Committee Outlines Plans for Hartwick’s Hatchery Building
By DARLA M. YOUNGS HARTWICK
The Town of Hartwick Community Center
Committee met on Monday, July 1 to discuss proposed renovations to the municipality’s former Hatchery Building in order to accommodate a new community center for use by residents.
The Hatchery Building, located at 48 Wells Avenue in Husky Park, is being considered by officials to replace the town’s former community center building, which had been put up for sale and was recently sold. That building had been neglected and had fallen into disrepair under the watch of multiple administrations, committee members said, and was too expensive to maintain.
A handful of concerned citizens attended the meeting at the Town Hall and expressed their concerns to committee members Bryan LoRusso, Sandra Austin and Town Clerk Andrea Vazquez. Committee member Tom Murphy did not attend.
Worries centered primarily on parking issues, traffic and safety.
LoRusso had prepared preliminary renderings of what the building renovations might entail. The proposal currently includes a large community space, kitchenette, two handicap accessible bathrooms, a utility room and a space in which to display the Hartwick Fire Department’s historic Seagraves fire truck.
“This is just a concept drawing,” LoRusso said. “A drawing for conversation.”
According to officials, the Hatchery Building is currently used for storage.
“I personally think it’s a neat building,” LoRusso said. “She’s very straight, off the ground, has good timbers. It’s not a difficult construction project. In my opinion, you will have a functional working space in a year.”
Repurposing of the Hatchery Building is not a new idea. Committee members confirmed the project has
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Musser Family Donates History of Military Service to Oneonta Veterans Museum
By MONICA CALZOLARI
ONEONTA
Alex and Joan Musser, dairy farmers from Garrattsville, had seven children. Six of their seven children either served in the U.S. military or married individuals who served our country.
On June 21, the Musser family donated a large-framed collage of their military service to the Oneonta’s Veterans Museum, housed with American Legion Post 259. It features photographs of four servicemen pictured
with three different U.S. presidents: President Ronald Reagan, President George H. W. Bush and President George W. Bush. Margaret [Musser] Bunnell proudly pointed to the photo of her husband with President Reagan. Margaret, the second oldest sibling, joined the U.S. Army after graduating from SUNY Oneonta. When she served in Germany, she met and married Ronald Bunnell, whose first assignment in the Army was with the White House Communications Agency.
Ronald Bunnell served at the White House from 1986-1993
under three presidents: Reagan, the elder Bush and Clinton. Bunnell called his family’s history of military service a “once-in-a-lifetime story [that] needs to be told.” He said, “It’s amazing to realize that one family had six of seven siblings tied to the U.S. military and even more astonishing that this one family has ties to five different presidents.”
During their 20-plus years of military service, some also served President Barack Obama, bringing the total to five presidents served from 1981-2013.
Historic Cemeteries Receive Restoration Help from CFOC
By DARLA M. YOUNGS SPRINGFIELD
Back in March of this year, the Community Foundation of Otsego County announced that it was accepting applications for the Otsego County Cemetery Restoration Fund, to support preservation and historic renovation in small cemeteries. As of today, eight projects have been awarded and three more are in the pipeline, awaiting approval.
Executive Director Jeff Katz said in a recent e-mail that CFOC was contacted by an anonymous donor who “sought to support the preservation and historic quality of Otsego County cemeteries with small
historic renovation projects.”
These awards—up to $5,000.00 to applicants with at least partial matching funds— are helping to ensure that Otsego County’s outdoor museums and
the history of its towns remain accessible to all.
“The history of Otsego County can be told through the people in our cemeteries— people who had the vision to
found towns and villages, establish long-standing businesses, and even fought a revolution,” Katz said. “What could be more visionary than that? These founders of Otsego County are all around us in our cemeteries, and improving those settings is important to county residents.”
More than 330 historic cemeteries have been identified here in Otsego County, according to data mapped by Otsego County Planning Department intern Brendan Ceccolini in 2015. According to Katz, projects have been approved by CFOC for eight cemeteries thus far: Harmony Cemetery, Morris; Lakewood Cemetery, Cooperstown; Huntley Cemetery, Plainfield;
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On June 21, Anne Marie, Margaret, Kevin, AJ, Merredith, Alison and Nicole Musser visited the American Legion Post 259 to present a collage of their collective military service to the Oneonta Veterans Museum.
A SALUTE TO THE 2024 CLARK SCHOLARS
Jane Forbes Clark, The Clark Foundation president, has announced 193 students in 12 area school districts and ONC BOCES have been awarded first-year scholarships totalling $751,900. The scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, citizenship qualities and service to their communities and schools. The Clark Foundation anticipates providing over $4 million in scholarships for the coming year which includes these awardees and students presently attending institutions that are eleigible for grant renewals. Since the program’s founding in 1961, close to 15,000 students have participated in the program.
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Bookstore a Community Mainstay for Nearly Three Decades
Cherry Valley Bookstore is an independent bookstore located at 81 Alden Street in the heart of the historic Village of Cherry Valley. Formerly Clough’s Bookshop, there has been a bookstore at this location for nearly 30 years. Cherry Valley Bookstore specializes in used and rare books— with more than 15,000 volumes, their collection is filled with an eclectic mix of fiction, poetry, drama, and non-fiction. Additionally, they have a large selection of children’s books, including classics, vintage book series, and many favorites that have been enjoyed for generations.
The new owners, Bill and Lynne Compton, purchased the store in June 2019 and pledged to keep it the same quaint space that its patrons have become accustomed to over the years. They’re often asked how they came about buying the bookstore and there’s
a great backstory. Their daughter learned about the bookstore being for sale from the MessyNessyChic website and they decided to come explore Cherry Valley on a frigid day in January. The listing agent was nowhere to be found and all they could do was peek through the windows and then explore the area. They were graciously offered a hot cup of tea from Sue Miller at the Plaide Palette and later met Dale and Donna at The Tepee. When the Comptons were finally able to get into the store the power, and therefore the heat, were off. It was so cold you could see your breath. However, the magic of Cherry Valley was compelling, and the rest, as they say, is history.
In the five years since Bill and Lynne bought the store, they’ve focused on making improvements. There’s a new roof, siding and windows have been repaired and gutters installed to eliminate leaks, and the front
was given a cheery coat of yellow paint. Inside, shelves and books have been cleaned, organized, and labeled. Their current selection of books dates from 1793 to the present and covers nearly every genre imaginable. There’s a new section giving a nod to the Beat movement, with books by and/or about Allen Ginsberg, Gregory Corso, William S. Burroughs, and Cherry Valley’s own
As you enter the bookstore, the main room greets you with the children’s books, local, regional, and American history, natural sciences, an extensive gardening section, crafts, art, architecture, and photography. Also in this room are a collection of “Pretty Books,” mainly 19th century but with decorative covers and bindings, a large collection
of 19th-and early 20thcentury books and special editions; and the Special Collection, where you’ll find, among other things, a first edition of Booker T. Washington’s “Up From Slavery.”
From the main room there’s a hallway lined with history, biography, performing arts, women’s studies, religion, social sciences, and military history. The hallway leads to a
back room with poetry, drama, music, foreign languages, African American, Judaica, humor, and medicine and healing arts.
Upstairs is a cozy sitting area and shelves filled with fiction, mysteries, and science fiction, as well as books on agriculture, animal husbandry, pets, hunting, and fishing. There’s well over a thousand
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Cherry Valley Farm Among Those To Receive Farmland Protection Grants
COOPERSTOWN
Farming has been a way of life for many in the Otsego region, but farm consolidation, high prices for inputs, and changing climate patterns are taking a toll on many farms. While the growing challenges of small-scale agriculture have led some farmers to sell their land for non-agricultural uses, the Otsego Land Trust is working to keep farmland in active agricultural use, preserving the farms that feed us and the traditional rural character. To support local agriculture and farmland,
Otsego Land Trust worked directly with farm families to submit four applications for the purchase of development rights through the Farmland Protection Implementation Grants program of the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.
Governor Kathy Hochul announced on June 6 that all four OLT applications have been successful.
The state grants will provide up to $2.1 million directly to four local farms, protecting 738 acres of working agricultural land.
OLT’s Justin Williams,
agricultural specialist and public lands manager, and May Leinhart, land protection manager, collaborated with active
farmers in Otsego and Herkimer counties to plan and prepare the documentation needed to
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poet Charles Plymell.
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Bill and Lynne Compton have owned the Cherry Valley Bookstore, formerly Clough’s Bookshop, since 2019 (left). The sitting room upstairs is cozy and inviting (right).
Perspectives
EDITORIaL
IDamn, Nation
couldn’t watch.” “Disgusting.” “A train wreck.” “I’m still in mourning.” “Embarrassing.”
Finally, Democrats and Republicans can agree on something. The debate between sitting President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump on Thursday, June 27 was disgraceful, and difficult, if not impossible, to sit through.
We, the people, have a lot to think about. Because we, the people—and the politicians we have chosen to represent us—made it possible for such a debacle to take place, for all the world to see.
Last Thursday’s presidential debate, not surprisingly being called the worst in American history, supplants the first 2020 presidential debate between the same two candidates, also termed “the worst” by some and described at the time as “chaotic,” “painful,” and “dispiriting.” The bar was set pretty low in 2020. Who’da thunk it could have sunk any lower? And yet, it did.
This seems like a good time to revisit “The Partial Observer” column written by Thomas Kane Jr., published in “The Freeman’s Journal” and “Hometown Oneonta” on January 18, 2023. Kane is a professor emeritus of political science at St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia and a long-time summer resident of Cooperstown. In that column, Kane highlighted the six factors regularly cited by political scientists and historians in gauging the performance of a president. “An appreciation of these factors should be helpful to citizens as they discuss the fitness of 2024 presidential candidates,” he wrote. Those six factors, as laid out by Kane, are:
“Communication: The great majority of Americans come to know a president through television, newspaper and the Internet. Effective communication through these outlets is important for a president who seeks to gain the support of citizens for a legislative proposal or during a foreign policy crisis such as a prolonged military engagement.
“Political Skill: Presidents have to be good politicians in the sense of understanding what it takes to “get things done.” Most critical here is being effective in working with both houses of Congress. Congress is a complex institution with a variety of people holding power on a particular issue. Presidents must know who these people are and how to gain their support. Lyndon Johnson was considered to have a high level of political skill.
“Decision Making: The most important activity a president engages in is decision making. Whether it is, for example, the Ukraine war, COVID, or inflation, presidents make critical decisions. These decisions need to be made with serious contemplation of the issue based on accurate information and consideration of all alternatives.
“Vision: A president should always be concerned with articulating broad goals for the nation and then attempting to enact policies that reflect those broader goals. It is very easy for presidents to get sidetracked with daily pressures, losing sight of broader goals.
“Personality: Presidents differ in personality. For example, a high-strung president may become upset easily, losing the ability to calmly consider all alternatives before making a decision, or an insecure president may not be willing to make the right decision for fear of intense criticism.
“Character: A president should be honest. Of course, presidents are political leaders who are involved with difficult situations that often require compromise and adjustment. This, though, is different from dishonesty. When problems of integrity begin to mark a presidency, a president’s capacity to lead the nation is seriously eroded.”
While the factors above are quite important, Kane wrote, they are not equally so. “Decision making, personality, and character are especially critical for the success of a presidency and the future of our nation,” Kane said.
The Democratic Party has failed us. The Republican Party has failed us. The sitting president, by all appearances last Thursday, “has left the building.” The former president is a convicted felon. These two grumpy old men actually wasted time on national television arguing about who was the better golfer. What is a voter to do?
“While it is common for citizens to vote on the basis of a candidate’s party affiliation and position on key issues, it is very important that voters also consider the six factors just identified as they go about deciding on which candidate they will vote for in 2024,” Kane advised.
On the heels of last Thursday’s debate, citizens are being urged not to vote for a candidate in the upcoming election, per se, but rather for the party that best espouses their own ideals and vision for the country. A lovely thought, but what if neither party fits that bill? Certainly neither the Republican Party nor the Democratic Party has offered up a truly viable representative, based on the six tenets listed above, and isn’t that as egregious as the candidates’ performance last week? Voters have even talked about boycotting the polls, given that both Biden and Trump have now demonstrated their lack of fitness for the role of president.
As Mr. Bennett said to Elizabeth in “Pride and Prejudice,” when considering the undesirable marriage proposal from Mr. Collins, “An unhappy alternative is before you.”
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An Open Letter to the Community
I am Jim Havener, the proud owner of the Green Toad Bookstore. Recently, we have faced some unfortunate bias regarding the selection of books we offer. I want to take this opportunity to directly address these concerns and reaffirm our commitment to inclusivity, diversity, and understanding.
At the Green Toad, we celebrate the richness of human identity through the diverse range of books we carry. Our mission is to provide a platform for voices from all walks of life, reflecting the myriad identities that make up our vibrant community. We believe that understanding different perspectives enriches us all and fosters a deeper sense of empathy.
Our bookstore is a space where everyone’s story matters. While we embrace a wide spectrum of ideas and philosophies, we stand firmly against hate and discrimination. Our goal is to create an environment where every individual feels seen, heard and respected.
FCO: An Ideal Realized
One of those glorious late-spring days greeted the return of the Fenimore Chamber Orchestra to Christ Church in Cooperstown for the final concert of the season. To open the program, Cervantes’ errant knight Don Quixote made his presence known via Telemann’s “Burlesque de Quixotte.” In this instance, Telemann has produced his own musical novel. Telemann chooses, however, the errant side of Don Quixote, as an old and crazy man. There was nothing errant about the performance presented by Maestro Maciej Żołtówski, conducting from the harpsichord, and the orchestra. The title of the movements, provided by Telemann himself, were easily evident and, especially in the case of the windmills, given loving and charming nuance.
“Three Mannheim Symphonies” by Johann Stamitz were presented in the second half of the program. Mannheim became famous for having established itself at the time as one of the most important musical and cultural centers of Europe. Likewise, Stamitz, before Haydn, was the most famous composer producing works in the symphonic genre. He became wildly famous because of his musical invention and structural organization. All of this was under the superb and flexible control of Maestro Żołtówski.
The much anticipated highlight of the afternoon came directly before intermission by way of J.S. Bach’s delightful Concerto for Oboe and Violin in C Minor. Principals Randall Ellis, oboe, and Debrah Devine, violin II, transported the audience to a baroque world of musical delights.
Stylistically, the two offered wonderful sensibility as to the musical requirements as well as beautiful and supple tone accompanied by the slightest of tasteful rubato. When playing together, the interweaving of tone could be described as a beautiful vine of summer roses as the perfume, e.g. glorious tone, wafted its way through the concert hall. What can one say when in the presence of two such world-class artists? The audience certainly let its pleasure be known with a particularly lengthy ovation. Their enthusiasm was rewarded by a delicious solo duet from Mozart’s “The Magic Flute.” Fenimore Chamber Orchestra has, in a very short time, developed into a class of its own. However high the standards have been in the past, it is apparent that Maestro Żołtówski and the artists in his orchestra have striven diligently to enhance further the tone and accuracy of their performances. The poet C.D.F. Schobert in Stamitz’ day opined about the Mannheim Court Orchestra that which could easily be said of Fenimore Chamber Orchestra today: “Listening to the orchestra one believed oneself to be transported to a magic island of sound.” Indeed, indeed!
T. Stephen Wager is a regular contributer to “The Freemans’ Journal” and “Hometown Oneonta.”
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Klein: Thanks for the Memories
As I spent June presiding over my last series of events as president of the Cooperstown Sports Booster Club, I feel a sense of gratitude to the Cooperstown Central School community for the opportunity to serve. Sports is one of my passions and it was a great fit for me to take stewardship over the boosters the past two years.
Because of COVID, parents “aging out” and several other factors, I took over a club with
little continuity. There was some skepticism about its future. On that note, I am sure I leave the club in a better place.
I am grateful for all the help I had the past two years: to past officers Tara Loewenguth, Lynne Mebust, Ray Holohan and Bob Snyder, and to Coach Dave Bliss, for helping me understand the mission of the boosters; to our officers and former officers, Alicia Chase, Helen Shurmer, Jennifer Victory, and Laurie Williams; to all the CCS staff, athletic department officials Maria Field and Josh Wagner, Superintendent Sarah Spross, and especially, the great CCS coaches; to former Athletic Director Mike Cring, for explaining the CCS Athletic Hall of Fame process to me in depth, and to two years of committee members and inductees for helping us revive the HOF; to the CCS athletes and families for representing Cooperstown so well; and, most especially, to all of our event volunteers. Thank you all. I would be remiss if I did not single out Alicia Chase for thanks and recognition. In a world where not everyone helps, not everyone shows up, Continued on page 11
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110 YEARS AGO
A suffrage meeting was organized last week by Miss Anna Constable of New York who is the guest of Mrs. Walter Watson Stokes at the Crooked Cottage. Miss Constable, who is prominent in New York as a member of the Woman’s Political Union is an ardent suffragist and has secured many faithful followers through her plausible reasons in regard to the question of the ballot as a means of freedom, advancement and political purity to the country. Through the courtesy of Garrett J. Benson, the Hotel Fenimore piazza as well as the street was filled with interested listeners. Miss Constable spoke of the responsibility man owed to the mind of a woman in giving her the vote, as well as the responsibility in which he acknowledged her as his equal in the Church.
July 1, 1914
85 YEARS AGO
A baseball used in the first game on record where gate money was demanded and received from spectators has just been added to the collection of mementos of the national game at the National Baseball Museum and Hall of Fame. The date of this game was July 20, 1858, when New York defeated Brooklyn 22 to 18. A companion ball used in a game between the same teams in the same series on September 10, 1858, was also donated. New York also won that game 28 to 19. July 5, 1939
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July 1, 1964
35 YEARS AGO
In 1817, George Hyde Clarke began constructing an English manor house known as Hyde Hall overlooking Otsego Lake near what is now known as Glimmerglass State Park. Designed by Philip Hooker, a leading Albany architect of the day, the 50-room, 200-footlong “country home” was completed in 1833 and it is considered one of the finest examples of pre-Civil War houses in America. The Friends of Hyde Hall organization, formed in 1964 to save the building, continues the work of restoration. “What really sets Hyde Hall apart is its quadrangular plan,” says Douglas Kent, executive vice-president of the friends group.
July 5, 1989
20 YEARS AGO
The Episcopal Diocese of Albany, which oversees all of the Episcopal congregations in the area, recently joined the Network of Anglican Communion Dioceses and Parishes, a conservative network formed in response to the consecration of an openly gay bishop, Gene Robinson, in New Hampshire last year. Opinions are mixed as to what the final significance of the newly formed network will be. Robinson was consecrated in the fall of last year at a ceremony in New Hampshire, making him the world’s first openly gay Episcopalian bishop. The appointment upset many of the 70 million Anglicans worldwide. July 2, 2004
Solution: “The Lesser Known Greek Gods” (June 20)
Five Fabulous Ideas for Fun on the Fourth
As the Fourth of July is upon us, it’s time to think about celebrating America’s independence in a fun and safe manner. Here are five fabulous ways to plan so that your celebration is memorable for all the right reasons. These ideas can also be adapted for celebrations throughout the summer.
You will notice that there is a bit of a theme here. Celebrating with limited or no alcohol is one of the ways to help keep your guests the safest; both during the gathering, as well as on their way home!
1. Host a Mocktail Competition: Encourage your guests to get creative by crafting their own signature mocktails. Provide a variety of fresh juices, sodas, sparkling waters and garnishes. You could also add a blind taste test, as well as a “most creative name” contest! Ribbons or funny trophies for the winners are always a hit, too! Not only does this offer a healthy alternative to alcohol, but it also sparks conversation and a bit of friendly competition.
2. Star-Spangled Crafts: Set up a crafts table where guests can create patriotic decorations. This is a great way to engage kids and adults alike, fostering creativity and providing a takehome souvenir from the day. A little bit of beads, glitter, buttons, ribbon, and glue, along with paper plates and cups, can create long-lasting fun for your event!
3. Create a DIY Mini-Spa: The Fourth of July can be a really hot day! Turn your back yard into
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a relaxation zone with homemade face masks, cooling sprays, fruit-infused ice water, and a foot soak station. Sparkling cranberry juice and grape juice can add to the red, white, and blue vibe of the day. And if your guests are really brave, you can even do an ice bath (we hear it’s supposed to be good for us!) in a kiddy pool. Use your imagination. It’s a luxurious way to unwind and stay refreshed without alcohol.
4. Community Service: Start the day with a community service project, such as joining a neighborhood clean-up, serving at a food pantry, or volunteering at a charity run. This sets a positive tone for the day, and if you have children, it sets a wonderful example of service. Plus, you can be done right after lunch, and celebrate the spirit
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18 Break time
19 ___ sez: “It’s never too soon to prune!”
22 ___ sez: “Ain’t cheese grate?”
24 ___ sez: “I’m in jail, under lock and key; stay out of trouble, don’t be like me!”
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34 ___ sez: “My business is growing!”
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42 Emeril’s word
43 She gave us Heartburn
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51 Actor Delon
52 Unadulterated
53 “That’s how it is, eh?”
54 ___ sez: “What could be keener than a ballpark wiener?”
57 Diamonds, e.g.
59 “___ expert but ...”
60 Oscar category
61 Atticus Finch’s boy
64 ___ sez: “Photo fans! Preserve the past, make it last, with plastic!”
70 Salary
71 Make up (for) 73 Roof overhang
74 They pick up whistles
76 ___ sez: “A puzzle a day keeps the blues away”
82 Sask., e.g. 86 Hold
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sparkler writing is one way to light up the night in celebration of Independence Day.
Energy Demystified: Let’s Get Chemical
If you’ve joined us this year in unlocking the secrets of energy (all past columns of “Citizen Science” are available online, by the way, at allotsego.com), you’ll be pleased to hear that my mile run time—thanks to kinetic energy, my frenetic dog and her elastic running leash—is down from 12 minutes 31 seconds to 11 minutes 43 seconds.
Why should you care? You shouldn’t, really, but I am determined to win a bet I made with my friend to run three times a week for a whole year. I’m not a natural runner, but with some knowledge about chemical potential energy (chemical PE), I think I can game the system and win the bet.
Chemical potential energy is like a coiled spring (remember elastic potential energy?), a spring hidden in molecular bonds. Breaking these bonds, like when we burn fuel or calories, releases energy; forming new bonds stores energy. Strong bonds, like carbon-carbon triple bonds (C≡C), hold more energy than weaker ones, like carbon-carbon single bonds (C–C). If more energy is released than absorbed, we get heat and light, like fireworks; if more energy is absorbed, like leaves drinking in the sun during plant photosynthesis or me eating too much at a picnic, the energy is stored for later use.
Actually, a Fourth of July picnic in the park with family, friends and neighbors presents the perfect scenario to think about all the ways we use chemical potential energy without even thinking about it. On a deeper level, the bonds we chemically make or break—and maybe make again—are reflected in the bonds we create or destroy with other people, locally and nationally. I’m neither a politician nor a chemist, but I can at least energetically list and vividly describe what is happening with the chemical bonds in action and reaction at our celebratory picnic:
Potato Salad! (And potato chips!) The complex carbohydrates (starch) in potatoes store chemical PE. Our bodies digest this starch through enzymatic hydrolysis, which is a fancy way to say we chemically convert lovely, delicious carbs into glucose, which in turn creates the almighty adenosine triphosphate (ATP) that you don’t really remember from Mr. Smith’s 9th-grade biology class. ATP, in turn, gives us energy not only for the cellular upkeep of the body but also to run around with a squirt gun and make your little sister hopping mad.
Watermelon! This juicy summer favorite bursts with natural sugars—primarily fructose—which likewise store chemical PE. When you bite into a slice of watermelon, the juice drips all down your chin and your shirt, but you hardly notice because you’re already soaked from your sister’s waterballoon revenge. As you chew, your digestive system breaks down the fructose through that same process of enzymatic hydrolysis. You’re ready for round two of sibling rivalry as the parents fire up the grill with . . .
Charcoal or propane! The fuel we use in grilling can store chemical PE in carbon or hydrocarbon bonds (that is, carbon atoms are connected either to other carbon atoms or to hydrogen atoms). When we ignite the charcoal or propane, we cause a combustion reaction with oxygen, which again releases heat energy. This exothermic (“heat-releasing”) reaction converts the stored chemical energy into thermal energy, which helps us cook our...
Corn on the Cob! Corn kernels, like potatoes, also contain carbohydrates in the form of starch. Boiling or grilling corn involves gelatinization, where the starch absorbs water and swells, making the corn tastier and easier to digest. This process is endothermic (“heat-absorbing”), which means it takes in heat from the surroundings. Like a leaf absorbing sunlight to make food in photosynthesis or like ice melting by absorbing heat, the corn requires heat energy to help water break into the starch.
Grilled Hamburgers and Hot Dogs! Both kinds of meat . . . as well as surprisingly delicious plantbased alternatives . . . contain proteins and fats that store chemical PE. Cooking these foods relies on the Maillard reaction, where proteins and sugars react under the heat energy to brown the meat and change its flavor. Grilling also triggers pyrolysis, a process that breaks down complex molecules and releases more heat. We digest the proteins and fats through more enzymatic reactions, converting them once again through chemical PE into usable energy in our bodies.
Your mother, tired of her squabbling, soaked, ketchup-stained children, tries a new tactic as the sun goes down and stomachs settle . . .
Sparklers! Sparklers are coated with a mix of fuel (like charcoal or sulfur), oxidizers (such as
potassium nitrate), and metal powders. When your dad lets you light a sparkler with a match, a combustion reaction unleashes heat and light energy . . . yet another example of chemical PE in action. The metal powders produce the bright sparks as they oxidize (as they react with oxygen). Once the whole alphabet has been drawn in the air and all the spent sparklers are safely in the bucket of water, it’s time for . . .
Apple Pie and Ice Cream! The carbohydrates in the crust and the sugars in the apple filling store chemical PE. Baking induces caramelization (the breakdown of sugar) and Maillard reactions (the lovely browning of the crust), releasing a little heat energy but mostly enhancing flavor and color. After you eat the ice cream, digestive enzymes break down the sugars into glucose and the fats into fatty acids and glycerol.
Alcohol! Alcoholic drinks like beer and wine contain ethanol, which stores chemical PE. When the grownups break out the alcohol, their bodies metabolize the ethanol through oxidation reactions in the liver, primarily involving the something called enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase, a protein that triggers your liver to break down the alcohol into acetaldehyde, a toxic organic compound you might regret the next day and down the road. Alcohol also contains quite a bit of sugar, which, like the sugar previously consumed, releases energy in the form of heat and provides ATP for cellular activities.
At this point in the evening, almost everyone is thoroughly saturated with way more sugar and carbs than a body usually needs. Our amazing bodies, which evolved to store extra energy away for hard times, start to convert the extra glucose into fat through a process called lipogenesis. We absolutely need fat to store chemical PE, insulate and protect organs, and help us absorb essential vitamins, but only 20–35 percent of our total daily calories should come from healthy fats. However, the occasional indulgence is OK, if paired with mindful eating, reducing food waste, and following a “healthy planetary diet,” as suggested by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Medicine. I believe it’s fully possible to still have fun and strengthen important societal bonds in a way that keeps our bodies (and our planet) healthy.
It’s now time to settle into the lawn chairs or flop down on blankets to listen to the local radio with the help of...
Radio Batteries! The chemical potential energy in the batteries powers the old-school radio someone brought, although the batteries inside our smart phones and speakers function similarly. Inside the batteries, chemical reactions between the anode (negative electrode) and the cathode (positive electrode) take place through the electrolyte (the medium that allows ion movement within the battery), and those reactions, in turn, produce electrical energy and sound energy. We can now sit and sing along as the songs sync up with the...
Fireworks! Fireworks contain chemical PE stored in oxidizers, fuel, and color-producing compounds (from the USGS.gov website: “Barium produces bright greens; strontium yields deep reds; copper produces blues; and sodium yields yellow”). When ignited, the combustion transforms our powerful chemical PE into heat, sound and light. The heat-releasing (exothermic, remember?) reaction of aluminum powder is the cause of the reverberating booms in the sky that you nevertheless feel deep in your chest.
How can this imagined patriotic party help me win my running bet? Besides modulating my Fourth of July festivities to avoid the absurd amounts of excess glucose I’ve consumed in the past, I’m also going to make chemical potential energy work for me in the form of something called “running gels.” They’re not very tasty, but they provide easy-to-break glucose, amino acids and caffeine for those of us crazy to make dumb bets for entire years. One running gel gives me the quick energy boost and focus I seem to need, at least right now, to get off the couch, into my running shoes, and out the door with my dog.
Life is defined by the bonds we make and the bonds we break, on many levels. This Fourth of July, remember that strong bonds hold more energy than weaker ones, but even weak bonds can help us lead better, happier, healthier lives. Happy July to you!
Jamie Zvirzdin researches cosmic rays with the Telescope Array Project, teaches science writing at Johns Hopkins University and is the author of “Subatomic Writing.”
Drew Draws Winning Entry
MILFORD—Congratulations to third-grader Drew Yorke, recent winner of the Casella Waste Systems Calendar Art Contest to promote recycling. Above, Casella’s Adam Stoutenburg presents Yorke with an award at Milford Central School’s end-of-year assembly on June 14. Casella received 840 entries from around New York State; only 13 were chosen for the 2025 calendar.
COOPERSTOWN—On May 31, Cooperstown Coworks opened its doors with a ribbon cutting accompanied by the Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Ellen Tillpaugh and resounding support from the community. Co-owner Molly Hernandez said in a press release, “Cooperstown Coworks is now open! For more information, visit our website, where you can book a tour, conference room, day passes, and a membership. We would love to have you tour the space and see what we can do for you.” More than just a coworking space, Cooperstown Coworks is a professional and modern facility for professional meetings and needs, offering private offices, collaborative spaces, private work stations, kitchen area, and more. Above, from left, are Michael Hodgman, co-owners Molly and Dan Hernandez, Penelope Hernandez, and Meg Kiernan.
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All seven siblings graduated from Morris High School and several graduated from SUNY Oneonta. They reunited in Oneonta for a family wedding the weekend of June 22, coming from Maryland, Pennsylvania and Alabama.
Anne Marie, Margaret, Kevin, AJ, Merredith, Alison and Nicole Musser all visited American Legion Post 259 to present their gift to legion Commander Terry Harkenreader.
Retired Army Master Sergeant Ronald Bunnell was not able to attend due to a work conflict.
AJ Musser gave his brother-in-law, Bunnell, all the credit for collecting all the pieces of his family’s history of service. He said, “Ron got it framed and matted and collected all the pieces.”
Bunnell provided the details of his family’s history of military service.
He said, “Anne Marie [Musser] married a man from Rochester, New York, who served in the U.S. Navy Reserves and retired in 2012 after 27 years.”
Margaret Musser served in the U.S. Army and retired as a lieutenant colonel in 2015 after 24 years of service. Her husband is Ronald Bunnell.
The oldest son, Kevin Musser, served in the U.S. Navy and is married to his wife, Terri, who served in the Air Force. Kevin’s son, Kevin Jr., is the one getting married.
Alex Musser Jr., better known as AJ, served in the U.S. Navy for 22 years.
He said, “I was a security officer in charge of physical security.”
Bunnell elaborated, “AJ served in the Navy and was assigned to Camp David in Maryland from 2004-2007, serving under President [George] H.W. Bush.”
AJ said, “I served during the Persian Gulf War. I was stationed in Hawaii and was never deployed.”
Now he lives in West Oneonta.
Merredith Musser serves her community as a home health aide in Pennsylvania.
Alison[Musser]Kephart married John Kephart, who is pictured with President George H.W. Bush in the framed gift. Kephart is a retired U.S. Army master sergeant who served nearly 24 years.
Bunnell said, “Margaret [and I] introduced our daughter, Alison, to her husband, John. John was [my] best friend in the Army and also worked at the White House from 1985-1992, serving with presidents Reagan and Bush senior.”
Nicole Musser married Mark McLean from Edmeston. McLean is a retired U.S. Air Force master sergeant. Bunnell said, “Nicole’s husband Mark…worked on Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland from 2008-2015, serving under presidents H.W. Bush and Obama.”
Bunnell said, “As we lead up to another 4th of July holiday, think about the service this family has given to our great
nation and the direct service to our residents. Remember our freedom and remember to thank those who have served to preserve our freedoms and our way of life. God bless the United States of America and God bless our military.”
Barry Townsend of Oneonta, curator of the American Legion Museum, was on hand to accept the generous gift. He served in the U.S. Navy for 21 years and retired as chief. In the past year and a half, he, Sharon Parshall and George Sluti created the Oneonta Veterans Museum from scratch.
The museum is full of memorabilia donated by local veterans. It is free and open to the public on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-5 p.m., on Saturdays from 1-3 p.m., or by appointment.
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Exeter Cemetery, Exeter; Westville Cemetery, Westville; Milford Cemetery, Milford; Laurens Village Cemetery, Laurens; and Draper Hill Cemetery, Westford.
There are multiple ways in which grantees are planning on using the funds from CFOC. In Harmony Cemetery, for instance, tree removal is underway on the Brooks plot, resting place of a prominent early Morris family, along with repair, resetting and cleaning of the stones.
The headstone will be cleaned and stone steps repaired on the Ryerson plot in Cooperstown’s Lakewood Cemetery.
Improvements to Huntley Corners include the scraping, cleaning and repainting of a historic wrought iron fence and a replacement for the old, weathered sign.
Exeter Center will clean, reassemble and provide new foundations for nine headstones in the oldest section of the cemetery, while the Westville Cemetery project—now completed—involved restoration of gateposts, gates and the cemetery sign.
“The grant given to the Westville Cemetery Association for the restoration of its gates and signage by the Community Foundation of Otsego County was very much appreciated due to the fact that the cemetery has a very limited means of income,” said association Treasurer Donna Francis. “We have only three lots left for sale in the cemetery and lot sales are a major source of income, along with burial fees. And now that many families elect to be cremated as opposed to having full burials, another source of income has been greatly diminished.
“However, the cost of maintaining the grounds of a cemetery continues to increase every year, making it impossible to do anything extra, like restoration projects. Thanks to the Community Foundation of Otsego County, our gates and signage are beautifully restored and will look lovely for many years to come,” Francis said in an e-mail.
“The Westville Cemetery dates back to the late 1800s and reflects the
past history of the hamlet of Westville in the Town of Middlefield in Otsego County. We are often called by families who are tracing their genealogy and we are able to help find the information for which they are searching. This is an important part of Otsego County’s history,” Francis added.
Milford Cemetery plans to mark every Revolutionary War veteran’s grave with permanent signage and to conduct walking tours. Laurens Village and Draper Hill cemeteries are focusing on veterans as well. Six veterans of the Revolutionary and Civil wars will have stones and markers at the Laurens location; a walkway to Westford’s Draper Hill site leads to a number of Revolutionary War veterans.
Roxanne Murray, a member of the Iroquois Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, said they have discovered that, of the 60 known burials in the Draper Hill Cemetery in Westford, there may be as many as five or six patriots who served in the American Revolutionary War.
“We are pleased that this project has been in collaboration with the Westford Town Board, the Westford Historical Society, and many community members who have shown an interest in restoring and learning more about the cemetery,” Murray said.
A community dedication is planned for the country’s semiquincentennial in 2026, the 250th anniversary of the 1776 United States Declaration of Independence, Murray added.
At this time, Katz said, all available funds have been spoken for.
“We’re hoping to get funding for a second round,” he added. “We also encourage people to donate to the fund. Community engagement is important. Donors can specify a cemetery they would like to see the funds used for.”
Katz said the application process for cemetery funds was simple, starting with a conversation with interested applicants.
“We were looking for historic renovation projects that were complete projects,” Katz explained. “There’s such a large need for help that we wanted to focus on assisting with projects that could be completed, as opposed to a cemetery having 100 stones that needed repair and being able to fund the repair of only 10.”
Katz said one of the best things anyone ever told him was that “history is a great rudder and a terrible anchor.”
“In our cemeteries are the stories of the people who built Otsego County, who had vision and acted upon it, despite, I have no doubt, people telling them their ideas wouldn’t work or were pipe dreams. Again, people fought a revolution! Imagine if they had listened to [those] who told them they’d never succeed.
“This is the Otsego County history we should have in mind when we think about our present and future,” Katz emphasized. Those interested in supporting further Otsego
County historic cemetery renovations can donate on the CFOC website, https://cfotsego.org/ fund/otsego-countycemetery-restorationfund-foi/.
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been under consideration for more than a year. Originally, space for the Hartwick Food Pantry was allocated in the new floorplan, but pantry officials said they are fine where they are. The town’s summer children’s program will move to the new location, if approved.
After about an hour, committee members reached a consensus to move forward with a recommendation to the Town Board to hire an architect to draft plans for the building renovations. They will outline concerns to board members regarding parking and traffic flow.The installation of speed bumps and lowering of the speed limit on Hatchery Road and Wells Avenue were also discussed.
Committee members confirmed that between the sale of the former Community Center and a surplus in the town’s fund balance, the monies needed for the Hatchery Building renovations are available.
“It will cost the taxpayers nothing,” LoRusso said.
The next meeting of the Hartwick Town Board will take place on Monday, July 8 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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of community and togetherness the rest of the day.
5. Sparkler “Writing:” Buy plenty of sparklers, let it get good and dark, decide what you want to write or draw (short and simple is the best), set your smart phone or DSLR camera on long exposure, and have fun! It is likely to take several tries to get it right, but there are sure to be many laughs along the way. Please share them on your social media! And, for safety’s sake, sparklers and alcohol are not a good mix.
By focusing on these fun and safe activities, you can create a Fourth of July celebration that honors the spirit of the holiday and promotes a sense of community and well-being. Additionally, these fun and engaging ideas can be used anytime you’re having a get together, barbecue, or pool party during the summer!
Julie Dostal is executive director of the LEAF Council on Alcoholism & Addictions, Oneonta.
Christine Nielsen 1947-2024
NORFOLK, NE—
Christine Nielsen of Norfolk, Nebraska passed away on June 22, 2024. She was born in Wanakena, New York on February 27, 1947, the daughter of Arthur and Kathryn (Colton) Nielsen.
A graduate of nursing school, Chris worked as a nurse in New York State. After a time, she moved to Florida, where she worked in various areas involving medicine and health care.
Chris retired and lived in Florida for several years until she decided to move to Nebraska in January of 2019. She lived at Madison House Assisted Living until it was necessary for her to move following heart surgery. She was welcomed at Skyview Villa Assisted Living, where she resided for nearly five years. Because of health concerns, it became necessary for Chris to move downstairs to St. Joe’s several weeks
prior to her passing.
Chris is survived by her sisters, Marion (Dennis) Hoobler and Judy Nielsen of Norfolk, Nebraska; niece Rebecca Hoobler of Grand Island, Nebraska; nephew Jeffrey and wife Athena Hoobler, and their family, Lucas, Alexandra, and Marianna of Highland Park, Illinois.
She was predeceased by her parents.
A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. on July 11, 2024 at First United Methodist Church, Norfolk, NE 68701.
Arrangements are by Home for Funerals, Norfolk, NE 68701.
Grandma loved her farm, her family, and playing her old guitar.
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Horned Dorset Features Music
LEONARDSVILLE—Juilliard-trained Glimmerglass Festival orchestra violinists Valerie Kim and Jeremiah Blacklow will showcase their talents at The Horned Dorset Inn’s second concert-dinner of the season on Sunday, July 14. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres begin at 4 p.m., followed by the concert and a prix fixe dinner at 6 p.m. Tickets are $95.00 and support the Horned Dorset Colony artist residency program’s scholarship fund. The Horned Dorset also announced that the Mollin-Clay Jazz Duo
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will perform live music from 6-9 p.m. on the first and third Friday of every month through the autumn. For more information or to make a reservation, visit www.horneddorsetinn.com or call (315) 855-7898.
HoF Opens Class of ‘24 Exhibit
COOPERSTOWN—Hall of Fame Induction Weekend is around the corner and the museum recently opened its 2024 Inductees Exhibit. The new display, open through next spring, features key artifacts from the careers of Adrian Beltré, Todd Helton, Joe Mauer and Jim Leyland. Among other items, it includes the bat from Beltré’s first career grand slam in 2000, Leyland’s 1997 World Series ring and a jersey worn by Helton in the 2007 World Series. The Induction Ceremony will be held at the Clark Sports Center grounds at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 21. For more information, visit baseballhall.org/events.
Farmers’ Market Open Tuesday
COOPERSTOWN—The Cooperstown Farmers’ Market will be open from noon to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays in July, August and September, in addition to its year-
round Saturday hours. Local musicians will perform live from 1-3 p.m. during the Tuesday markets. Cooperstown Farmers’ Market officials also remind SNAP users that they can purchase up to $60.00 of produce for $20.00 thanks to SNAP Match programs with the Cooperstown Lions Club and Double Up Food Bucks. For more information, visit www. cooperstownfarmersmarket.org.
Weaving Workshop Announced
SOUTH OTSELIC—The Otselic Valley Fishing and Heritage Association will host instructor Kathryn Wojciechowski for an introductory class on barn loom weaving. It will be offered twice, on Monday, July 8 and Thursday, July 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. Students will learn the basics of weaving on a pre-warped vintage loom and will be able to take their creations home.
Reservations are required by Friday, July 5 and cost $25.00. The class will be held at the Old School Wool and Weaving Center, 130 County Road 13A. For more information or to sign up, contact earlyamericantextiletools@yahoo.com.
Tom’s Chill Zone Brings Italian Ice to Oneonta’s Main Street
By MONICA CALZOLARI
ONEONTA
There is a new business on Main Street right across from City Hall. Tom’s Chill Zone is easy to spot because it has a red and white umbrella outside that says “Italian Ice.” It is a family-owned business named after Tom Knuth.
Tom’s Chill Zone will be a vendor at the Independence Day celebration this year on Thursday, july 4 in Neahwa Park from 10 a.m. to dusk.
Before opening their brick-and-mortar seasonal business, the Knuth’s started selling Italian ice at festivals, using their pushcart with the red and white umbrella.
Tom and joyce Knuth lived in Manhattan and Westchester before moving to upstate New York permanently in 2008. Italian ice is easy to find on many street corners in the Big Apple.
Tom Knuth worked downstate for Con Edison and the Teamsters for many years. Now
retired, he said, “I am used to being busy.”
They discovered that Italian ice is a popular product at summer festivals.
“It is so cool and refreshing,” joyce said, “but some of our customers have never heard of it or tasted it before now.”
joyce Knuth, Tom’s wife, is a hair stylist and entrepreneur. She has been operating Denims & Diamonds Hair Salon on Elm Street for the past 14 years.
The Knuths have
promoted joyce’s hair salon and Tom’s Italian ice business at festivals such as Pridefest, 4th of july and the Otsego County Fair for the past 10 years. Eventually, they decided to expand Tom’s business.
joyce said, “We wanted a storefront on Main Street for our seasonal Italian ice business.”
Tom’s Chill Zone had a soft opening on May 18, 2024, just in time for summer baseball. Some baseball families have already discovered this
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Trouble in Mind
Alice Childress’s illuminating, moving, and surprisingly funny play set during rehearsals for a Broadway-bound play where harsh truths that spill out into the rehearsal room may cost the actors the work they so desperately need.
Tom Shelby’s new book is available locally at Dog Wild, 4785 State Route 28, Cooperstown, and on Book Baby and Amazon.
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voters across the ideological spectrum.
Kennedy stated that anyone who wanted to close the U.S. border with Mexico was probably a xenophobe and maybe a racist. In a conversation that involved Elon Musk, he promised to “try to formulate policies that will seal the border permanently.”
In 2018, Kennedy called the National Rifle Association a terrorist group.” He has now said, “As president, I will respect the Second Amendment.”
is “targeted to attack Caucasians and Black people and the people who are most immune are Ashkenazi Jews and Chinese.”
His statements on the assassination of his uncle, John F. Kennedy, are ridiculous and factstarved. One such ridiculous comment asserts that Dr. Anthony Fauci was part of an “historic coup d’etat against Western democracy” because he helped Republicans to deprive John Kerry of the presidency in 2004.
is his biggest financial backer. Mellon also spent $75 million on Trump, including $50 million the day after his conviction. Dolores Rothwell Oneonta
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new store at 261 Main Street.
Pridefest 2024 drew a large crowd of customers to Main Street, too. The family plans to run the storefront as a seasonal business that closes in October or November and opens again in March.
John Knuth is helping his parents run Tom’s Chill Zone and manages the Facebook and Instagram pages. He is one of their five children.
The shop’s hours of operation are Tuesday through Friday from 1-7 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. They sell two sizes of water ice served in a cup. A regular costs $5.00 and a large costs $7.00.
The Knuths chose The Original Philadelphia Water Ice® as their preferred brand of Italian ice because it comes in so many different flavors. The classic flavors they serve are rainbow, blueberry, cherry and lemon.
John said, “You can choose two different flavors for a regular and three flavors for a large. If you want to sample a flavor, we’ll give you a small spoonful.”
John also said, “Watermelon and mango are pretty popular, along with the classic flavors.”
A local doctor and others have asked for chocolate, which they have not been able to find.
“We ask people to tell us if they have food allergies. Some people are allergic to coconut. Our water ice contains no soy, no dairy, no cholesterol, is gluten free and is not made with any nuts,”
John explained. According to social media, you can order a mango coconut vanilla smoothie or an old-fashioned Radio Ball, which is a scoop of water ice with vanilla ice cream.
As small business owners, Tom and Joyce believe in crosspromoting the other businesses around them on social media. For
example, Palette Play & Arcade at 277 Main Street is listed on their social media page, as are others.
Tom’s Chill Zone is located in front of Wise Guy Sammy’s and customers for both businesses can use the outside tables.
Joyce said, “You can come inside and cool off in the air conditioning or sit outside.”
She added, “I am grateful for all the community support for our businesses over the years.”
Joyce is busy running both businesses and has not had time for a grand opening for the Italian ice shop. Her salon, Denims & Diamonds, is busy with weddings, proms, and graduations. The rest of the year, Joyce caters to many of the college students and locals.
The pushcart and umbrella used to stand outside Joyce’s beauty salon, sometimes as an advertisement.
Joyce said, “It attracts attention.”
Kennedy has said he supports Ukraine “for the right reasons, because we have tremendous compassion for the Ukrainian people, etc., etc.” He has also asserted that, “We’re there and we’re killing a lot of Ukrainians” as part of an American plan to depose Putin.” This is only a brief part of his ranting remarks on Ukraine.
As an environmental lawyer who helped secure a $289 million judgment for a terminally ill groundskeeper against Monsanto in 2018 for using an herbicide that caused cancer, Kennedy states that he doesn’t “necessarily believe all scientists because I can read science for myself.” However, he has repeatedly misrepresented scientific studies and ignored evidence that conflicts with his views.
He has declared, without evidence, that government officials knew that vaccines cause autism; chemicals in water are “drugging” children and influencing transgender identity; HIV is not the true and only cause of AIDS; COVID vaccines contain microchips to keep track of individuals and are the deadliest vaccines ever made; the COVID virus
In protesting COVIDrelated public health mandates, Kennedy said, “Even in Hitler’s Germany you could cross the Alps to Switzerland. You could hide in an attic like Anne Frank did.”
Among the many critics of this analogy was Kennedy’s wife, actress Cheryl Hines, who called it “reprehensible and insensitive.” Other critics called the remark somewhat anti-Semitic.
You can read Altschuler’s full article at https:// thehill.com/opinion/ campaign/4446487rfk-jr-is-full-of-hotair/. In the meantime, consider this—RFK Jr. has accepted $25 million dollars from Timothy Mellon, a billionaire who
The Village of Cooperstown will hold its Arbor Day celebration on Friday, July 5 at 11 a.m. on the Lake Street end of Pine Boulevard. Two trees have been planted on the median strip on Pine Boulevard in memory of Bill and Liz Clark. Bill served as a village trustee and mayor from 1964-1966, and Liz was employed in the Bassett Hospital research department.
Arbor Day began 152 years ago in 1872 in Nebraska City, Nebraska. The event is meant to recognize and support the planting of trees, which provide many benefits to local communities like Cooperstown. Trees enrich our environment by improving air and water quality, reducing runoff, creating habitat and food, and providing shade, which helps decrease cooling and heating costs and provides a respite on hot summer days.
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Tom Knuth, Joyce Knuth and their son, John Knuth, just opened Tom’s Chill Zone on Main Street across from City Hall. It is a family-owned business named after Tom Knuth.
agricultural conservation easement, ensuring that future generations have prime agricultural land for food production.
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submit the projects.
Those projects, located in the Mohawk Valley Region and totaling $2,146,057.00, are:
• Young Family Dairy Farm (dairy operation awarded under Livestock or Livestock Products category)—$936,323.00 for 376 acres with 63 percent productive soils
• Peaceful View Meadows (beef cattle operation awarded under Livestock or Livestock Products category)— $429,150 for 101 acres with 49 percent productive soils
• Miller’s Organic Dairy Farm, Allen Lake Road (dairy operation awarded under Livestock or Livestock Products category)—$260,214.00 for 72 acres with 73 percent productive soils
• Miller’s Organic Dairy Farm, Hoke Road (dairy operation awarded under Source Water Protection category)— $520,370.00 for 189 acres with 61 percent productive soils
“New York State’s commitment to protecting prime farmland protects an important natural resource and promotes local food networks,” said OLT Executive Director Gregory Farmer. “The Farmland Protection grants will help farm families invest in working lands and ensure the future of agriculture in our region.”
Howard Young, a dairy farmer in Cherry Valley, explained his interest in the program.
“My son is currently farming, and I always want the land to be available to him and to my grandson,” said Young. “The land is the only thing on this earth that we cannot get back or make more of.”
With the purchase of development rights, the farmer retains ownership of their land. OLT will hold the agricultural conservation easement, ensuring that future generations have prime agricultural land for food production.
“New York’s farmland and our rich soils across the state are precious resources, providing us open space and supporting the production of the food we eat,” Governor Hochul said.
“By protecting our farmland, we can help ensure the viability and success of New York agriculture
for generations to come.”
Otsego Land Trust is a community-based nonprofit protecting local fields, forests, and waterways in perpetuity.
To learn more about conserving agricultural land, visit otsegolandtrust.org or call (607) 547-2366.
Books
Continued from page 3 mysteries, including one of the largest selections of Agatha Christie you’ll ever see.
You owe it to yourself to visit this fabulous bookstore. Some customers come in with a specific request or only to visit a certain section; others wander about for hours and return to the desk downstairs with a large stack of books and a huge smile on their faces.
Letters
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and not everyone works, Alicia is the opposite. She is consistently the hardest working public servant in our community. I might have been able to run the booster club without her the past two years. However,
without her, I certainly would not have been able to run it so well.
I know Alicia will do a great job as president and I hope the community will continue to support the boosters.
While I will miss the concession stand, I look forward to being on the sidelines for more games in the future.
Thank you for this honor.
Greg Klein Town of Otsego
Kudos for a Great Paper
Spending a lot of time outside the country, we don’t get to read the full edition of “The Freeman’s journal” very often. just read your latest and was swept away by it. You are publishing what has to be one of the best weeklies in the country. Truly impressive. I hope folks appreciate what a treasure they have Tom Morgan Franklin
‘A
Buffoon and a Dotard’
All of America’s major allies are parliamentary democracies. In such a system, the leader of the ruling party, the prime
&
minister, must address parliament and debate issues without a teleprompter. Open debate effectively precludes them from ranting on about the opposition party “killing live babies.” A morningafter fact-check is unnecessary. If the party leader is incapable of being effective in open debate, new elections are held and they are replaced. Under such a system, both Trump and Biden would be replaced. Without teleprompters, they appear for what they are: a buffoon and a dotard.
In a parliamentary democracy, Biden would stand down as the head of his party and let the party members choose a new leader. But in a president, we are voting for a team, not a one-manshow. So we are voting for either the Democratic Team or for Trump’s team—which pointedly no longer includes 40 of his administration’s 44 highest ranking officials. The Supreme Court has ruled that a president can be a crook. The solution for that is to not elect crooks president.
If your personal teleprompter is cable news, it will spoon feed you the answer you want to hear. If your personal teleprompter is social media, it will algorithmically reenforce whatever biases you may have. I read books and newspapers—like the Freeman’s journal, which has presented all viewpoints to literate people since 1808.
Chip Northrup Cooperstown
RFK Jr. Not the Answer
Is Robert F. Kennedy jr. the next spoiler? Will he help win the presidency for Trump? Nader’s supporters helped elect Bush and Sanders supporters helped elect Trump, and both men led us into dire situations. The Supreme Court decision on Monday, july 1 makes it even more important to keep Trump out of office.
Following are brief excerpts from an article titled “RFK jr. has a lot of explaining to do,” written by Glenn C. Altschuler and published on February 4 of this year in “The Hill.” Altschuler is the Thomas and Dorothy Litwin Emeritus Professor of American Studies at Cornell University.
RFK jr. has not been scrutinized for his opinions, mainly because of his name. Members of his family are angry at his behavior and are supporting President Biden. jFK’s grandson, jack Schlossberg, said: “He’s trading in on Camelot, conspiracy theories, and conflict for personal gain and fame. I’ve listened to him. I know him. I have no idea why anyone thinks he
should be president.” Kennedy frequently says he supports a woman’s rights, e.g., Roe vs Wade; however, he has said he would cap abortion rights at three months (comments at an interview at the Iowa State Fair in the summer of 2023). A series of have-itboth ways assertions on hot issues probably is a ploy to gain favor with Continued on page 10
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The Young Family Dairy Farm in Cherry Valley is one of four farms to receive New York State funding with the help of the Otsego Land Trust. With the purchase of development rights, the farmer retains ownership of their land. OLT will hold the
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Notice of formatioN of RS International Apartments, LLC
Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on May 16, 2024. Office Location: Otsego County. SSNY Designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to PO Box 46, Schuyler Lake, NY 13456. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
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Notice of formatioN of a NY Limited LiabiLitY compaNY BICE RANCH LLC.
Articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 23 May, 2024. Office location: Otsego County. SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1850 Holman City Rd, Clayville, NY 13322. Purpose is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under NYS laws.
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MULLIGAN RANCH LLC.
Articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 23 May 2024. Office location: Otsego County. SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1850 Holman City Rd, Clayville, NY 13322.
Purpose is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under NYS laws.
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TOLSON COUNSELING SERVICES, LCSW, PLLC
Arts of Org. of filed with SSNY on 04/12/2024. Otsego Co. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail to 312 CHESTNUT STREET, SUITE 102 ONEONTA, NY, 13820. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
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TINY DREAM YC LLC.
Filed 4/4/24. Office: Otsego Co. SSNY desig. as agent for process & shall mail to: 765 State Hwy 205, Oneonta, NY 13820. Registered Agent: Yinaira Garcia Angomas, 12 Altonwood Pl, Yonkers, NY 10710. Purpose: General. 6LegalJul.11
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Notice of formatioN of MEDMOUNTS, LLC
Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/14/2024. Office Location: Otsego County. SSNY Designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to PO Box 83, Leonardsville, NY 13364. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 6LegalJul.18
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Notice of formatioN of Mohawk Industrial Maintenance LLC.
Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 5/22/24. Office location:
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Otsego Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served, SSNY shall mail process to: PO Box 902, Sayre, PA 18840. Purpose: any lawful activities.
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Studio LL LLC, filed with the Secretary of State of NY on May 21, 2024. Office Location is in Otsego County.
The Secretary of State of NY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The Secretary of State of NY shall mail process to P.O Box 431, Cooperstown, New York 13326. Purpose: any lawful activity.
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Notice of formatioN of 12951 Revisited, LLC.
Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on 05/22/2024. The office of the LLC is to be located in Otsego County.
The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.
The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon it to: The LLC, 31 Bloom Street, Gilbertsville, NY 13820. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act.
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Notice of formatioN of FLOWERHEAD FARM LLC
Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on February 27, 2024. Office location: Otsego County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to: 928 County Highway 35, Maryland, NY 12116. Purpose: any lawful purpose.
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LEGALS
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OTSEGO
INDEX NO.:
EF2023-545– .
Plaintiff designates OTSEGO COUNTY as the place of trial based upon the location of the premises herein described having tax map
Section 52.38, Block 1, Lot 4.00, RICHFIELD SPRINGS, NY, County of OTSEGO
CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC., PLAINTIFF, -against-
JENNIFER MANCE, AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF JAMES G. MANCE
A/K/A JAMES MANCE, KENNETH MANCE, AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF JAMES G. MANCE
A/K/A JAMES MANCE, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES G. MANCE
A/K/A JAMES MANCE, if living and if dead, the respective heirs-at-law, next-of-kin, distributes, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors and successors in interest and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or inheritance, lien or otherwise any right, title or interest in or to the real property described in the complaint; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAX AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA -INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE and “John Doe” and/or “Jane Doe” # 1-10 inclusive, the last ten names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons, corporations or heirs at law, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises described in the complaint, DEFENDANTS.
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this
action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff’s Attorney within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint.
NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME
If you do not respond to this Summons and Complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered against you and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action.
YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.
Dated: June 7, 2024 Syosset, New York, . Roach & Lin, P.C., attorney for Plaintiff, 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 185, Syosset, NY 11791. Tel: 516-9383100.
To the abovenamed defendants: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. BRIAN D. BURNS, a Justice of the Supreme Court, State of New York, dated May 15, 2024 and filed with the OTSEGO County Clerk together
with the supporting papers thereon. This is an action to foreclose a mortgage held by Plaintiff on the premises known as Section 52.38, Block 1, Lot 4.00, RICHFIELD SPRINGS, NY, County of OTSEGO as described in the complaint on file and commonly known as 7705 STATE HIGHWAY 28, RICHFIELD SPRINGS, NY 13439 81244 4LegalJul.4
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HURTUBISE ENVIRONMENTAL LLC.
Articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 18 June 2024. Office location: Otsego County. SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and SSNY shall mail copy of process to 393 County Highway 9, Oneonta, NY 13820. Purpose is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under NYS laws.
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The Butter Chicken, LLC
Articles of Organization filing date with the Department of State (SSNY) June 13, 2024
Office Location: Otsego County United States Corporation Agents, Inc. (USCA) has been designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served and USCA shall mail copy of process to: 3522 County Highway 11, Cooperstown, NY 13326
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Notice of formatioN of DROM HOLDINGS LLC
Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 6/10/24. Office in Otsego Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 426 Chestnut St., Oneonta, NY 13820, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
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Notice of formatioN of VANDUSEN CONSTRUCTION SERVICE LLC
Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 6/10/24. Office in Otsego Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 426 Chestnut St., Oneonta, NY 13820, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 6LegalAug.1
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Notice of LiQUor LiceNSe
Notice is hereby given that a license, number 2185391 for a seasonal liquor license has been applied for by the undersigned to sell beer, cider, liquor, and wine at retail in a restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 4850 State Highway 28, Cooperstown, NY 13326, Otsego County, for on premises consumption. Hickey Golf Inc. d/b/a Rookie’s Craft House
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STONE QUARRY VENUE LLC.
Articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 29 May, 2024. Office location: Otsego County. SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and SSNY shall mail copy of process to 181 Stone Quarry Rd., Cooperstown, NY 13326. Purpose is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under NYS laws.
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Notice of formatioN of a NY profeSSioNaL Limited LiabiLitY compaNY STRANGE WORKS STUDIO ARCHITECTURE, PLLC
Articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 31 May, 2024. Office location: Otsego County. SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1663 Appian Way, Charlottesville, VA 22911. Purpose is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under NYS laws.
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Notice of formatioN of D.M. Wedderspoon Unlimited LLC
Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/29/24. Off. loc: Otsego Co. SSNY des. as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Derek Wed-
Articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 29 May, 2024. Office location: Otsego County. SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and SSNY shall mail copy of process to 261 Van Alstyne Rd., Jordanville, NY 13361. Purpose is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under NYS laws.
derspoon, 592 Co. Highway 28, Cooperstown, NY 13326
Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
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Notice of pUbLic HeariNG
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Board for the Village of Cooperstown will hold the following public hearing on Tuesday, July 16th, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as can be heard:
37 chestnut Street- application to change business sign on existing, freestanding signpost, facing fowler Way. The plans for this project are on file with the Village Clerk’s Office at the Village Office, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown, New York, and may be seen during regular office hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Public comments must be provided by email to the Zoning Officer at zoning@cooperstownny.org or by regular mail to the address below no later than Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Village Office Building, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown, New York.
Jenna Utter, RMC Village Clerk Village of Cooperstown 22 Main Street Cooperstown, NY 13326 Tele: (607)5472411
Email: jutter@ cooperstownny. org
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Notice of formatioN of Erythron Mechanics, LLC.
Articles of Organization with the New York Department of State on 5/22/24. Office location: Otsego County. The New York Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served and is directed to forward service of process to 19 Woodside Avenue, Oneonta, NY 13820. Purpose: any lawful act or activity.
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Martial Artists To Perform at Mount Rushmore on
By WRILEY NELSON NEW HARTFORD
The American Martial Arts Institute’s Eagle Martial Arts Ambassadors, a select group of black belt instructors and students led by Grandmaster and founder Clifford C. Crandall jr., will demonstrate their skills at the Mount Rushmore amphitheater in Keystone, South Dakota this weekend.
The group takes the stage at 5 p.m. on Saturday, july 6 as part of their American Tour. Following the performance, the team will explore and train in several of the most notable U.S. National Parks across South Dakota and Wyoming. It is part of their ongoing efforts to share their martial arts traditions and experience with students and communities around the world, and will be televised across the region.
Crandall, 76, is a former schoolteacher and superintendent who has practiced the martial arts full time since his retirement in 1984. An internationally recognized instructor, he has trained and taught in nearly two dozen countries. Crandall has also completed more than 1,000 parachute jumps and now hosts “Still Alive and Kicking,” a free video series that demonstrates a wide variety of fitness and health activities for seniors.
In November, Crandall competed in his first competitive bodybuilding competition after months of training and took first place in his division. At the time, he told “The Freeman’s journal” about his aim to show older adults that they can exercise effectively—even gain muscle competitively—at any age.
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oped American Eagle by adapting the best elements of many other styles. He says it is, in part, a way to keep the great masters who taught him alive.
Conservation Committee Seeks New Members
HARTWICK—The Town of Hartwick’s Conservation Advisory Committee is seeking new members as part of the town’s increased effort to become a Clean Energy Community and a Climate Smart Community.
The Clean Energy and Climate Smart programs, sponsored by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, respectively, encourage all to fight climate change at the local level, reduce energy use, and protect environmental resources.
Town residents who have an interest in making a difference, and who are willing to work with others and do research or make phone calls, are invited to join the committee.
Those wishing to sign on to the Hartwick Conservation Committee, or who would simply like to learn more about the committee’s efforts, can e-mail martha.clarvoe@gmail.com or call and leave a message at either (607) 2936654 or (607) 434-2946.
The Hartwick Conservation Advisory Committee usually meets on the fourth Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Hartwick Town Hall. Call ahead to confirm the date and time for the next meeting.
Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda Dies at 86
“This will be an oldstyle martial arts demonstration, not the martial arts entertainment that many people see on TV,” Crandall said. “We aren’t breaking boards and flipping around. We’re demonstrating emptyhanded techniques and falling on a concrete floor. Martial arts traditions developed over centuries to help men and women better handle the stresses of daily life.”
Players Set Audition Dates
ONEONTA—The
Catskill Community Players will stage “Murder on the Orient Express” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, November 1 and 2 and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 3. Auditions will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut Street in Oneonta, from 3-5:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 11 and from 68:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13. There are five female roles ages 25-50 and six male roles ages 23-65. Prospective cast members should bring a list of scheduling conflicts from August 25 through October 31 to the audition. For more information or to view a script, contact Director Mary Fralick at cherryvalleymom@ gmail.com.
ADDITIONAL NEWS ITEMS CAN BE FOUND EACH WEEK ONLINE AT ALLOTSEGO.COM
“It took us this long to get comfortable with saying that this is the oldest traditional, fullydocumented American style of martial arts. We’re going on this tour on Independence Day weekend because we want to show our fellow Americans that this country has arrived as a place of established, traditional martial arts.”
Although Crandall has demonstrated his American Eagle Style of martial arts around the world for nearly 30 years, this is the school’s first major public performance in the U.S. He attributes its success to the American values of openness and the melting pot. After many years of training under leading Chinese, japanese and Korean martial arts masters, Crandall devel-
Crandall noted that martial arts traditions are based on physical ability and mental focus united to benefit the community; each part of this formula, he emphasized, is necessary. The AMAI tour team includes 21 black belts ranging in age from 20 to 70. Several have had heart attacks, cancer, or other conditions. In keeping with his other projects, Crandall hopes to demonstrate that it’s never too late to find a fitness activity that works.
“It has been an absolute pleasure coaching and training this group,” he concluded, “We’re all very excited to show the country what we can do.”
CONCORD, CA—Hall of Fame first baseman Orlando Cepeda, who played for six teams between 1958 and 1974 and was inducted in 1999, passed away at the age of 86 on Friday, june 28. “The Baby Bull” earned unanimous National League Rookie of the Year honors in 1958 and was the first unanimous NL MVP choice in more than three decades in 1967. Cepeda was an 11-time All Star and the first Puerto Rican player to start in the Midsummer Classic. He outlived his former teammate Willie Mays by 10 days. For more information, visit https:// baseballhall.org/hall-of-famers/cepeda-orlando.
Summer Library Program Schedule Released
SPRINGFIELD CENTER—The Springfield Library announced its summer programming lineup. The Four County Library System’s summer reading challenge, “Adventure Begins at Your Library,” is open for signup any time between july 1 and August 9. Aquatic and adventure books have been provided by the Otsego Lake Association. Story hour is held each Wednesday at 10 a.m.
The library will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the Fourth of july celebration and will feature an exhibit on New York immigration. There will be a magic show by Ron Cain at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, july 10, followed by a reading with children’s book author Lori Sullivan at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, july 16.
The Department of Environmental Conservation’s Van Hornesville Fish Hatchery will hold a program with activities and live fish at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, july 24. A State Police K9 unit will visit at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, july 31. There is also a Smokey Bear Reading Challenge in honor of Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday through the end of November. Books for the reading list have been provided by the Cooperstown Lions Club.
Happy FourtH oF July!
Photo provided CLIFFORD C. CRANDALL JR.
►Friday, July 5
SENIOR MEALS
11:30 a.m. Seniors are invited to enjoy a delicious meal Monday-Friday. Suggested donation is $4 for seniors, $10.60 for guests accompanying a senior. Today, enjoy a lunch of chicken and biscuits, mashed potatoes, broccoli and pineapple. Nader Towers Housing, 2 Mitchell Street, Oneonta. (607) 547-6454.
CHILDREN Noon.
“Stories Come Alive.”
Staff read age-appropriate books for children 18 months through age 7. Homeschoolers welcome. Themed take-home craft available. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Held Fridays through August. Richfield Springs Public Library, 102 West Main Street, Richfield Springs. (315) 858-0230.
GARDEN Noon to 12:30 p.m. “What’s Bugging You” series presents “Japanese Beetle Management” and “AphidEating Insects.” Integrated Pest Management webinars given by Cornell on the first Friday of each month.
MUSEUM 2 p.m.
“Otsego: A Meeting Place—Guided Tours.” Included with admission. Also held 7/6. Fenimore Art Museum, 5798 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 5471400.
YARN CLUB 2-3:30
p.m. First Friday each month. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980.
CRAFT CIRCLE
3:30 p.m. Learn a simple craft with art teacher Sonja Eklund. Small children might need a caregiver’s help. Held each Thursday. Worcester-Schenevus Library, 170 Main Street, Worcester. (607) 3977309.
EXHIBIT OPENING
5-8 p.m. “Shape/Form/ Substance.” First Friday
event. Show runs through 7/28. 25 Main Collective, 21 Main Street, Cherry Valley. (607) 264-5340. FIRST FRIDAY 6 p.m.
“First Friday Open Mic.” Admission by donation. The Telegraph School, 83 Alden Street, Cherry Valley. (607) 264-3785.
BASEBALL 7 p.m. Oneonta Outlaws vs. Boonville Lumberjacks. Admission fee. Damaschke Field, Oneonta. Visit oneontaoutlaws.com
FIREWORKS Dusk.
Launched by the Cooperstown Fire Department from Fairy Springs Park. Rain date 7/7. View from various public locations around Otsego Lake. Visit cooperstownfd. org/home
THEATRE 7:30 p.m.
“Trouble in Mind” by Alice Childress, directed by Patricia Buckley. Harsh truths during rehearsals for a Broadway play threaten the employment the actors so desperately need. Free admission; donations accepted. Also showing 7/6. Matinee at 3 p.m. on 7/6. Final performance at 5 p.m. on 7/7. Franklin Stage Company, 25 Institute Street, Franklin. (607) 829-3700.
►Saturday, July 6
SALE 8:30 a.m. MultiFamily Yard Sale. Connect Church, 4354 State Highway 80, Hartwick. (844) 847-2871.
YOUTH 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. “KIDSTOCK!” Live music, square dancing, juggling lessons, face painting and more. Suggested donations apply. Food and drink available for sale. Outdoor event held rain or shine. The West Kortright Center, 49 West Kortright Church Road, East Meredith. (607) 278-5454.
LECTURE Noon and 2 p.m. Mark Twain Lectures on “The American Vandal Abroad.” Also held 7/7. Leatherstocking Stage on the Bump Tavern Green, The Farmers’ Museum,
5775 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 5471450.
MUSIC ON MAIN
1-3 p.m. The Barn Swallows. Pioneer Park, Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-9983.
MUSIC 2-4 p.m. “Sound and Space: Exploring Exhibits through Music.” Wyatt Ambrose (guitar) and Evan Jagels (double bass) interpret exhibits through improvised collaboration and solo performance. Free and open to the public. Yager Museum of Art & Culture, Hartwick College, 1 Hartwick Drive, Oneonta. (607) 431-4480.
PARADE 3 p.m. “Annual Decorated Boat Parade” All boats welcome, decorated, undecorated, powered un-powered, etc. This year’s theme is “Let’s Celebrate Scottie Baker.” Forms off 3-Mile Point and proceeds along the west side of the lake to the waters off Lake Front Park, Cooperstown. Visit otsegolakeassociation.org
OPENING RECEP-
TION 4-7 p.m. “Jason Martin: Recent Works.” Exhibit by local photographer. 354 Main Art Gallery, 354 Main Street, Otego. (917) 488-5631.
ART TOUR 5:30 p.m. “After-Hours Tour with Marc Hom.” Explore the photography exhibit, “ReFramed,” with the artist himself. Fees apply. Fenimore Art Museum, 5798 State Highway 80, Cooperstown, (607) 5471400.
►Sunday, July 7
CAR SHOW 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Trophies, give-aways, food, music, more. All welcome; fees apply. Damashke Field, Oneonta. (607) 3761709.
FARMERS 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “The Farmers’ Museum 76th Junior Livestock Show.” 160 youth handlers and 450 animals from a nine-county region come together to celebrate youth in agriculture. Continues 7/8 and 7/9. Iroquois Farm Showgrounds, 1659 County Highway 33, Cooperstown. (607) 5472536 ext. 225.
SUMMER SUNDAY 1-3 p.m. “2024 Summer Sunday Series: Civil War’s 121st NY Volunteer Regiment” presented by Frank Antonucci. Swart-Wilcox House Museum, Wilcox Avenue, Oneonta. (607) 287-7011.
OUTDOORS 2-5 p.m. “Queer Outdoors: Goodyear Lake Paddle.” Registration required. Portlandville Fishing Access Site, Portlandville. (607) 375-7280.
LOCAL HISTORY
3 p.m. “Fly Creek Walking Tour: Rural Entrepreneurism.” Led by Dr. Cindy Falk, professor of material culture at the Cooperstown Graduate Program. Part of the Otsego 2000 Historic Preservation Series. Registration required; fees apply. Begin at The Fly Creek Grange, 208 Cemetery Road, Fly Creek. (607) 547-8881.
CONCERT FUNDRAISER 3 p.m., doors open at 2 p.m. “Christmas in July” concert and fundraiser for the movie, “A Cooperstown Christmas.” Performers include King Konye, Kathook the Band, and Dan Toth/Audio Riot. Tickets are $25.00; limited number are available. All ticket holders can register to be extras in the film, a Hallmark-like romantic comedy. The Lake House Restaurant & Lodge, 2521 County Hwy. 22, Richfield Springs.
Tickets can be purchased at christmasinjulymoviefundraiser.ticketleap. com/christmas-in-julyconcert-at-the-lakehouse/.
DRUM CIRCLE
6 p.m. “Cherry Valley Drum Circle.” Held Sundays. Presented by The Telegraph School at the Cherry Valley Gazebo. (607) 264-3785.
MUSIC 7 p.m. “Sing with Oneonta Kirtan.” Interfaith prayer and meditation practice through sacred song and music. Held each first Sunday. Yoga People Oneonta, 50 Dietz Street, Upstairs Suite L, Oneonta.
►Monday, July 8
YOUTH 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. “STEAM 2.0.”
Students entering 4th7th grade are invited for a week-long immersive experience introducing them to the tenets of STEAM. Fees apply. Held 7/8 through 7/12. The Farmers’ Museum, 5775 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 5471450.
BLOOD DRIVE
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Christ Episcopal Church of Gilbertsville, 166 Marion Avenue, Gilbertsville. Visit RedCrossBlood.org
PLAY & LEARN
10 a.m. Guided sensory learning for children aged 5 and under. Held each Monday. Cooperstown Village Library, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8344. FOOD SERVICE 11-11:30 a.m. “Free Lunch Program for Kids!” Sandwiches, fruits, vegetables and milk from the National Summer Food Service Program. Held Monday through Friday through August 23. Two locations: Greater Plains Pool, 51 West End Avenue, Oneonta and Wilber Park Pool, Wilber Park Drive, Oneonta.
BLOOD DRIVE 2:306:30 p.m. Richfield Springs Community Cen-
ter, 6 Ann Street, Richfield Springs. Visit RedCrossBlood.org
TEEN ART 2:30-5 p.m. “Summer Art Program for Teens.” Teens explore fundamentals of art and writing with different instructors for 7 weeks. Registration required. Community Arts Network of Oneonta Art Studio, Wilber Mansion, 11 Ford Avenue, Oneonta. SUMMER CONCERT 5:30 p.m. The Dirt Road Express. Free. Dinner available for purchase. Pathfinder Village, 3 Chenango Road, Edmeston. (607) 965-8377. CONCERT 7 p.m. “Music at Meadow Links: The Tom Hovey Summer Music Festival.” RuzichScranton duo performs jazz. Free; all welcome. Held rain or shine.
Meadow Links Golf Pavilion, 476 County Route 27, Richfield Springs. (315) 858-1646.
DANCE 7 p.m. “Easy Line Dancing.” Low impact line dancing. Free. Held Mondays through September. Will move indoors if raining. Main Street Baptist Church, 333 Main Street, Oneonta. (607) 4355909.
►tueSday, July 9
STORYTIME 9:30 a.m. “Baby & Toddler Storytime.” Bond with baby while staff share stories, activities and play. Recommended ages: birth2. Held Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980.
COMMUNITY HIKE 9:45 a.m. Hike with the Adirondack Mountain Club. Bring appropriate equipment/water and be aware of your level of fitness. This week’s hike will be at Mount Utsayantha, Stamford. Contact hike leader Betsy Cunningham at (607) 437-3758.
LIBRARY 10 a.m. “Life Sized Games.”
Recommended ages: 2-10. Village Library of Cooperstown, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown.
