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Bulldogs Demolish Johnstown

Written By The Mountain Eagle on 10/5/25 | 10/5/25

Landon Hulslander #20 takes the handoff during C-R’s crushing win over Johnstown. Photos by Robert Duso.


Quarterback Cayden Cernauskas #9 launches one downfield. He passed for 132 yards, one for a touchdown. Photos by Robert Duso.

 

Johnstown got away with a few holds and pass interference calls.

 

Quarterback Cayden Cernauskas #9 pitches the ball to Landon Yatrakis #11, who was supposed to get the ball to Cam Jackson #5, but missed. Cam wound up diving on the ball to retain control.



After being tackled Johnstown fumbled the ball, Landon Yatrakis #11 picked it up and ran 35 yards to the endzone for Cobleskill touchdown, bringing the score to 37. Bulldogs with an impressive win 38 to 6. Photos by Robert Duso.

 

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Landis Arboretum Hosts Appreciation Luncheon for Volunteers

By Lei Rowan

ESPERANCE – On Sunday, Landis Arboretum hosted its annual volunteer appreciation luncheon from 12-2pm in the Nicholas J. Juried Meeting House. With a good turnout, the Arboretum dedicated the first hour to lunch with bread, soups, salads, cookies, cider donuts, seltzers, and ciders offered. 

The Arboretum is a non-for-profit organization run by the committee’s president Jim Paley alongside executive director Fred Breglia and volunteer coordinator Susan Strangia. They, along with many volunteers, excel at Landis to preserve native flora and benefit the local ecosystem. They also host weddings on weekends at the pavilion. 

At 1pm, Jim Paley began speaking. “We’re so lucky to have a great base of volunteers,” he stated. Paley's portion was brief before turning it over to Fred Breglia, who has been at the Arboretum for roughly 28 years. Breglia expressed how grateful he is that people come to volunteer and don’t expect monetary payment. Susan Stranglia also came to express her gratitude for all the volunteers. 

The first award given was the Volunteer of the Year award. This was given to Jodi Gregory for going above and beyond, as well as coming to volunteer almost every weekend at Landis. The Barne and Nobles book store grew a lot with Gregory’s help and dedication.

The Great Oak Award was chosen based on long term service. Shawn and Ann Bevins both received this award for years of volunteering at the Arboretum. Breglia stated these two had been there longer than him. “The whole family believes in service,” Stranglia stated.

A new award category was created this year; the Youth Award was given to Freddy and Micheal Breglia, who both started coming to Landis and kept more to themselves before starting to explore more and volunteer. There’s hopes for the category to grow with young volunteers. “We want to see more youth welcomed into the Arboretum,” Fred Breglia said. 

The last award given out was the Fred Lape Award for Excellence in Buildings and Grounds. Jim Paley received it, who was initially hesitant to accept, wanting the award to go to a volunteer. But Fred Breglia insisted Paley get the Fred Lape Award. Paley has always checked in on others and dedicated himself to the betterment of Landis, he spoke about building the deck, installing solar panels to get the electricity bill to zero, replacement of the plywood floor of the Nicholas Juried Meeting House, replacement roofs on several buildings, and how appreciative he is of volunteers. “It wasn’t all done by myself, I had help,” Paley told attendees. He also talked about working with Nicholas Juried for funding of Landis and the Juried Meeting House. Once they contacted them with estimated costs, the projects “really took off.” 

Paley is also very grateful to Vijaya Luxmi for kick starting several projects. Luxmi has a dedicated tree at Landis as well. She spoke after Paley finished, “It started looking like the Indian village I grew up in … it belongs to all of us.” Luxmi gave a scarf to Paley and Breglia and shared a bit about her culture. 

Stranglia, Paley, and Breglia gave another huge “thank you” to all the volunteers. “Thank you for all the work in the past, and the work in the recent and future,” Stranglia concluded. Volunteers were invited to take the flower centerpieces home. 

Paley did a brief Q&A. Gus Polli, volunteer and ambassador along with his wife Louise Polli, used the opportunity to give his own thank you and encourage people to keep volunteering and making change. “The more people we can get here… it’s a hidden gem.” 

Landis has a bi-annual plant sale, the weekend after Mothers Day and the weekend after Labor Day. They also rent out buildings for weddings, memorials, celebrations, and corporate functions. There are informational native plant trails, sculptures, and a book store on the beautiful 40-acre property. Upcoming events the Arboretum is hosting are all posted on their website.

For more information, contact the Landis Arboretum at info@landisarboretum.org, call (518) 875-6935, or visit https://landisarboretum.org.

 

Landis Arboretum award winners pose on Nicholas J. Juried meeting house deck
Landis Arboretum executive director Fred Breglia alongside volunteer coordinator Susan Stranglia prepare to give an award at appreciation event

 

Landis Arboretum executive director Fred Breglia speaks at annual luncheon volunteer appreciaiton event
Landis Arboretum Hosts Appreciation Luncheon for Volunteers

 

 

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Around the Neighborhood - Summit

 Yak Yak Creek Band

 

 

 

By Karen Cuccinello

Everybody buttoning things down in preparation for winter? I finally have all the firewood stacked in the basement which is nice but kind of depressing thinking about when we have to start using it.

I have not heard any geese flying South yet so maybe we are in for a bit more warmish weather.

My chickens are hardly laying any eggs coming into fall/winter as there is less daylight and one or two of them are molting so they don't lay for a month or so. I keep telling them they better get with-it, no luck.

We finally got the rain we needed last week that knocked a bunch of leaves down; now lets get back to the nice days so the kids can jump in the leaves.

About 40 people attended the Neighborhood Harvest Gathering, sponsored by the Summit Neighbors, at the Summit Firehouse pavilion last Friday. Everyone enjoyed a bountiful meal and the Yak Yak Creek Band. Photos of Summit Neighbors Jen Stinson, Paul Turner and Carolyn Zimmerman and the Yak Yak Band.

Carol Lavalle, of Summit, is collecting little stuffed animals to bring to the Shriners Hospital in Springfield, MA in December. If interested in donating email Carol windhollowmusic@gmail.com.

Last call for any old Summit Farm photos and memories for my 2026 book.

October 2 – Fulton Historical Society meeting 4pm at Fulton Town Hall on Bear Ladder Rd.

October 3- CRCS boys varsity soccer game versus Johnstown at CRCS high school 4:15pm.

October 4 – Breakfast Sandwiches & Raffle 8-11am or until sold out by Summit Fire Department Support Services at the Summit Firehouse – sandwiches bacon or sausage/egg/cheese $5 – complimentary coffee and juice- Raffle of $100 in scratch-off tickets.

October 4 – Fall Festival at Old Stone Fort, 145 Fort Rd. Schoharie 10am-4pm.

October 4 & 18 - Town of Fulton Recycling Saturdays 7am-noon 1168 Bear Ladder Rd., West Fulton. They also have a recycle bin for returnable cans/bottles that benefit the Fulton Historical Society. For information call the town clerk 518-827-6365 or email clerk@fultontown-ny.gov.

October 4 & 5 Schoharie County Arts Trail Driveabout information at www.schohariearts.com/#/. The closest to us is the Jefferson Museum Art Show 163 Main St.

October 5- Little Deb's ice cream stand in Warnerville is closing for the season.

October 5 – Chili Cook-Off noon until sold out at the Charlotteville Schoolhouse, cup of chili $5. For information on entering the contest contact John Steitz of Summit Community Center Inc. 518-287-1185. This is a Fundraiser for Summit Community Center Inc.

October 10- Charlotteville Schoolhouse Breakfast 8-11am (last of the season). Breakfasts are all-you-can-eat, family style dining including: pancakes, french toast, eggs made to order, sausage patties, sausage gravy, home-style potatoes, coffee, tea, and OJ with table service, not a buffet, and local maple syrup from Terrell’s Sugarhouse. The Charlotteville Schoolhouse is located at 641 Charlotte Valley Road. Season-long 50/50 Raffle. Home-made baked goods will be available for purchase.

October 11 – Pork Roast Buffet 5-7pm Charlotteville Firehouse. Menu: Roast Pork, mashed potatoes, stuffing, two vegetables, tossed salad, rolls, assorted desserts & beverages, $13 adult, $6 under age 12 and free under age 5.(original date was Oct. 18)

October 11 – Timothy Murphy 10K Run/Walk Middleburgh.

October 13- Columbus Day

October 15 – Stamford Library History Hour, Slide show & Chat 10am. All welcome.

October 16 – Meet the Town of Fulton candidates 5:30pm at West Fulton Firehouse, 807 West Fulton Rd. - hosted by Fulton Republicans. RSVP fultontownrepublican76@aol.com

October 18 - Town of Fulton Recycling Saturdays 7am-noon 1168 Bear Ladder Rd, West Fulton. Including a white goods & tire collection. They also have a recycle bin for returnable cans/bottles that benefit the Fulton Historical Society.

October 21- SCOPE meeting 7PM, at the Middleburgh Rod & Gun Club.

October 25 – Mayhem in Middleburgh 4-9:30pm Haunted House at the Dr. Best Museum 1568 Clauverwie.

October 26 – Charlotteville Schoolhouse Fall Soup Buffet from noon until sold out, $5 per 12 ounce cup. Some of the soups: Creamy Vegetable Chicken, Chicken Curry, Potato, Hearty Split Pea and Ham, Pasta Fagioli, Squash, Vegetable Beef, Seafood Chowder, Beef Barley, Sausage Tortellini,

Tomato Bisque, Chicken Noodle and Broccoli Cheddar.

October 28 - First planning meeting, 1PM at Lasell Hall, 268 Main St. Schoharie for the Schoharie 250th Committee "Remember the Ladies Tea" on July 3, 2026, All are welcome.

October 31 - Halloween

November 2 - Time Change- fall back one hour, UGH.

November 4- Election Day – those running for office are: Summit Town Supervisor (Vote for 1) Roger Gural – Republican Summit Town Clerk/Collector (Vote for 1) Katie Mohr – Democratic, Katie for Clerk (Independent) and Steven Baratta – Republican - Summit Town Council member (Vote for 2) David Knight – Republican Mark Hearon – Republican .

Fulton Supervisor (Vote for 1) Philip R. Skowfoe, Jr. – Democratic Maryann Pietromonaco – Republican Fulton Justice (Vote for 1) John P. Felitti – Republican Fulton Assessor (Vote for 1) George H. Sherwood, III – Democratic, Republican Fulton Councilmember (Vote for 2) Marcy Gail Sammons – Republican Rebecca J. Noxon – Republican Fulton Council member Vacancy (Vote for 1) Paul Klohe – Democratic Robert John Crosby – Republican Fulton Highway Superintendent (Vote for 1) William Jaycox – Conservative, Republican. All towns are listed on the Schoharie County website Board of Elections.

History

October 10, 1912 Jefferson Courier – Summit - Miss Lena Wharton has again entered her duties, as Central Operator which has been filled by Chas. Bougton during the sickness and death of her late mother. - Mrs. Felter who has been visiting Mrs. Geo. Skidmore was called, as nurse, to take charge of the infant son of Mrs. Wm. Ryder which is at this writing seriously ill. - Rev. W. L. Comstock of Henson ville preached in the M. E. church Sun day and was greeted by a good con gregation who profited by the well de livered sermon. - Milard Hilts had five entries at the Cobleskill fair from his pen of White Orphingtons and received four first and one second premiums. Milard still holds good as a fine poultryman as well as a first class Butter maker.

Let me know if you have any announcements or events for the column at karenc@midtel.net – 518-287-1945.

 

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First Place!

 

Keith Baciuska of Cobleskill competed in Alden, NY during their Best the Beast Tour and took first place.

 

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Baldo, Murphy Power Morris to 14-1 Win Over Sharon Springs

MORRIS – Jonah Baldo scored six goals and Riley Murphy added five as the Morris boys' soccer team rolled to a 14-1 victory over Sharon Springs in a Tri-Valley League matchup last Thursday.

The Morris offense was dominant from the start, with Baldo and Murphy leading the charge. Baldo also contributed an assist, while Murphy had two. Carter Sawyer was the primary playmaker for Morris, dishing out six assists to go along with a goal of his own.

Mark Johnson added a goal and an assist, and Will Weber also scored for the victorious squad.

For Sharon Springs, Elijah Lasky recorded his first career varsity goal in the contest, assisted by Tyler Lyon.

Despite the lopsided score, Sharon Springs goalkeeper David Rorick was busy in net, making 14 saves.

Special thanks to Cyle Conley for the information.

 

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Tip #7 - Focus on Value

What it Means

Focusing on value means putting the customer’s benefit first, not just the product you sell or the profit you seek. People don’t buy a drill because they want a drill — they buy it because they need a hole in the wall. Value is about solving a real problem, making life easier, or creating joy. The stronger the value you deliver, the stronger your business will be.

Stories from the Business World

Apple built loyalty not by selling phones with technical features, but by creating products that felt simple, beautiful, and empowering. Southwest Airlines became profitable by focusing on affordable, no-frills travel — delivering value in convenience and price rather than luxury. Netflix succeeded because it offered the value of watching movies anytime, anywhere, without late fees, solving a major frustration with video rentals.

Ways You Can Use It

  • Ask yourself: “What real problem am I solving for my customer?”

  • Don’t just compete on price — compete on the unique value you bring.

  • Regularly gather customer feedback to make sure your value is clear.

  • When pitching, explain benefits before listing features.

  • Look for small “added value” touches: free advice, better packaging, quicker service.

Fun Examples

Imagine selling umbrellas. The value isn’t the umbrella itself — it’s staying dry on a rainy day. Or consider coffee shops: the value is not just coffee beans, but also the cozy space, the friendly barista, and the sense of belonging.

Final Thoughts

When businesses forget value, they fade. When they deliver value, they thrive. Always ask: “Am I giving customers something worth paying for?” If the answer is yes, success will follow.

Dr. Son Tran teaches business and entrepreneurship at SUNY Cobleskill.


 

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Canajoharie, Sharon Springs Fight to Draw

SHARON SPRINGS — Canajoharie/Fort Plain and Sharon Springs’ boys soccer teams battled to a 0-0 draw Saturday. Trent Lozier had 7 saves on the day for Canjo, including three in overtime to keep the game tied and Mike Cashman nabbed 15 saves for Sharon Springs in his first appearance in goal. 

 

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Cobleskill PD Listens Over Coffee




COBLESKILL — Cobleskill Police Chief Joseph Mazzone passes out free coffee cards to the public and is there to answer questions they may have on Tuesday at Stewart’s near the college. The Cobleskill PD hosted its coffee with a cop series, which is a wonderful way to meet those protecting us. Cobleskill is also trying to find new people who may want a job as an officer. Anyone interested please contact the department. Photos by Robert Duso.

 

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Historic Farms of Summit Program Oct. 9 in Cobleskill

COBLESKILL—Town of Summit Historian Karen Cuccinello will present a program on the historic farms of the Summit area on Thursday, Oct. 9 at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Building on South Grand Street.

The program at 6 p.m. is hosted by the Town of Cobleskill Historical Society, which has returned to a monthly meeting schedule after a summer hiatus. The group announced two upcoming programs:

“What is it?” – a joint meeting with the Carlisle Historical Society on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at Carlisle Historical Society on Crommie Road. Society members are invited to bring an item to share or have the group identify what it is.

“Antique and Rare Bottles” – Town of Seward Historian Jeff Ullman offers the program on Monday, Dec. 1, starting at 6 p.m. at the extension building on South Grand Street.

The programs are open to the public, and the society welcomes new members.

The Cobleskill historical society is a nonprofit, 501c (3) organization and membership donations are tax deductible. New members are always welcome. Dues are $10 for the year for both individuals and/or families.

Checks may be sent to the Town of Cobleskill Historical Society, PO Box 423, Cobleskill, NY 12043.

 

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House and Fausti Named Fighting Tiger Athletes of the Week

Joshua House teeing off at one
 
Samantha Fausti making a stop


COBLESKILL – The SUNY Cobleskill Athletic Department has announced that senior men’s golfer Joshua House (Saratoga Springs, NY) and first-year women’s soccer goalkeeper Samantha Fausti (Clayton, WA) have been selected as the Fighting Tiger Athletes of the Week for the period ending September 28, 2025.

House captured medalist honors at the Keuka Fall Invitational, finishing atop a field of 42 golfers with a one-under-par round of 71 for his first tournament victory of the season. His day included six birdies—three on each side—highlighted by back-to-back birdies on holes six and seven, and a closing birdie on the par-5 18th to secure the win. He followed that performance with an eighth-place finish at Cobleskill’s home match against SUNY Delhi, carding a round of 78.

Fausti anchored the Fighting Tigers’ defense in goal over the weekend, playing all 180 minutes in NAC road contests at UMaine-Farmington and Lesley. She totaled 29 saves while making several key interceptions to keep Cobleskill competitive in both matches.

 

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Separated but Unbroken: The Haudenosaunee Boarding School Experience: Special Exhibit at the Iroquois Museum

By Vic DiSanto, Museum Associate, Iroquois Museum

HOWES CAVE — Richard Henry Pratt had a misguided theory.

"Kill the Indian and save the man,” stated Pratt bluntly.  Pratt, a career army officer, believed that indigenous children could be acculturated into the dominant white Anglo-American culture through education. He insisted that for natives to survive, the government had to immerse children in white society and totally assimilate them. Just as newly arrived immigrants had to learn American values to assimilate and be successful in their new home, so did the country’s original inhabitants. Pratt argued to natives that their people would advance “in intelligence and industry” after their children left the reservations and learn to read, write, work, and live among whites.

In 1879 Pratt convinced the federal government to open the Carlisle Indian Industrial School on an abandoned military base in Pennsylvania. It became the model for over 300 schools in the United States. 

When children arrived at residential schools, school officials forced them out of their native garb and into the clothing worn by mainstream Americans or military uniforms and cut their long hair short. School officials ordered the children not to speak their own language or practice their own religion and exchanged their names for Christian names from the bible or Anglo names. The system forbade children to return home for at least five years to ensure that the “civilizing” process had rooted firmly and transformed them into model citizens.   

In sum, indigenous culture had to be extinguished. Pratt believed that to “civilize the Indian, get him into civilization. To keep him civilized, let him stay." This metamorphosis would enable indigenous people to blend into the dominant Anglo-American culture and prosper.

In 1891, a compulsory attendance law enabled federal officers to forcibly take Native American children from their homes and reservations. The federal government forced parents to authorize their children's attendance at boarding schools. 

The schools proved to be a traumatic experience for the children. After being forcibly separated from their families and coerced into abandoning their Native American identities and cultures, many encountered physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, malnourishment, and illness. Depression, substance abuse, and even suicide resulted. Overcrowding led to the spread of infectious diseases and death. When not attending class, children had to clean and maintain the schools or to attend Christian churches on Saturdays and Sundays.

Reformers also established boarding schools on reservations, where they were often operated by religious missions. Native American children were separated from their families and communities when they attended such schools on other reservations.

The Thomas Indian School, located on the Cattaraugus Reservation in Erie County, New York, practiced the federal policy of forced assimilation and cultural genocide.  It is the subject of a new special exhibit at the Iroquois Museum titled “Separated but Unbroken: The Haudenosaunee Boarding School Experience,” curated by Erin Keaton, an enrolled member of the St Regis-Akwesasne Mohawk tribe.

Officials forced Ms. Keaton’s grandfather William Conners to leave the St. Regis-Akwesasne Reservation and enter the Thomas Indian School in 1926 at the age of eight. The following year, William’s younger brother, Stanley - only six years old - joined his elder brother. Stanley’s and William’s forced departure ignited a three-year struggle by their grandparents to have the boys returned, which ended successfully. 

Although the Thomas Indian School forbade indigenous languages, Stanley retained his native tongue. Stanley served in the Army as one of the 17 Mohawk code talkers from the Saint Regis-Akwesasne Reservation during World War II, using the little-known Mohawk language to transmit unbreakable coded messages.  He posthumously received a Congressional Medal issued to Mohawk code talkers in 2016. His son accepted it.

Her family’s history inspired Ms. Keaton to research the Thomas Indian School and to curate a special temporary exhibit about the topic.  She first learned that her grandfather and his brother were at a residential school from Stanley’s daughter Vanessa. She then discovered that the student case files were at the NYS Museum and contacted them to find her family’s file.  

“The exhibit is important to me. Few Americans know of what has been done to indigenous peoples and the lengths they went to try to make us disappear,” said Ms. Keaton.  

All in all, Pratt’s vision of acculturation underestimated the durability of indigenous culture, which led to resistance and failure. Instead, the injustices encountered at residential schools and society galvanized Native Americans’ determination to celebrate and preserve their culture while struggling to advance indigenous rights. 

The will of Native Americans became an undeniable force. Damning evidence of abuse at residential schools contributed to the enactment of the Indian Child Welfare Act, which President James Earl Carter signed into law in 1978. It gave Native American parents the legal right to refuse their child’s placement in a school. In October 2024, merely six months ago, President Joseph Biden issued an official policy on behalf of the federal government for the abuse suffered in residential schools.

“Separated but Unbroken: The Haudenosaunee Boarding School Experience,” will be displayed at the Iroquois Museum on Caverns Road in Howes Cave until November 30.

 





 

 

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