Busy Fall in SCS School Year

By David Avitabile

SCHOHARIE - The first quarter of the Schoharie school year has been a busy one.

Physical education teacher Angela Jackson updated school board members at their November meeting on the goings-on of the elementary and secondary school classes.

Among the happenings in the first few months of the school year include:

* Students in pre-kindergarten and the fifth grade made scarecrow buddies.

* Fifth graders made ecosystems and learned about composting.

* Second graders celebrated National Pumpkin Day. They also portrayed book characters.

* The students in the life skills class learned pumpkin carving skills.

* There was a homecoming class in the high school.

* Students in FCS learned sewing skills and made emoji pillows.

* Performers from grades six to 12 put on a "Cabaret and Cookies."

* Secondary school singers attended the SUNY SCC choral festival.

* Members of the Youth Building Leaders helped with the Food Pantry.

* Sixth graders learned about DEI and second graders learned about empathy.

* The district hosted the Harlem Wizards who played against staff, students, and alumni.

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In other action, board members:

* Accepted the resignation of Freeman Wainwright, full-time custodian.

* Accepted the resignation of full-time teacher aide Michelle Yager in order to accept an appointment as a non-certified substitute.

* Appointed Jean Hull as a temporary K-12 ELL teacher for half of the school day and a regular substitute for half of the school day, certified with degree, for the remainder of the school year.

* Appointed Christopher Kraft as a bus driver, Step 4 at $25.24 per hour.

* Named Christina Mickel as a full-time teacher aide at Step 1, $18,944 per year.

* Appointed Jessica Wilson as a temporary full-time teacher aide, Step 1, $18,944 per year.

* Approved a leave of absence for elementary school teacher Alicia Loucks from December 16 through May 11, 2026, using a combination  of paid and unpaid leave time.

* Added the following high school club advisors: Brittany Heintz, high school testing coordinator, at a stipend of $2,500, and Braeden Beck, musical assistant.

* Added the following people to the SCS substitute list: Emily Griffith, Denise Hellijas, Jayla Smallwood, Michelle Yager, and Vincent Porfirio, all non-certified.

* Approved a field trip for the National Honor Society to Boston from April 27 to 28, to include historic sites, educational museums, and cultural experiences.

* Approved the donation of $1,000 from the Central Bridge Methodist Church to SCS for the Elementary Christmas.

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Christmas Coming to Schoharie - Santa, Parade, Music, Tree Lighting on Saturday

Staff Report

SCHOHARIE - The Christmas season will officially come to Schoharie Saturday with a full day of activities.

The Christmas in Schoharie event will include events at the Fire House, the Old Stone Fort, and other venues.

Events include:

8 am – 11 am 

All of these events are at the firehouse.

*Breakfast with Santa at the Schoharie Fire House, Breakfast will be by donation.

*Ornament making in the meeting room.

*Coloring contest

*Visit Santa, take a picture and get a goody bag.

*9am the SCS Elementary Choir will be doing a sing-along.

*SC Youth Bureau will be helping with ornament making and will have some games.

*Come and judge the Gingerbread house contest during breakfast.

8 am-2 pm

*Scavenger hunt throughout the village.

* 9am-3pm Hay Rides sponsored by Jack Miller's Tractor.

* Noon “Twas The Night Before Christmas” will be read by SFD near the Courtyard.

* 12:30 *Snowball Drop Contest on the lawn of the DAR house. Snowballs will fall from the sky, thanks to Middleburgh Fire Department Ladder truck. Each snowball will be numbered. Get the lucky number and win a prize.

* Noon-2pm Snowball Race hosted by the Schoharie Boy Scouts.

* 1pm Bed Race will begin. Lineup will be in the County parking lot behind the DAR and go from the top of Spring Street down.

* Live Music for Christmas in Schoharie at The Fort. Join them at The Old Stone Fort Museum as Uncle Billy's Balladeers fill the air with historic tunes and festive favorites from noon to 2pm on the second floor of the Fort.

2pm-5pm

*There will be a Soup Stroll on Main Street, organized by Jennie from The Farmers Beef and Brew, more info will be coming for this event.

If you are a food vendor or restaurant who wishes to participate, please reach out to Jennie at (518) 380-1509.

*There will also be a vendor fair with indoor and outdoor space. If you want to participate, contact Colleen Quirion at (518)231-8641 for indoor space and Amanda Stinson at (518)573-1596 for outdoor space.

Businesses hosting events

* 10 am-4pm Old Stone Fort will be hosting hands on DIY crafts for all ages, test your baking skills for a jumble/jumbo cookie contest, warm up with a hot chocolate bar, listen to carolers, grab a quilt raffle ticket for the quilt auction, and listen to Uncle Billy’s Balladeers from 12-2 pm. More information is on their Facebook page.

* 9 am-3 pm Christ the Shepherd Lutheran Church will be hosting a Vendor Fair, Arts and Crafts for all ages, If you are interested in being part of the vendor fair at this location, please reach out to Colleen Quirion at (518)231-8641.

* 11am-til closing ceremony The Schoharie Chapter, NSDAR house will be open during the day to allow patrons to come in and write a thank you letter to a veteran. This is much needed during the holiday season and appreciated by our Veterans.

* 10am-3pm The Schoharie Free Library will be having family story time, crafts, hot beverages and refreshments. They also will be having a Silent wreath auction and Lights for Love. For more information, see their event info posted on Facebook.

* 1-3 pm The Schoharie United Presbyterian Church will be doing a Sing-Along of Christmas hymns. Then come in and get warm and have some mulled cider.

* 9am-3pm J Lacy’s Hair and Barber will be hosting tinsel in your hair. Come in and get tinsel, 3 strands for $10, Single braid for $10 or 2 braids for $15.

* 11am-parade time Stop in and say hi to Deb and the gang at The Glass Bar and get a candy cane.

* Noon-3 pm The SEEC gallery at 287 Main Street will be open to view the current show there. John Wilkinson and Schoharie student work will be on display.

* 1:30-4 The Teachers Association presents Santa Paws, featuring a special appearance by the Grinch. You will receive a free digital print with your donation to the Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley.

The Parade

This year’s theme is Classic Christmas Movie. Line up starts at 4pm in the Schoharie School parking lot, kick off at 5pm going down to the DAR house.

They are encouraging anybody who wants to join us in the parade to do so! Let's make it a good one! Contact Amanda at (518)573-1596 or email at astindin1978@gmail.com if you want information on participating.

The Christmas tree will be placed at the DAR house several days before the event and is always provided by Kiwanis Schoharie. After the tree is lit, they will be giving the awards for the participants in all the various events from the day, so we encourage you all to come and join them. After the Tree Lighting ceremony, stick around for a Bonfire and refreshments at the DAR house.

Also, as part of Christmas in Schoharie, for the whole month of December, the Schoharie Promotional Association will be having their annual House and Business Decoration Contest. So, if you have a house and/or a business in the Village, please join in.

The lights in the park will also be lit down at the Fox Creek Park starting the day after Thanksgiving and they have a walk through the area called Candy Cane Lane.

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Community Sing on Sunday, "Blue Christmas" Vigil on Dec. 21 in M'burgh

MIDDLEBURGH - A Community Christmas Caroling/Hymn Sing will be held on Sunday December 14, 6:30pm at the Middleburgh Reformed Church on River Street Middleburgh. There will be light refreshments to follow.

There will also be a vigil for all the world's children at a non-denominational Blue Christmas advent service of hope on Sunday, December 21 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church on Main Street in Middleburgh starting at 6:30 PM. 

Christmas time is the season of great joy and light, but for many of us can feel heavy, almost like a season of darkness and shadows. The joy around us can accentuate the pain and loss we have carried. The purpose of this year‘s blue service vigil is the focus on all the world's children suffering from the effects of poverty including limited healthcare, hunger, homelessness, trafficking, sexual violence, sexual abuse, and death. The purpose is not to take the darkness away or minimize any pain, but to help reveal God’s presence in the midst of it. 

This time set apart as a reminder that we do not journey alone. In this place tonight our tears and our pain are not just accepted, they are welcome. 

This is an ecumenical service, and since focusing on the world children, there will be prayers and music representative of many cultures and religions. It will begin at 6:30 and the service, although not timed out, is expected to last an hour, followed by a refreshment period.

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Conesville Board Seeks to Make School Bus Stop Safer

By Chris English

CONESVILLE — Conesville Town Board members are looking to see what can be done to make a school bus stop on State Route 990V safer.

At the Tuesday, Dec. 9 meeting, board members considered a resolution asking the state Department of Transportation to install appropriate signage near the stop at 973 State Route 990V but then tabled a vote on the resolution until the January meeting. In the meantime, board members will take a closer look to see what signage might already exist.

There were different accounts of that, with Councilman Carl Fancher saying he believed there were already signs in both directions on the highway, Town Supervisor Bill Federice saying he doesn't remember seeing signs and a resident saying there was a sign going in one direction but not in the other.

The resolution states there were not previously school-age children residing in the house at the location but now there are. The location "has no visibility of the current school bus stop until approximately 100 feet from the bus stop" and the "current speed limit of 55 miles per hour and the short sight distance of the school bus stop is hazardous to students, bus drivers and motorists," the document reads.

It asks the state Department of Transportation to "install appropriate signage indicating the short visibility of the school bus stop...in addition to any other remedial action that the New York State Department of Transportation deems necessary for the safety of students and motorists."

Federice said "I'm all in favor of making sure what is necessary is there. We all need to take a look at it and come back."

In other actions from the Dec. 9 meeting, the board voted to increase the yearly fee for the 23 customers of the West Conesville Water District from $425 to $450 in order to better cover expenses associated with running the system.

Federice said the only other way to raise the needed money is to borrow it, but a loan would not be approved for a water system with only 23 customers.

The board voted to discontinue electric service at a town-owned structure at 700 Potter Mountain Road that houses a recycling center, a move Federice said would save Conesville $2,000 a year. He reasoned there is not need to heat the structure and that needed light could be provided with a battery/solar operated device that could be purchased inexpensively.

"We can always restore service if we find out there is a need," he said.

In his Schoharie County report, Federice — who is chairman of the county Board of Supervisors — recounted the recent budget adopted by the county Supervisors that had an 8.17 percent property tax increase when initial estimates had the increase being between 12 and 16 percent.

"Nobody is getting laid off, that's the important thing, but everything is very tight," he said.

Federice added that the closing on the town's recently-approved $334,000 bond to pay for a new plow truck will be held at a bank in Grand Gorge on Dec. 23. The bond is to be paid back over six years at annual interest rates of 3.99 percent.

Highway Superintendent Ward Apgar reported that his crew did a good job clearing roads after the recent snowstorm. That included two new drivers who had no previous experience plowing snow, he and Federice added.

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Esperance: House Decorating Contest & No Winter Parking on Route 20 - Village Seeking Planning Board, ZBA, & Beautification Committee Members

By Heather Skinner

ESPERANCE — At the regular monthly Esperance Village meeting on December 8th, almost every seat was full with attendees. Mayor Royce Gage, Clerk/Treasurer Michelle Parks, and Trustees Rachel Jeffers and Paul Roberts were all present. 

Fire Chief Matthew Deffer started with a reminder that their Christmas in Esperance is going to start on December 20th with breakfast with Santa from 7 AM - 11 AM. There will be vendors (including a food vendor) from 1 PM -7 PM, and Holiday House Decorating contest winners will be announced and awarded 1st place-3rd place gift cards during the event. Deffer said there are quite a few contest entrants already, and any Village residents still wanting to participate must enter at Village Hall by the 14th. Those who enter will need to have their Christmas lights on while judging takes place on the evening of the 19th around 6:30 PM - 7 PM.

The Historical Museum’s Christmas in Esperance on December 6th was dubbed a, “Success,” by Jeffers; she detailed it as very busy, event organizers did a nice job, and added they still have Eastman’s Cheese House tee-shirts available. Updates on shirt availability can be found on an Esperance Historical Museum Facebook page (at the time of writing this article they have 6 mediums, 4 extra larges, they cost $20 each, and will be available during their December 11th Museum clean-up day from 9 AM-12PM.)

Deffer has already started coordinating the Fire Department and Museum Christmas celebrations as a combined event on the same day for next year, as opposed to the separate schedules this year.

Deffer said the Esperance Fire Department responded to 27 calls last month, 4 of those calls were for structure fires. Justin Miller commented, “Thanks, that’s a lot of work, that’s almost one every day.”

Parks mentioned one of the Fire Department trucks got heavily serviced recently when discussing voucher costs. Deffer elaborated that, “The price of everything has gone through the roof.” He said they have to do what they have to do to keep their trucks up and running, while staying aware of this being mid-year in their budget with a lot already having been spent on repairs and annual state-required testing of pumps, hoses, and ladders. 

The Surplus 1994 Ford Utility Van bid was won by Joseph Vadney. The $6,500 will go into the Reserve Fund for the Fire Department, and Esperance Volunteer Fire Department @evfdNY accepts donations through Venmo.

Being mindful of snowplowing accessibility and parking regulations brought up during the meeting are safety measures to keep in mind this Winter that help firefighters on calls. November 1st - April 1st there is no parking permitted on State Route 20 and on the Village streets. Cars parked along the street will be towed at the vehicle owner’s expense. Signs are already hanging and more will be posted soon.

During the 5-minute privilege of the floor, Miller brought up people like him who regularly walk over the bridge when going to Hannaford, etc., and would like the bridge’s sidewalk cleared of snow. Gage explained it’s a State section of the road they can’t touch, so Parks will be reaching out about that for Miller and Deffer mentioned Miller can also send a letter to the Mineral Springs Cobleskill office about it because they are the ones that deal with that section of Route 20.

Those looking for information on using the Schoharie County Public Transportation Bus service this Winter like Miller was, Deffer said the bus comes to Esperance now; you just have to call to let them know you are looking for a ride, and Jeffers said the route is posted in the Post Office. The Schoharie County website page leads to Ride SCPT website with their number listed as (518) 234-0952.

The only updates for The Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA), and Beautification Committee is that they are all seeking members. Miller expressed an interest in joining The Planning Board. Anyone else interested in joining The Planning Board, Deffer said you can reach out to the Chair, Cathleen Houlihan, whose number is listed on the Schoharie County site as (518) 466-3690. You can also attend monthly meetings to share your interest in joining one of the committees with openings. 

Esperance Village meetings take place in the Village Hall Meeting Room at 7 PM every 2nd Monday of the month (next month’s meeting will be on January 12, 2026).

Esperance Town Board meetings are every 3rd Thursday of the month in the Town Hall, also with a 7 PM start time; this month’s meeting will be on December 18th.

Keep an eye on the Esperance Village page through the Schoharie County website; Parks announced it will be up and running in January for them to post on after every meeting. Esperance Village Officials have control of it now instead of the County updating the page.

Thanks to Curators Scott Lavigne and Sandra Farah and to Historical Society President Ken Jones for photos and updates about the December 6th Christmas in Esperance. Trustee Rachel Jeffers dubbed the event a success during the Dec. 8th Village meeting. Scott Lavigne

recounted, “Christmas in Esperance returned to the Esperance Historical Museum on Saturday, December 6th, with sunny skies, brisk temperatures, and record-setting attendance for one of the community’s most beloved annual events. Inside the Museum, the library was filled wall-to-wall with homemade cookies baked by dedicated volunteers. Tables throughout the space showcased an impressive selection of handcrafted gifts, including ornaments, stocking stuffers, and lush poinsettias that quickly found new homes. This year also welcomed the debut of the new Eastman’s Cheese House T-shirts. The nostalgic design resonated with attendees looking to bring home a piece of local history. At times, the Museum’s library reached standing-room-only capacity, with a line forming as attendees waited to step inside. The raffle tables were equally packed, featuring an extensive lineup of donated items from generous members and supporters. Prize baskets ranged from tools and appliances to food baskets, and even a drone. Nearby, visitors gathered in the Presbyterian Church for a piano-led carol sing-along, which concluded with a moving rendition of “Silent Night.” The Esperance Historical Society extends its sincere thanks to each volunteer, donor, baker, crafter, and visitor who contributed to making the day such a success.”

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Goblet, Mosher Honored at SEEC Banquet - 200 Tour New Parrott House

Staff Report

SCHOHARIE - Two pillars of the Schoharie community were honored at the annual SEEC's Toast of the Town event last week. In addition, more than 200 people toured the newly renovated Parrott House in Schoharie.

On Wednesday evening, the ENLIGHTEN Award was given to Jennie Mosher, for her work at the Schoharie Free Library, and the ASPIRE Award was given to Lois Goblet, of the Hessian Hill Farm and NYS Canine Expo.

Along with the awards, more than 200 people got a "Behind the Build" tour of the Parrott House, which is being renovated on Main Street in Schoharie.

There are 19 private rooms upstairs. The restaurant includes a coffee area where the bar used to be and the bar is along the back wall with a large sitting area in between.

The Parrott House is the first Impact Fund Initiative by SEEC. SEEC officials said the Parrott House will greatly help to revitalize Main Street. "The flood of 2011 brought us to our knees but the resilience of the people of Schoharie has been proven many times since."

The 16,000-square-foot Victorian landmark—vacant for nearly a decade—is being transformed into a boutique hotel and restaurant by an award-winning steakhouse group. The project represents SEEC's Impact Fund investment: a $1.5 million loan catalyzing additional private financing and demonstrating how patient capital can revitalize historic rural assets. 

Julie Pacatte, SEEC Executive Director, spoke about how the Impact Fund works and why strategic investment in historic properties matters for downtown revitalization. 

Alex and Nick, Parrott House owners, told the story of discovering this landmark on Route 30 and their vision for creating a destination that honors Schoharie's heritage while building its future.

"Toast to the Town has always celebrated the people and projects rooted in Schoharie County," Ms. Pacatte said. "This year, we're going behind the build—inviting our community into a space of transformation and promise. SEEC knows this isn't a final story. It's a beacon of progress and they invite the community to be part of the next chapter."

The Parrott House restoration aligns with SEEC's mission to strengthen Schoharie County through strategic investment in historic preservation, placemaking, and community-led economic development. By bringing guests behind the build, SEEC demonstrates that rural renaissance isn't theoretical—it's happening in real time, one strategic investment at a time. 

The Parrott House is a historic Victorian landmark in downtown Schoharie undergoing renovation into a 19-room boutique hotel with restaurant and event space. SEEC's first Impact Fund investment, The Parrott House combines architectural preservation with modern hospitality design, creating new jobs and serving as an anchor for downtown economic activity. 

Grand Opening is anticipated in 2026.

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Santa to Visit Gallupville Dec. 20

By Bradley Towle

GALLUPVILLE — With Krampusnacht now behind us, we can turn our attention to other holidays. The Gallupville Fire Department has begun preparation for its annual “Breakfast with Santa” on December 20th from 8:00 to 11:00 am. Santa and Mrs. Claus are making time in their jam-packed schedules to visit the children of Gallupville, and we’ve been informed by their people (elves) that they should arrive around 9:00 am, roughly an hour into the pay-what-you-will breakfast offered by the volunteers at the GFD. “You know, it’s an insanely busy time of year for the couple,” said Victor Elfington, public relations manager for the Christmas power couple. “But every year when we sit down to plan out the Claus’ holiday schedule, both Santa and Goody insist on visiting Gallupville. It’s always ‘But Victor, what about Gallupville?’ It’s one of their favorite events.” This year, it seemed especially important. 

“You know, when the big guy learned about that decoration getting stolen last year, it really upset him,” says Elfington, referring to an incident last winter when an inflatable Christmas decoration was stolen. The stolen decoration eventually reappeared mysteriously toward the end of winter. But wouldn’t Santa know who the perpetrator was? “Oh yeah, he knows,” says Elfington. “It’s why there’s a naughty list. But he has a strict policy of never revealing names or why they are on it. I guess you can say he believes in rehabilitation. Someone can always earn their way back to the nice list. Especially with a little Christmas spirit.” 

This year, Santa and Goody Claus return to show their support for the Gallupville Fire Department and plan to spread some extra Christmas cheer. “They’re real excited to be back,” says Elfington. All are welcome, and breakfast is prepared and served by GFD volunteers, with pay-what-you-will donation cans at each table. To learn more about joining the Gallupville Fire Department, stop by on Monday nights at 7:00 pm. 

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Another Miracle in M'burgh

MIDDLEBURGH - It might have been bitterly cold, but the Christmas spirit was warm at the annual Miracle on Main Street in Middleburgh Friday night.

There was a well-attended tree lighting at 6pm on the high school lawn, as well as the Grinch on Main Street, rides on the Candy Cane Train on the high school lawn, student and club performances, caroling Princesses, music, artists, and vendors, museum tours, and special events at the Best House, churches, and the library, and, of course, visits with Santa at the former theater.

The evening is organized and presented by the Middleburgh Area Business Association.

Photos by David Avitabile.

Reindeer made their annual visit thanks to Hanggi Farms.

Ayla Proctor, 9, gets her face painted at the Best House carriage house Friday.

The Candy Cane Train was full of happy travelers Friday night.

The riders on the Candy Cane Train were full of smiles.

The Candy Cane Train was very popular Friday night in Middleburgh.

Lisa Tenneson starts the countdown to light the Christmas tree on the high school lawn.

Wes Andrew gets ready to plug in the lights for the Christmas trees.

Warm soup was very popular on Main Street Friday.

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M'burgh FD Hosts Santa, Breakfast

MIDDLEBURGH - It was the start of the Christmas season at the Middleburgh Fire House Sunday morning as Santa made his annual visit. There was also a sumptuous breakfast along with ornament making, and crafts.

Photos by David Avitabile.

Marc Mercer cooks up some bacon outside the fire house Sunday morning.

The Pricolo family, Sarah, Lottie, Dolly, Tallaulah, Birdie, Magnolia, Raegan, and Anthony, pose with Santa Sunday.

The women from the Ladies Auxiliary cooked up a great breakfast at the Middleburgh Fire House Sunday morning.

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David Letterman’s Relationship with Schoharie

By Bradley Towle

SCHOHARIE — David Letterman loomed large on late-night television for years, from his early years on NBC after The Tonight Show, to his coveted 11:35 pm slot on CBS, where he finished his career on network television, many of us hold special memories of staying up later than our parents to watch Letterman and his musical director, Paul Schafer’s specific brand of irreverent humor, the famed Top Ten lists, and more. It was unpredictable; the bands were always cool; and sitting alone in the dark at night, to the glow of the TV, laughing while the rest of the house slept, was a formative experience, with the likes of Jimmy Kimmel and Judd Apatow citing Letterman’s shows as inspiration for their own careers. I did not grow up in Schoharie (I moved here from Albany in 2007), so it was an odd thing to uncover the depth of David Letterman’s relationship with my adopted home. 

As many of our readers may know or remember, Letterman filled the Ed Sullivan Theater with 475 residents of Schoharie for a special show on November 18, 2002. The Letterman show placed an ad in the Times Journal, offering a trip to the show on a chartered bus via a toll-free number in October, and one month later, the lucky group attended the taping, which included then-mayor John Borst reading the Top Ten list, with Kevin James, and Matchbox 20 as the night’s guests. Old Stone Fort site interpreter Jeffery Tew dressed as a British Revolutionary War soldier, but had to leave his musket in the car. The road leading to the village sewage plant was renamed in Letterman’s honor. Also airing on the show that night was “Biff Henderson’s America.” In the ongoing bit, Hnederson, Letterman’s stage manager since 1980, would travel to various towns across the U.S., showcasing (and poking fun at) localities. Henderson traveled to Schoharie, and thanks to a fan request by Stephan Rightmyer of Richmondville, is now available to view on YouTube on the official Letterman channel. 

In “Fan Request: Biff Henderson In Schoharie, New York | Letterman”, Henderson visits some familiar sites, and some that are now long-gone. Henderson visits the Schoharie school, reading Dr. Seuss to a group of students who were likely a bit past that reading level. For anyone who did not have the chance to view Mildred Vrooman’s painted egg museum, the video offers a glimpse of the now-closed collection. Henderson hangs out in the Glass Bar and asks drunken patrons whether we should invade Iraq and what we should do about Y2K (which was by that point a non-issue if it ever even was one). Henderson chats with “the most powerful man in New York State”—then-Mayor John Borst and stops in the no-longer-existent hardware store on Main St. His visit with Hans Janke on Rickard Hill Rd. is best left unspoiled and well worth the watch, but as a teaser, Henderson jokingly introduces Janke as “nuts.” 

Letterman would once again put Schoharie in the spotlight in September 2011, when the legendary host devoted roughly six minutes of his show to highlighting the damage Hurricane Irene caused to our little spot on the map to a national audience. Schoharie clearly held a special place in the host’s heart, a place he described as a “wonderful little town about 150 miles from New York City,” as he detailed the damage and presented ways people could help by donating to recovery efforts in Schoharie. Being the deft comedian that he is, Letterman wove in a few jokes into his otherwise earnest plea to help the community impacted by Irene. That entire monologue can be found on YouTube as well, entitled “David Letterman Helps Out Schoharie NY”. Letterman has stayed busy with his Netflix show “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman” and recently delivered a masterful speech honoring the late-great Warren Zevon during his long-overdue induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (just two weeks before Letterman hosted Schoharie, he devoted an entire episode to Zevon, his dying friend, who performed for the last time that evening). 

If ever there was a man who deserved a road to a sewage plant to be named in his honor…

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