Hometown Oneonta 04-02-26

Undocumented Man Arrested in Oneonta for Alleged Child Porn Possession, Distribution

By ERIC SANTOMAURO-STENZEL ONEONTA

20-year-old man is accused of possessing and posting online child sexual abuse material.

According to the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office, Diego Jose Hernandez Martinez was arrested on March 26 on seven counts of Possessing an Obscene Sexual Performance by a Child and 32 counts of Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child. The Sheriff’s Office said Martinez is an undocumented immigrant from El Salvador.

Mike Stalter To Seek Independent Line in November Race

By ERIC SANTOMAURO-STENZEL MILFORD

Mike Stalter, a former sheriff’s deputy who is challenging his old boss Sheriff Richard J. Devlin Jr. for Otsego County sheriff in the Republican primary in June, has told AllOtsego he also plans to pursue an independent candidacy in November. To date, no Democratic candidate has been announced.

“I fully intend on having an independent campaign as well, regardless of what happens in the Republican primary,” Stalter said in an interview at a candidate meet and greet at the Cooperstown Cheese Company on Saturday, March 28. “I truly want my Republican brothers and sisters to get behind me and to support me. I am a Republican. Always have been, that’s just a fact, and I want their support.”

Only registered Republicans can vote in the June 23 primary between Stalter and Devlin. The last day to register to vote in the primary is Saturday, June 13.

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The Sheriff’s Office press release said that on February 4 their investigators were “assigned seven individual Cyber Tips that were received by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). The Electronic Service Providers of Google and X.AI reported to NCMEC that suspected Child Sexual Abuse Material had been uploaded to their servers.”

“With the assistance of the Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce, investigators executed multiple search warrants which identified the defendant as the individual responsible for uploading the Child Sexual Abuse

No Kings, No War

Cooperstown Teacher To Appear on PBS Program

By ERIC SANTOMAUROSTENZEL COOPERSTOWN

Rebecca BurkSciallo, a decades long veteran teacher of Cooperstown Central School, is set to share a personal story on “Stories from the Stage,” a PBS program that “invites ordinary people from all walks of life, each with a unique life experience, on stage to share their extraordinary first-person experiences exploring everything from identity and representation to love and

family,” according to the program’s website.

Burk-Sciallo, an English teacher at the Junior-Senior High School, submitted a pitch, followed by a longer draft story and a recording of her performing it. She said she learned about the program from a friend’s Facebook post.

“I’m incredibly honored” to be chosen, Burk-Sciallo said. “You know, as an English teacher, stories have played an important part of my life, but also my career. So to be able to write something, and to

be recognized, to then be able to perform, it is really exciting.” She said she was “defi-

nitely nervous, but this is something that I’m doing for myself, and it’s been healing during the journey.”

While Burk-Sciallo told AllOtsego she would save the details for her live performance in front of a Boston live studio audience on Wednesday, April 15, she said the story “deals with my family and a particular part of my life where I had to make a really difficult decision” that led to “my nephew, who was 12 years old at the time, coming to live with my husband and with me.”

“I think that the topic is about truth,” BurkSciallo said when asked about the message she hopes to send. It’s also “a reminder that where we come from and our struggles and our traumas from our growing up can shape us in really beautiful ways as well, and that though they shape us, they don’t necessarily have to define our path forward.”

A collaboration of WORLD and WGBHTV Boston, “Stories from the Stage” is in its ninth season.

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376-Acre Howard Young Farm Protected by Land Trust Easement

CHERRY VALLEY

Dairy farmer Howard Young has permanently protected 376 acres of family farmland in Cherry Valley through a partnership with Otsego Land Trust and New York State.

On January 30, Young, his son Zach, and daughter-in-law Christy Koban signed agreements ensuring the land will remain available for agriculture in perpetuity. According to a press release, the closing concluded a multiyear process in which Otsego Land Trust, using state funding, purchased a conservation easement on the property.

The easement prevents future development while allowing the Young family to continue owning, farming and living on the land. The property can be sold or passed to heirs, but it must remain available for agricultural use, OLT officials said.

“Farms like the Youngs’ have long been central to Otsego County’s economy and identity,” the press release reads. “However, farm consolidation, rising input costs, globalization, development pressure and shifting climate patterns are placing increasing pressure on family farms.”

At the same time, agricultural experts warn that current production patterns in parts of the western U.S. are becoming less sustainable because of water scarcity and climate stress.

As demand grows for more localized

food systems, protecting farmland in upstate New York is seen as a critical investment in both food security and rural communities.

“My son is currently farming, and I always want the land to be available to him and to my grandson,” Young said.

“The land is the only thing on this earth that we cannot get back or make more of.”

The Youngs family worked with

May Leinhart, land protection director at Otsego Land Trust, for two years to secure protection for three strategically important properties. The parcels include prime agricultural soils, scenic open space surrounding the Village of Cherry Valley and Route 20, and land important for water quality improvement.

“For me as a conservationist, this program is exciting because it gives

land trusts the means to fairly compensate farm families for the overlooked benefits they provide,” Leinhart said. “When farmers continue farming, they’re not just producing food— they’re protecting scenic views, improving water quality, reducing erosion and flooding, and storing carbon. We want to ensure that those community benefits are named and valued in economic terms.”

The Young family and the land trust navigated a thorough review process to ensure development values were fairly assessed, natural resources legally protected, and farm eligibility verified.

“The Youngs kept their eye on the end goal, complied with requirements and helped us every step of the way,” Leinhart said.

“This project marks a major milestone in local farmland protection efforts,” said OLT Executive Director Phoebe Schreiner. “Protecting farmland is central to our mission, and with state support, we will continue safeguarding our region’s agricultural lands for generations to come.”

Otsego Land Trust is a communitybased nonprofit protecting local fields, forests and waterways in perpetuity. To learn more about conserving agricultural land, visit otsegolandtrust.org or contact Justin Williams, agricultural specialist, at jwilliams@otsegolandtrust.org.

Newest Cherry Valley Store Now Open and Welcoming Shoppers

BUSINESS PROFILE

CHERRY VALLEY

The Cherry Valley Emporium, located at 19 Main Street, had its soft opening on February 14. Formerly Attic Antiques, the Emporium is housed in a historic building in Cherry Valley and has been the home of many businesses throughout the years. An art gallery, a hair salon, and long ago a soda fountain and pharmacy, the shop is currently full of antiques and vintage finds. Visitors are invited to “feel free to come in and see Janet or Tracy and peruse the many shelves.” The Emporium also houses some consigned items from people’s personal collections as well as items from area clean-outs.

As you enter the first room from the street, you will see a sampling of handmade chairs from a maker in Schenectady alongside some vintage pieces. In the glass cases in that room, there is a fine collection of costume jewelry and some old cameras and parts, as well as other interesting ephemera. Take your time looking at the shelves, where you will find such items as old African masks, a vintage clock and

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a giant potato masher, among many other treasures. The second room of the Emporium features a wall of vintage mirrors, along with some porcelain dolls and vintage toys. Have a look at the collection of hats and scarves, as well as a sweet pair of upholstered

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chairs with a foot rest. As you walk through the hallway, there are more vintage toys and a bookcase of vintage books. Look to the right to find some great antique tools and containers to add to your collection.

The third room has crystal, a great classic backgammon set, a saddle and a violin. Make sure to take your time, because you never know what you’ll find. The fourth room of the Emporium features a nice set of rocking chairs and a bench, as well as some of the large collection of hanging artwork which is peppered throughout all four rooms. And there is space for more… Janet and Tracy welcome consignments, so if you are looking to clear some of your collections, stop and see them during regular business hours. Visit @ Cherry Valley Emporium on Facebook to see some pictures of examples of what you might find.

The Cherry Valley Emporium is open from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. For more information about Cherry Valley businesses, First Friday and other special events in the Village of Cherry Valley, visit www.cherryvalley.com.

25 Main Collective, 21 Main Street Opening Reception (5-8 p.m.) Enlightenment (Clay lamps by artists of The Smithy) food by Erich of COFFEE & CRUMB Cafe The Telegraph School, 2 Genesee Street Open Mic (6-9 p.m.) Red Shed Ale House, 10 Main Street Live Music: Dang! Romantic. (7-9 p.m.)

First Friday (4/3) www.cherryvalley.com

Save the Dates: May 23-25 Spring into Summer Festival (Memorial Day Weekend)

If you have a business in Cherry Valley and would like to advertise on this page once a month, call Randy at 315-868-0126.

Otsego United Soccer Kicks Off Season with 120 Local Players

By JAQUELYN CARLO

SUNY Institute for Local News

COOPERSTOWN

The Otsego United Spring Soccer program is officially in full swing, bringing together 120 area youth for a season of competitive play and skill development. Under the leadership of organizer Chris Grady, the program features approximately 25 certified coaches and a dedicated group of volunteers.

Originally known as the Cooperstown Soccer Club, the organization was rebranded as Otsego United Soccer last year, complete with a new logo to reflect its evolving identity. The program serves a wide range of age groups, including U8 co-ed (players born in 2018-2019) and U10 (2016-2017), U12 (20142015), and U14 (20122013) teams for both boys and girls, as well as U16 and U17 (20092011) boys teams.

To facilitate practices and home games, the club maintains deep roots in the community.

“We have longstanding partnerships with the Clark Sports Center and the Cooperstown Central School for field access to practice and hold our home games,” Grady said.

The spring schedule, which runs from April through June, sees teams competing in various

regional leagues. The U8 co-ed teams participate in a 4x4 league in Whitesboro, while the U12, U14 and U16 teams compete in the Broome County Soccer League. The U17 boys represent the club in the Capital District Youth Soccer League.

As a registered 501c3 nonprofit organization, Otsego United relies heavily on its community network.

“All of our coaches and board members are generally parents

Bassett Welcomes Dr. Anthony Nappi

COOPERSTOWN

Bassett Healthcare Network recently welcomed Anthony Nappi, MD, who began his role as the new medical director of interventional cardiology late last year.

In this leadership position, Dr. Nappi will oversee operations and fellow practitioners in the interventional cardiology subspecialty of Bassett’s Cardiology Department, according to a press release. Interventional cardiology uses minimally-invasive techniques to treat a variety of conditions impacting the heart and blood vessels.

“Interventional cardiology can be both diagnostic and therapeutic. The majority of the procedures we perform are done through the use of a catheter, which is a thin, flexible tube that is inserted into the blood vessel,” Nappi explained. “We can look for blockages and use balloons and stents to repair them and even, in some cases, deliver heart valves through catheters. It’s rewarding to be able to deliver quality care to our patients without the burden of long recovery times.”

Nappi earned his medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada, which is an island in the Caribbean. His residency took place at SUNY Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse. He completed fellowships at Albany Medical

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of current and former players,” Grady said.

The program prioritizes coaching education to ensure a high-quality experience for players.

On March 9, the club hosted its second U.S. Soccer coach certification course at Cooperstown Central School. The organization covers the costs for those seeking certification, offering parents a professional pathway to engage with their children’s athletic development.

“In the coming years, we are looking to continue to welcome more parents and interested volunteers to become U.S. Soccer Certified Coaches,” Grady said. “The continued addition of new coaches and volunteers will help sustain our club into the future.”

While registration for the current spring season is closed and teams are finalized, Grady encourages families to look toward future opportunities. Practices are scheduled to begin in April.

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Turn your vacant space into affordable rental housing with the Otsego County Vacant Rental Program!

Grants up to $50,000 or $75,000 per unit available Rental restrictions apply for 10 years

More info: otsegoruralhousing org/VRP

Contact: Otsego Rural Housing Assistance, Inc 607-286-7244 VRP@otsegoruralhousing org

The Otsego County VRP is funded by New York State Homes and Community Renewal’s New York State Vacant Rental Program.

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Grady acknowledged the following volunteers for their commitment to the program: Matt Grady, Connor Carey, Lucas Spencer, Aaron Hall, Edmund Brown, Garth Brown, Stacie Haynes, Geoff Foster, Gawayne Headley, Jim Price, Daphne Monie, Natalia McPherson, Tavar McQueen,

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a program of SUNY Oneonta and the SUNY Institute for Local News.

2026 Mini Grant Program

Each year, the Otsego County Soil and Water Conservation District sets aside monies for the purpose of encouraging private citizens, educational institutions, non-profits, and municipalities to undertake conservation-related projects and programs. For 2026, a total of $10,000 is available for the mini grant program. Each successful grant applicant may be reimbursed for up to $1,000.

Applicants should submit a brief (no more than two pages) description of the project or program for which they are seeking support including project or program goals, a budget, an explanation of how the program or project will achieve the goals, and a description of measurable outcomes. Mini-grant awards will be paid out as reimbursements for budgeted items of projects or programs completed within 18 months of award, after submission of a close-out report, itemized invoices, and proofs of payment. Sales tax will not be reimbursed for any reason.

Applications are due no later than May 8, 2026 and award decisions will be announced at the May Board of Directors meeting.

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HOMETOWN Views

THE PARTIAL OBSERVER

JEANNE DEWEY

Enough Is Enough: We Want a Dog Park

Charles Kingsley

Easter Week by

See the land, her Easter keeping, Rises as her Maker rose.

Seeds, so long in darkness sleeping, Burst at last from winter snows. Earth with heaven above rejoices; Fields and gardens hail the spring; Shaughs and woodlands ring with voices, While the wild birds build and sing.

You, to whom your Maker granted Powers to those sweet birds unknown, Use the craft by God implanted; Use the reason not your own. Here, while heaven and earth rejoices, Each his Easter tribute bring— Work of fingers, chant of voices, Like the birds who build and sing.

This poem is in the public domain.

LIFE SKETCHES

WOith all the current turmoil in our country, and in the world, it feels a little trivial to write about a dog park; however, it also feels necessary at this point. The Cooperstown Parks Board has been pursuing a Village Dog Park for more than 10 years, to no avail. Not because there is no public support—there is actually overwhelming support for a dog park—but because of red tape and unnecessary roadblocks.

Many area residents may remember another time of red tape and roadblocks in the early 2010s, when the Cooperstown Intermodal Transit and Welcome Center was being designed and built. The beloved Beanie Ainslie Cooperstown Youth Baseball field was displaced when the Transit project was started. A

huge amount of planning and negotiating took place with hopes to rebuild a new CYB field close to the original location. Efforts included the Village of Cooperstown paying $50,000.00 to CCS for a permanent easement to a parcel of unused land on Linden Avenue, where the new field was to be built. The Village of Cooperstown spent tens of thousands of dollars preparing the site to make it appropriate for a youth baseball field, adding electric, water, a sidewalk, and soil remediation to ensure its safety. The Village of Cooperstown then paid CYB $130,000.00 to build the new ball field on the Linden Avenue parcel, but ultimately, the CYB president at the time chose to move the ball field elsewhere (Hartwick).

The permanently eased

Who’s ‘The Man?’ Now, Charlie?

ne spring morning about 30 years ago, I headed for my camp on Canadarago Lake with a chain saw, some shingles and other material I would need to make a repair to the roof. A tree had fallen on it, allowing melting snow and rain to flood the attic and kitchen below. While surveying the damage I came across two pieces of cardboard lying face down on the attic floor. It looked like they had been used to cover a small vent window nearby.

When I turned them over they appeared to be identical, showing pictures of baseball players— eight of them. The portraits were the size of baseball cards. I recognized one of the names, Stanley Musial, a great outfielder who, in his heyday, had been known as “Stan the Man.” Coincidentally, my dad had bought me a Rawlings PMM Stan Musial baseball glove when I was in the eighth grade and I still have it—but I had never heard anybody call Stan, Stanley. It must have been when he was a rookie.

Also printed on the cardboard in bold letters was the brand name Hunter Hot Dogs. A caption read, “Kids, cut these pictures out to make a collection!” If folded, it looked like the 12” by 16” sheets

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would form a box that housed a dozen hot dogs. Baseball and hot dogs! I thought I had found a valuable collectable, but when I asked my friend Charlie— who is an expert in these matters—he said, “Nah.” I had to respect his opinion because once, when we were in Bouckville, an antique dealer commented on Charlie’s knowledge by referring to him as “The Man.”

Nevertheless, I ignored my friend’s poohpoohing of my find, and put Stanley Musial and his buddies in storage. A couple of months went

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land on Linden Avenue has remained empty since the agreement was signed on February 28, 2010 by then VOC Mayor Joe Booan and then CCS Board President Anthony Scalici. The Village of Cooperstown public works department has faithfully maintained the property since then: mowing the grass, clearing the snow and keeping the sidewalks clear, for almost 15 years.

To me, and many others, this unused but well-maintained parcel of land that was permanently eased to the Village of Cooperstown 15 years ago seems like the perfect location for a village dog park. It is flat, away from residences, safely walkable for most village residents and has ample parking for those who are unable to walk the

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by. During that time I visited a baseball card shop and described to the owner what I had found. His response was about the same as Charlie’s. I still had my doubts about their appraisal and one day asked Charlie to post my find on eBay. He was bothered by the “foolish request” but said, “Okay, we’ll split 50-50 on whatever it brings.” A week later I get a call from an excited Charlie, saying, “The hot dog box went for $220.00!” That was a $110.00 apiece, plus my sweet feeling of knowing better than the experts.

“You want to sell the other one?” Charlie asked. “This time I’ll only take 15 percent,” he said, sounding a bit guilty.

“Let’s wait a while,” I told him.

Several months later I gave Charlie the green light to unload the remaining Stanley and then boarded a plane to Florida. A week later my cell phone rang with so much energy it almost jumped out of my pocket. It was an excited Charlie telling me, “The cardboard went for $550.00!”

“That helps pay for Florida,” I said in a forced matter-of-fact tone.”

“Did I tell you I get 50 percent—or 15 percent?”

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The remnants of the (once) Proud Boys, namely the convicted seditionist Stewart Rhodes, PB “chairman” Enrique Tarrio, a pardoned January 6 rioter, and one Proud Karen (?) showed up as counter-protesters in their ICE cosplay costumes at the peaceful No Kings rally in Dallas to show their support for the Epstein class, higher tariffs, higher gas prices, deficit spending, warrantless searches, toxic Zionism, Palantir, and camo as a lifestyle choice.

One of the Lame Boys punched someone and was duly arrested by the Dallas Police. A grand old time was had by the rest of the tens of thousands there to collect their checks from Soros. Yours truly included. I will use my paycheck to buy oil futures. Chip Northrup Cooperstown Library Programs

Deserve Praise

The Four County Library System is pleased to share that several local libraries have

had success with programs supported by special funding. Each year, 4CLS offers an Outreach Mini-Grant opportunity to the member libraries within its service area of Broome, Chenango, Delaware and Otsego counties.

The following libraries recently reported success with the funds they received in 2025:

• George F. Johnson Memorial Library (Endicott) offered a six-week job preparation program and job fair, presented in conjunction with Broome Tioga Workforce.

• New Berlin Library is providing seasonal art classes to residents of the Chase Nursing Home.

• Nineveh Public Library hosts a monthly Art Club for older adults in the community.

• Richfield Springs Public Library introduced Makerspace Programming with specialized equipment that has also allowed them to create materials for takehome kits.

• Roxbury Library coordinated a free Summer in the Park event with live animals, music and local organizations, including the school district’s

CROP program participants.

• Stamford Library offered a free, eight-week, all-ages guitar workshop series, culminating in a recital for the community.

• Vestal Public Library hosted a series of inclusive fitness classes and created “Be Fit Kits” for patrons to practice fitness activities at home.

• Your Home Public Library (Johnson City), in conjunction with Binghamton University, provided free STEM Kits designed to spark curiosity and hands-on learning for children and families.

The Four County Library System enthusiastically supports these efforts by member libraries to create innovative programming that responds to local needs and offers opportunities for enrichment.

Sarah Reid Outreach and Youth Services Coordinator

Four County Library System Vestal

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135 YEARs AGo

Perhaps the most serious and extensive wreck ever known on the Albany &susquehanna railroad occurred Friday, March 27, when Train No. 4 eastbound and much behind time and running at the rate of 55 miles an hour, collided with the accommodation train for Binghamton, which leaves this station at 1:50 p.m. Train 17 was in charge of conductor Wm. Ferris, Wm. LaGrange being engineer. Frank Vincent was conductor of the express and Wm. White, familiarly known as “Reddy,” was engineer. The collision occurred at the big curve about one mile east of Wells Bridge and directly in front of the house of Casler Moak. Neither engineer was aware of the peril until the trains were within thirty rods of each other. LaGrange, who first saw the danger, whistled down brakes and with his fireman jumped in safety from the cab.on the express, engineer White reversed his engine and put on the air brakes, but not in time to escape collision. The two engines crashed together and fell over the bank toward the river. Three of the fifteen cars on the westbound train followed, the first car passing its engine and landing on its side near the highway. The second car fell into the river and the third was piled upon the wrecked engines. The express and baggage cars on No. 4 were also telescoped and demolished. Fireman Pierce was found dead at the scene and others suffered severe injuries. The freight car loaded with granulated sugar was thrown into the highway where it burned. Many spectators took advantage of the opportunity afforded by broken barrels to secure a supply of the sweetening gratis.

April 1891

70 YEARs AGo

A combination of history, art, research and reporting, along with cooperation and planning has resulted in learning some important scientific principles for sixth graders at Chestnutstreetschool. Teacher William swain says the class was in the process of studying light as part of its science program when the Junior Highschool sent an invitation to participate in the annualscience Fair. Through class discussion, it was decided that an exhibit showing the progress man has made in developing and using light would be an interesting project. “It doesn’t matter whether a prize is won at the Fair,” said Mr.swain. “The opportunity to explore what happens in the world around us, uncovering new information and putting efforts on display is rewarding enough.” The sixth graders won third prize in their division.

April 1956

40 YEARs AGo

James L.seward of Milford, the chief legislative aide forstatesenator L.stephen Riford, is expected to announce today that he will run for his boss’s seat. Riford (R-Auburn) said last week that he will not seek a third term assenator this November. Riford’s district, the 50th, coversotsego, Chenango, Cayuga, Cortland and Tompkins counties.seward has also served as aide to Assemblyman Peter Dokuchitz andsenator Charles Cook before joining Riford’s staff in 1983.seward is chairman of theotsego County Republican Committee and regional vice chairman of the New Yorkstate Republican Committee. Among other activities he is a member of the board of directors of Pathfinder Village, a school for “Down’ssyndrome” children.

April 1986

30 YEARs AGo

Angela Rab ofoneonta was crowned 1996 Miss otsego County Teenager at a Pageant onsaturday night inslade Auditorium at Hartwick College. Rab, age 14, took home top honors in a field of a dozen contestants vying for the crown and for the dozens of gifts donated by area businesses. “I loved it,” Rab said. “It feels good. I got a lot of support from everyone – from my friends and family.” Rab is a ninth-grader atoneonta high school.

April 1996

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spring Awards Focus Is onour History

As we celebrate America 250, preserving our history and heightening our civic engagement have never been more important. In an age of growing disinformation, where AI slop and Internet memes are vastly influential, saving our real history, good or bad, is paramount.

With that in mind, the Community Foundation ofotsego County 2026 spring awards cycle is dedicated to civics education, historic preservation, and community service projects related to otsego County history, with special consideration given to projects focused on celebrating America 250. In partnership with the Mildred Parish Foundation Fund at CFoC, we are allocating $100,000.00 for the spring cycle.

on March 5, representatives fromotsego County history-related groups (historical societies, museums) gathered to help CFoC develop criteria for its spring awards cycle. While most grantors decide internally how best to serve their nonprofits, we bring our partners in to tell us what works best.

It was a fun and enlightening gathering, with ideas shared, relationships built, and communities connected. These experts in the field provided insight and knowledge into creating robust and effective criteria for our awards cycle.

As a result, the 2026 spring awards cycle focuses on the following types of applications that include, but are not limited to:

• Workshops and education programs (for example, civic education, grave restoration, school programs, indigenous history, research, etc.);

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• Archival and genealogical services support (including digitization of important documents); Historic markers and monument care; Exhibit and event support (excluding fireworks);

• Historic encampments and reenactments;

• Capital projects for historic buildings. While special consideration will be given to

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NEWS BRIEFS

Sink Hole Closes Part of I-88

OTSEGO COUNTY—The New York State Police and Department of Transportation announced the immediate closure of Interstate 88 between exits 10 and 12 (Unadilla and Otego) in both directions until further notice. Detour signage is in place to direct motorists onto State Route 7 for this stretch of the journey. As of noon on Tuesday, March 31, there is no timetable for repairs. According to the NYSP website, the closure is due to a large sinkhole and culvert collapse. Further information will be announced by the DOT.

Revolution Topic of Progam

HARTWICK—Town of Maryland Historian Robert Parmeter will present the Otsego County Historical Association’s first program of the spring at Hartwick Kinney Memorial Library at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 9. He will discuss the American Revolution in the local area. The presentation is free and open to the public, and will be followed by a discussion period with light refreshments.

Hardy Chair Lecture Slated

ONEONTA—Hartwick College will host its 2026 Hardy Chair Lecture in the Celebration Room at Shineman Chapel House at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 2. Alicia Suarez, the Otto L. Sonder Professor of Sociology at DePauw University, will examine the contradictory ways incarcerated pregnant women interact with guards during pregnancy, labor and childbirth. The talk is free and open to the public.

Walling Makes Phi Kappa Phi

ITHACA—The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, initiated about 20,000 new students, faculty, staff and alumni this year. Among the honorees was Jessica Walling of Worcester, a student at Ithaca College. Membership is by invitation only and is available to the top 10 percent of seniors and graduate students, top 7.5 percent of juniors, and faculty, staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction. For more information, visit PhiKappaPhi.org.

Otsego Lake Opens for Season

COOPERSTOWN—The SUNY Oneonta Biological Field Station Volunteer Dive Team finished deploying the Springfield Landing and Lakefront no-wake zone buoys on Sunday, March 29. The lake is now open for the season. For more information, visit suny.oneonta. edu/biological-field-station.

NBHoF Activity Book Coming

COOPERSTOWN—The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum partnered with becker&mayer! kids, an imprint of The Quarto Group, to release a new children’s activity book on April 29. “The National Baseball Hall of Fame’s Big Baseball Activity Book: Puzzles, Games, and Fun Facts for Kids,” features 128 pages of puzzles and activities for children ages 8-12 and offers a guided tour of baseball history. For more information, visit baseballhall.org.

Agency Welcomes Maffei

ONEONTA—Benson Agency Real Estate announced that Charlie Maffei, the 2025 Best of the Best Real Estate Agent, has joined their firm. Born and raised in the Oneonta area, Maffei returned home in 2018 after three decades in New York City. He became a realtor last year and made four sales in his first 13 months. Benson Agency is a full-service real estate brokerage that has served the Oneonta area for more than 40 years. To contact Maffei, e-mail Charlie.Maffei@bensonre. com or call (917) 541-3436.

Gatehouse Announces Events

MORRIS—The Gatehouse Coffee Shop and Mercantile announced “Spring Awakening,” a series of special April events celebrating the turn of the season. It will host a seed starting workshop from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, April 2. “The Quiet Turning,” an exhibition by local artist Elizabeth Wilde, will open with a reception from 4-6 p.m. on Friday, April 3. Jenny Riffle will lead a lumen painting workshop from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, April 4. “Healing Love Water,” a musical performance by

Shira Small-Cangialosi and Adam Cooper, will run from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, April 4. There will be a day-long Easter Egg Hunt Sale in the shop the same day. There will be a special screening of the film “Killing Me Softly” at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 10, with a suggested donation of $10.00. Julene Waffle will lead a writing workshop from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, April 11. Multi-instrumentalist Chuck Wood will perform from 1-3 p.m. the next day. A meditation session will be held from 5-6:30 on Sunday, April 12. Finally, The Gatehouse will cohost a “Creative Expression for Grieving Hearts” support group with Helios Care; registration is required by calling (607) 432-5525. For more information, visit thegatehouseny.com.

Stone Celebrates 50 Years

RICHFIELD SPRINGS—Butternut Barn Primitives, a carefully curated antiques shop located in a historic two-story carriage house, will celebrate its 50th anniversary from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, April 18 and 19. Shopkeeper Judie Stone said in a release that she started the business with a $300.00 personal loan from a friend and is grateful for the opportunity to help create welcoming homes. For more information, visit butternutbarn.com/.

New Poetry Group Launches

COOPERSTOWN—Village Verses, a new multigenerational poetry group, will hold its first meeting in the Village Library from 5-6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14. Co-founded by village residents Ella Swift, 13, and senior citizen Aviva Schneider, the group is intended to bring people together across generations for lively discussion and wordsmithing. It will meet on the second Tuesday of each month from 5-6 p.m. The theme for the inaugural gathering is “Anything Goes,” and participants are invited to bring a poem to share or simply come to listen. In a release, the organizers thanked Heather Urtz Amendolare and the Village Library for their support.

Gas Up 8 More Cents in NYS

UTICA—The average price of gasoline in New York State rose eight cents to $3.93 per gallon over the week ending Monday, March 30, AAA Northeast announced. The national average reached $3.99, an increase of a dollar in just over a month. Crude oil prices continue to rise and fluctuate on uncertainty about the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, which has greatly reduced oil transportation across the critical Strait of Hormuz and threatens the physical destruction of much of the world’s oilfield and refining infrastructure. Domestically, demand rose as warmer weather and spring break season drew more Americans onto the road. Gasoline demand rose by nearly 200,000 barrels per day to 8.9 million, more than 280,000 higher than the same week last year. Domestic stocks declined for the sixth straight week to 241.4 million barrels a day, a week-over-week decrease of 2.6 million bpd. New York’s price is 93 cents higher than a month ago and 82 cents higher than this week last year. To view the full report, visit gasprices.aaa.com.

SBA Announces New Program

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Small Business Administration announced that small businesses in the food supply chain are now eligible for an enhanced Grocery Guarantee through the International Trade Loan Program. The loans come with a 90 percent federal guarantee and will be available to a broad range of agricultural and logistics producers, with the aim of increasing supply and lowering consumer prices. On May 1, small businesses in more than 20 NAICS Groups and National Industry Codes categories will become eligible for the program. For more information or to apply, contact an SBA Finance Manager at sba.gov/local-assistance/export-tradeassistance/finance-managers.

FSC Celebrates 30th Season

FRANKLIN—The Franklin Stage Company announced that its 30th anniversary season will run from May 31 to August 23. It will open with an anniversary fundraiser on May 31, featuring music group Duo Extempore and the debut of its commissioned piece for the celebration. Tickets may be purchased at franklinstagecompany.org. All other programming is free and open to the public. Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” will run from July 3-19 with five shows per week. FSC will present

Hend Ayoub’s solo show “HOME? A Palestinian Woman’s Search for Life, Liberty and Happiness” on the weekend of July 24-26. Dual Rivet Dance Company will perform on the weekend of July 31 to August 2. The final production of the year is the world premiere of Kyle Bass’s “The Civilities,” exploring the relationship between a young Black Cornell graduate student and an elderly confederate veteran in 1930s Upstate New York. It will run from August 7-23. All evening shows have a curtain time of 7:30 p.m.; Sunday shows begin at 5 p.m. “Much Ado About Nothing” and “The Civilities” will also have 3 p.m. Saturday matinees. Admission is free with a suggested donation of $25.00. Visit the website to make reservations.

Legion To Hold Chicken Dinner

LAURENS—The Laurens American Legion, 11 Main Street, will host a barbecue chicken dinner from 4:30-6 p.m. on Friday, April 10. Dinners are $12.00 and chicken halves are $7.00. Dine-in and takeout are available.

CANO Calling for Submissions

ONEONTA—The Community Arts Network of Oneonta asks local artists to submit work for the upcoming Annual Mansion Exhibit. Held at the Wilber Mansion, 11 Ford Avenue, from May 15 to June 14, the Mansion Show will open with a reception from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, May 15. The theme is “precipice,” inviting artists to explore edges and turning points. Each person may submit up to three works for consideration, with a submission fee of $15.00 for CANO members and $25.00 for non-members. All entries must be made by Wednesday, April 15. For more information, visit canoneonta.org.

Rotary Funding Round Opens

COOPERSTOWN—The Allocations Committee of the Rotary Club of Cooperstown will accept applications from nonprofit organizations for the spring funding cycle from Wednesday, April 1 through the end of the month. Applications and eligibility criteria are available at portal.clubrunner. ca/3556. They should be mailed to Cooperstown Rotary Club, PO Box 993, Cooperstown, NY 13326 or e-mailed to tlbhinmanhollow@gmail. com. The committee will review applications and make recommendations to the Board of Directors at the May 11 meeting.

Study: $31K To Have a Baby

NEW YORK STATE—New research from health insurance comparison company iSelect has ranked New York the 14th worst state in the nation for the overall toll of giving birth. The average total cost of giving birth is $31,345.00. Employers are obligated to provide paid maternity leave, and the state’s maternal mortality rate stands at 22 per 100,000 births. The overall score was 39.7 out of 100, with higher scores indicating better patient experiences. Alaska, Nevada, and Wisconsin were the worst states to give birth; Maryland, Delaware, and Rhode Island were the best. Full data and methodology are available at iselect.com.au/health-insurance/insights/global-toll-of-giving-birth/

Gregory Is VP for Enrollment

ONEONTA—Hartwick College announced the appointment of Jacqueline “Jackie” Gregory as vice president for enrollment management, effective June 1. Gregory brings more than a quarter-century of experience in enrollment, financial aid and education marketing, including successful service as interim vice president since July. She began her career with a decade in Hartwick’s admissions and financial aid offices, spent 14 years in the private sector, and returned to Hartwick as director of enrollment management in October 2023. Gregory earned two bachelor’s degrees summa cum laude in history and geography from Salisbury University.

Gronwall Plays at Band Fest

SCRANTON—Liam M. Gronwall of Sidney was among six student musicians in The University of Scranton’s Performance Music program who performed at the Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Band Festival at Bucknell University on March 10-12. Gronwell played tenor saxophone at the event. Pennsylvania’s is the oldest continuously running intercollegiate band in the U.S.

Cooperstown District Ranks among State Leaders in ELA Growth

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Students at Cooperstown Central School District are outperforming state benchmarks, officials announced this week. Proficiency levels on English language arts assessment tests rose by 15 percentage points during the 2024-25 school year, reflecting steady growth and ongoing improvement across grade levels. According to data released by the New York State Education Department, 77 percent of students in the district were proficient on last year’s ELA

tests, the highest percentage among all Otsego County school districts. That far surpasses the state average of 53 percent, officials said in a press release issued on Tuesday, March 31.

The increase of 15 percentage points from the previous year at Cooperstown Central School District also marked the greatest rise among school districts in Otsego County and more than doubled the statewide average increase of 7 percentage points in ELA proficiency.

Cooperstown tied for Number 7 in the state for the biggest jump in ELA

proficiency levels among more than 650 districts analyzed statewide, reinforcing a districtwide focus on reading and writing instruction across all grade levels.

“These results reflect the hard work of our students, teachers, and staff, and the strong commitment across our district to building literacy skills at every grade level,” Cooperstown Central School District Superintendent Sarah Spross said. “We are proud to see this kind of growth and remain committed to helping every student

continue to succeed as readers, writers, and thinkers.”

The ELA assessment tests are administered annually to students in grades 3-8. Students are considered proficient in the subject if they score at Level 3 or higher.

“Strong literacy skills are the foundation for learning in every subject, and these results show what can happen when students are consistently supported both in the classroom and at home,” Spross added.

Area Student Gymnast Lands Perfect Score at Watertown Meet

By ERIC SANTOMAURO-STENZEL

WATERTOWN

Lilly Stalter of Meredith, a gymnast at the Oneonta YMCA, scored a perfect 10.00 at a meet in Watertown on February 28. Stalter, a homeschooled senior in high school, is the third YMCA gymnast in New York history to achieve the feat, according to the Oneonta YMCA.

“It was very surreal,” Stalter said. “I’ve never seen it happen, so I was very, very surprised,” adding “it literally felt like a dream.”

Scores, which start as perfect and then have deductions throughout a routine, are difficult to keep so high.

“I was told it’s the first that’s ever come out of our YMCA. So I think it’s pretty cool,” Stalter said.

“I felt like I had a great routine. But when I saluted the judge, I felt like something was different,” Stalter said.

When Stalter completed her 90-second routine, which drew on her experience as a dancer, the judge stood up.

“I knew what that meant,” Coach Tara Robinson said. Stalter “did not know what that meant. And I told her that the judge wanted to see her, so she walked over there, and then the judge flashed the score of a 10.00.”

The team went “crazy,” Stalter said.

Coached by Robinson, Stalter has been competing

in gymnastics for about a decade.

“She’s a performer and she’s an extremely strong athlete, so she does skills that are not easy,” Robinson said.

Stalter said she plans to attend a dance academy next

SPCA Partners with Pet Reunification Service

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The Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has announced a partnership with DocuPet, a leading provider of modern pet registration and lost pet recovery services, to help reunite lost pets with their families faster than ever before. This collaboration will bring DocuPet’s HomeSafe® 24/7 lost pet service and the National Pet Record Search to the Otsego County community—helping prevent shelter overcrowding, reducing intake costs, and giving pet owners a reliable way to bring their companions home.

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secure, online pet profile. If a pet goes missing, owners can submit a Lost Pet Report and get immediate service from DocuPet’s HomeSafe® team. Real-time alerts are sent to local residents and shelters. When a community member or animal control officer finds a lost pet, they can enter the unique tag ID on DocuPet’s website or call the HomeSafe® team directly. HomeSafe® will guide the successful reunification, offering live support 24/7, 365 days a year. Ideally, officials said, this means faster reunifications and fewer pets entering shelters.

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year to pursue a professional dancing career. In the meantime, Stalter has qualified for and will be competing in the YMCA National Gymnastics Championship in Greensboro, North Carolina in June.

“Nationwide, there’s a lot of people reaching out to her because she will be competing this routine at Nationals,” Robinson said. “So she has a lot of following waiting to see this routine.”

“I’m very blessed to be able to do all the things I’ve been able to do in my time in gymnastics,” Stalter said, “and to, honestly, just love what you do and enjoy your team and your coaches and build great relationships with them, because that’s really what made this more special than anything.”

Parents Jennis and Wendy Stalter said they are proud of Lilly. “I’m just really thankful,” mother Wendy said, adding Lilly had recovered from an injury only a couple years earlier, the accomplishment almost making it worth it. “She just continues to be hopeful.”

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“Lost pets shouldn’t have to rely on luck to make it back home,” said SQSPCA Executive Director Stacie Haynes. “With DocuPet’s technology, we can help reunite pets with their families even faster.”

Laurens Mayor Arrested for Second Set of Child Rape Charges

By ERIC SANTOMAURO-STENZEL

LAURENS

On March 19, State Police of Clifton Park arrested Village of Laurens Mayor Frank W. Kovacs, 62, on child rape charges for the second time in less than a year, according to New York State Police.

The felony charges included eight counts of Rape 1st, three counts of Criminal Sex Act 1st, a “B” felony, and three counts of Sexual Abuse 1st, a class “D” felony, according to a State Police press release.

The release said that on February 4, 2025, “Investigators due to an ongoing Troop C investigation received information pertaining to the rape and sexual assault of a child in Saratoga County which began when the child was reportedly 13. The investigation determined Kovacs allegedly repeatedly sexually assaulted and raped the child (under the age of 17) from 2008 until 2011 while in Clifton Park.”

Kovacs, who is still the mayor of Laurens according

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Stalter said he did not want political party to prevent people from supporting him.

“I don’t want somebody to feel left out or to feel that there’s a political affiliation and they have difficulty. I want somebody to look at me and vote for me because they believe in me.”

If Stalter were to lose the primary to Devlin, who has already earned the endorsement of the Otsego County GOP, its leader County Board Chair Edwin Frazier Jr., and many local GOP leaders, it would set up a November rematch where all registered voters can pick a candidate.

The Independent candidacy could help stitch together a broad coalition in Stalter’s efforts to unseat Devlin, who is running for his sixth four-year term. Stalter said he is campaigning full-time to earn support. Since the start of his campaign, Stalter has shown a willingness to buck the party line and establishment to gain support.

The meet and greet was also attended by other insurgent Republican candidates who are facing opponents with strong party backing, including Sullivan County Legislator Terry Bernardo, who is running against Assemblyman Chris Tague for the 51st State Senate District nomination, and Alex Portelli, who is facing State Senator Peter Oberacker for the NY-19 Congressional District nomination.

The felony charges included eight counts of Rape 1st, three counts of Criminal Sex Act 1st, a “B” felony, and three counts of Sexual Abuse 1st, a class “D” felony.

to the village’s website and recent meeting minutes, was first arrested in June 2025 on two counts of Rape 1st and three counts of Criminal Sexual Act 1st. At the time, State Police alleged that “An investigation began in December of 2024 when a victim reported that over a decade ago, they had been sexually assaulted by Kovacs for several years, in multiple locations by means of forcible compulsion, intimidation and coercion when the victim was a teenager.”

For the recent March arrest, State Police said, Kovacs was arrested at his place of employment in Oneonta and transported to SP Clifton Park for processing. He was then arraigned at the Clifton Park

Hartwick resident Sarah McGuire told AllOtsego she was there to “get the word out about what great representatives” Stalter and Bernardo are.

“I do believe that sometimes shaking things up is a good answer, too,” McGuire said of Devlin. “Tenure doesn’t necessarily mean that you’ve done a great job for a long period of time. So perhaps someone new, like Sheriff Mike, will offer some different solutions to the many problems that we have within the department.”

Stalter has met with members of the activist group CooperstownOneonta Indivisible, which has

been a major organizer in recent local protests against the Trump administration and Sheriff Devlin’s 287(g) Warrant Service Officer agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The agreement allows certain corrections officers to be deputized as immigration officers to facilitate the transfer of individuals in their custody with immigration warrants to ICE custody.

One of the main leaders of the group, Virginia Kennedy, told AllOtsego that while CooperstownOneonta Indivisible has not issued an endorsement, “You can be very clear about the fact that we are very

much in favor of Mr. Stalter’s positions, both in how he intends to reverse that 287(g) agreement and how he intends to deal with being more communicative with the public.”

If Stalter “does run on the independent line, it’s something that we’ll seriously consider,” Kennedy said, stressing any potential endorsement would be the result of a group decision.

The chair of the county’s Democratic Party, Caitlin Ogden, also recently said that she personally would support Stalter’s November candidacy if no Democrat came forward. With no such candidate announced and the ballot access petitioning deadline of April 2, that is highly unlikely. Reacting to the support, Stalter told AllOtsego, “I’m very happy. I want people to support my campaign. I want people of all political affiliations to hear what I have to say.” He added that he loves that “Lady Justice wears a blindfold” and “I am very supportive of anybody who wants to reach out and talk to me. We can either agree or disagree, but the thing we will do is we’ll have a conversation about it.”

Devlin did not respond to request for comment by press time.

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Town Court where he was remanded to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility in lieu of $50,000.00 cash, a $250,000.00 bond, or a $500,000.00 partially secured bond, State Police said.

“The Albany Times Union” reported that according to the Clifton Park Town Court clerk, Kovacs has been released from Saratoga County jail.

Regular meeting minutes for the Village of Laurens board do not show any discussion of the first charges against Mayor Kovacs since they were filed last June.

Meeting minutes do show that shortly after the first charges were filed and reported in the media, Kovacs would serve ice cream at a summer 2025 concert. He also reported strong attendance for a children’s Trunk or Treat that included “safety activities” with the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office and New York State Police. He announced that Santa would be at a gazebo in December 2025, minutes show.

Kovacs could not be reached for comment by press time.

dent,” and awaits arraignment at Otsego County Correctional Facility.

The investigation also revealed that Martinez was “an undocumented immigrant originally from El Salvador,” the release said.

Many commenters on the Sheriff’s Office’s Facebook post had strong reactions. Several commenters shared images of or referenced woodchippers as a suggestion for what should happen to Martinez, or otherwise advocated for Martinez to be killed. Others called for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to get involved.

“Just hand him over to federal authorities. There is no way we should continue to tolerate this type of horrible behavior in our community,” Town of Hartwick Councilmember Bryan LoRusso commented.

Some commenters stressed there had not been any conviction and called for due process for Martinez.

It is so far unclear whether Martinez could be impacted by the terms of the Sheriff’s Office’s 287(g) Warrant Service Officer agreement with ICE, which some members of the public applauded in the comments.

The Warrant Service Officer agreement is distinct from a different kind of 287(g), the Jail Enforcement Model, which permits a jail to transfer any person in their custody who is present in the country illegally to ICE custody. The Warrant Service Officer agreement signed

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Sheriff Richard Devlin (R) enables the Sheriff’s Office to transfer individuals with immigration warrants at the conclusion of their criminal custody to ICE custody.

As of January 20, Devlin said no one in his custody had yet been subject to the terms of his office’s Warrant Service Officer agreement.

An ICE spokesperson, who did not give their name, told AllOtsego they would require more details to confirm whether Martinez had an active immigration warrant. The Sheriff’s Office did not respond to repeated requests for further details on the Martinez case and the agreement.

The text of the 287(g) tightly limits the Sheriff’s Office ability to share information about its activities pursued under the agreement. Among other requirements, any release of information “obtained or developed as a result of this [memorandum of agreement]” is “under the control of ICE.” It requires the Sheriff’s Office to contact the ICE Office of Public Affairs, “which will consult the ICE Privacy Office for approval, prior to any release to the media.”

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While there is currently no set date for BurkSciallo’s episode to air on PBS, it will be shown in 100 countries and be a part of the Stories from the Stage online collection, according to a district press release. It will also be available as a part of a podcast and on YouTube.

Maureen C. Waddell 1957-2026

FLY CREEK— Maureen Catherine (Kelly) Waddell of Fly Creek, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away unexpectedly on February 21, 2026 following a sudden cardiac event. Maureen was born May 7, 1957 to Thomas and Anita Kelly, one of six children, and grew up in Valley Stream, New York.

Maureen was irreplaceably special. From her youth on Long Island, her young adulthood working for American

Airlines, raising a family in Jamestown, New York, to eventually settling in Fly Creek, New York, Maureen consistently brightened the day of everyone she encountered. She made friends easily with her quick wit and outgoing personality. Her wicked sense of humor was her superpower. She adored her three children, Tara, Arthur Jr. and Laura, who worshipped their hilarious mom. Once they were grown, Maureen went back to school and became a phlebotomist, which was a perfect career match for her warmth

and charm. Maureen was a shining star in the outpatient lab at MIBH, where everyone who met her was immediately dazzled by her expertise, kindness and unmistakable laughter.

Maureen was predeceased by her parents, whom she selflessly cared for in Florida during the final years of their lives.

Maureen is survived by her three children, Tara (Josh), AJ (Kristen) and Laura (Corey); two grandchildren, Artie and Dylan; her sister, Eileen (Tom), and brothers, Tom (Jayne), Jim (Janet), Dan (Nancy), and Bob (Debra); along with many

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distance.

It even has a water supply that was placed 15 years ago in anticipation of the CYB field being relocated there. So, why is this ideal location not being utilized?

Firstly, Cooperstown’s current mayor, Ellen Tillapaugh, doesn’t want a dog park there. I have not received a valid reason (or really any reason), despite asking both directly and indirectly.

Secondly, because

Cooperstown’s Village Attorney, Martin Tillapaugh, sent a legalese letter to CCS’s superintendent asking if the permanently eased land in question, which clearly states is for the purpose of “a village parking area, subsurface drainage, recreation facility, and maintenance,” could be used for a dog park. Because the communication came from Cooperstown’s attorney, and not the mayor or the Board of Trustees, the CCS attorney needed to be the one to respond.

CCS’s attorney is

from Albany and has no understanding of the property or history of the easement. He has said the easement (that Cooperstown paid $50,000.00 for) essentially can’t be used by the village for anything.

As a Village of Cooperstown taxpayer, and as a CCS District taxpayer, I am dismayed at the waste of money, with no benefit to anyone.

If you, too, are dismayed by this situation, and want our community to benefit from the investments made over the past 15

years for a recreational facility, please let the Village of Cooperstown and the Cooperstown School District know.

In these trying times, a Cooperstown dog park is needed more than ever…Dog parks build connection among community members, improve the health and well-being of the dogs and people who utilize them, and attract new people to the community. Every vibrant, growing, friendly community needs a dog park.

Jeanne Dewey is a resident of the Village of Cooperstown.

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he asked, chuckling.

“You said fifteen,” I returned.

“Who knew?” he said, disgusted.

Now, briefly, in the area of collectibles, like Stan—I was “The Man.”

“You gotta get back to your camp and into that attic,” Charlie said. “There might be more…”

I did revisit the attic. But the hot dog cards, like old Stanley, had left the ball park.

Terry Berkson’s articles have appeared in “New York” magazine, “Automobile” magazine and many others. Reviews on his critically-praised memoir, “Corvette Odyssey,” can be found on TerryBerkson.com.

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Center in Albany and Tufts New England Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology. After his education was complete, Nappi returned to Albany, where he held a faculty position at Albany Medical School for more than 15 years, becoming the program director for the interventional cardiology fellowship training program before accepting his current position at Bassett.

“I am looking forward to fully embracing this new opportunity,” said Nappi.

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Notice of orgaNizatioN of 10 Youngman Ave, LLC under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law.

1. The name of the limited liability company is 10 Youngman Ave, LLC.

2. Articles of Organization of 10 Youngman Ave, LLC were filed with the New York Secretary of State on December 1, 2025.

3. The county within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is to be located is Otsego County.

4. The street address of the principal business location of the limited liability company is: 1027 South Gilboa Road, Gilboa, NY 12076.

5. The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: 10 Youngman Ave, LLC, 1027 South Gilboa Road, Gilboa, NY 12076.

6. The limited liability company is organized to carry on all lawful activities.

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Notice of formatioN of NYNH LLC

Articles of organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on: 2/18/2026.

Office Location: Otsego County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to the LLC: 507 Moody Rd., Pike, NH 03780. Purpose: any lawful act under New York LLC law.

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FAMILY MEETING, LLC.

Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/05/2026.

Office location: Otsego County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC

upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 26500 W. Agoura Rd., Ste. 211, Calabasas, CA 91302. Purpose: any lawful activities.

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Notice of formatioN of CF Satriano Excavating LLC

Art. of Org. filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) 2/16/2026.

Office Location: Otsego County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail a copy of process to 148 Fred Field Road, Hartwick, NY 13348. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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Notice of formatioN of Moonlight Manor Enterprises LLC.

Articles of organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/28/2026.

Office location: Otsego County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to Moonlight Manor Enterprises LLC: 21 Country Club Road, Oneonta, NY 13820. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

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filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on February 23, 2026. Office location is Otsego County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to PO Box 1348, Richfield Springs, NY 13439. Purpose: any lawful activity.

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Notice of QualificatioN of Poznyak & Co. LLC.

Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 01/12/2026. Office location: Otsego County. LLC formed in Texas (TX) on 05/23/2025. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 167 County Highway 53, Richfield Springs, NY 13439, USA. TX address of LLC: 616 Cameron Way, Azle, TX 76020, USA. Certificate of Formation filed with TX Secy of State, 1019 Brazos Street, Austin, TX 78701. Purpose: any lawful activity. 6LegalApr.9

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Notice of formatioN of

Creating Lasting Memories, LLC

filed with New York Sec’y of State (SSNY) on 02/25/2026. Office location: Otsego County. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 145 Cty. Hwy. 35A, Maryland, NY 12116. Purpose: To engage in any and all business activities and business activities permitted under NYS Law. 6LegalApr.9

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Notice of formatioN of Hemlock Hill Homestead LLC filed 2/26/2026. Office: Otsego Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 706 County Highway 17, New Berlin, NY 13411. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 6LegalApr.16

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Notice of formatioN of limiteD liaBilitY comPaNY

NAME: 853 HOOSE RD. LLC

Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on JANUARY 30, 2026. Office location:

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OTSEGO County SSNY has been designated as agent of 853 HOOSE RD. LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to 853 HOOSE RD. LLC, 853 Hoose Road, Cherry Valley, NY 13320. For any lawful purpose.

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Notice of formatioN of Pasquale Enterprises LLC.

Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 1/25/26. 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: 568 Co. Hwy. 25 Richfield Springs, NY.

Purpose: any lawful activity.

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Notice of formatioN of Fonda Construction LLC

filed Arts. of Org. with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/6/2026. Office: Otsego County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: c/o The LLC, 20 Depot St., Unadilla, NY 13849. Purpose: any lawful act.

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Notice of orgaNizatioN of SunnySide 217 LLC

under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law.

1. The name of the limited liability company is SunnySide 217 LLC.

2. Articles of Organization of SunnySide 217 LLC were filed with the New York Secretary of State on March 13, 2026.

3. The county within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is to be located is Otsego County.

4. The street address of the principal business location of the limited liability company is: 217 County Highway 38A, Richmondville, NY 12149.

5. The Secretary of

State is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: SunnySide 217 LLC, 217 County Highway 38A, Richmondville, NY 12149.

6. The limited liability company is organized to carry on all lawful activities.

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Notice of formatioN of

SCE MANAGEMENT, LLC,

Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 03/09/2026. Office loc: Otsego County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 49 Main St., E. Worcester, NY 12064.

Reg Agent: Stephen Attard, 716 Cape Horn Rd., Stamford, NY 12167. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

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Notice of orgaNizatioN of SHEREEN MORKEH LLC

Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of State (SSNY) on February 23, 2026. Office Location: Otsego County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: The LLC, 10 Fernleigh Dr., Apt. A7, Cooperstown, NY 13326. Purpose: all lawful purposes.

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Notice of orgaNizatioNal meetiNg aND BuDget HeariNg for 2026-2027 fiScal Year

BuDget for tHe Village of cooPerStoWN

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cooperstown will conduct the Village of Cooperstown Organizational Meeting for the 2026-27 Village

year in the Village Office Building, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown, New York on Monday, April 6, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. and will also hold a Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m. that evening or as soon thereafter as can be heard for the purpose of hearing public comment on the proposed 2026-27 Tentative Budget. The Village of Cooperstown encourages comments regarding the budget to be mailed or emailed to the Village Clerk at the contact information below. Copies of the budget are available in the Village Office, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown, and can be obtained during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. or it can be viewed on the Village website at www.cooperstownny.gov

Any resident of the Village of Cooperstown is entitled to be heard upon said proposed budget at such public hearing. Disabled citizens, who require assistance in attending said public hearing, or in furnishing comments or suggestions, should contact the Village Clerk’s Office at (607) 547-2411 to request assistance.

Jenna L. Utter, RMC Village Clerk Village of Cooperstown 22 Main Street Cooperstown, NY 13326 (607) 547-2411 (phone) jutter@cooperstownny.gov

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Notice of formatioN of H&K 449 Main Street Properties LLC. Filed 9/16/25. Cty: Otsego. SSNY desig. for process & shall mail POB 1238, Oneonta, NY 13820. Purp: any lawful. 6LegalMay.7

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Notice of formatioN of

Elkan Family Farm, LLC

Articles of organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on: March 22, 2026.

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: 2224 County Route 26, Fly Creek, NY 13337. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 6LegalMay.7

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Notice of aDoPtioN of reSolutioN SuBJect to PermiSSiVe refereNDum

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cooperstown, Otsego County, New York at a meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of March, 2026, duly adopted pursuant to section 6-C of the General Municipal Law, a resolution subject to permissive referendum, the purpose and effect of which is to authorize an appropriation of $8,400 from Fire Department Reserves to line A3410-490- Fire Department Vehicle Expenses for repairs. BY ORDER OF THE VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF COOPERSTOWN, NEW YORK

Jenna L. Utter, RMC Village Clerk Village of Cooperstown 22 Main Street Cooperstown, NY 13326 (607) 547-2411 (phone) jutter@cooperstownny.gov (email) 1LegalApr.2

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Notice of filiNg of fiNal aSSeSSmeNt roll

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the assessor of the Village of Cooperstown has prepared the final assessment roll for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, and that same was filed on April 1, 2026, with the undersigned Village Clerk at her office in said Village where it may be examined by any person at all times during regular business hours for a period of fifteen days from the date of publication of this notice, at the Village Office Building, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown, New York.

Jenna L. Utter, RMC Village Clerk Village of Cooperstown 22 Main St., PO Box 346 Cooperstown, NY 13326 (607) 547-2411 (phone) jutter@cooperstownny.gov

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Notice of formatioN of

MARINO & SEGAR PROPERTIES LLC.

Filed with SSNY on 03/23/2026. Office: Otsego County. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 27 WEST END AVE., ONEONTA, NY 13820. Purpose: Any Lawful.

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Notice of formatioN of limiteD liaBilitY comPaNY:

The name of the limited liability company is: CALAMA Management, LLC (the “Company”). The date of filing of the Articles of Organization of the Company with the Secretary of State was March 19, 2026. The county in which the principal place of business of the Company shall be located is Otsego County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the Company upon whom process against it may be served. The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the Company to CALAMA Management, LLC, 38 Nokomis Avenue, Oakland, NJ 07436. The purpose of the business of the Company is any lawful business purpose.

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Notice of formatioN of a NY limiteD liaBilitY comPaNY

Name:

EAST HILL 95 LLC

Articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 2 March 2026. 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 192 Main Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326. Purpose is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under NYS laws.

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Notice of PuBlic HeariNg, BuDget Vote aND electioN City School District City of Oneonta, New York

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing of the qualified voters of the Oneonta City School District, Otsego County, New York, will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Oneonta Senior High School cafeteria, 130 East St., Oneonta, NY 13820, pursuant to Section 2022 (41) of the Education Law of the State of New York, for the presentation of the budget document.

NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that the Annual Meeting and a vote, by voting machine, will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at The Foothills atrium, 24 Market Street, Oneonta, at which time the polls will be open from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., EST, for voting on the following items:

To adopt the annual budget of the Oneonta City School District for the fiscal year 2026-2027 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable real property of the District,

To elect two (2) members of the Board of Education, each to serve three (3) year terms, commencing on July 1, 2026 and expiring on June 30, 2029, to succeed Shawn Beckerink, and Margot Reynolds, whose terms expire on June 30, 2026.

To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting pursuant to the Education Law of the State of New York.

Voting at said Annual Election will be by use of voting machines. all VotiNg Will taKe Place at: tHe footHillS 24 MARKET STREET, ONEONTA, NEW YORK

Petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education to fill two (2) expired terms of three (3) years shall be filed with the Clerk of said School District at the District Office, no later than April 29, 2026, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Each petition must be directed to the Clerk of the District, must be signed by at least one hundred (100) qualified voters of the District and state the residence of each signer; the name and residence of the candidates.

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NOTICE, is also given that any person, otherwise qualified to vote, who is currently registered for any general election, pursuant to Section 5-100 of the Election Law, shall be entitled to vote without further registration pursuant to Sections 2014 and 2606 of the Education Law.

NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN THAT military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the School District by requesting to be registered by the District Clerk at [607-433-8200 ext. 1300] or [rmcguinness@ oneontacsd.org].

Military voters who are registered and qualified voters of the School District may apply for a military ballot by requesting an application from the District Clerk at the phone number

or email address listed above. For a military voter to be issued a military ballot, the District Clerk must have received a valid ballot application no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 4, 2026. In a request for a military ballot application or ballot, the military voter may indicate their preference for receiving the application or ballot by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail. The School District will transmit military ballots to military voters on May 5, 2026. Completed military ballots must be received by the School District by 5:00 p.m. on May 19, 2026, in order to be counted.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Education of the Oneonta City School District has fixed May 5, 2026 as the date on which the Board of Registration of said

school district will meet at 31 Center Street, in Oneonta, New York, in said school district, for the purpose of preparing a register for each school election district for the Annual City School District Election to be held on May 19, 2026. Said Board of Registration will meet for said purposes on May 5, 2026 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

At such hours and place, any person who has not permanently registered by May 5, 2026 or who did not register for the general election held on November 4, 2025, or who is permanently registered, but at the time of such registration resided in a school election district other than the one in which he or she presently resides or has not voted in an intervening election, must in order to

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be entitled to vote at said election, present himself or herself personally for registration.

The register so prepared pursuant to Sections 2014 and 2606 of the Education Law will be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the School District at the Board of Education Offices at 31 Center Street, Oneonta, New York 13820 and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the district beginning May 5, 2026, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on weekdays and each day, except Saturday or Sunday, prior to the day set for the election, May 19, 2026, and at the polling place on the day of the vote.

Copies of the proposed budget may be obtained by any resident of the Oneonta City School District each day of the

week other than Saturday, Sunday or a holiday, during the period of seven days immediately preceding the date of the public hearing to be held on May 6, 2026.

Copies of the proposed budget will be available on said days at the Board of Education Office, 31 Center Street, Oneonta, New York, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Copies of the proposed budget may be obtained by any resident of the Oneonta City School District at each schoolhouse in the district between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. each day of the week other than Saturday, Sunday, or a holiday during the period of fourteen days immediately preceding the date of the annual meeting and election, and on the date of the election.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Board of Education of the Oneonta City School District shall provide for early voting and absentee ballots for the election of Board of Education member, the school budget and any other referenda stated in this notice. Applications for early voting and absentee ballots for said annual election are available at the Board of Education Offices, 31 Center Street, Oneonta, New York. Completed applications are to be submitted to the Clerk of the Board of Education at said address no later than May 12, 2026 if mailed, and May 19, 2026 if personally delivered. Early voting and absentee ballots are to be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 19, 2026 the day of said election, to the address of the

Clerk of the Board of Education.

A list of all persons to whom early voting and absentee ballots have been issued will be available in the office of the District Clerk from 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on each of the five days prior to the day of the election, except Saturdays and Sundays, and on the day set for the election. Any qualified voter may challenge the acceptance of the ballot of any person on such list, by making his/her challenge and reasons therefore known to the Inspector of Election on election day.

PROPOSITION 1 – PURCHASE OF SCHOOL BUSES

Shall the bond resolution adopted by the Board of Education on March 18, 2026, authorizing the purchase of school buses, including in-

cidental expenses, at a maximum estimated cost of $715,000, and the issuance of $715,000 bonds of said School District to pay the cost thereof, to mature over a period not exceeding five years, providing that such bonds shall be payable from amounts to be levied in annual installments on taxable real property of said School District; pledging the District’s faith and credit for the payment of such bonds; delegating powers to the chief fiscal officer with respect to the issuance and sale of bond anticipation notes and such bonds, containing an estoppel clause and providing for the publication of an estoppel notice, be approved?

Dated: April 3, 2026

Oneonta, New York BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF

EDUCATION OF THE ONEONTA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Regina Ranieri McGuinness

Regina Ranieri McGuinness, District Clerk

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Notice of formatioN of Triple M Hunt Farm LLC

Articles of organization filed with the SSNY on 3/23/26.

Office: Otsego County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Attilio Somma, 40 Red Creek Road, Hampton Bays, NY 11946.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 6LegalMay.7

►Fri., April 3

WORSHIP “Good

Friday.”

• 10 a.m. Atonement Lutheran Church, 1 Center Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-6852.

• Noon. Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4636 State Highway 28, Cooperstown. (607) 5479613.

• 4:30 p.m. Shineman Chapel, Hartwick College, 1 Hartwick Drive, Oneonta.

• 7 p.m. St. Matthew Lutheran Church with Laurens Presbyterian Church at 125 Main Street, Laurens.

EASTER 10 a.m.

“OWL Egg Hunt.” Free; registration required. Presented by Oneonta World of Learning at Fortin Park, Hangar #1, 101 Youngs Road, Oneonta. (607) 431-8543.

SENIOR COFFEE

HOUR 10:30 a.m. Coffee, tea, pastries, games, puzzles, special events and good conversation. Held each Friday. Kinney Memorial Library, 3140 County Highway 11, Hartwick. (607) 2936600.

GAMES 11 a.m. Beginner Mahjong. Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main Street, Otego. (607) 988-6661.

EASTER 1-3:30 p.m.

Steampunk Egg Workshop. Create your own steampunk masterpiece. Fees apply; registration recommended. All supplies and instructions provided. Oneonta World of Learning, 167 Youngs Road, Oneonta. (607) 431-8543.

DINNER 5-7 p.m.

“Fried Fish Dinner.” Fees apply. Open to the public. American Legion Post 259, 279 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-0494.

OPENING RECEP-

TION 5-8 p.m. “Enlightenment.” First Friday event. Featuring clay lamps from Smithy Gallery artists. Show runs through 4/26. 25 Main Collective, 21 Main

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Street, Cherry Valley. (607) 264-5340.

OPEN MIC 6 p.m.

Poems, songs, dance, stories, comedy and more. Register at the door to perform. Donations appreciated. Held first Friday of each month. Presented by The Telegraph School at the Cherry Valley Old School Café, 2 Genesee Street, Cherry Valley. (607) 264-3785.

PLANETARIUM

7 p.m. “The Life and Death of Stars.” Familyfriendly show open to the public. Fees apply. SUNY Oneonta Planetarium, Perna Science Building, Room 018A, SUNY Oneonta, 108 Ravine Parkway, Oneonta. (607) 436-2011.

CONCERT 7 p.m.; doors open at 6 p.m. Visions Concert Series presents “A Zeppelin Thing: The Premier Led Zeppelin Tribute.” Tickets required. Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. (607) 431-2080.

CONTRADANCE

7:30 p.m. Featuring caller Garry Aney; music by Peter Blue and Friends. Presented by the Otsego Dance Society. Fees apply. First Presbyterian Church, 25 Church Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8164.

►S At., April 4

PISTOL PERMITS

9 a.m. to noon. Saturday pistol permit services. First Saturday of each month. Otsego County Sheriff’s Office, 172 County Highway 33 West, Cooperstown. (607) 5474271.

GARDENING 9 a.m. to noon. “Seed Sharing Saturdays.” Bring seeds, take seeds, get gardening information at the table. Held each Saturday in April. Come!Unity Garden, Milford United Methodist Church, 113 North Main Street, Milford.

WORKSHOP 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Blacksmithing Workshop for Beginners.” Fees apply; registration required. Fenimore Farm

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and Country Village, 5775 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 5471450.

EASTER 10 a.m.

Community Egg Hunt. Gym, Pathfinder Village, 3 Chenango Road, Edmeston. (607) 965-8377 ext. 147.

TAXES 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free Tax Preparation. Get taxes prepared and filed free of charge by IRS-certified volunteers. Held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays through 4/11 (except on 2/21, 3/14 and 3/21). Oneonta Veterans Club, 279 Chestnut Street, Oneonta.(607) 431-4338.

EASTER 10 a.m.

“Community Egg Hunt.” Gym, Pathfinder Village, 3 Chenango Road, Edmeston. (607) 965-8377 ext. 147.

BLOOD DRIVE

10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Walk-ins welcome. Donors receive free T-shirt while supplies last. Shineman Chapel, Celebration Room, Hartwick College, 1 Hartwick Drive, Oneonta. redcrossblood. org

PLANETARIUM Family-friendly shows open to the public. Fees apply. SUNY Oneonta Planetarium, Perna Science Building, Room 018A, SUNY Oneonta, 108 Ravine Parkway, Oneonta. (607) 436-2011.

• 10:30 a.m. “Messengers of Time and Space.”

• 11:30 a.m. “The Sky Tonight.”

EASTER 10:30 a.m.

Easter Egg Hunt. Open to children aged pre-K through third grade. Bring your own basket and take pictures with the Easter Bunny. Held rain or shine. Borst Field, Schenevus. (607) 638-1924.

EASTER 11 a.m.

Easter Egg Hunt featuring the Easter Bunny and more. Free. Hyde Hall, 267 Glimmerglass State

Park, Cooperstown. (607) 547-5098.

EASTER 11 a.m.

Easter Egg Hunt. Open to all ages. East Worcester Fire Department, 70 Main Street, East Worcester. eastworcesterfd@gmail. com.

EXERCISE Noon. “Let’s Move: Come Play Capoeira.” Unique Brazilian practice that blends martial arts, dance, music and culture. All welcome. Held each Saturday. Green Earth Health Market, 4 Market Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-6600.

SEWING CLASS

1:30-3 p.m. All experience levels welcome. Held every Saturday. The Green Giraffe, 179 Main Street, Unadilla. (607) 369-3234.

WORKSHOP 2 p.m. “Bedazzle a Book Cover.” Registration required. Bring your own book. Kinney Memorial Library, 3140 County Highway 11, Hartwick. (607) 2936600.

DANCE 6-9 p.m. Off The Record, performing live oldies and rock and roll. Fees apply. Oneonta American Legion Post 259, 279 Chestnut Street, Oneonta.

DANCE 7-9 p.m. “Latin Night with Veronica.” Kicks off with beginnerfriendly lesson on basics of salsa, bachata and meringue. Red Shed Ale House, 10 Main Street, Cherry Valley. (607) 2645303.

CONCERT 7 p.m.

Performances by “It’s Just Murder,” “Bodied,” “Townsquare Execution” and others. Tickets required. Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. (607) 431-2080.

WORSHIP 9 p.m.

“Holy Saturday: Vigil of Easter.” St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 39 Walnut Street, Oneonta.

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WORSHIP—Easter Service.

• 8:30 a.m. St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 125 Main Street, Laurens.

• 9:15 a.m. Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4636 State Highway 28, Cooperstown. (607) 5479613.

• 10:30 a.m. Atonement Lutheran Church, 1 Center Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-6852.

• 11 a.m. St. John Lutheran Church, Burlington Flats.

MUSIC 4 p.m. “Oneonta Kirtan: Interfaith Devotional Music Meditation.” Held first Sunday of each month. Unitarian Universalist Society of Oneonta, 12 Ford Avenue, Oneonta.

►Mon., April 6

VETERANS Last day for veterans to register for a free veteran dinner to be held at 6 p.m. on 4/8. Oneonta Elks Lodge, 84-86 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 4321312.

EMPLOYMENT 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Advanced Manufacturing Training Program. 4-week course held Monday to Friday through 4/29. Must be 18+ with a high-school diploma or equivalent. Free. SUNY Oneonta ExCL Center, 4 Dietz Street, Oneonta. (607) 436-2831.

CONNECTIONS

10:30 a.m. “One-on-One Tech Support.” Get help using personal devices, from iPhones to tablets. Held each first Monday of the month with Debra Miller. Connections at Clark Sports Center, 124 County Highway 52, Cooperstown. connectionsatcsc@gmail.com.

BLOOD DRIVE

1-6 p.m. Worcester United Methodist Church, 111 Main Street, Worcester. RedCrossBlood.org.

POTTERY

1:30-4:30 p.m. Open Studio. Experienced potters work on personal projects. No instruction provided. Fees apply. Held 1:30-4:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Smithy Clay Studio, 1 Otsego Court, Cooperstown. Gallery@ SmithyArts.org.

TAXES 6-8 p.m. Free Tax Preparation. Get taxes prepared and filed free of charge by IRS-certified volunteers. Held from 6-8 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays through 4/15 (except on 3/16 and 3/17). 2nd Floor, Golisano Hall, Hartwick College, 1 Hartwick Drive, Oneonta. (607) 431-4338.

►tuES., April 7

COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS 8-9 a.m. Local community members gather to chat about what’s happening around Oneonta. Held each Tuesday. Green Earth Health Market, 4 Market Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-6600.

COMMUNITY HIKE

9:45 a.m. Hike with the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club. Bring appropriate equipment/water and be aware of your level of fitness. This week’s hike will be in Wilber Park, Oneonta. (607) 4318010.

VETERANS 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free Veterans’ Lunch and Veteran of the Month Ceremony. All veterans and their families are invited. Held first Tuesday of each month. Presented by the Oneonta Veteran’s Outreach Center. The Armory, 4 Academy Street, Oneonta. (607) 203-2228.

SENIOR MEALS

11:30 a.m. Seniors are invited to enjoy a delicious meal Monday-Fri-

day. Suggested donation is $4 for seniors, $11 for guests accompanying a senior. Today, enjoy a lunch of cream of broccoli soup, egg salad sandwich, green beans and frosted cupcakes. (607) 547-6454.

• Each Monday-Friday. Nader Towers Housing, 2 Mitchell Street, Oneonta. • Each Tuesday and Thursday. Richfield Springs Community Center, 6 Ann Street, Richfield Springs.

MEET & GREET

5:30-7 p.m. “Welcome Home Cooperstown.” Gathering to welcome new residents to the Village of Cooperstown. Find general information on the Cooperstown area and institutions, focusing this month on Bassett’s New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health. Held first Tuesday of each month. Village Hall, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 5478344.

DRIVING 6-9 p.m. “Defensive Driving School.” Sponsored by the Butternut Valley Grange. Fees apply; registration required. Continues 6-9 p.m. on 4/8. Must attend both evenings. Grange Hall, 7 Bloom Street, Gilbertsville. (607) 764-8720. LIBRARY 7 p.m. Library Board of Trustees Meeting. Springfield Library, 129 County Road 29A, Springfield Center. (315) 858-5802.

►WEd., April 8

STORY TIME 10 a.m. Free. Held each Wednesday. Worcester-Schenevus Library, 170 Main Street, Worcester. (607) 3977309.

STORYTIME 10:30 a.m. Held each Wednesday. Kinney Memorial Library, 3140 County Highway 11, Hartwick. (607) 2936600. BLOOD DRIVE Noon to 5 p.m. A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital, Levine Center, 1 Norton Avenue, Oneonta. RedCrossBlood. org TECH HELP 2-4 p.m. Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main Street, Otego. (607) 988-6661. CROCHET CIRCLE 2:30 p.m. Held each Wednesday. WorcesterSchenevus Library, 170 Main Street, Worcester. (607) 397-7309. YOUTH 3 p.m. “After School at the Library.” Reading, games, arts and crafts. Held each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980.

TAXES 5:30 p.m. VITA Free Tax Preparation and Filing. Get taxes prepared and filed free of charge by IRS-certified volunteers. By appointment only. Held at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and at 9 a.m. on Saturdays. First Floor Lobby, Alumni Hall, SUNY Oneonta, 108 Ravine Parkway, Oneonta.(607) 436-2171.

ART CLASS 6-9 p.m. “Figure This! Open Studio Life Drawing.” Non-instructional workshop with nude models for sketching. Hosted by a Cooperstown Art Association member. Fees apply, cash. Held each Wednesday. Cooperstown Art Association, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-9777.

►thurS., April 9

CONNECTIONS

10 a.m. Mindful Outdoor Walk. Connections at Clark Sports Center, 124 County Highway 52, Cooperstown. connectionsatcsc@gmail.com.

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