 bath house is close I-88. Largeroom garage, porch, 2-BRtoapt, family backyard, workshop/garage, small shed. Make your w/fireplace, and much more! appointment today. Priced to go this week! Call Tom Tillapaugh @ 607-434-9392 (cell) Virtual Tour: www.RealEstateShows.com/708598

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MLS#102416 Cherry Valley $449,000 Private, turn-key family retreat or investment property! Two homes on 110 acres featuring 3 ponds and beautifully landscaped lawns w/outstanding views. Main log home has open floorplan w/huge LR, sunroom, 3 ample-sized BRs, 2 baths and 2-car garage. Nicely appointed 1,200 sq ft cottage has 4 BRs, 2 baths, enclosed porch, and full kitchen. Perfect for guests or rental! 1 mile from Cherry Valley, 10 minutes to Glimmerglass Opera, and 15 minutes to Cooperstown. Dave LaDuke, Broker 607-435-2405

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Serving their country is all in the Hill-Brown family, which has over three generations of military service between them. From left, Jim Brown, Rosanne Hill, Retired Chief Jerry Hill and Tammie Brown (nee Hill), who holds a picture of Jim’s and her son Donald, currently serving aboard the USS Gonzalas.

Jerry Hill’s Son, Grandson Follow Him Into Navy “I’m proud of my grandson and my son,” said Jerry. “Being in the Navy improved our educations, gave us a lot of opportunities.” Inspired by his five brothers-in-law, all who served in various branches of the military, Jerry enlisted in the Navy in 1960 at age 17. In 1962, he was stationed in Japan, where he helped survey Russian ships transporting nuclear missiles, a Please See HILLS, B3

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ike father, like son. And grandson. And son-in-law. Retired Navy Chief Petty Officer Jerry Hill, the former owner of Jerry’s Bait Shop here, is the patriarch of a three generations of military veterans, and the father-in-law to Jerry Hill spent three one more. tours in Vietnam.

New Cookbook Lets You Bring A Bit Of Cider Mill Home By LIBBY CUDMORE FLY CREEK

ill Michaels fields a lot of questions as the owner of the Fly Creek Cider Mill, but one he loves hearing is, “Can I get the recipe for that pot roast sandwich?” “Everyone always asks that!” he said. “It’s my grandmother Jane

Michaels’ recipe.” He’s been known to keep copies of the recipe on hand, but now, visitors to the mill can take home that recipe – it’s on page 100! – and so many others in the “Fly Creek Cider Mill Cookbook,” just released from Surrey Books, a publisher in Chicago. “About six years ago, we were on a bus trip as part of the North American Farm Direct Marketing Association’s annual conference, and I was Please See BOOK, B3

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CLASSIC FUN: Celebrate Hall of Fame Classic weekend! Kids chance to get hands-on training from former major leaguers. Free, limited slots. 4-7 p.m. Friday, May 27, Baseball Hall of Fame, 25 Main Street, Cooperstown. Info, registration, (607) 547-0397. And on Saturday, May 28, Hall of Famers and Major League players return to play in the Cooperstown Classic. Doubleday Field, Cooperstown. Info, Tickets, 1877-726-9028, www.baseballhall.org CONCERT KICK-OFF: Brewery Ommegang kicks off its annual summer concert series with Lake Street Dive, with VSG Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings. 5 p.m. gate, 8 p.m. show. Saturday, May 28. $35 in advance, $40 at the gate. Brewery Ommegang, 656 Cty. Hwy. 33, Cooperstown. Info, www.ommegang.com SYMPHONY BENEFIT: Support the Catskill Symphony Orchestra with delicious food and wine pairings with 10-12 wines, sparkling cider, appetizers by local restaurants. Music by MollinClay Jazz Duo. 7-9 p.m. Saturday, May 28. Tickets $30 advance, $30/door. The Oneonta Country Club, 9 Country Club Dr., Oneonta. Info, tickets,, (607) 4362670, www.catskillsymphony.net GET FUNKY: New Orleans funk master Jon Cleary, 2016 Grammy winner, Best Regional Roots Music Album. Tickets $36, $28 members, $11 under 19. Indoor concert, picnickers welcome. prior. 8 p.m. Sunday, May 29. West Kortright Centre, 49 West Kortright Church Rd/, East Meredith. Info, tickets, (607) 278-5454, www.westkc.

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he boats are out bright and early for a weekend of wet & wild canoe races down the Susquehanna. Start at Cooperstown’s Lakefront Park in Cooperstown and end in General Clinton Park in Bainbridge, capping off with the Pro race at 8 a.m. Monday, May 30. Events Friday, May 27 through Monday, May 30. Lakefront Park, Cooperstown. Schedule, info, www.canoeregatta.org

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FAREWELL, FAIR OYARON William Lewis is embraced warmly by President Drugovich as he is receives his honorary cowl from Michael Tannenbaum, Hartwick College academic vice president. Lewis’ honorary degree was for his work as businessman, philanthropist, president of OFO and the Unitarian Universalist Society.

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Nicole Schuck, Oneonta, beams a winning smile as she accepts her diploma at Hartwick College’s 85th commencement Saturday, April 21, on Oyaron Hill.

Solosist Margaret Elisofon belts out “Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor” with the Hartwick College Choir.

Navy Capt. (ret.) Joan Darrah, ‘73, received the President’s Award for Liberal Arts in Practice.

Jackson Maloney, Oneonta, son of Assistant Fire Chief Jim Maloney and Elizabeth Bloom, receives his degree in Biology from Hartwick College President Margaret Drugovich.

Taylor Trombley, Oneonta, walks in the processional as she goes to receive her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology.

Cook Book Opens Cider Mill Patrons To Novel Delicacies BOOK/From B1 talking to this couple who ran a pick-yourown veggie farm in Martha’s Vineyard,” said Michaels. “They had this beautiful cookbook, and I said, ‘We need to get one of those’!” He and his wife Brenda, partners in the cider mill, had self-published a Cider Mill cookbook as a fundraiser in 2005, but this time, they wanted to go bigger. “This one tells the story of the mill,” said Bill, adding, “Our family has been retailers since 1873, Michaels’ Market – where the Doubleday Cafe is – until 1976.” His parents, Charlie and Barbara Michaels, bought the mill as a hobby in 1962. As they restored it, word got out and the tourists came in, leading Barbara to sell homemade cider donuts (page 39) and other confections. There’s a portrait of Bill with his grandfather, Hi Michaels, in the market, and Bill got his start early on in the cider mill, helping his dad, Charlie, with the apple press. The cookbook has over 100 recipes, everything from hot mulled cider and apple pies to Grilled Marinated Hangar Steak and venison stew. “The molasses cookies were my grandmother’s recipe,” he said. “I’m a savory person, so I really love the mac and cheese recipe.” Judith Choate, who helped Brenda’s brother, celebrity chef Charlie Palmer, with his cookbooks, including “Charlie Palmer’s Casual Cooking,” tested out and wrote the recipes. Her husband, Steve Poole, did the photography. “They live in the city, so they came up at pressing time and took notes,” said Bill. And, like the pot roast and the cookies, several of the recipes are Michaels’ family favorites, such as the apple and sweet potato bake that is on the table every Thanksgiving. They submitted it to Surrey Books, a division of Agate Publishing, known for publishing cookbooks by “Iron Chef America” contestant Rick Bayless and charcuterie master Jeffrey Weiss. The manuscript was accepted and they received an advance, and they purchased 5,000 copies to sell in the store. “We have no doubt we’ll sell them,” said Bill. “We sold one to a woman in Oneonta who’s sending it to her daughter as a birthday present!”

For 3 Generations, Serving In Navy This Family’s Tradition HILLS/From B1 preview to the Cuban Missile Crisis. “We were taking pictures up there in the air, and all the stuff they were carrying stood right out!” he said. A year later, he was coming in from a flight and found others listening to the radio up loud. “It was about 3 a.m., and I told them to turn it down,” he said. “They said, ‘President Kennedy has been shot.’” “I didn’t believe them,” he continued, “but then we

went to Condition Red and had to get to our airplanes. It wasn’t until about 8 hours later, when President Johnson was sworn in, that we could stand down.” Later, he volunteered to go to Vietnam. But as the only surviving son – his brother Harley had died when he was 19 – he got resistance from his parents. “Because of the ‘Sole Survivor’ policy, I had to get a notarized letter from my parents saying I could go,” he said.

(The deaths of the five Sullivan Brothers in World War II had forced the military to adopt the “Sole Survivor” policy, designed to protect families who had already lost a son.) The paperwork finally went through, and in 1965, he made his first of three trips to Vietnam. “I thought I was John Wayne,” he said. “But I really grew up while I was over there.” A year later, he married his wife Roseanna, and had his daughter Tammie, who

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was in the Navy his whole career and was never at sea,” said Jerry. “But when he retired, he became a government contractor, and he had to go on a ship to look at some of the equipment his company sold them! I was teasing him about it.” And Jim, who’s own father was a World War II veteran, served as a cook and a driver in Korea. “The guys would come down the line, complaining about the food,” he said. Now he and Tammie’s son, Donald James, is stationed aboard the USS Gonzales in the Mediterranean Sea. “This is the longest he’s been out to sea,” said Tammie. Currently fighting ISIS, Donald was working in communications in Denver, Colo. when Osama Bin Laden was killed in 2011. “I got a text from him at 3 a.m. that said ‘We got him’!” said Jerry. “And I didn’t believe him. But then I saw the pictures on the news – he was the one who sent those pictures to the White House!”

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log,” said Jerry. “And there were my initials!” He served his last Vietnam tour in 1971. “That one was 18 months,” he said. “The longest. I missed my wife, missed my family.” He stayed with the Navy for the remainder of his career, designing and implementing their recruiting program. The family – now with daughter Sandy and son Tony – lived in Illinois, Iowa and finally settled down in Otsego County in 1983 while he worked in Albany. “That move was the hardest,” said Tammie. “I was 15, and in Iowa, I had my driver’s license – then we moved here, and I couldn’t drive.” But the family settled here. “I retired in 1987, and I always wanted to have a bait shop,” said Jerry. “I ran it for 27 years, and people still stop by, but they’re pretty mad to find out that I’m closed.” His son, Charles Harvey Hill, flew under handle “Chill” in Grenada, Bosnia, Afghanistan and Iraq. “He

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Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 5/5/2016. Office in Otsego Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 467 Lockwood Hill Rd., Mount Upton, NY 13809, which is also the principal buisness location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 6legalJune30 Legal notice Notice of formation of Worcester BTS Retail, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/29/2016. Office location, County of Otsego. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 14600 Detroit Ave., Ste. 1500, Lakewood OH 44107. Purpose: any lawful act. 6LegalJune23 Legal notice Notice of Formation of Winston Lax, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/4/16. Office location: Otsego County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 3 Raymond Ave, Oneonta NY 13820. Purpose: Any lawful activity. 6LegalJune23 Legal notice Notice of formation of CLAPPER RENTALS, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on May 2, 2016. The office of the LLC is to be located in Otsego County. The Secretary of State has

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NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM – 6 p.m. start, 7-9 p.m. Hall of Fame legends, former players greet fans throughout the Baseball Hall of Fame. Legends participants bring the Museum to life with special programs and interactions. While not an autograph session, fans should remember to bring their camera to capture their special memories. National Baseball Hall of Fame, 25 Main St. Cooperstown. Info, (607) 547-7200, www.baseballhall. org. SYMPHONY BENEFIT – 7-9 p.m. Wine/Food Tasting evening, benefits Catskill Symphony orchestra. 10-12 wines, sparkling cider, appetizers by local restaurants.. Music by Mollin-Clay Jazz Duo. Tickets $30 advance, $30/door. The Oneonta Country Club, 9 Country Club Dr., Oneonta. Info, tickets,, (607) 436-2670, https://catskillsymphony.net COFFEE HOUSE – 7-9 p.m. (and every 4th Sat. of month). Music in range of genres by amateur local performers; light refreshments; all welcome. Schuyler Lake United Methodist Church, Church Rd., Schuyler Lake. BLUES EXPRESS – 7 p.m. Saturday night blues train featuring best bands in upstate N.Y. Riders enjoy food and drink. Cooperstown Blues Express, depart Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad, Milford. Info, reservations, (607) 432-2429, (607) 432-2824

Sunday, May 29

CANOE REGATTA – Day-long. General Clinton Canoe Regatta. Through Mon. Beginning at Lakefront Park, Otsego Lake, Cooperstown and ending at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge. Info, www.canoeregatta.org GARDEN PARTY – 10 a.m.-5

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p.m. Annual Sharon Springs Garden party celebration of everything that grows! Enjoy over 100 local artists and artisans, farmers and food purveyors celebrating the beginning of Spring. Main St., Sharon Springs. DORSET DUO – 4 p.m. Monthly Dinner Concert Series Horned Dorset Inn, “Four Hands, Dancing,” perform dance melodies with Fiona Peters and Roberta Wratten. Cocktails and hors D’oeuvres, dinner follows. $68 per person.2000 State Rte. 8, Leonardsville. Info, www. horneddorsetinn.com FUNK CONCERT – 8 p.m. New Orleans funk master Jon Cleary, winner of 2016 Grammy for Best Regional Roots Music Album. Tickets $36, $28 member, $11 under 19. (Discount for prior purchase. Indoor concert, picnickers welcome outdoors prior. West Kortright Centre, 49 West Kortright Church Road, East Meredith. Info, tickets, (607) 278-5454, www.westkc. org

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May 30 MEMORIAL DAY

a.m. Main St. parade; 11 a.m. Memorial Day ceremony, Neahwah Park, Oneonta. COOPERSTOWN PARADE – 11 a.m. Main St. parade from Cooperstown Veterans Club, 60 Main St., to Soldiers & Sailors Monument at Otsego County Courthouse, 193 Main St., Cooperstown CANOE REGATTA – Day-long. General Clinton Canoe Regatta. Through Mon. Beginning at Lakefront Park, Otsego Lake, Cooperstown and ending at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge. Info, www.canoeregatta.org CIVIL WAR – 7 p.m. Abner Doubleday Civil War Round Table meets. Katherine Hawkins presents, “Slavery: Not the Usual Conversation.” Upper Susquehanna Cultural Center, State Hwy. 28, Milford. Info, John Gralinski, jtgralinski@gmail. com CONCERT – 7:30 p.m. Memorial Day Concert with Dick Solbery and the Sun Mountain Band. Songs, fiddle, guitar, piano, bass. Admission $10. Bring the whole family. Cherry Valley Artworks concert at The Star Theater. Cherry Valley. Info, www. cvartworks.org, (607) 264-3080.

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Tuesday, May 31

GARDEN DEMO – 6-7 p.m. Growing Community Square Foot Garden Demonstration at Kid Garden. Explore planning, planting and maintaining a Square Foot Garden. Free, all welcome. At Kid Garden, located behind Cooperstown Elementary School, 39 Linden Ave., Cooperstown. Info, www.mysquarefootgarden. net BASSETT INVITATIONAL – Nineteenth annual Bassett Medical Center Invitational tees off at the Otesaga Hotel’s prestigious Leatherstocking Golf Course. Benefits Friends of Bassett Healthcare Network initiatives across central New York. Info, (607) 547-3928, friends. office@bassett.org

Wednesday, June 1

CRITERION CLUB – 6:30 p.m. June dinner meeting. Roast pork dinner, $16, bring own table service. Cooperstown Veteran’s Club, 60 Main St., Cooperstown. Info, reservations, Beverly Hensle, (607) 286-9126. BENEFIT CONCERT – 6:30 -8 p.m. “8 is Enough.” A Capella

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OUTLAWS – 7 p.m. Home Opener! Oneonta Outlaws vs. Elmira Pioneers. $10 reserved box seat, $5 general admin adults, $3 youth and seniors, $3 children under 12. Damaschke Field, 15 James Georgeson Ave., Oneonta. Info, (607) 432-6326.

Friday, June 3

ICE CREAM! – 5-8 p.m. Fab Friday ice Cream Sundaes. Greater Oneonta Historical Society, 183 Main St., Oneonta. DOCUMENTARY – 7 p.m. film screening. T-Rex, story of Claressa “T-Rex” Shields of Flint, Michigan, winner of 2012 Olympic boxing medal. Info, registration (recommended, not required), (607) 547-1453. The Fenimore Art Museum, 5798 St. Rte. 80, Cooperstown. CELTIC CONTRADANCE – 8-11 p.m. Music by fiddler Erik House and Friends, caller Pamela Goddard. Otsego Dance Society at Presbyterians Church, corner Church and Pioneer sts., Cooperstown Suggested donation $8 adults, $4 students and teenagers, free for 12 and under. Info, (607) 965-8232, (607) 547-8164, www.otsegodancesociety.blogsport.com

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COOPERSTOWN TRIATHLON – 8 a.m. 18 mile bike, 3 mile run within Glimmerglass State Park, and 800m swim from the pristine Glimmerglass Swim Area. Glimmerglass State park, 1527 Cty.. Rd. 31, Cooperstown. Info, registration,atcendurance. com PLANT SALE – 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sixth Annual Richfield Springs Garden Club Plant Sale. Perennial and annual plants, bake sale, free garden tours, raffles, herbal team demonstration. Rain or shine! Public Library Grounds, 102, West Main St., Rte. 20, Richfield Springs. SCOUT BOTTLE DRIVE – 9 a.m. Troop 1254 invites Cooperstown residents to place clean returnable bottles & cans on curb or porch steps

visible from street. Monthly bottle drives fund troop activities, events, and trips. Special pickups, questions, call Bruce at (607) 267-6730. VINEYARD STROLL – 11 a.m.-4 p.m. To benefit Relay for Life. Stroll vineyard, enjoy wine tastings. Prizes, more. Farmers/Artisans Market, pig roast, live music. Rustic Ridge Winery, 2805 St. Hwy. 80, Burlington Flats. Info, (607) 965-0626. CHINESE AUCTION – 1-3 p.m. Lunch & bake sale, 3:15 p.m. drawing. First Baptist Church of Burlington, 2225 Cty. Hwy. 16 (corner Cty. 16 & St.. 80), Burlington Flats. DAR OPEN HOUSE – 14 p.m. Iroquois Chapter of Worcester open house featuring history of centenarian Shirley Skinner. View Shirley’s live through classic and iconic photographs! Wieting Building, Worcester. BLUES EXPRESS – 7 p.m. Saturday night blues train featuring best bands in upstate N.Y. Riders enjoy food and drink. Cooperstown Blues Express, depart Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad, Milford. Info, reservations, (607) 432-2429, (607) 432-2824

Sunday, June 5

BIRDING– 8:30 a.m., “Birding by Ear” at Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park, Westford. DelawareOtsego Audubon Society event. Youth ages 12-17 $15; Adult 18 and over $25. Pre-registration required, contact Becky Gretton, (607) 547-5648, info@doas. ICE CREAM SOCIAL – 1-5 p.m. Owl Ice Cream Social. Free ice cream & family fun. Rain or shine! Activities, performances, demonstrations, fun children’s activities by OWL and participating organizations. Info, http:// www.oneontaworldoflearning.org CONCERT – 7:30 p.m. Eight is Enough, a capella that spans the centuries and the world. Admission $10. Bring the whole family. Cherry Valley Artworks concert at The Star Theater. Cherry Valley. Info, www.cvartworks.org, (607) 264-3080.

Monday, June 6

TALKING OPERA – 7 p.m. La bohème: Glimmerglass Music Director Joseph Colaneri presents “Listening to La bohème with New Ears.” Free, all welcome. Refreshments, informal discussion. Christ Church Parish Hall, 69 Fair St., Cooperstown.

Tuesday, June 7

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IN MEMORIAM Bradley Wappat, 67; Marine Worked In Construction Here ONEONTA – Bradley David Wappat, 67, who served as a Marine in Vietnam, followed by a career in construction locally, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at his home in Oneonta. Brad was born on May 11, 1949, in Mayville, Chautauqua County, to Virginia and Robert Wappat. Brad married the love of his life, Mindi, on Aug. 3, 1974, and they celebrated 42 beautiful years of marriage together. In addition to service in the Marines, he took pride in his career at Morton Builders, retiring in 2012. Brad was a loving family man, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. His dedication to the ones he loved was unconditional and complete. Brad loved his family more than anything, and was always there for everyone he loved. In addition to his wife, Mindi Wood Wappat, survivors include his children, Thomas Ryan Wappat (Megan Galbraith), Carri Leigh Wappat Burns (Nate Burns),

Robert Sakellarides, 60; Ran Tally Ho Restaurant

WEST DAVENPORT – Robert time with his two daughters and his sisters, Valerie Allana and Johanna Sakellarides, 60, proprietor of the Tally parents. He was passionate about evO’Neill. and TimoHo Restaurant since 1989, passed erything he did, especially golf, riding A gathering of family and friends thy David away on Sunday, May 15, 2016, at his his motorcycles, flying helicopters and will is planned 4-7 p.m. Friday, May Wappat residence. gardening. Several times a week Rob 20, at the Oneonta American Legion (Chelsea Rob was born on May 31, 1955 in would enjoy making healthy meals on Chestnut Street. NatGlen Cove, the son of Jack and Agnes with his parents. Condolences to the family may be trass); and Rob is survived by his daughmade online by visiting our website: grandchil- Ann (Novak) Sakellarides. He atwww.grummonsfuneralhome.com dren Piper tended culinary school on Long Island. ters, Stacy Giffin and her son, Cole He operated the Tally Ho, which is of California, and Melissa Smith of Arrangements are by the Lester R. Elizabeth now closed, for a quarter-century. North Carolina; his parents Agnes and Grummons Funeral Home of Oneonta. Burns, Bradley He enjoyed spending all of his free Jack Sakellarides of Oneonta, and his Cole Aaron Wappat Burns, Oscar Wappat Burns and Marisol Ruby Wappat. Also, his siblings, Carol ONEONTA – John Joseph John worked for the letic Club where he liked to his father Jesse B Fink, his Erickson, Steave WapFink, 66, who spent more City of Oneonta tax dego every day just to get out grandparents Carmella and pat, Susan Rollman, Cathy partment, then joined the and say hello to all. Sisto Sardella and Iva and Zwald, and Richard Wappat, than 30 years in the emerOtsego County Emergency John is survived by his Benjamin Fink. and family members Daniel gency-management field, Management as emergency two children, Rene Fink of A funeral mass will be and Elsie Wood, Nicki Wood passed away peacefully on May 19, 2016, at home with coordinator. He then spent Oneonta and Aaron (Vikkie) celebrated at 11a.m. on and Dennis Schrantz. family by his side after bat30 years with the state Fink of Victor; grandchilThursday, June 9, at St. A celebration of Brad’s tling cancer. Department of Emergency dren Macy (Steven) Engler, Mary’s. Interment will follife was held Sunday, May John was born in Oneonta Management, from which Nicole Harmer, Carter low in Mt. Calvary Cem22, at Lewis, Hurley & Pion July 20, 1949, to Lucille he retired. After retirement and Ciara Fink, as well as etery, Emmons etrobono Funeral Home. Sardella Fink and the late he continued to work for the great-grand-children Gabby Please make donations In lieu of flowers, doJesse B Fink. State of New York on a part- and Sammy Engler. Also, in the name of John J. Fink nations may be made to John graduated from OHS time basis. his brother Craig (Bubby) to Catskill Area Hospice, 1 the Susquehanna SPCA, in 1967 and, in 1970, from John was a member of Fink, who was by his side Birchwood Drive, Oneonta, 4841 State Highway 28, Herkimer Community ColSt. Mary’s Catholic Church until the end, with numerNY 13820. Cooperstown, NY 13326. in Oneonta He was also a ous nieces, nephews and Arrangements are by the Arrangements are entrust- lege, where he met the love of his life Corinne L. (Went- member of the American cousins. Lester R. Grummons Fued to the Lewis, Hurley & worth) Fink (deceased). Legion and Sixth Ward AthJohn was predeceased by neral Home of Oneonta. Pietrobono Funeral Home.

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Patricia A. Barton, 84, Retired To Oneonta From Staten Island ONEONTA – Patricia A. Barton, 84, a bowler who took prizes in the National Senior Olympics, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2016 at the home of her daughter, Martha Hayward, in Bridgewater, New Jersey. She was born in Staten Island, on March 17, 1932, a daughter of the late James and Edith O’Brien Gallagher. She had been a resident of the Oneonta area for the past 29 years coming from Staten Island. She was 1950 graduate of Curtis High School on Staten Island and married her high school sweetheart, Howard Barton Jr., on Aug. 2, 1952.

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For 3 Weeks, SUNY Class In Bolivia Saving The Children Of Cochabamba BOLIVIA/From A1 have been through so much but are still smiling,” Holecek reported. Twenty years ago, Heindl, then an Ithaca College student, studied abroad in the small South American country and found it “a lifechanging experience.” He wanted his SUNY Oneonta students to have that experience, too, and 22 are spending three weeks in Bolivia, having flown down on Monday, May 16, working with school kids and Save the Children International office staff. Heindl partnered with his friend Daphne Sorensen, formerly of Oneonta, now Save the Children country director for Bolivia, and Alejandra Escudero, a SUNY Oneonta Spanish lecturer, in a two-class series. Before departing, the class studied the economics, politics and culture of Bolivia, fundraising for nonprofits and lesson plans for cultural exchanges. Heindl taught POLS 272: Practicum in International Development; Sorensen, SPAN 394: Culture, Language, and Society in Bolivia. With crowd-sourcing, a benefit concert and requests for donations from community organizations, Heindl’s class raised almost $12,000 to donate to Save The Children. “They want to expand their neo-natal health program and fix their office in the juvenile detention center so that they can have running water in their bath-

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