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The Satisfaction Of Quilting
Can Come Later In Life
By LAURA COX COOPERSTOWN The love of sewing and quilting is everywhere.  This year’s Fenimore Quilt Club Show is proof positive: Open through Sunday, Feb. 21, it boasts a record 125 quilts from a record 32 communities – Cooperstown, Fly Creek, Oneonta, Maryland, Norwich, and Richfield Springs, to name a fe  w. “Because the show is two weeks and not just a weekend, it has a regional draw,” Jean Lyon, Quilt Club president, said the other day, “…with some people coming back three or four times over the course of the show. Many groups come from a distance to view it and spend the day in town.” A quick walk around the room – the second-floor ballroom at 22 Main Street, which houses the Cooperstown Art Association and the village library – shows a large variety of styles and quilting techniques. Some are hand pieced and quilted. Others were done by machine. Some are antiques made long ago. Others were finished during the final days leading up to the show. Some are sized for a king; others are made for a doll. Whether old or new or large or small, each represents hours of sewing, quilting and embellishment. Many of the two dozen Quilt club Members learned to sew when children or teens from mothers, grandmothers or teachers in school. But the urge doesn’t seem to really take hold until later in life. “There are not many ‘youngies’ in the group,” said Lyon. “Most are post 40 years old. “It’s a lifestyle thing. Many younger women are taking care of their kids or working and don’t have time or a space to quilt. You need a corner in the house to set up with your ironing board and sewing machine that you can go back to whenever. “It destroys the creative process to have to clean it all up every time.” Lyon and fellow club member Robin Lettis both describing delved into a life filled with sewing after their children had grown up and moved out of the house. “When my older daughter graduated, the only request she had was, ‘Don’t turn my room into a sewing room,’” said Lettis. But eventually that was what happened: She needed somewhere to keep her growing supplies of materials – Robin is interested in all forms of needle craft. As a young woman, Lyon sewed her own clothes, debutante gowns and bridesmaid dresses, but didn’t really get into sewing quilts or wall hangings until her kids were grown up. She had gone through divorce and she finally had the chance to decide for herself what she wanted to do with her time. “I’ve always been fascinated with the luster of fabric and the way its changes its look when the grain goes in different directions and the way light hits it,” said Lyon. She started out with wall hangings and still enjoys what this scale of a project allows her to do. She describes her process as “organic.” She doesn’t start with a pattern, but instead lets the project develop as she works along. At some point she started to do portraits of people’s houses on quilts she showed the one she did of Cooperstown’s Barnwell Inn on Susquehanna Avenue during the quilt show a few years ago. Lyon had a solo show of her work at the Cooperstown Art Association last April, including many of her wall hangings and quilts. Participating in the Fenimore Quilt Club gives members the opportunity to learn from the knowledge of other members and to pick up skills in piecing and quilting that they may otherwise not know. One member may be proficient in Celtic appliqué while another has great tips for how to make stars or broderie perse – a type of embroidery appliqué. For examples of the types of projects the quilt club completes stop by the northeast corner of the quilt show and look at the various row projects the club completes together. As part of the project each club member did one row of a certain technique and then the block was passed on to another member to do the next block. The final product features the work of at least four club members. As part of the quilt show the club always creates a quilt done together by the club members to raffle off at the show. This year’s quilt features a basket pattern where each of the members completed a block featuring a basket of items on it. The personality and styles of each of the members can be seen by examining the various blocks. The club also participates in many philanthropic projects such as selling their leftover or no longer wanted fabric to raise money for the food bank and sewing lap quilts for residents at Otsego Manor. Labels: 02-18-10, 02-19-10, Frontpage |
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Deputy Dawg, Sheriff’s Deputy Cade Have Grown Into Crime-Fighting Team
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Through Dedication, Deputy Cade
Turns K-9 Marty Into Crime-Fighter
By LAURA COX
COOPERSTOWN
Deputy Cade “ is not compensated
for the extra training or for having a
dog 24/7, which is like having a child.”
Richard J. Devlin Jr.
Otesgo County Sheriff
 Dogs are a man’s best friend. And they make pretty great co-workers too, even if their badges do have to hang from their collars.
For going on eight years, the Otsego County Sheriff’s Department has been assisted by Marty, a German shepherd named after former Sheriff Martin Ralph, who passed away in 1994.
The dog has been an invaluable member of the department having helped make an uncountable number of drug arrests county-wide. Marty was in the spotlight last October for his role in the heroin arrest on Walnut Street, next to Cooperstown Elementary School.
Marty came to the Sheriff’s Department as an 11th month old puppy assigned to Deputy Stan Cade by the veterinarian technician at the State Police K-9 Training Facility.
Cade remembers standing in line with multiple state troopers waiting to be assigned his dog. As he waited for his turn he watched as one of the dogs came charging to the front of the kennel and grabbed at the fencing with his teeth.
“I thought to myself, somebody is going to have their hands full,” Deputy Cade recalled, and that somebody was him.
The dog was signed over to have his hands full. After bringing his dog home to his family in Cherry Valley, Deputy Cade learned that his new dog and partner had no manners. When his daughter Cassandra came down to meet Marty, he chased her right back up the stairs and into her room.
But it didn’t take long for Marty to settle in, learn commands, finish his drug detecting training and get to work at the Sheriff’s Office.
“Marty is an asset to the department,” said Sheriff Richard J. Devlin Jr., “And Deputy Cade goes above and beyond. He is not compensated for the extra training or for having a dog 24/7, which is like having a child.”
The sheriff mentioned that Marty has not only helped make drug busts, but he was also a crucial component in other cases like a couple years ago when two children went missing in Milford. Marty found the children using his tracking abilities.
“It was something we would have spent hours to do with a land search, but Marty took us right to them. It could have been a different outcome if they had been overnight in the woods,” said Sheriff Devlin, then Milford fire chief.
Marty is all business when he is at work, he knows exactly what his job is and he takes it very seriously. Deputy Cade has trained Marty so he is given certain clues for what his particular task is. When he is in his tracking harness he knows he is tracking a scent; a certain collar means he’s looking for drugs.
Deputy Cade and Marty are together all the time whether at home on the farm where Marty plays second fiddle to the family pug – who, while much smaller, rules the roost – or at the office where Marty likes to curl up under Deputy Cade’s desk, the two are inseparable.
Deputy Cade has enjoyed working with Marty and called him a real treat to train because the dog is so intelligent. He has also been satisfied by the work they do together to put criminals behind bars and get drugs off the streets. Labels: 02-18-10, 02-19-10, Frontpage |
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Tax Time!
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Getting ready to file your tax return? Make sure you have all your documents before you start. You should receive a Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement from each of your employers. Employers had until February 1, 2010 to send you a 2009 Form W-2 earnings statement. If you haven’t received your W-2, follow these four steps:
1. Contact your employer
If you have not received your W-2, contact your employer to inquire if and when the W-2 was mailed. If it was mailed, it may have been returned to the employer because of an incorrect or incomplete address. After contacting the employer, allow a reasonable amount of time for them to resend or to issue the W-2.
2. Contact the IRS
If you do not receive your W-2 by February 16th, contact the IRS for assistance at 800-829-1040. When you call, you must provide your name, address, city and state, including zip code, Social Security number, phone number and have the following information: Employer’s name, address, city and state, including zip code and phone number Dates of employment.
An estimate of the wages you earned, the federal income tax withheld, and when you worked for that employer during 2009. The estimate should be based on year-to-date information from your final pay stub or leave-and-earnings statement, if possible.
3. File your return
You still must file your tax return or request an extension to file by April 15, even if you do not receive your Form W-2. If you have not received your Form W-2 by April 15th, and have completed steps 1 and 2, you may use Form 4852, Substitute for Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement. Attach Form 4852 to the return, estimating income and withholding taxes as accurately as possible. There may be a delay in any refund due while the information is verified.
4. File a Form 1040X
On occasion, you may receive your missing W-2 after you filed your return using Form 4852, and the information may be different from what you reported on your return. If this happens, you must amend your return by filing a Form 1040X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return.Labels: 02-18-10, 02-19-10 |
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Happenin' Otsego
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Ongoing
PASTA LUNCH – 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. 22 West Broadway, Oneonta. Lunch includes spaghetti, meatballs, tossed salad bar, and Foti’s Italian bread for $6.50. Take out ordering is available as well at (607) 436-9136UPCOMING FILM CLASS – 6-7:30 p.m. The Oneonta Teen Center is offering a free film class to area youths age 13-18. The class will run for 6 weeks on Wednesday nights starting March 17th. Participants will learn how to make their own films including script writing, shooting, and editing in 6 weeks from local award-winning filmmaker Joseph Stillman.
Thursday,
February 18
SNOWSHOE HIKE – 10 a.m.-1 p.m. hike at Adams Farm, walkers welcome. Rogers Environmental Education Center, 2721 State Highway 80, Sherburne. Snowshoes provided. Dress warmly. Register, (607) 674-4017 X-625.ENERGY CONSERVATION – 1-3 p.m. “Save Big, Win Big” guides households in creating a home energy savings plan Two-hour class with conservation goody-bag. Opportunities for Otsego main office, 3 West Broadway, Oneonta. Second, third Thursdays of each month. Info, register, (607) 433-8000, gwiedeman@ofoinc.org ANIMAL COVERINGS – 3-5 p.m. Join the Toledo Zoo to learn the differences between the 5 classes of vertebrates: fish, birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. For ages 5-8. $15 Fenimore Art Museum members, $20 non-members. Register, (607) 547-1410.GAS INDUSTRY – 6:30 p.m., United University Professionals sponsor presentation by gas-industry expert Dr. Ronald E. Bishop (Ph.D. Biochemistry, education and activism related to large-scale extraction of natural gas from unconventional reserves in New York State) Info (607) 437-5509. Craven Lounge, Morris Complex, SUNY Oneonta.Friday, February 19FISH FRY – 5-7:30 p.m. Field Hockey Lenten Fish-Fry Dinners. Baked or fried haddock, choice of baked potato or fries & coleslaw. $9.95 per person, includes beverage & dessert. Take-out available, benefits Cooperstown Field Hockey Club. American Legion, Main Street, Cooperstown. AMPHIBIAN STUDY – 7:30 p.m. Elm Park Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. Hartwick professor Dr. Stanley K. Sessions, expert in evolutionary and developmental biology, speaks on his recent research on natural causes of amphibian deformities (in particular, frogs). DRAMA – 8 p.m., “Dearly Departed.” Rip-roarin’ redneck farce about the beleaguered Turpin family, proving that living and dying in the South is seldom tidy and always hilarious. Live performance. Tickets $5 for students, $8 general admission. Lab Theatre, Bresee Hall, Hartwick College. Info (607) 431-4923.BEARD BENEFIT – 10 p.m. Autumn Cafe annual benefit contest. Panel of women judge whose beard is the finest in the land. The event, which began as a gentleman’s bet between a few friends, now includes five musical acts. Benefits 2010 Goodyear Lake Polar Bear Jump, which will be held the following day. $3 admission; $2.00 late entry fee. Live acoustic music. The Autumn Café, 244 Main Street, Info: (607) 432-6845, www.autumncafe.com
Saturday,
February 20
MAPLE SUGARING – 10 a.m.– Noon. Rogers Environmental Education Center, 2721 State Highway 80, Sherburne. Wonder how sweet maple syrup is made? Enjoy maple sugaring demonstration. Meet in Rogers Center parking lot to carpool. Dress warmly. Call (607) 674-4017 X-625 to register.AUCTION – 10 a.m., Over 300 lots from private collections, living estates and homes. Telephone or absentee bidding also available. Preview two hours prior. Hesse Galleries, 385 Main St., Otego, NY 13825. Info, (607) 988-2523, www.hessegalleries.comCOFFEE HOUSE – 6:30-8:30 p.m., Christian Singing Group, “The LP’s.” Monthly coffee house at Elm Park Church, 401 Chestnut Street. Good will offering for Haiti Relief. Refreshments. Info (607) 432-6552.CONCERT – 7 p.m. Horseshoe Lounge Playboys perform at Walton Theatre, 31 Gardiner Place, Walton. Tickets/Info: (607) 865-6688DRAMA – 8 p.m., “Dearly Departed.” Live performance, play put together over 4-week rehearsal period and performed live. Tickets $5 for students, $8 general admission. Lab Theatre, Bresee Hall, Hartwick College. Info (607) 431-4923.Saturday, February 21WINTER WORKSHOPS – 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Winter Literary Workshops for Kids aged 5 - 15 at Bright Hill Literary Center, 94 Church Street, Treadwell, NY 13846. Theme,“A Celebration of Winter: Snowflakes, Groundhogs, Valentines, and Other Oddities” include study winter’s elements and special days, then writing about them and making masks, artists’ books, and paintings. Free snacks served, students bring their own lunches.DRAMA – 2 p.m., “Dearly Departed.” Live performance, play put together over 4-week rehearsal period and performed live. Tickets $5 for students, $8 general admission. Lab Theatre, Bresee Hall, Hartwick College. Info (607) 431-4923.SUMMER CONCERT – 2:30 p.m. The Oneonta Community Concert Band 9th annual “Good Ol’ Summer Time in Winter” concert. Feel warm in winter! Performance at FoxCare Center.
Monday,
February 22
ENERGY FILM - 7 p.m., “Sun Come Up.” Hartwick College hosts documentary filmmaker Jennifer Redfearn for a multimedia presentation on her most recent project. The film is a character-driven documentary following the relocation of some of the world’s first climate change refugees, the Carteret Islanders. Anderson Center for the Arts Theatre, Hartwick College. Reception follows. Info, (607) 431-4666HARPER’S FERRY - 7 p.m. Abner Doubleday Civil War Roundtable presents a talk on Harper’s Ferry, Va., during the war at the Upper Susquehanna Cultural Center, Route 28, Milford. Speaker George Sluti is the Roundtable’s resident reenactor. Free to all, refreshments served. Info, (518) 287-1771ESTATE PLANNING – 7 p.m. Herb Simmerly, Senior Vice President, Wilber National Bank, with experience in trusts and estate planning, will discuss estate planning including wills, trusts and other planning documents. Program sponsored by Friends of Huntington Memorial Library. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. Free, all welcome. (607) 432-1980
Tuesday,
February 23
DOG AGILITY CLASS – Cornell Cooperative Extension 6-week beginner dog agility classes. Dogs must at least one year of age, and have proof of vaccinations. Six-week Tuesday class begins Feb. 23 at Camp Shankitunk in Delhi. Open to all. Info, registration (607) 865-6531 BUDDHISM – 5:15 p.m., “The Buddhist View.” Teachings on the nature of the mind. Every Tuesday at The Green Earth, 4 Market St., Oneonta. Info, (607) 829-3702.Wednesday, February 24NATURAL RESOURCE INFO – 1 p.m. Phil Metzger of USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service speaks on ag carbon trading to the Otsego County Water Quality Coordinating Committee. Hosted by the Otsego County Planning Department at 140 Cty. Hwy. 33, Cooperstown. To attend, call (607) 547-2536, X-226.Thursday,
February 25
LIBRARY LECTURE – 7:30 p.m., “Hiking the John Muir Trail: A Hike in the California High Sierras from Yosemite National Park to Mt. Whitney.” Illustrated talk by Barbara and Bill Harman of Cooperstown. Cooperstown Village Meeting Room, Cooperstown Library, 21 Main. Info (607) 547-9725.Friday,
February 26
FISH FRY – 5-7:30 p.m. Field Hockey Lenten Fish-Fry Dinners. Baked or fried haddock, choice of baked potato or fries & coleslaw. $9.95 per person, includes beverage & dessert. Take-out available, benefits Cooperstown Field Hockey Club. American Legion, Main Street, Cooperstown. Saturday,
February 27
“EMPTY BOWLS” LUNCHEON – Noon-2 p.m. Participants give a $15 donation to attend and get to select a hand thrown pottery bowl which they will keep after being served. The Hoffman Lane Bistro, Hoffman Lane, Cooperstown hosts. OWL TRIP – 3 p.m. Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society field trip looking for Short-eared Owls and Snow Buntings, Horned Larks, and other winter birds. Participants will meet and leave from the Cooperative Extension Building, Lake St. (NY 80) at the north edge of Cooperstown. Info, (607) 264-8156.INDIAN DINNER – 6 & 8 p.m. The Fly Creek United Methodist Church will be holding their Annual Indian Dinner. There will be a variety of Indian dishes from Palak Paneer to Ghulab Jamin. Reservations requested, (607) 547-2133, 547-9746 or email megk@oecblue.com. Two seating times available. Donations welcome.‘HEAT UP THE NIGHT’ – 6-9 p.m. The Farmers’ Museum in Cooperstown will host an evening of music, food, and activities that is sure to keep your feet stomping and your heart pumping - all while supporting local school children. The event, “Heat Up The Night,” will take place in the museum’s Louis C. Jones Center. HISTORIAN LECTURE – 6 p.m. Woodstock Artists Association Museum. Dr. Randy Angiel of the History Department at the SUNY College at Oneonta will present a pre-concert lecture in the series of music and history by the ensemble Esopus Musicalia. Regular admission tickets are available at the door beginning at 6 p.m. at a cost of $15 in cash or check. Sunday,
February 28
WINTER WORKSHOPS – 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Winter Literary Workshops for Kids aged 5 - 15 at Bright Hill Literary Center, 94 Church Street, Treadwell, NY 13846. Theme “A Celebration of Winter: Snowflakes, Groundhogs, Valentines, and Other Oddities.” Free snacks serve; students will bring lunch.UCCCA MOVIE – 2 p.m. “Last Tango in Paris.” Foothills Performing Arts Center, upstairs theater. Info, (607) 432-2070.AFRICAN DINNER – 6-9 p.m. Enjoy an “Evening in Mali,” with a buffet of African foods and a bazaar of African made goods. $15 adults, $10 children, 5 and under free. Proceeds benefit Youchaou’s School in Mali. Chapin Memorial Church, Ford Ave., Oneonta. Reservations, (607) 434-8999.Tuesday,
March 2
BUDDHISM – 5:15 p.m., “The Buddhist View.” Teachings on the nature of the mind. Tuesdays at The Green Earth, 4 Market St., Oneonta. Info, (607) 829-3702.UCCCA MOVIE – 7 p.m. Watch Last Tango in Paris in the upstairs theatre of the Foothills Performing Arts Center. Info: (607) 432-2070Friday,
March 5
FISH FRY – 5-7:30 p.m. Field Hockey Lenten Fish-Fry Dinners. Baked or fried haddock, choice of baked potato or fries & coleslaw. $9.95 per person, includes beverage & dessert. Take-out available, benefits Cooperstown Field Hockey Club. American Legion, Main Street, Cooperstown.ART SHOW – 7-9 p.m. First Thursday artists at Elaina’s. will be hosting an art show to introduce one of their new artists. Elaina’s, 8 Clinton Street, Oneonta. Free, open to the public.Saturday,
March 6
COMEDY NIGHT – 7:30 p.m. Two hilarious comedians, two funny shows. Nationally touring comedians Steve Van Zandt and Moody McCarthy return to The Otesaga stage. Tickets: $65.00 per person plus tax & service charge. Doors open at 9:30 p.m. for the 10 p.m. late show in The Hotel Ballroom. Tickets $25.00 per person plus tax. Cash bar only. Info/tickets, (607) 544-2524Sunday,
March 7
BASQUIAT – 1:30 p.m. “Reel Artist Film Series.” Actor Jeffrey Wright, star of the film Basquiat (R) attends the screening of the film at Roxbury Art Center. Q&A session with the actor follows. Roxbury Art Center, Roxbury. $5 suggested donation. (607) 326-7908.Tuesday,
March 9
BUDDHISM – 5:15 p.m., “The Buddhist View.” Teachings on the nature of the mind. Tuesdays at The Green Earth, 4 Market St., Oneonta. Info, (607) 829-3702.Friday,
March 12
FISH FRY – 5-7:30 p.m. Field Hockey Lenten Fish-Fry Dinners. Baked or fried haddock, choice of baked potato or fries & coleslaw. $ 9.95 per person, includes beverage & dessert. Take-out available, benefits Cooperstown Field Hockey Club. American Legion, Main Street, Cooperstown.Saturday,
March 13
FLY FISHING SEMINAR - 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. The Dave Brandt Chapter of Trout Unlimited will be holding annual, one-day intro to fly fishing seminar. Enrollment limited to 26 students for two groups of 13 max. Bring a bag lunch; fly-casting rod and line if you have one, however, an outfit is not mandatory as a fly rod and line will be loaned on site to participants who do not yet own one. Hartwick College Johnstone Science Building, Room 201. Register: (607) 431-4758Tuesday,
March 16
ELECTION DAY – The village of Cooperstown’s election is today. Don’t forget to vote!BUDDHISM – 5:15 p.m., “The Buddhist View.” Teachings on the nature of the mind. Tuesdays at The Green Earth, 4 Market St., Oneonta. Info, (607) 829-3702.Thursday,
March 18
KINDERGARTEN – 6:30 p.m. Kindergarten orientation for parents of children 5-years old on or before December 1, 2010. Presentation on Kindergarten activities, explanation of screening procedures used to help the school working with children when they enter in the fall. Kindergarten registration, March 25. Cooperstown Elementary School., Walnut Street, Cooperstown.HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS – 7 p.m. Hartwick College’s Lambros Arena will host the Harlem Globetrotters for a show during their “Magical Memories” tour. Tickets are $25 and available online at hartwicktickets.com Info: harlemglobetrotters.comFriday,
March 19
FISH FRY – 5-7:30 p.m. Field Hockey Lenten Fish-Fry Dinners. Baked or fried haddock, choice of baked potato or fries & coleslaw. $ 9.95 per person, includes beverage & dessert. Take-out available, benefits Cooperstown Field Hockey Club. American Legion, Main Friday, February 26
FISH FRY – 5-7:30 p.m. Field Hockey Lenten Fish-Fry Dinners. Baked or fried haddock, choice of baked potato or fries & coleslaw. $9.95 per person, includes beverage & dessert. Take-out available, benefits Cooperstown Field Hockey Club. American Legion, Main Street, Cooperstown.
Saturday,
February 27
“EMPTY BOWLS” LUNCHEON – Noon-2 p.m. Participants give a $15 donation to attend and get to select a hand thrown pottery bowl which they will keep after being served. The Hoffman Lane Bistro, Hoffman Lane, Cooperstown hosts.
OWL TRIP – 3 p.m. Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society field trip looking for Short-eared Owls and Snow Buntings, Horned Larks, and other winter birds. Participants will meet and leave from the Cooperative Extension Building, Lake St. (NY 80) at the north edge of Cooperstown. Info, (607) 264-8156.
INDIAN DINNER – 6 & 8 p.m. The Fly Creek United Methodist Church will be holding their Annual Indian Dinner. There will be a variety of Indian dishes from Palak Paneer to Ghulab Jamin. Reservations requested, (607) 547-2133, 547-9746 or email megk@oecblue.com. Two seating times available. Donations welcome.
‘HEAT UP THE NIGHT’ – 6-9 p.m. The Farmers’ Museum in Cooperstown will host an evening of music, food, and activities that is sure to keep your feet stomping and your heart pumping - all while supporting local school children. The event, “Heat Up The Night,” will take place in the museum’s Louis C. Jones Center.
HISTORIAN LECTURE – 6 p.m. Woodstock Artists Association Museum. Dr. Randy Angiel of the History Department at the SUNY College at Oneonta will present a pre-concert lecture in the series of music and history by the ensemble Esopus Musicalia. Regular admission tickets are available at the door beginning at 6 p.m. at a cost of $15 in cash or check.
Sunday,
February 28
WINTER WORKSHOPS – 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Winter Literary Workshops for Kids aged 5 - 15 at Bright Hill Literary Center, 94 Church Street, Treadwell, NY 13846. Theme “A Celebration of Winter: Snowflakes, Groundhogs, Valentines, and Other Oddities.” Free snacks serve; students will bring lunch.
UCCCA MOVIE – 2 p.m. “Last Tango in Paris.” Foothills Performing Arts Center,
upstairs theater. Info, (607) 432-2070.
AFRICAN DINNER – 6-9 p.m. Enjoy an “Evening in Mali,” with a buffet of African foods and a bazaar of African made goods. $15 adults, $10 children, 5 and under free. Proceeds benefit Youchaou’s School in Mali. Chapin Memorial Church, Ford Ave., Oneonta. Reservations, (607) 434-8999.
Tuesday,
March 2
BUDDHISM – 5:15 p.m., “The Buddhist View.” Teachings on the nature of the mind. Tuesdays at The Green Earth, 4 Market St., Oneonta. Info, (607) 829-3702.
UCCCA MOVIE – 7 p.m. Watch Last Tango in Paris in the upstairs theatre of the Foothills Performing Arts Center. Info: (607) 432-2070
Friday,
March 5
FISH FRY – 5-7:30 p.m. Field Hockey Lenten Fish-Fry Dinners. Baked or fried haddock, choice of baked potato or fries & coleslaw. $9.95 per person, includes beverage & dessert. Take-out available, benefits Cooperstown Field Hockey Club. American Legion, Main Street, Cooperstown.
ART SHOW – 7-9 p.m. First Thursday artists at Elaina’s. will be hosting an art show to introduce one of their new artists. Elaina’s, 8 Clinton Street, Oneonta. Free, open to the public.
Saturday,
March 6
COMEDY NIGHT – 7:30 p.m. Two hilarious comedians, two funny shows. Nationally touring comedians Steve Van Zandt and Moody McCarthy return to The Otesaga stage. Tickets: $65.00 per person plus tax & service charge. Doors open at 9:30 p.m. for the 10 p.m. late show in The Hotel Ballroom. Tickets $25.00 per person plus tax. Cash bar only. Info/tickets, (607) 544-2524
Sunday,
March 7
BASQUIAT – 1:30 p.m. “Reel Artist Film Series.” Actor Jeffrey Wright, star of the film Basquiat (R) attends the screening of the film at Roxbury Art Center. Q&A session with the actor follows. Roxbury Art Center, Roxbury. $5 suggested donation. (607) 326-7908.
Tuesday,
March 9
BUDDHISM – 5:15 p.m., “The Buddhist View.” Teachings on the nature of the mind. Tuesdays at The Green Earth, 4 Market St., Oneonta. Info, (607) 829-3702.
Friday,
March 12
FISH FRY – 5-7:30 p.m. Field Hockey Lenten Fish-Fry Dinners. Baked or fried haddock, choice of baked potato or fries & coleslaw. $ 9.95 per person, includes beverage & dessert. Take-out available, benefits Cooperstown Field Hockey Club. American Legion, Main Street, Cooperstown.
Saturday,
March 13
FLY FISHING SEMINAR - 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. The Dave Brandt Chapter of Trout Unlimited will be holding annual, one-day intro to fly fishing seminar. Enrollment limited to 26 students for two groups of 13 max. Bring a bag lunch; fly-casting rod and line if you have one, however, an outfit is not mandatory as a fly rod and line will be loaned on site to participants who do not yet own one. Hartwick College Johnstone Science Building, Room 201. Register: (607) 431-4758
Tuesday,
March 16
ELECTION DAY – The village of Cooperstown’s election is today. Don’t forget to vote!
BUDDHISM – 5:15 p.m., “The Buddhist View.” Teachings on the nature of the mind. Tuesdays at The Green Earth, 4 Market St., Oneonta. Info, (607) 829-3702.
Thursday,
March 18
KINDERGARTEN – 6:30 p.m. Kindergarten orientation for parents of children 5-years old on or before December 1, 2010. Presentation on Kindergarten activities, explanation of screening procedures used to help the school working with children when they enter in the fall. Kindergarten registration, March 25. Cooperstown Elementary School., Walnut Street, Cooperstown.
HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS – 7 p.m. Hartwick College’s Lambros Arena will host the Harlem Globetrotters for a show during their “Magical Memories” tour. Tickets are $25 and available online at hartwicktickets.com Info: harlemglobetrotters.com
Friday,
March 19
FISH FRY – 5-7:30 p.m. Field Hockey Lenten Fish-Fry Dinners. Baked or fried haddock, choice of baked potato or fries & coleslaw. $ 9.95 per person, includes beverage & dessert. Take-out available, benefits Cooperstown Field Hockey Club. American Legion, MainLabels: 02-18-10, 02-19-10, Calender |
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TREP$ Transforms Pupils Into Entrepreneurs
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for cooperstown sixth-graders...
TREP$ Means Business
By JIM KEVLINCOOPERSTOWNAmong other things, TREP$ is a bridge for children –  in this case, sixth graders, 12 years old, almost young adults – to talk to adults as adults. Usually, that’s not an easy conversation, said TREP$ co-founder Pam deWaal of West Milford, N.J., calm amid a storm of buying and selling that whirled around the CCS Middle/High School cafeteria for two hours Saturday, Feb. 6. Baggums’ creator Jacob Russell – he was one of 48 entrepreneurs who developed products, packaging and marketing plans, and were now peddling the result – proved deWaal’s point. “My mom” – his parents are David and Nancy – “used to make these kinds of bags,” said Jacob, as he walked an interviewer through his business’ development with aplomb. He held up a squarish sack that tightens with a drawstring. You can fill it with books, or whatever, then sling it over your shoulder. Jacob’s experience – market research, if you will – with the sacks made them a natural, but he didn’t stop there. The sacks retail for $5, but he developed a beach bag for $8 and a pocketbook for $10. (At shortly before noon, he was planning a sale, a $2 reduction on each item .) Jacob had scavenged the Russells’ Chestnut Street home for cast-off clothes – one of the sacks, for instance, was made from super-hero pyjamas – so he kept his costs low. Still, production was time-consuming. “I’ve learned business is a lot harder than most people think,” said the entrepreneur, who netted $175, which he donated to the Susquehanna SPCA. Pam deWaal and her partner, Hayley Romano, were trained as teachers – Pam also runs a business,  Mountain Soul Jewelry, which provided the entrepreneurial piece. Self-described “PTA moms,” the pair created the program in 2006 for their children’s school, “having no idea the way it would spread,” said Pam. But spread it did. First, it was a hit in West Milford. Then, it won the 2006 New Jersey PTA’s Champion for Children Award. Calls started to come in, so the partners decided to develop a teacher’s manual, lesson plans and a workbook. A start-up kit is $599 and workbooks $10 each. Grades 4-8 can participate. Today, 40 schools – in New Jersey, Ohio, Utah, Georgia, Canada, even Saudi Arabia – are using the TREP$ curriculum. (The Saudi customer insisted two separate tapes be created: one for boys, one for girls.) In addition to learning how to communicate with the adult world, everyone learns life lessons from walking the entrepreneurial walk, whether the pupils end up runnning their own businesses or not. “Whether you’re an entrepreneur or a corporate employee,” said deWaal, “you will be more successful if you have an entrepreneurial mindset.” Cooperstown’s Carina Franck is a friend of Pam deWaal’s, and followed TREP$ development with some interest. Now co-president of the local PTA, it seemed a like a good time for Franck and co-president Erika Idelson to try it out. Franck chaired the committee. Idelson, Kathleen Gozigian, Rebecca Stone, Annmarie Leinhart Bascio and Martha Heneghan rounded out the organizers. “I am blown away by the community support she’s gotten here,” said deWaal, surveying the scene. Right in front of her was Noah Briggs, who was selling giant Boston-creme filled Big Top Cupcakes, selling for $5 each. “I had this whole table filled,” he said. Only a half-dozen were left, and Noah was taking orders. As with Jacob, Noah discovered running a business is a lot of work, and it can be expensive: He spent $64 on ingredients and three days in the production. “Last night,” he said, “we were up ’til one, baking and wrapping them.”
ENTREPRENEURS ABOUND Here are the companies and entrepreneurs who participated in the TREP$ Marketplace Saturday, Feb. 6, in the CCS Middle/High School cafeteria:
• All You Need Is Love: Katie Franck and Jen Snyder, soaps, necklaces and Cards
• Baggum: Jacob Russell, cloth bags
• Beadiful Smiles: Margie Knight and Sylvia Johnson, earrings
• Best Friend Babysitters: Emily Greenberg and Maddy Sandler, babysitting service
• Birdhouses by Matt: Matt Burch, wooden birdhouses
• C&A’s Cocoa and Spice Cookies: Alex Greenberg and Colin Wilcox, hot chocolate and spice cookies
• Coco Loco: Connor Fay, chocolate
• COOP-GUM: Anna Greene, bubble gum
• Dylan’s Delights: Dylan Snyder, cookie mixes and candy
• Elijah & Augustus Fine Chocolates: Eli Sandler and August Stegman, homemade chocolates and candy
• For The Birds: Lauryn Makofske, bird houses
• K&C Crafts: Carson Haney and Kate Preston, bookmarks and picture frames
• K&W Crafts: Ken and Wade Stahl, key chains, necklaces and bracelets
• Harmony Healing Herbal Salves & Oils: Alexandra Williams, herbal salves and oils
• Harry’s Healthy Treats: Emily Murphy, dog treats
• Hunter’s Sweet Treats: Hunter Ducey, cookies and brownies
• Kah Manrah Chocolates & Candies: Robert Iversen, Andrew Burnham and Michelle Zeh, candies, chocolate and hot chocolate
• Like Grandma Made It: Scott Curtis, homemade ice cream
• Magic Cupcake: Noah Briggs, cupcakes
• The Mallory Gallery: Mallory Arthurs, shopping lists, babysitting service, coloring books
• Pin La Chocolate: Nolan Rock, chocolates
• Otsego Scenery: Joseph Peterson, photographs
• SH&B: Becca O’Dell, Sarah Heneghan and Helen Powers, soaps, felt products and animal treats
• Save The Birds: Timmy Griffin and Quentin Powers, wooden bluebird and owl houses
• Taped: Aaron Idelson and Catherine Borgstrom, duct tape products
• Wool to the Max: Max Ofer, jewelry, ornaments, felted animals and bags of wool Labels: 02-11-10, 02-12-10, Frontpage |
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‘Morgan & Morgan’ Explores New Frontier: TV
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Morgans Move ‘Money Talk’ To TV
By JIM KEVLIN ONEONTA ‘Morgan & Morgan” is back in business.  Tom Morgan and Erna Morgan McReynolds, for years partners in an Oneonta stockbroking and investment firm (she continues to operate Morgan Stanley Smith Barney on outer Chestnut) ... collaborators in such community ventures as putting the Catskill Symphony on a firm financial footing ... not to mention, husband and wife ... have a new joint venture: “Money Talk,” being piloted on Time Warner’s News 10 Now, Syracuse; but that may be just the beginning. The first five “Money Talk” segments – the title is the same as Tom Morgan’s nationally syndicated radio program – may be viewed at the News 10 Now Web site (go to news10now.com, and type “money talk” in the search line.) Time Warner’s idea is to run the two-minute clips on its Syracuse, Albany and Binghamton all-news stations, then expand from there. The first five segments were recorded in Buffalo – by a friend, Emmy-winning producer Peter Restivo of Toronto – but the Morgans anticipate moving the taping to the library of their home on Franklin Mountain. “There’s always been a need and there continues to be a need – and a more pressing need right now – for basic, solid financial information,” Tom Morgan said of “Money Talk”’s intent. “How various investments work. How the economy works. How companies function. How bonds and stocks and mutual funds – how people can use them to improve their retirement. There are an awful lot of baby boomers retiring.” Tom Morgan’s background is in advertising, working with Fortune 500 companies. His syndicated radio show – on the air now for 31 years – is the longest-running short-form program since Paul Harvey’s “The Rest of the Story” went off the air. Before entering the investment business, Erna Morgan McReynolds was a news producer for NBC in New York, working with Tom Brokaw, Connie Chung and other headliners. The new show, Tom Morgan said, is also “unique in a subtle way. Virtually all the investment books, articles and programs people come across are created by people who are not investment advisers, people who do not sit down and deal one-on-one and deal with clients, with clients’ money, with clients’ anxieties. “In our case, we’ve had thousands of clients, with all different levels of understanding.” Labels: 02-11-10, 02-12-10, Frontpage |
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Mark Grygiel, New Chamber Chairman, Hopes Political Action Will Define Term
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By JIM KEVLIN
EDMESTON
Wilber Bank President/CEO Doug Gulotty’s speech was a clarion call for Mark Grygiel.
At the Otsego County Chamber’s annual State of the State luncheon last month, Gulotty compared the state Capitol in Albany to Fort McHenry, where rockets glared red and bombs burst in air.
Otsego County’s state delegation needs to go forth to the Albany ramparts and do battle on behalf of local business, Gulotty declared.
Grygiel, New York Central Mutual Fire Insurance Co.’s assistant vice president, was recently elevated to chairman of the Otsego Chamber board of directors, replacing Peter Livshin, Milford Central School superintendent.
Taking Gulotty’s rallying cry to heart, he plans to intensify the chamber’s efforts to make Albany more business-friendly by promoting political awareness back home. (Second priority: increasing chamber membership and revenues.)
“Every segment in the community, every business, has its own issues to work with,” Grygiel said, citing banking, health care and insurance. “...Unless we let them know how we stand on an issue, (Albany) is going to think we’re satisfied.”
Quoting Gulotty, he said the local delegation – state Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, as well as state Reps. Bill Magee, Pete Lopez and Mark Butler – needs to “fire the cannons” for business.
Grygiel, an Oneonta native, graduated from OHS and Drew University in New Jersey, where he majored in economics and political science.
Three weeks later, he joined New York Central Mutual, and has been there since, working his way up to manager of the underwriting department and an officer in the company.
He and wife Michelle, an OHS English teacher, have a son, Zachary, 3.
The Edmeston-based insurance company has always been a strong supporter of the Otsego Chamber: President/CEO Dan Robinson was board chairman, and Senior Vice President John Holdort and Vice President Kathy Bell have served on the board.
So Grygiel stepped up three years ago to maintain the tradition.
In addition to political action, he hopes his one-year term will see a 10 percent increase in membership, from 650 to over 700.Labels: 02-11-10, 02-12-10 |
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Happein' OTSEGO COUNTY
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Thursday,
February 11
FILM & POT LUCK – 6 p.m. “Crazy Sexy Cancer” documents inspirational cancer survivor Kris Carr. See Trailor at www.raw-wisdom.com/crazy-sexy-cancer Film event at Green Earth, 4 Market Street, Oneonta, NY. Info, www.raw-wisdom.com
ENERGY CONSERVATION – 6-9 p.m. “Save Big, Win Big” teaches household home energy-savings plan Two-hour class with conservation goody-bag. Opportunities for Otsego main office, 3 West Broadway, Oneonta. Second, third Thursdays of each month. Info, register, (607) 433-8000, gwiedeman@ofoinc.org
SCHOOL PLAY – 7 p.m. “Wizards and Their Wondrous Ways.” Oneonta Middle School original play for all ages. Free, non-perishable food item donations requested. Belden Auditorium, Oneonta High School.
UNITY DIALOGUE – 7 p.m., scholar, social commentator Dr. Boyce Watkins presents “Let’s Talk About It: The National Conversation on Race.” Presented by City of Oneonta Commission on Community Relations and Human Rights and SUNY Oneonta. Free to all. Hunt Union Ballroom, SUNY Oneonta Campus.
Friday,
February 12
SPAGHETTI DINNER – 4:30-8 p.m. American Legion, 279 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Celebrate Valentine’s Day Weekend with spaghetti, meatballs, salad, rolls, dessert. Benefits Oneonta Community Christian School. Adults, $10. Children Ages 6-12, $5. Children Under 5, free.
SWEETHEART DINNER – 5 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. reservation. 1st Annual Sweetheart Dinner! Three-course meal, live music, on-site. complimentary child-care provided. $20 per couple and $12 individual. Tossed salad, spaghetti, hot fudge sundae, beverage. Snacks and a movie for children. Proceeds benefit Church of Christ Uniting and Little Lamb Preschool. Reservations (315) 858-2350, kjouben@stny.rr.com Christ Uniting Church, 14 Church Street, Richfield Springs.
RECEPTION – 6-8 p.m., opening reception, MARK artist group exhibition. Enjoy work of Leigh Yardley, Lynette Stephenson, Sven Anderson, David M. Frye, Susan D’Amato, Henry J. Drexler, Dorene Quinn and David B. Polley. UCCCA, 6 Ford Avenue, Oneonta with reception by Brewery Ommegang. (607) 432-2070.
MARDI GRAS AUCTION – 7 p.m.-midnight. Orpheus Theatre annual Mardi Gras Gala and Auction. Major fundraiser for Orpheus Theatre, supporting Mainstage Musical Theatre Productions, Children’s and Teen’s Theatre Workshops and educational outreach programs. St. Mary’s Parish Center, 40 Walnut Street, Oneonta. Tickets $15 in advance, $18 at the door and $10 students. Info, tickets, (607) 432-1800.
Saturday,
February 13
HOLE DWELLERS – 11 a.m. Walk the trails and search for holes and signs of the creatures that use them. Rogers Environmental Education Center, 2721 State Highway 80, Sherburne. Info, (607) 674-4017, X-625
SPAGHETTI DINNER – 5:30 p.m., 6:45 p.m. seatings. Oneonta Nursery School Valentines’ Spaghetti Dinner. Tickets $30 per couple ($100 for advance reservation, table of eight; $15 for a individual). Homemade dinner and dessert for two, live entertainment, child care. A light snack for kids. Reservations required, (607) 434-607. Proceeds benefit Oneonta Nursery School, 71 Chestnut Street, Oneonta.
VALENTINE’S DINNER DANCE - 6-8:30 p.m. dinner. Annual Sixth Ward Athletic Club Valentine’s Dinner/Dance. Dancing 9 p.m.- midnight, Bruce Beedle Band. Tickets available at the Club, $25/each or $45/couple, 22 West Broadway, Oneonta.
VALENTINE’S NIGHT - 9 p.m.-1 p.m., Dance Music & Karaoke by DJ Jim. Empire House, 32 Mariona Ave., Gilbertsville. Info, reservations (607) 783-2859.
Sunday,
February 14
PANCAKE BREAKFAST – 8 a.m.-Noon. All-you-can-eat pancake breakfast with real maple syrup, sausage, applesauce, coffee, and juice. $6 for adults, $4 for kids 6-12, kids under 6 get in free. Cooperstown Sportsmen’s Association, Route 28/80 one mile north of Cooperstown.
“BE MY VALENTINE” – 10 a.m. Join Rev. Douglas Deer at this special worship service at the First Baptist Church of Cooperstown. Fellowship Hour follows. Canned food collection for food bank. Info, (607) 547 9371
WRITING WORKSHOPS – 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Kid’s Winter Literary Workshops for ages 5-15. Theme is “A Celebration of Winter: Snowflakes, Groundhogs, Valentines, and Other Oddities” with writing, mask-and scrapbook-making. Free snacks, students to bring their own lunches. Bright Hill Literary Center, 94 Church Street, Treadwell. Info, (607) 829-5055.
ICE HARVEST – 11 a.m. onward, Millers Mills Grange Ice Harvest. 19th century ice harvest with hand tools to saw, separate, and load the ice blocks onto horse-drawn sleighs. Visitors encouraged to participate. Raffle, food, warming and more. Route 51 between Route 20 and Cedarville. Info, www.millersmillsny.com, Dave Huxtable (315) 822-5283.
FILM SERIES – 2 p.m., “Seraphine,” a biopic revealing the life of an uneducated French housekeeper who is discovered to be a passionate and secretive painter. $6 UCCCA members, $7 non-members. Info, (607) 432-2070, www.uccca.com
HOBART HISTORY – 3 p.m. Hobart Community Center, Cornell Ave, Hobart. Former Hobart resident Jim Meagley discusses settlement and development of the town. Refreshments served.
Monday,
February 15
THEATRE WORKSHOP – 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Winter break theater for ages 7-12 at Orpheus Theater. Mon. - Fri., February 15-19. Write and produce one-act play with “Under the Sea” theme. Feb. 19th performance for family and friends on Friday, 7:00 p.m. Workshop participants will Info/Registration: 607-432-1800
CONCERT – 9 p.m., Black Violin. Hunt Union Ballroom. Info Bill Harcleroad, (607) 436-2550.
Tuesday,
February 16
TALL TALES AND SIDESHOWS – 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. See the amazing Cardiff Giant, the Two Headed Calf, and learn how hoaxes and stories were a big part of pageantry of the big top. Ages 10-14. $150 for Farmers Museum Members, $200 for non-members. Call (607) 547 1410 to register.
ANIMAL CAMOUFLAGE – 3-5 p.m. “Catch Me if Your Can.” Join the Marian College Life Science Education Center and explore how amazing creatures protect themselves. Ages 5-8. $15 for Fenimore Art Museum Members, $20 for non-members. Register, (607) 547 1410.
PANCAKES – 5-7 p.m., Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper. Pancakes, real maple syrup, bacon and sausage, applesauce, beverage. $6 adults, $3 children 12-and-under. Christ Episcopal Church Parish House, 69 Fair Street, Cooperstown. Proceeds benefit church global mission program. Info, (607) 547-9555.
BUDDHISM – 5:15 p.m., “The Buddhist View.” Teachings on the nature of the mind. Every Tuesday at The Green Earth, 4 Market St., Oneonta. Info, (607) 829-3702.
NATURAL GAS – 7-9 p.m., Mayor Calvin Tillman (Dish, Texas, the heart of Barnett Shale gas fields) speaks on budgetary and toxic air impact to his town of 200. Tillman will be coming to the Marcellus region this month to speak at public meetings, and to confer with public officials in Broome, Delaware, Otsego and Susquehanna (PA) counties. Unitarian Universalist Society, 12 Ford Avenue, Oneonta. Free to all. Visit Dish website www.townofdish.com and Mayor Tillman’s blog http://baddish.blogspot.com
Wednesday,
February 17
CLOWNING AND TUMBLING – 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Learn about the history and types of clowns, paint your face, tumble on the mats, and learn how acrobats and clowns thrilled crowds across America with their thrilling and daring antics. Ages 10-14. $150 Farmers Museum Members, $200 for non-members. Register, (607) 547 1410.
DESERT DWELLERS – 3-5 p.m. The Toledo Zoo takes participants to the desert! Learn about deserts and explore the animal life. Ages 5-8. $15 Fenimore Art Museum Members, $20 non-members. Call (607) 547 1410 to register.
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS - 4:30-6 p.m. Join Oneonta Automotive Lease & Rental Center and The Otsego County Chamber for a Business After Hours at 48 Oneida Street in Oneonta. Info, RSVP, contact Pam at (607) 432-4500 X-. 201.
FILM SERIES – 7 p.m., “Seraphine,” a biopic revealing the life of an uneducated French housekeeper who is discovered to be a passionate and secretive painter. $6 UCCCA members, $7 non-members. Info, (607) 432-2070, www.uccca.com
Thursday,
February 18
CREATING YOUR ACT – 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Kids work in groups to create presentations on the history, and activities of the circus and create their own Circus Posters, and costumes. At 3 p.m. performance for families. Ages 10-14. $150, Farmers Museum Members, $200 non-members. Register (607) 547 1410.
SNOWSHOE HIKE – 10 a.m.-1 p.m. hike at Adams Farm, walkers welcome. Rogers Environmental Education Center, 2721 State Highway 80, Sherburne. Snowshoes provided. Dress warmly. Register, (607) 674-4017 X-625.
ANIMAL COVERINGS – 3-5 p.m. Join the Toledo Zoo to learn the differences between the 5 classes of vertebrates: fish, birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. For ages 5-8. $15 Fenimore Art Museum members, $20 non-members. Register, (607) 547-1410.
ENERGY CONSERVATION – 1-3 p.m. “Save Big, Win Big” guides households in creating a home energy savings plan Two-hour class with conservation goody-bag. Opportunities for Otsego main office, 3 West Broadway, Oneonta. Second, third Thursdays of each month. Info, register, (607) 433-8000, gwiedeman@ofoinc.org
GAS INDUSTRY – 6:30 p.m., United University Professionals sponsor presentation by gas-industry expert Dr. Ronald E. Bishop (Ph.D. Biochemistry, education and activism related to large-scale extraction of natural gas from unconventional reserves in New York State) Info (607) 437-5509. Craven Lounge, Morris Complex, SUNY Oneonta.Labels: 02-11-10, 02-12-10, Calender |
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Opportunities
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AT&T Full Time
Retail Sales
Consultant-Oneonta
Sell all products and services offered by the Company. Meet all sales objectives. Handle all administrative aspects of the sale including: completing customer contracts and warranties, pulling products from inventory, accepting customer payments and filing the completed orders. Maintain strong knowledge of all Company products, accessories, pricing plans, promotions, and service features. Maintain knowledge of competitive offers and provide critical market feedback to the Store Manager regarding local competition and product/service needs. Handle service inquiries from customers. Provides efficient, courteous customer service and assistance in all aspects of product offerings and services. If you enjoy…
Using competitive spirit to meet and exceed assigned sales goals
Staying up-to-date on the latest data/entertainment technology and devices, such as Wi-Fi, data devices, TV entertainment tools
Understanding customers’ needs and helping them discover how our products meet those needs
Multi-tasking in a fast paced team environment
Working a variety of hours including weekends, evenings and holidays involving occasional overtime
Educating and engaging customers through product demonstrations
Interacting with customers and providing prompt and courteous customer service to all customers in person, via phone or written note
Position may be commissioned and quota based
…Then this may be the job for you.
Executive Director of Marketing and
Communications-Oneonta
The Executive Director of Marketing and Communications will lead Hartwick College’s integrated marketing and communications efforts. Reporting directly to the President, this position is responsible for providing strategic and creative direction and oversight to effectively promote and enhance the College’s image and relationships with internal and external constituencies. Application Information
Postal Address: Human Resources Office Hartwick College One Hartwick Drive Shineman Chapel Oneonta NY 13820
Phone: 607-431-4315
Email: humres@hartwick.edu
Catholic Charities-Oneonta
RN-Catholic Charities of Chenango County currently has an exciting non-traditional opportunity for a FT RN based in Oneonta, NY. Successful Candidates must be able to work independently and as a team in a residential setting. Minimum qualifications include Licensed RN, BSN with a valid NYS Drivers License. Salary is related to experience and position. Hours include evenings and weekends and travel to the Norwich area is required. Join us in “Building Bridges of Hope and Healing”. Please send resume and references to: Catholic Charities of Chenango County, c/o Brian Daniels, Director of Residential Services, 3 O’Hara Dr. Norwich, NY 13815 EOE.
Residence Counselors-Oneonta
Rehabilitation Support Services, Inc. In Otsego County seeking: RESIDENCE COUNSELORS FULL TIME/PART TIME RESPITE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Responsibilities include activities of daily living, crises prevention and intervention, on call, local travel, completion of assessments, service planning, other designated psychiatric rehabilitation duties. Some positions require weekend and night shifts. Minimum requirements high school diploma or equivalent. Degree in Human Services or related experience a plus. EEO M/F H/V Otsego County also seeking Respite Staff: To work in residential programs assisting mentally ill adults in community living on an as-needed basis. High school diploma or GED required, experience preferred. EOE M/F H/V Excellent benefit program for regular full and part time employees. Valid clean NYS Drivers License and criminal background check required for all positions. To Apply in Otsego County (Oneonta): Send resume to RSS, Inc.
In-store Retail
Banker-Oneonta
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Houses for Rent
Village of Cooperstown House rental 4 BR, 2.5 baths, desirable street, newly remodel kitchen/baths/floors. $1,000 plus utilities, broker owned, 516-280-6556
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3 or 4 BR 3 bath, Fly Creek Valley, newly renovated, 5 acres, 2 car attached garage. $1800/mo plus utilities. 547-200 or 435-3971
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Hardwood, carpet, and ceramic floors.
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$1695.00 per month plus utilities. 1 year lease, no pets. Call for appt. 315-725-0843
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Condo for Rent
Glimmerglass condo at 5 mile point. 2 bedroom-lake views-use on 5 mile point-swimming/boating. Available 01 Sept. Call for details, Dave LaDuke John Mitchell Real estate LLC-547-8551
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VILLAGE, 100-year-old carriage house. 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2-car garage, family room with pellet stove. Short walk to everything. Skylights, modern kitchen, lots of charm. $449,000. (941) 445-7744
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Apartments for Rent
Large 2BR Cooperstown Main St apt. No pets. $650. monthly includes heat. Years lease. Months security. Call Hubbell’s Real Estate 547-5740.
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One & two bedroom apartment Cooperstown. 175 Main St. (607) 547-2466
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Two small bedroom apartment, second floor, $500 plus utilities. References required. (607) 437-1111
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Walking distance of hospital. Fully furnished efficiency apartment. Available year round. Non-smoker, no pets. $550 a month plus electric heat. 1 month security plus first month’s rent. Inquires at 607-547-2394
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Adoption
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Partners Bring Complementary
Skill Sets To Oneonta Theatre Revival
By JIM KEVLIN
ONEONTA
pera? Yes, Otsego County has opera. And chamber music. And the Cooperstown and Oneonta concert series, that bring in everything from Irish Dancers to Balinese gamelan.
But rock ‘n’ roll? Not much, particularly in the summers when SUNY Oneonta and Hartwick College are out.
That is likely to change, perhaps as soon as next summer, the result of a partnership between Tom Cormier of Burlington Flats, new owner of the Oneonta Theatre on lower Chestnut Street, and Jon Weiss, a rock promoter from New York City who has lived in Franklin for the past half-dozen years.
You may be unfamilar with the Indie band “Arcade Fire,” or “Arctic Monkeys” – its first hit, “I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor” – and “Clap Your Hands And Say Yeah.”
Well, you soon may get to know them.
It happened like this: Last summer, when Cormier’s purchase of the one-time vaudeville house – more recently, cinema – was in the news, Weiss, up on Franklin Mountain with wife Kitty, daughter Io, 9, and two German shepherds – read a news article about it.
The story resonated: Weiss had been promoting concerts since age 15, and had partnered in the development of Warsaw at The Polish National, a former ethnic club, as Brooklyn’s Green Point neighborhood developed into an arts community. He developed the Cavestomp Festival, an annual weekend celebration of ‘60s music.
“It reminded me a lot of my Brooklyn experience,” he said, adding that reviving a theater “comes with a lot of challenges, on many, many levels.”
He called Cormier, whose background was in satellite technology – his local company has the contract to install Hughesnet Satellite dishes in all of New York and all of Pennsylvania outside Philadelphia, up to 1,000 a week – and the combination of talents suggested a partnership would make sense.
Cormier – he moved to northern Otsego County 10 years ago and is raising three sons, David, 13, Josh, 11 and Jacob, 7, with wife Karen – had been looking for investment real estate in Oneonta when he stumbled upon the cinema.
“It’s very solid, and I spent a lot of time creeping around it before I bought it,” he said of the building. The three storefronts and six apartments convinced him he could make a go of it, whether or not the theater was redeveloped.
At the outset, Cormier partnered with the Friends of the Oneonta Theatre, a local citizens group headed by Patrice Macaluso, who chairs SUNY Oneonta’s theater department, that was trying to find a use that would save the cinema.
But Macaluso said that, as the Cormier-Weiss partnership developed, the Friends amicably stepped back.
Once the partners firm up plans, Macaluso said, the Friends may be able to screen vintage movies there, as planned, but for the time being its volunteer-driven mission wasn’t a comfortable fit with the profit-making venture.
The Oneonta has 677 seats; only the occasional “Titanic” fills that space. Since the Oneonta’s heyday, such movie palaces have been replaced with first-run venues of 150 seats in a complex of 8-9 theaters, Cormier said.
He praised the help he’s received from the Friends, but said, “You have to have diverse use of the building. You have to have diverse programming. Just being a movie theater didn’t make sense.”
Not just programming, but audiences, the partners said in an interview in the Oneonta’s lobby the other day: Not just college students, but local folks, baseball-camp families visiting in the summer, and families like theirs.
Bands like to have tonight’s gig within three hours or so of tomorrow night’s. The Oneonta is ideal in this way, Weiss said, located as it is within a sphere that includes New York City, Albany, Utica, Syracuse, Binghamton and Scranton.
Weiss sees a demand for live music beyond rock – country western, folk and, to a lesser degree, jazz, as well as movies and theater.
Walking through the yawning interior space, Cormier pointed to the pillared walls and high ceilings – all that will remain. The original orchestra pit, hidden for years, is now being reopened. The wall that separated the stage from the audience was one of the first things to go.
Looking skyward toward where the balcony used to be – it was closed in by a former owner to create a second, smaller screening room – Cormier said that will be removed to restore the theater to its full glory, just not yet.
Removable seats will be installed in the first 30 rows, concert attendees, as it their wont, can enjoy the music on their feet.
The theater is surrounded by commercial uses – Key Bank at Chestnut and Main, professional offices to the west, the Armory behind, so any noise impact should be minimal.
However, the partners pointed out they are both “family men,” and said they will be sensitive to any community concerns.
“We don’t just want to be tolerated,” said Weiss, “we want to be liked.”Labels: 02-04-10, 02-05-10, Frontpage |
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Chili Makers Vie At ‘Bowl’ – Hot Stuff!
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Stop by the UCCCA from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 7 before the Superbowl and enjoy a bowl of chili at their 6th Annual Chili Bowl Cook-off. Eleven local chili makers will vie for the Fireman’s Choice and People’s Choice awards. Purchase a handmade ceramic bowl at the door (they start at $20) and make your way around Wilber Mansion tasting chilis, listening to live music, and sampling Ommegang beers. UCCCA, 11 Ford Ave., Oneonta.
CARNIVAL TIME: The Cooperstown Winter Carnival is Friday, Feb. 5, through Sunday, Feb. 7. See pages A6-7 for the schedule, or visit www.cooperstownwintercarnival.com for the full schedule of winter fun.
CARNIVAL TOO: A chili contest, Lioness bingo, a pitch tournament and trapshoot are featured Saturday, Feb. 6, at the Richfield Springs Lions Club’s 38th winter carnival. Or take in the pancake breakfast Sunday. Details, http://carnival.richfieldsprings.net for times and locations.
MUSIC TO YOUR EARS:
At 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 5 band Ollabelle – they’ve been praised by Elvis Costello – will play at The Otesaga, part of the Cooperstown Concert Series. Don’t miss the opportunity to listen to their beautiful music.
GET WARM DANCING:
At 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 5, the Otsego Dance Society will hold a contradance featuring Sandra Peevers on guitar and Erik House on fiddle at the Prebyterian Church in Cooperstown. Suggested donation is $8 for adults, $4 for students and teen-agers and free for children 12 and under. Info: (607) 965-8232
GALLERY OPENING: From 4 to 8 p.m. B. Sharp Gallery will host an opening at 736 State Hwy 28 South on Franklin Mountain, featuring Michael Price’s “Woodland Fantasy,” Erica Pollock’s “City Air” and Kylee Jensen’s “City Scapes.” Labels: 02-04-10, 02-05-10, Frontpage |
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Ongoing
VALENTINE GIFTS – 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Feb. 12-14. Surprise your sweetie with a singing Valentine from the City of the Hills Sweet Adeline Chorus. Chorus members deliver a musical surprise to a workplace, home, restaurant, health care facility, or location of the giver’s choice (within a 20-mile radius of Oneonta). Order by Feb. 1, $25., after Feb. 1, $30. Info, (607) 432-8854
DOG AGILITY CLASS - Cornell Cooperative Extension will be holding beginner dog agility classes at Camp Shankitunk in Delhi. Classes are open to the general public. Dogs must at least one year of age, and have proof of vaccinations. Classes start February 23, will be held on Tuesdays for 6 weeks. To sign up and for more information call 607-865-6531.
FOOD BANK – 10 a.m.-noon. Cooperstown Food Bank open the last two Saturdays of every month. 25 Church St., Cooperstown. Info, (607) 547-8902.
Thursday,
February 4
DRAMA – 7 p.m., “Dearly Departed.” Live performance, play put together over 4-week rehearsal period and performed live. Tickets $5 for students, $8 general admission. Lab Theatre, Bresee Hall, Hartwick College. Also, Feb. 19 and 20 at 8 p.m., Feb. 21 2 p.m. matinee. Info (607) 431-4923.
Friday,
February 5
GIVE KIDS A SMILE – 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Northern Catskill Dental Associates provides appointments for kids ages 2 to 12 without dental insurance or Medicaid. One procedure per child. Call (607) 547-2313 for appointment.
CHILI LUNCHEON - 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. First Baptist Church, 21 Elm St., Cooperstown. Adults $6, Children 3-11 $4, 2 & Under Free.
OLLABELLE – 7:30 p.m. Otesaga Hotel. Tickets $20 adults, $15 Seniors, $5 students, children 12 and under free when accompanied by an adult. Tickets, info, 547-1812, or at Ellsworth and Sill, SEFCU Credit Union, or the Fly creek General Store. Remaining tickets available at the door.
CONTRADANCE – 8-11 p.m. Presbyterian Church, 25 Church St., Cooperstown. Otsego Dance Society contradance. Sandra Peevers on guitar, Erik House on fiddle. Suggested donation, $8 adults, $4 students and teen-agers and free for children 12 and under. Info, (607) 965-8232.
Saturday,
February 6
QUILT SHOW – 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Cooperstown Art Association 20th Annual Fenimore Quilt Club Show. Upstairs, Ballroom Gallery C at 21 Main Street, Cooperstown. Tickets $1 each or 6 for $5; proceeds benefit the Fenimore Quilt Club. Through Feb. 21.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST - 8-11:30 a.m. Cooperstown Lions Club breakfast. American Legion Veteran’s Club, Main St., Cooperstown, Tickets $6 adults, $4 children. Proceeds support community charities, provide eyeglasses for needy citizens, fund scholarships for CCS graduates.
FLEA MARKET - 10 a.m.- Noon. Cooperstown Middle/High School Cafeteria. Handcrafted items and one-of a kind gifts will be sold.
DOG SHOW– 10:15 a.m. Parade your Susquehanna SPCA-adopted pet in the Cooperstown Winter Carnival parade. Incorporate the ‘Wild Wild West’ theme. All dogs must be leashed, have current rabies vaccines, and be properly licensed. The route is from Railroad Ave. to Cooper Park. Info, (607) 547-8111
FIRESIDE STORYTELLING – 11 a.m., For ages 3-10. Snuggle around the fire for stories about winter in the big woods. Bring a pillow and imagination. Cider and popcorn provided. Rogers Environmental Education Center, 2721 State Highway 80, Sherburne. Register, (607) 674-4017 X-625.
CHEER CLINIC - 1-6 p.m. Children’s cheerleading clinic for grades K-6. The SUNY Oneonta Cheerleading Team leads session at Alumni Field House. Learn a dance, chant, cheer, and stunts, and perform with the SUNY Oneonta Cheerleading Team at halftime of a Dragon’s game. $30 per child or $50 for two children. Fee includes clinic, a T-shirt, pizza party, and participation in the game. Info, registration, (518) 337-6526.
BOOK CHAT - 2 p.m. Richard Duncan discusses his latest book, Otsego County - Its Towns & Treasures at the Greater Oneonta Historical Society’s History Center, 183 Main St., Oneonta. A Book signing followa. Info, (607) 432-0960
EXHIBIT OPENING - 4-8 p.m. B. Sharp gallery will be showing Michael Price’s ‘Woodland Fantasy’, Erica Pollock’s ‘City Air’, and Kylee Jensen’s ‘City Scapes.’ Through Feb. 21 at B. Sharp Studio, 736 State Hwy. 28 South, Oneonta.
LASAGNA DINNER – 4:30-7 p.m., Warm up at Winter Carnival and enjoy meat or vegetarian lasagna, pasta with marinara, sausage, meatballs, salad, bread and beverage, chocolate brownie dessert. Dinners, $9 adults, $5 children. Eat in or take out. Info, (607) 547-9540. Cooperstown United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut Street, corner of Glen Avenue (handicapped accessible).
SPAGHETTI DINNER – 5-8 p.m. Winter Carnival Spaghetti Dinner at Templeton Hall, Pioneer St. in Cooperstown. Adults, $10, Kids under 6, $6. All you can eat with marinara sauce, garlic bread, tea, and coffee. Info, (607) 547-8111
Sunday,
February 7
PANCAKE BREAKFAST – 8-11:30 a.m. Cooperstown Lions Club breakfast. American Legion Veteran’s Club, Main St., Cooperstown, Tickets $6 adults, $4 children. Proceeds support community charities, provide eyeglasses for needy citizens, fund scholarships for CCS graduates, and make contributions to the international humanitarian work of Lions International.
WRITING WORKSHOP – 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Kid’s Winter Literary Workshops for ages 5-15. Theme is “A Celebration of Winter: Snowflakes, Groundhogs, Valentines, and Other Oddities” with writing, mask-and scrapbook-making. Free snacks, students to bring their own lunches. Bright Hill Literary Center, 94 Church Street, Treadwell. Info, (607) 829-5055.
CHICKEN BBQ – 11 a.m., Morris Rotary Club chicken barbecue. Take-out chicken halves, complete dinners with baked beans, cole slaw, macaroni salad. Morris Fire Hall, Main St. and Morris. Proceeds benefit Rotary community projects in the Butternut Valley.
CHILI BOWL – 1-4 p.m., Sixth Annual Chili Bowl. UCCCA, 11 Ford Ave., Oneonta. Purchase bowls of local artists, sample various chilies, and vote for “People’s Choice Award” and more. Info (607) 432-2070.
CHEESECAKE TASTING – 2-5 p.m. 11th Annual Cheesecake Tasting Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut Street, Cooperstown. $4 Admission. Entries welcome, call (607) 547-2532.
Tuesday,
February 9
SAFE KIDS – 7 a.m.-2 p.m., “Safe Kids” new plush animals for Spring. Free reflective zipper pulls with purchase. Benefits Safe Kids educational initiatives. Bassett Clinic Lobby, Bassett Medical Center, 1 Atwell, Cooperstown. Info, Coleen Vesely, (607)547-4812, or Rich McCaffery, (607)547-5256.
CORN DAY CONFERENCE – 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 2010 Corn Day highlights latest corn production research and technology with emphasis on reduced and no-till corn production. Registration $25, sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango, Fulton, Herkimer, Otsego, Montgomery and Schoharie Counties. Otesaga Hotel, Cooperstown. Reservations (315) 866-7920 by noon, February 5.
WOMEN’S CLUB – 2 p.m. Women’s Club of Cooperstown. Program “Quirky Works” presented by partners Karen Katz and Martha Heneghan. Christ Church Parish House, 69 Fair Street, Cooperstown. Info, Pat Duncan, President (607) 264-3258.
BICYCLE MOVIE – 7 p.m. The Otsego Regional Cycling Advocates (ORCA), a committee of the Otsego County Conservation Association - in cooperation with the Bassett Healthcare Network Wellness Committee - sponsors free showing of the movie “Asiemut.” Clark Auditorium at Bassett Healthcare. Free to all. Info, 607-547-4488
Wednesday,
February 10
SAVE ENERGY WORKSHOP – 7 p.m. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Otsego County “Save Energy, Save Dollars” workshop. Reduce energy bills through no-cost/low cost energy actions. Debbie Wojehowski provides info on energy-efficient improvements with subsidies, low-interest loans, or free services available to qualifying households. Cornell Cooperative Extension, 123 Lake Street, Cooperstown. Info, 607-547-2536.
Thursday,
February 11
SCHOOL PLAY – 7 p.m. “Wizards and Their Wondrous Ways.” Oneonta Middle School original play for all ages. Free, non-perishable food item donations requested. Beldon Auditorium, Oneonta High School.
Friday,
February 12
SPAGHETTI DINNER – 4:30-8 p.m. American Legion, 279 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Celebrate Valentine’s Day Weekend with spaghetti, meatballs, salad, rolls, & dessert. Benefits Oneonta Community Christian School. Adults, $10. Children Ages 6-12, $5. Children Under 5, free.
MARDI GRAS AUCTION – 7 p.m.-Midnight. Orpheus Theatre’s annual Mardi Gras Gala and Auction. Major fundraiser for Orpheus Theatre, supporting Mainstage Musical Theatre Productions, Children’s and Teen’s Theatre Workshops and educational outreach programs. St. Mary’s Parish Center, 40 Walnut Street, Oneonta. Tickets $15 in advance, $18 at the door and $10 students. Info, tickets, (607) 432-1800.
Saturday,
February 13
SPAGHETTI DINNER – 5:30 p.m. Oneonta Nursery School hosts a Valentines’ Spaghetti Dinner. Seatings 5:30 and 6:45 p.m.. Tickets $30 per couple ($100 for advance reservation, table of eight; $15 for a individual) .Homemade dinner and dessert for two, live entertainment and child care. A light snack will be provided for your child. Reservations required, (607) 434-6073 for tickets. Proceeds benefit Oneonta Nursery School, 71 Chestnut Street, Oneonta.
VALENTINE’S NIGHT - 9 p.m.-1 p.m., Dance Music & Karaoke by DJ Jim. Empire House, 32 Mariona Ave., Gilbertsville, NY. Info, reservations (607) 783-2859.
HOLE DWELLERS – 11 a.m. Walk the trails and search for holes and signs of the creatures that use them. Rogers Environmental Education Center, 2721 State Highway 80, Sherburne. Info, (607) 674-4017, X-625Labels: 02-04-10, 02-05-10, Calender |
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