Pastors, past & present left to right: Pr. Gregory Davidson, Pr. David Houck, Pr. Michael Tamorria provided the special Sunday services at Middleburgh’s St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in commemoration of the parish’s 200th anniversary.
Charlie Davidson, who provided a lecture on the history of St Mark’s. Special thanks to Deb Roberts for the help!
Hosted by the Mother Earth Delegation of United Original Nations
The Fountain and The Center for Sacred Studies
Waterfall House
256 W Fulton Rd, West Fulton, NY 12194
May 31st - June 2nd, 2024
The Mother Earth gave Her sacred gift of storytelling to the Original Peoples in the beginning days. These creation stories and stories that also prophesize and instruct have been passed down through the generations. These stories provide a tapestry of The Story of our existence. They share the bigger picture of Mother Earth’s story and how all has evolved.
We invite you to enter with us into this very sacred space and ceremonial time where traditional storytellers will share the stories that will help us walk through these challenging times. As Grandmother Luisah Teish says, “We must re-inspirit the art of storytelling. Our children must learn to sit still and listen. The story is important in their instruction.”
In that spirit, she offered this prayer. https://youtu.be/bgvXv23XSHw
Grandmother Luisah Teish is a delegate of the Mother Earth Delegation. She is a teacher, dancer, storyteller, and high priestess. She is Iyanifa and Oshun Chief living in the United States. She will be with us in New York!!
As many of you know the Mother Earth Delegation has tirelessly walked out the instructions that the Mother Earth is giving them. These instructions are a response to these times. This gathering will be a moment to bring the support this movement needs to continue strong for us all!! And you are a part of that!
We are asking for a $250 donation for entry. Each entry a vote for protecting the sacred territories and cultures that are sustaining life for this planet. Truly it is your moment to step into this movement and
support our Original Peoples in this work. For those that can’t offer this level of support, we are working to create a way that will allow your participation in other ways.
This is a gathering for all!! A time to unite all nations as we continue to stand up for and with Mother Earth. We are in a time of critical choice. Make your choice be one that is investing in the future of generations to come. This is a time to deeply listen! And the instruction for each of us is held in these traditional stories.
You can register by going to centerforsacredstudies.org/storytelling/. All donations are appreciated!!
If you can’t attend, your donation of $250 will bring an edited version of the festival to you, which you can share with your family. Let the abundance flow to Mother Earth as Her traditional storytellers give voice for this Creation! See you in New York!!
Contact info: centerforsacredstudies@gmail.com
New Junior Lifeguard course now available!
NORTH BLENHEIM – Mine Kill State Park began swim lesson sign ups on May 28th at 11am. Offering over 10 different courses for children and adults. Mine Kill is proud to offer American Red Cross Levels 1 through 6, as well as Infant and Preschool Aquatic Programs for children 6 months to 4 years old.
All lessons are free and offered in two sessions. Session one runs from July 1st until July 25th, 2024. Session two runs from July 29th until August 22nd, 2024. The Mine Kill State Park Pool Complex has an Olympic size pool, wading pool and diving pool which will be open at no cost to anyone from June 29 to September 2, daily 10am to 6pm.
Those interested in signing up for swim lessons at Mine Kill State Park can do so by visiting https://bookwhen.com/minekill, or call the Park Office at 518-827-8690 for more information.
New this year, Mine Kill is now also offering a junior lifeguard course! The junior lifeguard course is a great opportunity for individuals who have passed at least level 5 of the Red Cross swim program, and who are interested in becoming a lifeguard. They will begin to learn the fundamentals of lifeguarding skills and training, and the requirements to pass the lifeguard qualifier.
Located in the scenic Schoharie Valley, Mine Kill State Park overlooks the NY Power Authority's Blenheim-Gilboa Pumped Storage Power Project. Providing good fishing opportunities, the lower reservoir is stocked with trout and walleye, and has several other species, including bass and is ideal for motor boating, kayaking and water skiing.
Cascading 80 feet through a narrow gorge is the picturesque Mine Kill Falls for which the park is named. A separate parking area, 1/4 miles south of the parks' main entrance, provides access to the overlook viewing platforms, as well as the Long Path hiking trail to the lower falls and beyond.
Staff Report
MIDDLEBURGH - Technology and art students will get a chance to show off their talents at the district's Festival of Technology and Arts on June 7.
Elementary art teacher Kim Audino and secondary school technology teacher Scott Gray updated school board members last month on updates in both departments.
Ms. Audino, the Pre-K-12th grade coordinator of the music, art, foreign language, and guidance counselor departments, said there are several important programs in the elementary art department.
This year, she said, additions include: an "artist of the month," and a kindness rock garden. She is also the guest artist at the elementary school after-school program. She had also had students teacher lessons during the school year. In addition, the art club, open to fourth-sixth graders, now has bout 60 members and the book club has 35 members and meets twice a month. The members of the book blub are writing and illustrating their own book and hosted an author who spoke to the club.
Mr. Gray, the Pre-K-12th grade coordinator of the CTE, technology, Family and Consumer Services, business, agriculture, physical education, health, and library departments spoke about what students learn in the technology classes in the secondary school.
The students build their own CO2 racers, rockets and also design and learn the history of rockets. He noted that safety is foremost in the programs. He said that a new class is high school design and drawing for production.
The 10th graders can join the CADCAM 3D class that cooperates with SUNY Cobleskill, at which Mr. Gray also teaches. The 11th graders can join a CRE class and learn about electricity, plumbing, framing, masonry, carpentry, and more. For 11th and 12th graders, there is also an independent study programs that is worth five college credits.
The technology club, Mr. Gray told school board members, has 45 members and the students enjoy using equipment after school. The department is seeking a grant for a new printer.
He noted that the CO2 racers, rockets, and more will be on display at the Festival of Technology and Arts at the school on June 7.
MIDDLEBURGH - The Middleburgh village board, along with Middleburgh Central School District Social Studies teachers Jason Dannible and Katelynn Schuttig, collected the following four submissions from MCS students to design/draw an Official Flag for the Village of Middleburgh.
The intention with this project was to: (A.) give MCS students an opportunity to interact with the Village and be part of our community through this process, (B.) create a unique symbol for the Village, and (C.) have a fun, community-oriented project for all of Middleburgh.
Now that the submissions have been selected, the village is opening up part two of this process: People’s Choice Flag. Vote on the official poll on their Facebook page and website. Votes will be collected until June 1, 2024, with official results announced at the Monday, June 3 Village Board Meeting.
The village wants to thank everyone who submitted a design for this contest: Rivo Starkosh, Zoe Hendrickon, Ava Shinaver, and Hunter Nelson are truly gifted artists, and they are a credit to the community.
The Village Board will be donating $150 from their official salaries towards two awards for this contest: $100 for the “official flag” winner and $50 for the “people’s choice” winner. They will also order a couple of flags to be created for the Village to fly/display during official events. There will be no taxpayer expense.
Flag design rules were:
"We are asking that flag proposals adhere to the North American Vexillological Association’s five principles of good flag design:
Keep It Simple – the proposed flag should be so simple that anyone can draw it from memory.
Use Meaningful Symbolism – the proposed flag’s images, colors, or patterns should relate to what it symbolizes.
Use 2/3 Basic Colors – limit the number of colors on the proposed flag to three which contrast well and come from the standard color set. Green and white are the traditional colors associated with Middleburgh, but we encourage experimentation.
No Lettering / Logos – never use writing of any kind or an organization’s logo.
Be Distinctive / Be Related – avoid duplicating other flags, but use similarities to show connections.
Florence CH Jordan 98, formerly of Hobart and A.O. Fox Nursing Home of Oneonta, left this earthly life on May 17, 2024.
Florence or often called Flossie, was born August 4, 1925, to Garrett V and Florence Cochrane in Peekskill, NY.
In 1942 she graduated from Haldane Central School in Cold Springs, NY. She then attended Chicago School of Nursing and received her LPN.
On August 27, 1943, she married Kenneth W Hait, and was married to Ken for 41 years until his death in 1984. On May 29, 1991, she married Robert Jordan. She moved to Oneonta and lived with Bob until his death in July 2001. Later she moved to Mt. View Trailer Park on Southside Oneonta.
In Flossie’s early years, she worked at Stamford Bathgate Hospital, with Dr. Sheeshly in the operating room for 10 years. From there she worked at South Kortright Central School as the school nurse and later became an LTA until retirement. After her husband Kenneth died, she became involved with the Hobart Emergency Squad serving six and a half years as an EMT.
She was a member of the Hobart Methodist Church, served on many committees and sang in the choir for over 50 years.
Flossie loved to entertain, loved the outdoors and camping. She loved all animals and always said they all need to eat! She loved her piano and singing. Most of all she loved her family, always interested in their activities and adventures. The grandchildren’s fondest memories were when they would go and stay with grandma and grandpa at the pond. Flossie loved to swim and in later years was an avid reader.
She was predeceased by her siblings James (Mildred) Cochrane, Garret V (Dorothy) Cochrane Jr., Elizabeth (Frank) Nenna and Gertrude (Walter) Scholefield. Daughter-in-laws Trish Hait and Cindi Hait.
Surviving are her children: Douglas Hait, Lawrence Hait, Beverly (John) Rockefeller and Ronald (Joanne) Hait; brother-in-law: Herbert (Mary) Hait; sisters-in-law: Vera Hait and Margie Hait; grandchildren: Scott (Dawn) Hait, John (Angie) Hait, Randy (Monica) Hait, Kenneth (Kat) Hait, Shannon (Tom) Hait, Marcie (Chris) Stone, Larry Hait, Kimberly (Gary) Rockefeller, Kyle (Bonnie) Rockefeller and John (Heather) Hait; 17 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Many Thanks to the A.O. Fox Memorial Nursing Home. She would often say “if she couldn’t be home, it wasn’t a bad place to be”. Special thanks to Anne and Dillon who tried to keep her entertained and her nails always polished. Her favorite Nurse Enrica who gave her gentle care she needed. Most of all, her roommate Alma. Alma was always a good friend and helped her whenever she could.
Friends and relatives are invited to call from 1-2PM on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at the Hobart United Methodist Church, Hobart, where a funeral service will be held at 2PM, followed by interment at Locust Hill Cemetery, Hobart. A reception will follow at the Hobart UMC Hall following the burial.
In Lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Hobart United Methodist Church or the Heart of the Catskills Humane Society.
Please visit www.macarthurfh.com to share a condolence with Flossie’s family.
By Mary A. Crisafulli
DELHI - The Delhi Memorial Day event, hosted by American Legion Donald W. Gleason Post 190 & Delhi Fire Department, took place in Courthouse Square as it does every year. The event was led by legion member Kari Haugeto.
Haugeto reminded attendees that freedom is not free. “There are times when its cost is dear,” she said.
Legion Commander Hank Ridder spoke at the event. He said that over 4,400 allied soldiers died in World War II, 2,500 were American soldiers. “Let’s keep our WWII vets in mind as their numbers are dwindling,” said Ridder, noting that they are reaching their 100th birthdays.
Delaware Academy Central School Districts Luke Pringle led attendees in singing the National Anthem while the school's band played the music. Girl Scout Jillian Fishner recited a poem honoring all the women who have fallen in service. Boy Scout Joshua Fishner recited the poem Flanders Fields by John McCrae.
Haugeto said organization for the next Memorial Day event has already begun. She asked the crowd to contact her if interested in participating in a parade stating the holiday deserves a parade. Her statement was met with applause from attendees.
STAMFORD — This year's 2024 Summer Concert Series in Stamford NY will kick off with "A Song & A Story" on Sunday, June 9th, 3-5.30pm in The Function at Catskills Junction, 28 Railroad Avenue, Stamford. It will feature local musicians Jim Kopp, Randy Miritello, Bobby Curious and Doug Decker. This concert is a revival of a previous series that started back in 2012 that features singer/songwriters who take turns telling the stories behind their original songs and then perform them live for the audience. As are all the concerts in this series, this performance is free and open to the public thanks to our sponsors.
After this initial special event, Jim Kopp, the founder of The High Noon Concert Series will perform on Thursday, June 13th, Noon to 1pm. The High Noon Tunes performances will continue every Thursday from Noon to 1pm, June through September. This year there is an added spotlight on Singer/Songwriters on the last Thursday of each month. This schedule is included below.
All concerts are held in Stamford Veterans Memorial Park, 97 Main Street, Stamford, NY. The rain location is The Function at Catskills Junction, 28 Railroad Avenue, Stamford, NY 12167.
June 13th Jim Kopp & The Kitchen Table
June 20th John Scott Gillespie
June 27th Pamela Sue West-Finkle & Ted Finkle - Singer/Songwriter Series
July 4th City of the Hills Sweet Adelines
July 11th Surprise The Rat
July 18th Third Annual Summer Camp Singalong w/ Bobby Curious
July 25th 13 for Life - Singer/Songwriter Series
August 1st Remy Julia
August 8th Krystal Lee "The Country Sweetheart"
August 15th Khalil Jade Music
August 22nd Patty and the Mygrain
August 29th John Paul Carmody - Singer/Songwriter Series
Sept 5th Nate Gross Music
Sept 12th FARTrio
Sept 19th Barn Paint Two
Sept 26th The Too Old to Plow Boys (Season Finale)
The Wednesday Evening Concert Series takes place once a month from 6 to 7.30pm on Wednesdays that features: The Driftwoods - June 19th, Off The Record - July 17th, Those Darn Cats - August 14th and wraps up with Bourbon & Branch on September 11th.
The Sunday Afternoon Concert Series takes place once a month from 3 to 4.30pm, on Sundays that features: The FisherCats - June 30th, Yolanda Bush & The Coolwater Collective - July 28th, The Jupiters - August 25th and finishes with Terry Radigan Band on September 15th.
For last minute changes in the schedule, please like or follow our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ConcertSeriesStamfordVeteransMemorialPark or our
Instagram account: @stamfordnymusic
You can also go to our website at www.stamfordnymusic.com
Got a question? Reach out via email at Stamfordnymusic@Gmail.com or DM us on Facebook.
By Liz Page
STAMFORD – Before the last ember was doused, Mike Kiel and Marty Cole (M & M) were promising to rebuild their business. It has taken a lot of hard work, sweat and tears, but the date is set for June 15 from to reopen the doors at M & M Motors and More. There will be free hot dogs and hamburgers from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and an opportunity to walk through and view their new, state of the art digs. It has been 18 months since a devastating fire leveled their business at 6 Beaver Street in Stamford.
The two close friends have been in business since 2018, changing the name from Engelke Tires to its current name. They have been cleaning up and rebuilding since the fire on Nov. 14, 2022. They have spent that time rebuilding a larger, state of the art shop.
The two can't say enough about the support they have received from the community, which has helped them build back in same location. "Half the reason we are still standing is that the community as a whole supported us. It was overwhelming," said Kiel. "I still can't believe how much support we received. I'm sure its that local support that has allowed us to rebuild on this very spot. It was cool to be able to put a shop back in this location."
Both have been tinkering on vehicles since they were old enough to hold tools in their hands. Now they are anxious to get back into the fold of working on vehicles and finally set the construction tools they have been wielding for the past 18 months aside. The two weeks before their reopening gives them an opportunity to get their mechanic "mo-jo" back and learn what's new over the past 18 months.
"We are fortunate. We had a great insurance policy and the fact we did all of the construction work ourselves helped us make it a little bit bigger." Family members chipped in to help with the construction as well.
"We have the most advanced diagnostics you can get," said Cole and they know how to use them. While they were waiting for materials to arrive, or there was a lull in construction, they took courses. Both are taking a course on a computer-based learning system that can teach everything from the very basics to electric cars and provide certifications. "We are not afraid of the electronics."
They installed every inch of the 11,000 feet of tubing for the radiant heating in the shop and large office, conference room, waiting room and kitchenette. They have several lifts and working stations and computers for whatever they are doing. They can also do computer programming.
They do mechanical repairs on everything. They also do inspections, alignments, air conditioning work, engine replacement and transmission replacement. They are outfitters for Weather Tech and Rough Country, which Cole calls all kinds of vehicle accessories to outfit whatever. They can customize your ride.
They are back with U-Haul rentals, which they are doing now, and they can do fleet maintenance and all aspects of car care. They will not, however, be doing tires although they will do balancing with a state of the art computerized balancing machine. They also do motorcycle and medium duty truck inspections.
In the future they would like to add a mechanic and another secretary to help their "shop mom" Christy Wright. She's the one who keeps them on track and she is the pleasant voice on the phone.
They are very anxious to get back into the swing of things in their new building and are already looking to add other items and dealers in the future.
They say they have a long list of Thank Yous to make which helped them to achieve the goal they set just after the fire. As soon as the tears stopped, they beginning to feel the push of the entire community behind them to rebuild the business that sold and installed truck caps, side steps and slides, as well as doing mechanical repairs and offering U-Haul rentals.
They realized after setting the reopening party date that it coincides with the Hay Days at Eklunds Farm Machinery. "We didn't plan it that way, but his time of year there is always so much going on," said Kiel.
Eklunds is at the top of their thank you list. A benefit spaghetti dinner was held to help raise money with the community realizing their livelihood would be impacted. Here's the thank you list: Oneonta Garage Doors; Eklund Farm Machinery; Hermann Engineering; George Haynes; TPs Cafe´;Mac-A- Doodles; the Stamford Fire Department; Don VanEtten; Rich Irwin; Tom, Carl and Jeremy Hanselman; Bachmann Brand; Brent Trimbell at Lasting Impressions; Sean Land; Drogen Electric; Gerry Moore and Carol;Stamford NAPA; VAS; Railroad Ave. Supply (Ace); Kelley Farm and Garden; Bonnie Bachmann of Pixel Box; Josh Wietzner; Eric Peterson; Connor Alwine of Alwine's Trucking; Sunrise Heating; Darren Hanway and Mark Wolf.
The Queen of the Catskills’ celebration of silliness returns for its fourth year with stand-up, improv, sketch and more antics by a slew of hilarious comics from near and far! The 4th Annual Hill People’s Comedy Fest will take place at The Belvedere Inn located at 10 Academy St. Stamford, 12167 from Thursday June 20 through Saturday June 22. Presented by the Belvedere Inn and The Party Theater, all events will take place under the festival tent alongside the historic bar, and there’s a little something for everyone to enjoy.
● Thursday 6/20
○ 6pm - Free Community Improv Workshop led by Happenstancery Improv (recommended ages 12+)
○ 8pm - Local Voices: Stamford Stand-Up Showcase featuring and hosted by nationally-touring comic Mia Jackson
● Friday 6/21
○ 8pm - Sketch, Improv & Antics: Hosted by local legend Shaye Troha
● Saturday 6/22
○ 11am - Free Kids’ Facepainting & Clowning Workshop (kids 11 and under) ○ 8pm - Stand-Up Special: Hosted by Josh Fromer, this night features Headliner Ethan Simmons-Patterson
Come one night or get a weekend pass! The Hill People’s Comedy Fest is a uniquely fun, funky weekend of entertainment featuring Thursday’s “Local Voices” Show: See your friends or hop on the mic yourself for this selection of local comedic talents hosted by and featuring nationally-touring comic Mia Jackson, Friday acts: Gimlick Comedy (Stamford/NYC), Hudson Valley Improv and Simple Town (NYC), hosted by the inimitable Shaye Troha, and Saturday Headliner Ethan Simmons-Patterson, hosted by Tannersville’s own Josh Fromer. All shows are recommended for ages 16+.
Thursday and Saturday also feature additional free programming under the tent, including: Thursday 6pm - Community Improv Comedy Workshop (ages 12+) led by Happenstancery Improv from New Paltz, and Saturday 11am - Kids’ Facepainting by Emma Apicelli alongside Catskills organizer Marisa Caruso’s Free Kids’ Clowning workshop (kids 11 years and under).
More info about the weekend festivities can be found at: https://bit.ly/hpcf2024info
Tickets are $15/single night or $40/weekend in advance, or $20/night and $55/weekend at the door. Limited seating available, so grab them while you can at: https://bit.ly/hpcf2024tix
T-shirts and tote bags with the festival logos designed by artist MJ Myers will be available on-site and may be purchased in advance with your ticket order.
Make a weekend celebration out of the fest and come early for food and beverages on-site at The Belvedere Inn.
Parking is available on the street or in a large lot that is kitty corner to The Belvedere Inn. E-mail: mrsacrso@gmail.com for questions or accessibility needs.
The Hill People’s Comedy Fest is being co-produced by The Belvedere Inn and The Party Theater with support from the Delaware Tourism Bureau, Margaretville Telephone Company and Railroad Avenue Supply Co., Inc (Stamford Ace Hardware).
The Andes Diner (soft) Grand Opening this past Monday on Memorial Day is the culmination of several months of renovations that includes a whole new dining room, restroom, kitchen, ice cream counter, and all new freezers. Robyn and John Ciccone, owners of the Dragonfly Cafe, have been going nonstop to revive the Andes Diner with impressive results. Legendary local Dick Liddle who was born above the diner in 1937 was honored by being given a reserved stool nearest to the front door.
Robyn Ciccone says there will be an official opening ceremony, soon, once they catch their breath. Photos by Robert Brune.
ROXBURY — The Roxbury Arts Group is happy to announce an Artist Talk with Laura Sue King on her current solo show at the Roxbury Arts Center, Flower Targets. Flower Targets includes acrylic paintings on canvas and wood, and watercolor paintings on paper. The artist talk will take place at the Roxbury Arts Center at 1pm on Saturday, June 15 Roxbury Arts Center, 5025 Vega Mountain Road, Roxbury . Be sure to come out to get further in-person insight on these wonderful works. The show is viewable from May 11 through July 6. For more information or to RSVP visit our website at roxburyartsgroup.org.
Laura Sue King was born in 1962 in Santa Barbara, California to a feminist schoolteacher and a hippie potter. Her focus on how we experience color in painting began as a graduate student in the renowned Hunter College Color School. King has exhibited in Argentina, China, Germany, Mauritius, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Great Britain, and the United States. She has been honored both as an artist and educator, receiving an AIM award from the Bronx Museum of the Arts, an international printmaking residency from the Mahatma Gandhi Institute on the island of Mauritius, and grants from Hunter College, the New School, and the State of New York. King teaches undergraduate studio art at Hunter College, where she has been an adjunct professor for thirty years. She lives full-time in Fleischmanns, NY with her partner and their two dogs.
As King writes, “my paintings are first about color. Knowledge of scientific and theoretical systems help me to feel a little more in control of what I’m doing in the studio, but this information doesn’t make good paintings. While choosing color is my focus as I begin each painting, it is surely the experience of color rather than the actual color that motivates me.”
This exhibit is generously sponsored by Roxbury Wine and Spirits. All programs offered by the Roxbury Arts Group are supported by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the NYS Legislature, the Robinson Broadhurst Foundation, the A. Lindsay & Olive B. O’Connor Foundation, the Tianaderrah Foundation, Loving Live, Inc, the Delaware National Bank of Delhi, and by the generosity of business sponsors and individual donors like you.
For more information about this and all Roxbury Arts Group events, visit roxburyartsgroup.org or call 607.326.7908.
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