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Coalition Calls for Rethinking of Energy Plan TOWN OF COLUMBIA coalition of community-based environmental groups around the state filed comments with the New York Public Service Commission last week, calling for a reconsideration of the PSC’s plan for reducing power plant emissions principally with large-scale renewables. According to the press release, the coalition is comprised of environmentallyminded people participating in the review of large-scale renewable energy projects around the state. The coalition points to physical constraints on the ability of wind and solar to contribute to carbon emission reductions and energy analysts who project that the electric grid will become less reliable as more intermittent renewables are connected. Backup power plants to ensure grid reliability and extensive infrastructure changes are needed to utilize wind and solar energy, coalition members contend, saying these are not warranted given the environmental damage renewables cause, along with potential health and safety hazards associated with the projects, including their battery storage systems. “Large-scale renewables are being sited on prime agricultural land and are clearing thousands of acres of forests,” according to Ginger Schroder, a Cattaraugus County legislator and member of the coalition. Schroeder pointed to the 100-squaremile project area needed for the proposed Alle-Catt wind farm in western New York. “Renewables require massive amounts of land, not only for sprawling solar and
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COOPERSTOWN limmerglass Film Days will be held at various locations in Cooperstown from 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 9 through 9:30 p.m. on Monday, November 13. The eleventh installment of the festival will feature more than two dozen films, talks, and events with filmmakers, an art installment at The Smithy, trivia, books, parties, and guided walking tours. “This year’s festival theme is ‘Messengers,’” said Xander Moffat, festival technical director, programmer and steering committee member. “A lot of the films follow that theme, concerning artists or others who communicate ideas in their own ways. Of course, the filmmakers themselves are messengers, too, telling us about the world as they see it.” “The theme is pretty broad, but it gives us enough of a direction to get a good mix of programming,” added long-serving Programmer and Steering Committee Member Joey Katz. “Our ‘messengers’ include people, art, and parts of nature that try to communicate with us about the environment, about social justice, and about the world around us.” Film Days is a program of Otsego 2000, so some programming choices are typically based on an environmental angle. Peggy Parsons, Film Days founder and artistic director, has professionally evaluated films for most of her career. She has attended and judged film festivals around the world and earned honors from the governments of France, Czechia, Italy, Romania, and Georgia for her work. “She is very tuned into the film world Continued on page 15
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Keeping Up With Tradition COOPERSTOWN—Rotarian Lauren Glynn cooks pancakes while the Rev. Nathan Ritter pours a cup of coffee at the Rotary Club of Cooperstown’s Pancake Day. The all-day Election Day tradition dates back to 1957.
DOT Solicits Roundabout Feedback ONEONTA he New York State Department of Transportation will host a public information meeting concerning the proposed construction of a roundabout in Oneonta at the Oneonta High School auditorium at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 14. The roundabout would replace the current layout of the intersection of State Route 23, State Route 7 and Maple Street in downtown Oneonta. The meeting will begin with a presentation about preliminary design, traffic safety enhancements and other potential impacts. A public comment and question will follow. Requests for interpretive or translation services, or other accommodations, should be submitted to jennifer.taylor@dot.ny.gov or (607) 721-8257 by November 7. Residents can also join the meeting online or by phone; visit www.dot.ny.gov/oneontaroundabout for more information. Public comments may also be submitted until Tuesday, November 29.
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RICHFIELD SPRINGS ilm Otsego and the New York State Route 20 Scenic Byway Association honored scream queen Lynn Lowry on Saturday, November 6 at the Lake House in Richfield. Lowry, who made “I Drink Your Blood” in Sharon Springs in 1970, returned to the region this month to film “The Girl Who Wore Yellow Lace.” Route 20 Co-president Phil Durkin, Town of Richfield Supervisor Dan Sullivan and Otsego County Film Commissioner Greg Klein were at the event to give Lowry a plaque thanking and honoring her for making movies in the region for 50-plus years.
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“Lynn is a legend in the horror genre and it was our honor to recognize her accomplishments,” Klein said. “The Girl Who Wore Yellow Lace” is the third horror film to be shot in Otsego Country this fall. “We’re becoming known as a place to make horror films,” Klein said. “With the success of Shock-toberfest at Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, and the release of Otsego Media’s “Ouija Witch” this year, this fall’s slate of movies reinforces that designation. “We’re excited to see what is next,” he said. “I told the producers of “I Drink Your Blood” we’d be Continued on page 9
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his Saturday is Veterans Day, celebrated by everyone, all across the country. The day is acknowledged by jubilant, massive, energetic, musical, and rigorous military parades in just about every city, every town and every village in the U.S., with 21-gun salutes capping the festive day. Veterans Day has a long and substantial history. It was first celebrated as Armistice Day, the day that the warring nations of America and Europe agreed on an armistice, a temporary cessation of hostilities, that brought World War I—the Great War, the war to end all wars, the bloodiest conflict so far in all of humankind’s bloody history, with more than 8.5 million military casualties—to an end, after four extraordinarily excruciating years. It was a cease-fire; Germany did not surrender, but both sides were exhausted and depleted, and they were ready for the carnage to stop. The Allied forces could not afford a long, tedious, and debilitating march across Europe to Berlin, and the Germans, politically and militarily weakened and starving, were unable to achieve a victory. The outcome seemed clear when the Germans made overtures about an armistice in early October. And so, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, in 1918, the armistice was signed. It was followed by the Treaty of Versailles, signed on June 28, 1919. In November 1919, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11 of that year to be the first commemoration of Armistice Day, which was to be filled with “solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations.” In 1926, Congress passed a resolution that proclaimed November 11, 1918 as the end of the war and the “resumption by the people of the United States of peaceful relations with other nations, which we hope may never again be severed … and that the recurring anniversary of this date should be commemorated … to perpetuate peace through good will and mutual understanding between nations…”. Then came World War II, which required the greatestever mobilization of the country’s armed forces (16 million) and, after that, the Korean War. In 1954, the 83rd Congress struck down Armistice and inserted in its place Veterans. November 11 became Veterans Day, a day to honor American veterans of all wars. For a while, Veterans Day joined George Washington’s birthday, Memorial Day and Columbus Day as a Monday holiday, providing three-day weekends, but in 1975 President Ford returned its observance to November 11. While this weekend we celebrate Veterans Day, honoring our veterans of all wars, might we also consider what happened to our commitment to and respect for the perpetration of peace through good will and mutual understanding between nations, which might never again be severed? It would be a true lesson well learned.
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s I mentioned last week, from November 8-12 you have the opportunity to see two very engaging, very different theatrical productions, one at SUNY Oneonta (“All in the Timing”) and the other at Hartwick College (“Keely and Du”). I also brought up that this plethora of performing arts should be no surprise, given that Oneonta was just named number 10 in the country for the most arts-vibrant communities of 2023 in the small-sized community category by SMU DataArts in its 2023 Arts Photo by Rachel Frick Cardelle Vibrancy Index. Both of those “Keely and Du” is the work of Barby Kahl (costume designer), Jaytwo sentences bear repeating lene Rodriguez (Du), Malissa Kano-White (director), Yaleisy Mercedes so, well, I just did. Last week (guard), Sam Scott (Cole, props, graphics), Echo Schabert (Walter), Hannah Gilliand (Du), Rheana Cameron (Keely), and Amber Edens (Keely). I covered the SUNY O show, Not pictured:, Gary Burlew (technical director, lighting designer) and so I get to cover the Hartwick Charis Peters (Walter). Please note, there are two casts for this show production this week. who will be performing on alternate nights. Published in 1993, “Keely and Du” won both the and respecting the humanity in one another. American Theater Critics Association New The show opens with the setting up of a Play Award in 1994 and was a finalist for the room in which Keely will be held prisoner, with Pulitzer Prize in the same year. The writer Du as her attendant, until Keely’s pregnancy goes under the pen name of Jane Martin, but is too far along to allow her to get the abortion who that writer is remains a mystery. The man she had been seeking. Du is part of a fictitious who has worked most closely with Jane Martin group called Operation Retrieval that purports to produce her plays (which are numerous), to hold pregnant women for their own good so John Jory, has been quoted as saying the pen they cannot get an abortion and re-educate them name is because, were it known who Jane is, to come to understand why an abortion was a “…whoever writes these plays feels that they wrong choice from the start. Keely represents would be unable to write them…. ” Watching an extreme case to them, as her pregnancy the show in rehearsal and talking to students happened through rape. Over the course of the and faculty putting the Hartwick College show, Keely and Du slowly build a bond, as we production together, I find it ironic that Jory is meet the pastor in charge of Operation Retrieval probably correct because, as you will see, the as well as the man who raped Keely and has students involved in this production believe come to repent his actions. the show itself offers the message that we can In talking to the students involved in this Continued on page 14 disagree on difficult issues while still seeing
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Support Sought for Pantries I want to thank Stacie Haynes for a thought-provoking article in “News From the Noteworthy” in the edition of October 5, 2023. The value of human-animal bonds and the positive impact of an animal family member’s company is priceless. It mitigates depression and loneliness, especially among those people who are homebound and isolated, in addition to adding to the fun and well-being of a family. We at the Cooperstown Food Pantry see the positive impact of these human-animal bonds. We are pleased to make our human friends aware of the pet pantry when they visit us. We hear their commitment to feed their pets, often to their own detriment, because the cost of pet food is an expense that forces an unselfish but potentially unhealthy choice between food for their pets and food for themselves. And that’s where our mission to make good nutrition available to our friends and neighbors becomes part of the equation. For 47 years, we have provided food to all who come to our door by being open six days a week. At each monthly visit, we give five days of food for three meals a day for each member of the household. We require no referral and never accept any form of payment. Those who come to us from outside our service area are assisted until they can access help in their own community. We are a member of Feeding America, the largest domestic hunger relief organization in the U.S., and source most of what we distribute through them. This allows access to
free and reduced cost inventory, enabling us to additionally run a backpack program in our local school. We partner with the Otsego County Department of Social Services and their Tiny House program for local homeless, and assist cancer patients being treated at Bassett Healthcare. Additionally, we salvage thousands of pounds each month of edible food from local Price Chopper and Grand Union stores via the Fresh Recovery program and provide vouchers for fresh produce at the Cooperstown Farmers’ Market. Currently, each month we are serving more than 500 clients, distributing over 20,000 pounds of food and supplies, and recovering about 10,000 pounds of fresh food from local grocery stores that would otherwise go to a landfill. All these programs and our daily client services have seen a rising demand, increased food cost and issues with supply. Part of the rising demand is certainly attributable to the changes in the economy but, in addition, we are experiencing a doubling of the number of our 60-year-old-plus clients. And Stacie is right: “…here in Otsego County…people struggling in one way or another will often provide better care for their pets than they do for themselves.” We ask that you support both Susquehanna SPCA and the Cooperstown Food Panty to help our residents who struggle so they don’t have to decide between food for their animal family members and food for themselves. That way they both will be happy and healthy. Sharon Oberriter Board President, Cooperstown Food Pantry, Inc.
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Presentations Feature Seven High Schools Compiled by Tom Heitz/SHARON STUART with resources courtesy of The Fenimore Art Museum Research Library
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Hartwick College has received a collection of letters, some written by the Rev. John Christopher Hartwick, a Lutheran minister who bequeathed his estate for the formation of a religious seminary near Cooperstown, which was the forerunner of the college now located on Oyaron Hill in Oneonta. The letters were given to Hartwick College by Yale University. “We’re extremely pleased that Yale officials have given them to us so that they can be part of the documentation of our history,” said Jane Des Grange, director of museums at Hartwick College. Hartwick, who was born in what is now East Germany, preached in the central New York area during the Revolutionary War era. When he died in 1796, he left his estate for the establishment of a Lutheran Seminary. The school became the first Lutheran Seminary in the United States. November 1983
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For Stan Sessions, phone calls are passé and letter writing is practically a lost art. When it comes to correspondence, he lets his computer do the talking. “No one is paying attention to memos and letters anymore,” says Sessions, a biology professor at Hartwick College in Oneonta. “They figure if it’s important enough, it’ll be on e-mail.” E-mail, or electronic mail, is becoming the dominant mode of communication at colleges, schools, and big business. It has the immediacy of a telephone call and the hard-copy capabilities of a letter and could be a way of life for the masses by the 21st century. Electronic mail began 15 years ago when the first bulletin board services (BBS) were created as local message centers for a handful of computer users. The number of BBS users in the U.S. has reached about 500,000 and some estimates expect that to climb to as many as 20 million by the year 2000. November 1993
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The Rev. Mitchell Spring, pastor of Spirit and Truth Christian Assembly, is lecturing at Hartwick College on “End Time Bible Prophecies.” Pastor Spring will appear in Room 202 of Miller Hall on Thursdays, November 6, 13 and 23 beginning at 7 p.m. The meetings are free and open to all. Geshe Thupten Kunsang, who was in Oneonta for the Buddhism Semester at Hartwick College in 2000, is visiting the area. Kunsang will be available for appointments before November 19 and will return for teachings on the first stages of Lam Rim in late December. November 2003 Solution: “Take A Number” (November 2)
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tudent Voices, Student Choices” will be held on November 20 from 6-9 p.m. at the Slade Theater, fourth floor of Yager Hall, at Hartwick College. Everyone is welcome to watch these amazing high-school students as they present ideas on making Otsego County a better place for all. Encouraging philanthropy throughout Otsego County is a major goal for the Community Foundation of Otsego County. What better way to spark that interest than by engaging our youth? In 2022, CFOC kicked off its Student Voices, Student Choices program. This special program for high-school students sharpens their focus on local needs and issues, and encourages them to become leaders in their communities. The idea of Student Voices, Student Choices emerged from conversations at CFOC about the prospect of young people becoming deeply involved in the work of the foundation. “Teenagers will see ways to help make Otsego County a more welcoming, inclusive, healthy, and opportunity-rich place to live and grow up,” said Tim Lord, CFOC board member and co-founder/ co-director of Dream Yard, an arts and social justice high school in the Bronx. The first Student Voices, Student Choices in 2022 was a resounding success and, in year two, it’s back and bigger and better! This year, the number of schools participating has grown from four to seven. All of last year’s teams will return—Cherry Valley-Springfield, Edmeston, Gilbertsville-Mount Upton (which took first place and $5,000.00 for the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York’s Backpack Program that provides food to many schools in Otsego County), and Richfield Springs—while we
welcome Unatego, Morris, and Milford. These student teams will make presentations to a large audience and a distinguished panel of five (Darren Reisberg, president, Hartwick College; Cynthia Andela, president of Andela Products; Gary Kuch, director, Clark Foundation Scholarship Program; Gretchen Sorin, director and Distinguished Professor, Cooperstown Graduate Program, and author/director of, “Driving While Black: AfricanAmerican Travel and the Road to Civil Rights”; and Cheryl Robinson, president and chief executive officer of New York Central Mutual). After a successful first year, the foundation looked for ways to improve the process, and getting the students together for an intensive (and fun) session on how to hone their skills to create a better presentation became our goal. In preparation for this year’s Student Voices, Student Choices, all of the student teams came together for a special day-long event at Hartwick College. High-school students, from freshmen to seniors, were given college-level instruction on how to innovate, research and problem-solve as they embarked on their Student Voices, Student Choices projects. In collaboration with Hartwick College, nearly 50 Otsego County high-school students and their advisors were brought to campus. Mike Walsh, director of the Griffiths Center for Collaboration and Innovation, led a full day’s worth of teambuilding exercises and spoke about empathy as the key starting point to creating ideas that work most effectively for all designs, but especially for projects focused on serving the needs of our fellow residents. It was an exciting day, and everyone involved felt the shared energy of being together to help Continued on page 9
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Mark Twain’s Cat… Of kitties, kitchens, and sittin’ ACROSS 1 Distress cry 5 Brazilian resort 8 Photo book 13 U.S. provoker of January 1991 17 Unidentified 19 Like Hee Haw humor 20 ___ operandi 22 S tart of a Mark Twain quote about jumping to conclusions 24 Versailles attraction 26 What The Collector is not about 27 “The man you love ___” 28 Twain quote, Part 2 30 Powerful particle 31 Greek concert halls 33 Dawn deity 34 College in New Rochelle 35 Twain quote, Part 3 41 Salon goo 42 Apple or pear, e.g. 43 Pilgrim stops 44 Piano pieces 46 Jackie married him 47 Pour ___ 50 Chin addition 52 Some Beethoven works 56 Twain quote, Part 4 60 Fruit drink 62 “It was fruitless” 63 Rare attire in Silicon Valley 64 Cop 67 Actor Fernando 68 Twain quote, Part 5 74 Sound absorber 75 The North Star 76 Stash 77 Popular clothes outlet 81 Multiple choice choice: abbr. 82 Twain quote, Part 6 87 Flavorful flounder 89 “___ wise guy!” 91 “I don’t mind eels / Except as meals” poet 92 By way of 93 Overdue reminder 95 At sea 98 Chianti and others 99 Mr. Buchanan 102 Twain quote, Part 7 107 Side product? 109 Duffer’s coup 110 Carolina storm of 1989 111 Flock members 112 Twain quote, Part 8
115 Annie, for one 29 New, to Nero 78 Bathtub booze 117 Frasier’s call-screener 30 Hail, to Caesar 79 Thingum ending 120 Gauguin’s refuge 32 Aside from these 80 Tolerate 121 End of Twain quote 35 Swimming stations 83 Poker bet 124 “I can ___ all now ...” 36 Actress Spelling 84 Square 125 Hid out (with “up”) 37 Leave out 85 Resort at a beach 126 Set supports 38 Flintstones’ pet 86 At the end of the line 127 Go fast 39 Query in a loan company ad 88 Massive missile 40 S uccessor to Thornburgh 128 Ambler and Idle 90 Felipe of baseball and Barr 94 1 7th century carriage 129 Water under the bridge 45 Boy or girl’s nickname (anagram of RE-COACH) 130 Many times 96 C ommentator Charles and 47 Gamblers’ last resorts DOWN family 48 Silly pudding 1 Opposed to 97 Given a haircut 2 Co-star of The Wizard of Oz 49 King of the hill 98 TB-plagued author 51 “They ___ couldn’t be 3 Iowa city done” 99 Nostalgic time 4 Trading watchdog: abbr. 53 Change (color) 100 Met music 5 Overhaul, in a way 54 Breezed through 101 Leash 6 Panama and others 55 UFO milieu 103 Polite question 7 Safety org. 104 “___ met the enemy and 57 Clock-adjusting abbr. 8 Was a cast member of they are ours” 58 Christmas carol 9 Part of UCLA 105 Start of a request to Santa 59 ___ in the pan 10 Of a wedding VIP 106 Singer Lotte 61 Mental picture?: abbr. 11 “Render therefore ___ 108 Farewell 65 Evergreen Caesar ...” 66 Selassie follower, for short 113 Singer Redding 12 “Darling” 114 The Koh-i-___ diamond 68 Two laughs 13 Took advantage of 116 S piders and snakes, to the 69 City on the Oka 14 Horse hue Addams Family 15 John F.’s U.N. ambassador 70 U .S. radio broadcast over117 Flying maneuver seas: abbr. 16 East Coast clam 118 Nabisco fave 71 Affliction ending 18 Coffeehouse order 119 Gusto 72 Dine at a deli 21 Coffeehouse order 122 58 Down time: abbr. 23 Nevil Shute’s ___ Like Alice 73 Crowd reaction to puppies 123 Business deg. 74 Bible verb ending 25 Useful Latin abbr.
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National Baseball Hall of Fame photo-Milo V. Stewart
The Bergeron family—Tim with his daughters, Carrie and Katie—presented their touching Pathfinder Scholarship story during the recent awards banquet for the Pathfinder Village Tennis Classic and Pathfinder Village-Baseball Hall of Fame Golf Invitational.
Pathfinder Raises Funds for Scholarships EDMESTON—Pathfinder Village recently raised more than $85,000.00 at the Pathfinder Village Tennis Classic and the Pathfinder Village-Baseball Hall of Fame Golf Invitational. The benefits culminated with an awards banquet at The Otesaga Resort Hotel on September 11. Funds raised will go toward residential and student scholarships for people with intellectual disabilities. The golf Photo by Allison Hungerford event also raised $15,000.00 this year in support of the Hall of Fame’s educaDog Days of Summer tional programs. For Pathfinder’s recap of this event, visit https://www.allotsego. MIDDLEFIELD—The Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to com/pathfinder-village-raises-over-85500-00-for-scholarships/. Animals held its first Barktoberfest event on Saturday, September 30 at Iroquois Farm. Above, SQSPCA dog print paint station volunteers Nathaniel Wilcox and Kyoko Imai stand by as Buster shows off his work with the help of owners Emily and Butchie Duncan. The day started with the Steps for Pets Community Dog Walk from Cooperstown Elementary School to the Barktoberfest festival site, followed by Barktoberfest, including a dog show with 49 entrants. Attendance across the day’s events was approximately 350-400 people, organizers said.
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Hall of Famer Rollie Fingers (third from left) poses on the 18th green of the Leatherstocking Golf Course with the Community Bank, NA team of Tim Miller, Theo Basdekis, Brent Patry and Dave Weaver, along with Springfield Country Club Golf Professional E.J. Altobello (far right). The team came in first at -26 in September’s Pathfinder Village-Baseball Hall of Fame Golf Invitational.
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COBLESKILL—The Astrocom Electronics Team of Doug Lifgren, Pete Ruffler, Andrew Peck and John Purcell took First Net honors with a round of 51 in the Men’s Flight of the Helios Care Chip in Fore Hospice Golf Tournament on September 9. The Chip in Fore Hospice Tournament, held this year at the Cobleskill Golf and Country Club, is one of Helios Care’s annual fundraisers that raises unrestricted funds for patients and their families’ needed services. For a full list of top finishers and more about this event, see https://www.allotsego. com/chip-in-fore-hospice-golf-tournament-a-huge-success/ Pathfinder Village photo-Bill Schaeffer
Winners Sheri Holohan and Eric Hage, center, along with runners-up Cay Franck, left, and Chris Clark, right, were the Flight A finalists for the 14th annual Pathfinder Village Tennis Classic, played at the Har-Tru Courts of the Cooperstown Country Club on Monday, September 11.
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COOPERSTOWN—Steve Kaich, former owner of the Bold Dragoon (now Pathfinder Village photo-Lori Grace Winners Jill Poulson and Stephanie Bauer, center, along with runners-up Mark diLorenzo, Cooley’s Stone House Tavern), visited with Lorie Pugliese-Lamb during a recent left, and Doug Walters, right, were the Flight B finalists for the 14th annual Pathfinder Vil- visit to Cooperstown. Lamb said it was the first time in about 20 years Kaich has lage Tennis Classic. been back for a visit. They caught up over drinks at Cooley’s.
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Continued from page 5 Otsego County move forward. The beauty of Student Voices, Student Choices is that every team is a winner, and, simply by their participation, will make an impact on their respective communities. In 2023, the firstplace school will win $5,000.00 for their cause, second place will earn $4,000.00, third place
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much for allowing our school to participate in an amazing evening,” said one student advisor when the night was over in 2022. Said another, “The students felt activated and empowered!” “It’s been so exciting to see the Student Voices, Student Choices program develop,” added Lord. “I’m excited for this year’s program!” For more information on the Community Foundation of Otsego County, visit cfotsego.org.
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OBITUARIES of Otego; other grandchildren, Brandon Huestis of Mt. Vision, Faith Huestis of Cortland, and several loving friends. She was predeceased by her parents, George Hoppe and Myrtle Hoppe (Traxler); brother Joseph Hoppe and her daughter, Alicia Palmer. Photo provided
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MT. VISION— Jacqueline Carole Hoppe, 68, of Mt. Vision passed away after battling an illness, with her daughter by her side, on October 15, 2023 at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown. She was born in Binghamton, New York on November 28, 1954, the daughter of George and Myrtle (Traxler) Hoppe. Jacqueline graduated in 1973 from Binghamton North Senior High School. Jacqueline grew up in Binghamton and later moved to Mt. Vision, where she had raised her two daughters. Jacqueline worked a variety of jobs throughout the years. She was employed by TLC, Springbrook, Walmart and lastly at the Joshua House in Sidney Center. Jacqueline loved spending time with her grandchildren and watching them play sports; she was their number one fan. Jacqueline just simply loved spending time with family and animals of all kinds. Jacqueline is survived by her daughter, Ashley (Josh) Wayman and their children, Xavier Palmer, Logan Anzalone, Jaxon Wayman, Sofia Wayman, Noah Wayman
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HARTWICK— Julianne (Juli) Sharratt, 65, who owned Beaver Valley Campground with her late husband, Dwaine, and their children, passed away Friday night, November 3, 2023, at her home in the Town of Hartwick following an unexpected diagnosis of cancer in July 2023. Born December 11, 1957 in Webster, Massachusetts, Juli was the daughter of Julian Paul (“Peewee”) Kaczynski and Rosemarie (Neeser) Kaczynski. She spent her early years in her father’s barber shop, flying to Florida in his plane, and going to “too many rock concerts.” After high school, she moved across the country to California. It was by serendipity that she met her future husband, Dwaine, on
Whidbey Island in Washington State, where she asked this young guy from Minnesota for a ride to Massachusetts and he surprisingly said yes. They arrived there in the summer of 1980 and Juli and Dwaine married in August 1983. After searching for the perfect place to raise their family, the couple drove through Cooperstown during Winter Carnival and fell in love with the village. In 1988, the family purchased Beaver Valley Campground, moving from Thompson, Connecticut to their own “piece of paradise.” They worked tirelessly to create a special place for their family and guests to play, dream, and grow. Early campers remember Friday night dances, hayrides, candy bar Bingo, haunted houses, Sunday pancake breakfasts, bonfires, clown shows, and many children’s camps with various themes. In 1991, they started Cooperstown Baseball Camp and hosted the Legends of Baseball after building their own “Field of Dreams.” Juli and Dwaine hosted countless fundraisers for neighbors and friends and hosted community events. Juli was described by friends as generous,
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strong, loving, and “a shining light.” Juli leaves her four children, Nathan Sharratt and wife Mona Collentine of Marietta, Georgia, Caley Sharratt and husband Tristan (DavisFralick) Sharratt, Jamie (Sharratt) Dobrovolc and wife Allison Dobrovolc, and Nicholas Sharratt, all of Hartwick; and her cherished grandchildren, Elsie, Westley, and Wren. She is survived by her Massachusetts family, brother-in-law Steve, nephew Jason and niece Michelle, cousins Maryann Otto and Nathalie Champagne, and Aunt Teresa Arter, as well as many members of her chosen Minnesota family. Many dear friends who deeply cared for Juli have been supporting her children during this loss. Juli’s husband of 39 years, Dwaine, passed in November 2022, her father, Peewee, in 2014, and her mother, Rosemarie, in 2012. Family and friends may call and pay their respects from 4-6 p.m. on Friday, November 10, 2023 at the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home, 82 Chestnut Street, Cooperstown. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated
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Monahan, PO Box 1186, Cooperstown, NY 13326. Arrangements are under the care and guidance of the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown. Family and friends are invited to her Memorial Service on Saturday, November 11, 2023 from noon to 3 p.m. at The Salvation Army, located at 25 River Street, Oneonta NY 13820. A reception will follow the service.
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Coffee Shop Seeks To Promote Sense of Community in Morris have readings and open mic nights to spotlight local poets and writers. Community response has been positive. “It’s an absolute treasure. We’re very fortunate they decided to do something with this place. No one has been in here for quite a while. It’s a magnificent building and they’ve got the best coffee. I wish them luck,” said Diane Belsky of Morris, who was enjoying coffee with her friends, Lois and Robert Jones, also of Morris. Stopping in for the first time, Morris residents Ginger and Paul Olsen were impressed. “I think it’s a great addition to the village. I’ve heard nothing but rave reviews from everyone who’s been here,” Ginger said. “It’s terrific. I hope it takes off. I can see coming here in the morning with a couple of neighbors and having a cup of coffee,” Paul said. By its name, The Gatehouse preserves a part of local history. At the end of the drive of a stone house on Main Street is a small structure long referred to as “the Gatehouse.” In 1966, Audrey, Peter and Virginia Gregory began operating an antique store there, naming it The Gatehouse Antiques. In 1984, they moved their business to the corner of Main and Broad streets. Gary Norman, Peter and Audrey’s son-in -law, opened Gatehouse Books in the building in 2000. The original hand-painted sign, “The Gatehouse, Established 1966,” remains prominently displayed above the entrance. Shop hours will be from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, Thursday, and Friday, and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. It will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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MORRIS hris Riffle and Timothy Atticus moved to Gilbertsville from New York City in 2020. Prior to that, both men had lived in Seattle. With their newly-opened enterprise, The Gatehouse Café and Mercantile at 129 Main Street, Riffle and Atticus are aiming to combine something of New York City’s artistic and cultural vibe and Seattle’s well-known coffee culture with local products and talent. Although opened for business since September 23, a grand opening— featuring live music and tastings of products—will take place on November 11 from 4-7 p.m. “We will have samplings of store offerings and many of the artisans who stock our store will be present as well. Photo by Teresa Winchester We want people to meet the maker Lindsay McIsaac, visiting from Atlanta, orders coffee and a pastry from store owner Chris behind the brand,” Atticus said. Riffle. Co-owner Timothy Atticus helps prepare the order. Some of the local businesses to be “Bella Cucina offers all natural, Gatehouse. Some of his art is displayed represented in person include Badgerface Beauty Supply (Gilbertsville),Amour-A- small batch pestos and flatbreads,’’ on the shop walls. Riffle’s artistic bent is music. La-Main (Mount Upton), The Wakeman said Atticus, who has worked as a sales ‘’Music is my first passion. I write Coffee Co. (Sidney), Green Sun Tea representative for the company. In keeping with the desire to market songs, have recorded four albums, and (Sidney), Thistlemint Farm (Laurens) as many quality local products as toured nationally and internationally,” and Catskill Botanicals (Delhi). Gatehouse coffees, which include possible, Atticus and Riffle also carry said Riffle, adding that the lounge has lattes and espresso, are made from The apple sauce, peach butter, and apple a “great sound system focused on a Wakeman Coffee Co., a small-batch, butter from Green Sun Orchard, a listening audience.’’ As one way to promote community hand-roasted specialty roastery in small, family-owned orchard in Trout Sidney. Yet another Sidney enterprise Creek which grows heritage apples and spirit, Atticus and Riffle will offer their space as a music venue in a welcoming – Flying Saucer Tea Station – provides other fruits. the shop with freshly picked loose-leaf “The focus of the shop is on quality lounge off of the main store space. This teas. Chai tea is also served and a wide coffee and creating a community space. goal got well underway on October 29, variety of pastries, made by Simply We have Wi-Fi and want people to feel when Riffle, with Liam Herbert and Jess of Otego, are available each day. welcome here. I’m drawn to the idea of Khalil Jade, gave a program of acoustic The shop’s retail component includes a community space to sit, gather and music from 4-7 p.m. Approximately antiques, pottery, jewelry, woolens, just spend time. I got used to having 50 people, largely Morris residents, linens and shelf staples. Kitchen that in New York City and Seattle, and attended. Atticus and Riffle would also like to wares, glassware, baskets, and candles I have missed it here,’’ Riffle said. and many other items attractively fill Atticus, an abstract artist, holds a shelves and display tables. master’s degree in art history from Bella Cucina Artful Food products Cooper Union School of Art. He has is one of the shop’s main offerings. Its worked at the Museum of Modern ONEONTA Pizza Party Kit was recently included Art, and currently teaches drawing at he Oneonta Community Concert Band will present its annual Salute to among the “Best Food and Kitchen SUNY-Oneonta. He sees museums Veterans performance at 3 p.m. on Sunday, November 12. The concert Gifts’’ in Oprah Winfrey’s “2023 as a site for community and wants to will be in the Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center on Market Street. incorporate a similar concept into The Andrew D. Pease, an associate professor of music at Hartwick College, will Favorite Things” list. conduct a program of patriotic tunes and melodies that evoke emotions connected to battles and military service, organizers said. Veterans Day, a national holiday observed November 11, honors veterans for their patriotism and service. In 1918, fighting between the Allied Nations and Germany ended at 11 a.m. on November 11 and the Treaty of Versailles was signed the following June, officially ending World War I. The local admission-free concert is designed to honor veterans of all years and branches, and the event is open to the public. The program includes the “Armed Forces Salute,” during which veterans are asked to stand and be recognized when their military branch theme is played. Other pieces selected for the performance are “Minuteman March” by Robert H. Pearson, “Courage for Winds” by Adrienne Albert, John Philip Sousa’s “Semper Fidelis” and music from Gustav Holst’s “Second Suite.” The lineup also includes “A Hymn for the Lost and the Living” by Eric Ewazen and “God Bless America” by Irving Berlin. The band and its predecessors have performed in various configurations since the 1840s. Today’s group of professional and amateur musicians includes teachers, students, retirees and others employed in various fields from throughout the region. The mission of the Oneonta Community Concert Band Association is to educate and entertain audiences while preserving and promoting the wind-band literature through performance opportunities. For more information, call OCCBA at (607) 376-7485.
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Oneonta Makes National List for the Arts ONEONTA—SMU DataArts recently released the 2023 Arts Vibrancy Index, a report which highlights the most vibrant large, mid-size and small arts-vibrant communities in the U.S. To identify leaders in the field, SMU DataArts examines the supply, demand and government support for the arts in more than 900 communities nationwide. Thirteen metrics are used to evaluate the status of local arts. This year, the analysis was weighted to reflect cost of living for the first time. Oneonta placed 10th on the list of communities with under 100,000 residents; Jackson, Wyoming and Brevard, North Carolina topped the rankings. For more information on the statistical analysis or to view the complete lists, visit https://culturaldata. org/what-we-do/arts-vibrancy-index/.
Church To Hold Chicken Dinner, Pie Sale COOPERSTOWN—Christ Church of Cooperstown, 46 River Street, will host a Brooks BBQ chicken dinner and pie sale from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Friday, November 17. The $14.00 dinners, for takeout only, include a half chicken, baked potato, baked beans, coleslaw and a roll. All proceeds will benefit the Cooperstown Food Pantry.
Tickets on Sale for Helios Anniversary Gala COOPERSTOWN—Helios Care will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a commemorative gala at The Otesaga Resort Hotel at 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 2. The evening will begin with dinner, followed by an awards ceremony honoring the winner of the inaugural Dr. Yoshiro Matsuo Compassionate Care Award and dancing with live music by the Big Fish Combo. There will be a special fireworks display at the end of the night. Tickets may be purchased for individuals, couples or tables of 10; visit www. helioscare.org/events or call (607) 432-6773.
Farmers’ Museum Light Show To Open COOPERSTOWN—Tickets are now on sale for The Farmers’ Museum’s inaugural holiday light show, “Glimmer Nights,” which opens on Friday, November 24. From the day after Thanksgiving through Saturday, December 30, guests will experience a self-guided walking tour through elaborate, multi-colored light displays. “Glimmer Nights” will run 5-8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Visitors are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance at farmersmusuem.org/glimmernights.
Smithy To Present ‘Future Memory’ Exhibit COOPERSTOWN—Special arts exhibitions have become an integral part of Glimmerglass Film Days in recent years. This year’s exhibit, “Future Memory,” will be on display at The Smithy from Thursday, November 9 through Saturday, November 18. It will feature work by Megan Adams Irving, Ava Fedorov and Ashley Norwood Cooper, all artists with a strong connection to the local area. Gallerist and Exhibition Curator is local gallery owner Sydney Waller, who is also a founding member of the Film Days Steering Committee. “The art in ‘Future Memory’ offers messages to sift, decipher and ponder, in keeping with this year’s Film Days theme,” Waller said. “It’s extra special for me because all three artists have local roots in our tiny corner of the world, and yet their work can also stand squarely on a global stage.” Adams Irving works at the micro-level, using paper, ink, clay and smallscale, intricate techniques to draw attention to the smallest details in nature. Fedorov’s paintings and video art rise to the macro level, examining largescale cataclysms like wildfires and deforestation. Norwood Cooper uses dozens of paint-gobbed sculptures of the familiar bee, alarmingly enlarged and distorted and loaded with symbolism. There will be two “Meet the Artist” events from 4:30-5:15 p.m. on Friday, November 10 and Sunday, November 12. Visitors are invited to visit The Smithy for an informal chat with the artists over complimentary coffee. “Future Memory” will be open daily from noon to 5 p.m. from Thursday, November 9 through Monday, November 13. It will remain by appointment only from Tuesday, November 14 through Saturday, November 18; contact leartgarage@gmail.com to set up a viewing time. Admission is free. Glimmerglass Film Days will present 27 film events over the weekend of November 9-13, as well as filmmaker talks, live music, local food and drink, and guided walking tours. More information may be found at glimmerglassfilmdays.org.
Environmental Strategist To Give Talk ONEONTA n Thursday, November 9, Paula DiPerna, a pioneer and authority on modern environmentalism and environmental finance, will discuss her book, “Pricing the Priceless: The Financial Transformation to Value the Planet, Solve the Climate Crisis, and Protect Our Most Precious Assets,” at 6:30 p.m. in Hartwick College’s Anderson Theatre. The talk is free and open to the public. In the book, DiPerna looks at the need for people to put a price on things they hold dear and how one might accomplish this. Besides being an author and a frequent global public speaker, DiPerna is a strategic global environmental and philanthropic policy advisor. DiPerna currently serves as a special advisor to CDP, a not-for-profit charity that operates the world’s only integrated environmental disclosure system. As a leader in the development of carbon markets, DiPerna served formerly as president of the international division of the Chicago Climate Exchange. DiPerna also served as president of the Joyce Foundation, a major U.S. philanthropy, and as a writer, co-producer, and vice president for international affairs for the Cousteau Society, whose principal was oceans pioneer Jacques-Yves Cousteau. DiPerna’s book, “Pricing the Priceless: The Financial Transformation to Value the Planet, Solve the Climate Crisis, and Protect Our Most Precious Assets,” will be available for purchase at the event through the Green Toad Bookstore.
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Area Bus Drivers Attend Active Shooter Preparedness Training ONEONTA us drivers from across the region gathered in Oneonta on Friday, October 6 for a day of specialized training. According to a recent press release, the event was organized by Delaware-ChenangoMadison-Otsego Board of Cooperative Educational Services, in partnership with Otsego Northern Catskills BOCES, and drew more than 150 bus drivers and aides from 14 school districts. The day was anchored by the Active Shooter Preparedness Training sessions, with additional sessions on Mandated Reporter Training and “Stop The Bleed” emergency training for serious bleeding, both taught by staff from the DCMO BOCES Health and Safety team. According to Jason Lawrence, health and safety coordinator at DCMO BOCES and organizer of the training day, the idea for the event came from conversations among the component school districts of DCMO BOCES and ONC BOCES. “Most districts wanted active shooter preparedness training,” he said, and there was also a real interest in “training for all the districts on one day,” in one centralized location. Lawrence saw an opportunity to help the districts complete the staterequired mandated reporter training for bus drivers and aides, and plans quickly took shape. The day’s activities took place at the Quality Inn in Oneonta, and included classroom training inside for all three of the subject areas. The highlight, though, was the practical portion of the training, which took place on two actual school buses in a conedoff area of the parking lot. In groups of 30-40, trainers took the drivers and aides through a variety of potential threat situations, to help elevate
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Wilcox Boat Fourth in Regatta CAMBRIDGE, MA—Cooperstown native Colin Wilcox competed in the world’s largest three-day rowing regatta on the weekend of October 20 to 23. His boat (at right, photo provided) finished fourth in the Men’s Club Fours event at Head of the Charles, about 20 seconds behind the winner in a field of over 50 boats. “There were about 11,000 athletes competing and I heard there were nearly 200,000 people in town, including spectators and staff,” Wilcox said. “It was just a privilege to be able to compete in such a famous regatta. I’ve heard about it and dreamed about it as long as I’ve been rowing. To be able to stand on the podium was even more exciting.”
Edmeston/Morris Wins S4-D ONEONTA—The Section IV Class D soccer championship games were played at the Wright National Soccer Campus in Oneonta on Saturday, October 28. Three-seed Edmeston/Morris defeated four-seed Franklin 1-0 in the girls’ title game after Sophie Robinson scored on an assist from Hannah Wist just five minutes into the contest. E/M keeper Abby White kept the season alive with a critical diving save that blocked a shot by Franklin star Shannon Kingsbury with 10 minutes left to play. E/ M will face Cincinattus (Section III) in the regional match at Nottingham High School in Syracuse at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 4; the winner of this game will advance to the state final four. The Morris girls previously won the section outright in 2011 and shared it with Franklin on penalty kicks in 2012. The boys’ title game saw one-seed South Kortright shut out three-seed Edmeston 1-0. Jack Byrne scored unassisted just four minutes into the match. The rest of the contest was physical and hard-fought but remained scoreless. SK earned the 10th Section IV title in program history and the fifth since 2016. They will face Poland, the Section III Class D champions, at WNSC on Saturday, November 4.
Gabriel Rissberger finished third through seventh. These five runners, as well as Brighton Logue and William Cooper, qualified for the state meet.
100 backstroke. Kane also won the 200 IM at the Section III State Qualifiers on Friday, November 3, guaranteeing her a place in the state meet.
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ROME—Cooperstown girls swimming competed in the Tri-Valley League championship meet at Rome Free Academy on Friday, October 20. The Hawkeyes finished fifth in a field of eight teams. The team racked up 14 new personal records and two Cooperstown swimmers qualified for sectionals. Emily Kane set new school records of 1:10.00 in the 100m breaststroke and 2:20.06 in the 200m individual medley.
VERONA—The Cooperstown cross-country teams wrapped up the season at the Section III Championships and State Qualifier meet at VernonVerona-Sherrill High School on Saturday, November 4. Weather conditions were ideal on the gently rolling course. The Hawkeyes were unable to field a full varsity girls team, but freshman Nora Craig finished 25th with a personal record of 22:51. Seniors Margaret Raffo and Cate Bohler completed their final high school race despite both suffering from recent injuries. The boys varsity team finished ninth in a field of 22 teams. Milford senior Carter Stevens paced the Hawkeyes, placing 12th of 184 runners with a time of 18:14. He was followed by Jonah Hitchcock, Owen Flannigan, Brendan Heavner and Caleb Hitchcock to round out the scoring.
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OHS Falls in S4-B Title Game ENDWELL—Oneonta girls soccer came up short against Chenango Valley in the Section IV Class B championship game at Maine-Endwell on Saturday, October 28. CV took the lead with 20 minutes left in the first half and led 2-0 early in the second. OHS rallied late, with Grace Slesinksy scoring twice to cut the deficit to 3-2 by three minutes before the end of regulation, but were ultimately unable to catch up. Josie Scanlon and Veronika Madej made assists. The Yellowjackets finished the season with a 10-5-1 record.
Oneonta Advances in Playoffs ONEONTA—The 23-ranked SUNY Oneonta men’s soccer team redeemed themselves after a tough regular-season loss and defeated number-19 Brockport 1-0 in the SUNY Athletic Conference semifinals on Wednesday, November 1. After a scoreless first half, sophomore Joe Holder netted the game-winner in the 52nd minute on an assist by junior Luigi Prosperi. Senior Nate Hanna made a career-high 11 saves. “Brockport is always a tough out and today was no different,” said head coach Iain Byrne. ‘They had a couple of chances in the first half and we had ours in the second. Fortunately, Holder reacted quickest to a great save from their keeper to bury the rebound and send us on to another conference final.” Oneonta improved to 14-2-3 for the season and will face Cortland in the SUNYAC finals at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 4. Hartwick College men’s soccer fell 1-0 to Elmira College in the Empire 8 Conference semifinals on the same day. The match went scoreless through the first overtime period, but Elmira finally scored the winning goal in the 105th minute. Hartwick put up a strong fight to the end. Junior goalkeeper Dante Gesamondo made two saves in the loss. The Hawks finished the season with a 8-5-4 record and 4-3-2 in E8.
Oneonta Boys Win XC Title ONEONTA—The Oneonta High School boys cross country team won their second consecutive Section IV Class C title at Chenango Valley State Park on Thursday, November 2. Colin Fletcher-Foster, Keyon Ziaie, Jackson Forbes, Donovan Lema and
WEST WINFIELD—Cooperstown cross country competed in the Center State Conference Championship meet at Mount Markham high school on Saturday, October 21. Eighteen schools attended the meet, which faced strong winds and rain. Cooperstown’s Hu Agostino won the junior high boys race, finishing the 1.45-mile course in 9:09 in a field of more than 70 runners. The varsity boys placed fifth in team scoring in a field of 11 complete teams. Carter Stevens and Jonah Hitchcock placed fifth and 16th, respectively, and were named conference allstars. Cooperstown was unable to field a complete girls varsity team, but Cate Bohler and Nora Craig finished 29th and 31st, respectively.
Coop Soccer Ousted on PKs VERONA—The Cooperstown girls soccer season came to a heartbreaking end with a loss to Beaver River on penalty kicks in the Section III Class C semifinals at Vernon-Verona-Sherrill High School on Wednesday, October 25. The Beavers and Hawkeyes played 110 minutes of a hard-fought, scoreless match before resorting to penalty kicks. The teams remained tied 3-3 after five kicks before the Beavers pulled ahead 4-3. Cooperstown seniors Sophia Hotaling and Tori France, and sophomore Cecilia Franck, made penalty kicks. It was the second straight game in which Beaver River advanced on penalty kicks. The game technically counts as a tie and the Hawkeyes finished the season with a 14-3-2 record. It was the first time the program had advanced to the semifinals since 2006. France and Hotaling were named to alltournament honors.
Coop Fourth, Kane Advances COOPERSTOWN—Cooperstown girls swimming placed fourth in a field of 11 teams at the Section III Championship meet in Syracuse on Wednesday, November 1. Freshman Emily Kane of Milford was honored as the Class C Swimmer of the Year, and varsity coach John Hodgson received Class C Coach of the Year. Kane placed first in the 100 breaststroke and the 200 individual medley. Caitlin O’Sullivan finished second in the 100 butterfly and third in the 200 freestyle. Arya Patel won the 200 IM relay and placed second in the 400 freestyle relay. Jaina Bischof took fourth in the
SK, E/M Fall in State Tourney NEW YORK—Edmeston/Morris girls soccer fell 2-0 to Cincinnatus in the State Class-D Regionals on Saturday, November 4. Cincinnatus scored the insurance goal with half an hour left to play. The match was hard-fought and most action took place in the midfield. The South Kortright boys team lost a state quarterfinal match to Poland 3-1 on the same day. Poland jumped out to an early lead with two goals in the first five minutes of the match. Darren Dengler scored the lone SK goal of the day on an assist by Connor Quarino with 24 minutes left to play.
Leonard Ranked in Wrestling READING, PA—The National Wrestling Coaches Association announced its first ranking of the 2023-2024 season, and Alvernia University sophomore Avery Leonard of Maryland was ranked ninth in his weight class. He was a national qualifier last year and finished the season with a 32-11 record. The Alvernia Golden Wolves are ranked sixth in the team tournament poll, just half a point behind the fifth-place finishers. Leonard recorded a first-place finish in the 141-pound bracket of the season opener on Saturday, November 4. He was named Outstanding Wrestler of the tournament.
Hartwick Field Hockey Wins ONEONTA—The Hartwick College field hockey team battled to a hard-fought 3-1 win against Houghton University in the Empire 8 Conference semifinals on Thursday, November 2. The Hawks scored just 51 seconds into the contest, with senior Holly Calore making the shot on an assist by junior Mackenzie Kensel. Senior Julie Ruzzi scored after a perfectly-executed corner penalty by junior Sami Shortino. The Highlanders cut the lead to one in the second quarter, but Hartwick hung on and Shortino scored an insurance goal assisted by Ruzzi in the 44th minute. The Hawks will face St. John Fisher University on Saturday, November 4.
Harrington an Inspiration to Those Who Know Her By ARLENE NYGREN MORRIS ow many people do you know who love to golf? How about 85-year-old women? Charlotte Harrington is just that gal, and she is a champion to me and an inspiration to girls and women in countless ways. Charlotte was born in New Lisbon and grew up in Morris, graduating from Morris High School, where she was a cheerleader and drum majorette. She enjoyed roller skating and it was on a rink where she met the love of her life, Roger. Rounds of skating led to
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a dance date and eventually marriage. Upon the advice of family and a guidance counselor, Charlotte graduated from Albany Business College before marriage. After living in Garrattsville, the couple settled in Morris, started a family, and Charlotte began a career as an office clerk at Preferred Mutual Insurance in New Berlin. Thirty-seven years later, Charlotte retired as a vice president in human resources—an example one can aspire to. Roger enjoyed golfing with friends and family, especially at Colonial Ridge Golf in Laurens. Charlotte joined them one evening and the
next day she bought her own clubs. At 55, she was hooked on the game and plays today with her second set of clubs. Weekends were active on the grounds of Colonial Ridge and in retirement, Charlotte and Roger travelled and sought out golf courses throughout the Northeast. With Roger’s passing 17 years ago, Charlotte continues to golf two to three times a week. It’s a great social outlet and affords rewarding physical activity, she said. Having a heart valve replacement and surviving Stage 4 melanoma on a lower leg hasn’t slowed the passion. Just last month, Continued on page 14
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Continued from page 3 there is the VA. Then there are the VA medical centers, like the ones in Albany and Syracuse. New York State has a Division of Veterans Affairs. There are also veteran service organizations at the county level. There are community outpatient clinics and there are vet centers. The VSO also works with surviving spouses and family members when a veteran passes away regarding burial benefits and compensation. Couse said, “Over the last couple years we have seen a spike in veterans becoming homeless. If you are a veteran and feel that you are at risk of becoming homeless, or are currently a homeless veteran, please contact your local VSO office. “There are several programs that we coordinate with to assist our local homeless veteran population,” Couse added. There are 300 vet centers across the United States. Vet centers are community-based counseling centers that provide a wide range of social and psychological services, including professional counseling to eligible veterans, service members including National Guard and Reserve components, and their families. Davis said, “The majority of our veterans in this area are Vietnam vets and retirees who are aging and may need help signing up for VA healthcare. They may also be eligible for other services and benefits.” Sunday’s resource fair will allow veterans to meet others who served in the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard or, most recently, the Space Force. The coalition would like to connect older veterans with younger vets who served in Afghanistan and the Gulf War. Davis is an Army veteran who served in Iraq in 2003. He will be at the resource fair and is eager to share his knowledge with others who have served. Davis was a member of the Military Police for eight years. Later, as a civilian, he worked for the American Red Cross in the Southern Tier before joining the Binghamton Vet Center. He said, “Some veterans with good jobs have healthcare through their employers. They may not need VA healthcare. Our vet center is a
guiding light for veterans that are struggling.” Davis added, “Some veterans struggle with post-traumatic stress syndrome and alcohol abuse. Some are highfunctioning, but may be too proud to seek mental health care. Some are couch surfing and do not know about VA services for homeless veterans.” “We are planning to offer raffles and door prizes for those veterans who complete a Bingo card and visit multiple agencies. We’ll probably have coffee and donuts, although the Otsego County Veteran Coalition is not a funded agency with a budget,” he explained. Davis said, “If you know of a veteran in crisis or who is having thoughts of suicide, have them call the National Suicide Hotline at 988.” For more information, visit www.vetcenter. va.gov.
Charlotte
Continued from page 13 54 teams entered the Glen Waffle Memorial Golf Tournament in Laurens. Charlotte’s team placed fourth. Charlotte’s daughter Janann Phillips, a retired RN, doesn’t play golf but her son, Tyler Phillips is a scratch golfer. In seventh grade, he played varsity and went to nationals twice during college. Tyler took his grandmother to the Masters Tournament in 2018, one of her most memorable golf days. Presently, Charlotte is scheduled for total knee replacement. Interviewing Charlotte was heartwarming. She’s not a bragger in the least, and to me this 85-year-old woman should be enamored and cheered. Arnold Palmer once said, “Success in golf depends less on strength of body than upon strength of mind and character.” Charlotte Harrington has it all.
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Continued from page 4 production, I began by asking what sort of person is going to love this show. There was a long silence and then Sam said, “There is no specific type of person that would love to come and enjoy this show and love this show, but anyone who comes to this show must be able and willing to have deeper conversations. They have to be very mature
and understanding, and willing to listen to different sides. And be able to comprehend—not necessarily be able to see from another person’s perspective—but to have a conversation without convicting them or being judgmental toward their side. You just have to be very open and understanding toward everyone’s point of view and how they might have been raised and their beliefs. You need to be open to having that deeper conversation.” The other Hartwick students in the room felt Sam had offered a response they could all agree with and normally, in writing this column, I paraphrase or only include short quotes. But in this case, Sam’s quote crystalized what I think is one of the most important qualities an educational institution should instill in its members-the ability to really listen to others without being judgmental. Which is not to say without making a judgement about what they have to say. We moved on to talk about what is challenging about bringing this script to life. Jaylene said that offering the performance in a way that isn’t insensitive to the viewers—given that it includes topics like abortion and rape—as well as working on a personal front to build a connection between the characters had proved challenging. Hannah felt the fact that the show had no one who was completely wrong or a completely evil villain made it more challenging. Portraying the raw emotions of each of the characters who feels they are doing the best thing from their own perspective, which means keeping her own feelings out of the show, proved to be a challenge for Hannah. One of the hardest things Sam said he has ever done is portraying the repentant rapist. Having that conversation with himself as an actor, understanding the “why” and “how” of his character and playing that character believably, has proven to be very difficult. Amber (Keely) shared that her character’s huge fluctuation of emotions and her complex experience falls well outside of Amber’s own experiences, so her challenge has been to calibrate and portray the anger versus sorrow, when she is louder versus softer. She’s had to work on drawing on the rawer places inside herself and, while difficult, that has proven a
rewarding chance to step outside her own personal comfort zone. In discussing surprises in the show Sam, said he was taken aback that while the play happens in the 1990s, the show could largely be read as though it were happening today. Amber’s surprise focused on the connections that happen between Keely and Du, as the two grow close over the course of the show, and that even though the show is full of hard topics and painful moments, this connection is a beautiful thing. Finally, when discussing what audience members might be thinking about on the way home, Hannah went back to some of what Sam had said at the beginning of the interview and elaborated further. She said, “The reasons that people do things, the reasons people say things, usually means a lot more than what you take it as. Every touch, every word, every syllable can have an alternate meaning, good or bad… I hope, and I think, the lesson is we can’t just judge people based on your first impression of them… I hope we realize people are human and it is not such a black and white world as we think.” After each show, the director, Malissa, intends to allow time for an audience discussion. This will be a chance for audience members to show the cast and crew members that their message from the play—that one can disagree and yet respect the humanity of those with whom we disagree— has not been lost on us. You can watch “Keely and Du” in The Lab Theatre in the Bresee Hall basement on Hartwick College’s campus November 811 at 8 p.m. for $5.00 general admission and free for Hartwick students, faculty, and staff. Seating is limited and reservations are required at (607) 4314900 or theatre@ hartwick.edu. Parking is available in the visitor’s parking lot behind Bresee Hall. Note: The Lab Theatre is not wheelchair accessible. You can also watch “All in the Timing” in the Fine Arts Center’s Goodrich Theater on SUNY O’s campus November 9-11 at 7:30 p.m. or November 12 at 2 p.m. for $5.00 general admission, or free with a SUNY O student ID. Rachel Frick Cardelle covers performing arts at SUNY Oneonta and Hartwick College.
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Continued from page 1 and has a ton of experience we can draw on,” Moffat said. “Many of the films that we ultimately choose are on her radar and we’re able to evaluate them throughout the year. A lot of our films come from around the world, including entries from Italy, the Middle East and Asia. We keep track of them as they wind their way through the industry; many have already been entered at international festivals. Most are newer, but we have some older films in the mix as well. There will also be a few local offerings, including ‘A Cure for Hate.’” “[Katz] is directly involved in the field as well, whereas I approach this work initially from more of a technical angle,” Moffat continued. “Once we’ve found a few different films, we reach out to the filmmakers and distributors to allow us to watch and evaluate the projects. We’re really looking for works that fit into the broader program and theme for the year.” “It’s been great having a new eye on the films with Xander this year; I’ve been working on this festival for years, to say nothing of all of Peggy’s work,” Katz added. “People have come to expect eyeopening, unique films from around the world from this festival. We’re offering films that will likely never be available on screen in this area again. This year has a broad range of topics, as usual, but I think it has a lot of art content and a lot of examinations of nature and living with the natural world.” Katz said he particularly appreciates the way the festival has grown beyond a simple program of screenings; he will run the film trivia event at 4 p.m. on Sunday, November 12 at the Cooperstown Beverage Exchange. He also noted the art exhibition that will be hosted at The Smithy during and after the festival weekend.
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Still, the primary focus remains the films. “We’re very fortunate to have the use of the Grandstand Theater at the Hall of Fame,” Katz said. “I would strongly recommend seeing any films you can in that space. That kind of theater is simply the best way to see a movie.” “Other festivals, which are more competition based, are a different kind of program,” Moffat said. “Everything we’re looking at has already been proven in an artistic sense. I’m enjoying experiencing them as an audience member and seeing how the films interact with one another… I would definitely urge audience members to watch for themes that appear in many of our offerings, including a lot of focus on artists and makers.” “I grew up in Cooperstown and have always been passionate about watching and making films,” Moffat concluded. “It’s incredibly exciting to have this event here for the eleventh year, that I get to be a part of it and that the community has been so supportive. Hopefully,
whatever you see at the festival will spark some ideas. I’d tell any community member who is interested to visit the website, look at all the trailers and not be afraid to try something new or unexpected.” “We’ve reached the 10-year mark, which I think gives the festival a real presence in the area,” Katz reflected. Now we’re well into our second decade and starting to think about the decades to come. It’s always a pleasure to work on something that’s such a celebration of film and ideas, and such a celebration of the local area.” Tickets and a full lineup of screenings and events may be found at https://www.glimmerglassfilmdays.org/.
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Continued from page 1 wind projects, but also for all of the additional transmission, storage, and backup generation needed. These are destroying communities,” Schroder said. Steve Helmin with GlenFARMLand in the Town of Glen said,
“Small rural communities across New York are being targeted as a result of poor planning and over-zealous expectations. The commission needs to step back and review what can work to meet our climate goals.” Coalition member Nathan Seamon, with Protect Columbia in the Town of Columbia, added, “Since the passage of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, New York State has moved from a 60 percent carbon-free grid in 2019 to one that is only 50 percent carbonfree today. Meanwhile, energy costs—for both natural gas and electricity—continue to rise. “Upstate communities have been robbed of robust environmental review and fair tax revenue from underperforming industrial solar and wind projects which they are forced to host. How this makes any sense should be baffling to anyone who has paid attention to this over the past several years,” Seamon said. The group is calling on the PSC to support a jobs and cost analysis of an energy transition
that uses a diverse set of technologies, including nuclear and expanded hydropower, compared to one that relies on intermittent, unreliable, and environmentally unsound wind and solar. “The Public Service Commission needs to put the words ‘leadership’ and ‘community’ back into the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act,” coalition members insist. “Real climate leadership requires solutions that work in the real world and that do not destroy communities in the process.” The 22-page document filed with the PSC on November 2 concludes: “…by respecting communities and embracing a balanced energy plan
that supports the expansion of all carbon-free resources—including those capable of generating reliable electricity within an energy-dense footprint—the state can meet its climate goals, protect the environment and natural beauty of New York, and meet the needs of a vibrant economy. We urge the Commission to exercise its authority to help New York chart a course that accomplishes the latter.” That document, titled “Stakeholder Comments Rural NY Communities and Groups,” can be viewed in its entirety at https://documents. d p s . n y. g o v / p u b l i c / MatterManagement/ C a s e M a s t e r . aspx?Mattercaseno=15E-0302.
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►Friday, Nov. 10 FOOD DRIVE—Through 11/20. Donate non-perishable food, personal hygiene products, laundry detergent and diapers to the Cooperstown Food Pantry. Collection bins are located inside the front doors at the Clark Sports Center, 124 County Highway 52, Cooperstown. (607) 547-2800. WREATH FEST—Last day to register for the “Adorn-a-Door Wreath Festival.” Cooperstown Art Association. (607) 547-9777. VETERANS— 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Veterans and their families are invited for free day at the Clark Sports Center, 124 County Route 52, Cooperstown. Visit facebook.com/otsegocountyOFA VETERANS— 7:30-11 a.m. “Veterans Day Breakfast.” Free to veterans; $10 for spouses and friends. Heritage at the Plains at Parish
Homestead, 163 Heritage Circle, Oneonta. (607) 267-4013. HOLIDAY—10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Annual Holiday Bazaar.” Handcrafted items, decorations, baked goods, more. Lunch of soups, deserts served at 11. Benefit for restoration, maintenance of historic building. Also held 11/11. The Major’s Inn, 118 Marion Avenue, Gilbertsville. (607) 783-2393. LIBRARY WORKSHOP—Noon to 1 p.m. “4CLS.org 101.” Learn the basics of using the Four County Library System website. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980. KIDS’ HIKE— 1-3 p.m. “Get the Kids Out: Emmons Pond Bog.” OCCA Educator Shelby MacLeish leads exploration of the trail, where kids connect with nature, and learn the natural history of Emmons Pond Bog. 2028 White Hill Road, Oneonta. (607) 547-4488.
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►Sunday, Nov. 12 VETERANS— 1-3 p.m. “Oneonta Veterans Resource Fair.” Celebrate Veterans Day and learn about agencies that assist service members and their families in Otsego County. Followed by “Salute To Veterans Concert.” Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. (607) 547-4224. FIBER ART—1-4 p.m. “Spin-In.” For local hand spinners of all levels. Village Library of Cooperstown, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8344. GUIDED HIKE—2-4 p.m. “Trees as Unique & Complex Messengers.” Otsego Land Trust and SUNY Oneonta Biologist Dr. Sean Robinson leads this hike through a conservation easement protected forest. Free, open to public. Private property at 558 County Road 52, Cooperstown. Visit otsegolandtrust. org/events/guided-hiketrees-as-unique-complexmessengers
►Monday, Nov. 13 GARDEN CLUB—7 p.m. Social half hour at 6:30. “Holiday Flower Arranging,” presented by the Oneonta Federated Garden Club with Michele from Ambiance Florals (Albany). Registration required. St. James Church, 305 Main Street, Oneonta.
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