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Senator Seward Announces Grants for Local Libraries

Written By Editor on 10/15/20 | 10/15/20

State Senator James L. Seward (R/C/I-Oneonta) today announced that community libraries throughout the 51st senatorial district have been awarded a total of over $950,000 in public library construction grant funds.  

 

“Our libraries are significant educational resources that also serve as community hubs," Seward said. “In many towns and villages, the local library is also a historic landmark in need of costly technological and accessibility upgrades that must be accomplished while still maintaining the building’s traditional character.  During the COVID-19 pandemic, our local library administrators have met new challenges head-on and I applaud them for continuing to safely serve the public under these trying circumstances.” 

 

The grants are from $34 million in capital funds for public library construction and broadband infrastructure projects provided in the 2019-20 state budget.    

 

“Libraries have evolved a great deal over the years to continue to meet community needs, especially in the rural areas I represent.  Electronic lending has skyrocketed and many people utilize the Internet at their local library to job search or catch up on news from around the globe.  Many adjustments have taken place over the past few months, but our local libraries are still vital community beacons,” Seward added. 

 

Public library construction grants help local libraries and library systems to construct new library buildings, create additions to existing structures, update electrical wiring to accommodate computer technology, meet standards of energy efficiency, renovate facilities to provide full accessibility to library users with disabilities, and provide meeting rooms to accommodate community needs.  New furniture, shelving, and equipment, including computer equipment, can be purchased for new or newly reconfigured or renovated space.  Renovations designed to provide accessibility for those with disabilities are a high priority.  Broadband infrastructure projects are also eligible 

 

New York’s public libraries are in urgent need of renovation and upgrading.  A recent survey showed a documented need for public library construction and renovation projects totaling more than $1.5 billion.  More than 52 percent of the over 1,000 public library buildings in communities across New York are over 60 years old. Another 31 percent are more than three decades old 

 

Senator Seward is a past member of the Senate Select Committee on Libraries and a consistent advocate for libraries.  He has routinely received high marks from the New Yorkers for Better Libraries for his support of libraries. 

 

“Assisting libraries with state funds takes the burden off local taxpayers, while preserving and improving these valuable resources for generations to come,” Seward concluded. 

 

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Complete listing of individual grant awards throughout Senator Seward’s district: 

 

Library Name 

Address 

Amount 

Project Description 

Library System 

County 

Edmeston Free Library - Proposed New Library 

26 East Street Edmeston NY 13335 

$88,166.00 

Electrical update with hardwired carbon monoxide/smoke detectors. New front porch roof, ADA ramp, and structural restoration. 

Four County Library System 

Otsego 

Finger Lakes Library System 

1300 Dryden Rd Ithaca NY 14850 

$60,437.00 

Renovate roof on the two-story & single story parts of building and rehabilitate parking lot. 

Finger Lakes Library System 

Tompkins 

Frank J Basloe Library 

245 No Main Street Herkimer NY 13350 

$72,647.00 

Add an ADA compliant bathroom by reconfiguring the 2 existing bathrooms and a hallway. 

Mid York Library System 

Herkimer 

Frankfort Free Library 

123 S Frankfort St Frankfort NY 13340 

$70,110.00 

Upgrades to lower level lighting, flooring, relocation of kitchen and janitorial closet to provide energy efficient, usable, public space. 

Mid York Library System 

Herkimer 

Groton Public Library 

112 East Cortland Street Groton NY 13073 

$150,000.00 

Phase 2 will feature interior redesign. Relocation of children's area & the adult stacks. Adding two handicapped accessible bathrooms & vestibule. 

Finger Lakes Library System 

Tompkins 

Kinney Memorial Library 

3140 Co. Rt. 11 Hartwick NY 13348 

$7,751.00 

Replace front door with a new automatic door to increase accessibility. 

Four County Library System 

Otsego 

Little Falls Public Library 

10 Waverly Place Little Falls NY 13365 

$8,438.00 

Reconfigure existing children's area in order to improve access, increase safety and accommodate new technology. 

Mid York Library System 

Herkimer 

The South New Berlin Free Library 

3320 State Highway 8 South New Berlin NY 13843 

$197,926.00 

Library building addition to include ADA compliant restroom and community room. 

Four County Library System 

Chenango 

The Community Library 

110 Union St Cobleskill NY 12043 

$287,305.00 

East wing building envelope improvements and fire suppression system expansion. 

Mohawk Valley Library System 

Schoharie 

Worcester Free Library 

170 Main Street, PO Box 461 Worcester NY 12197 

$9,000.00 

Install air cooling system utilizing air handlers. 

Four County Library System 

Otsego 


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Old Stone Fort Hosting Book Signing Event

Written By Editor on 10/14/20 | 10/14/20

SCHOHARIE, NY - The Old Stone Fort Museum will host an outdoor book signing event featuring local historian Jeff O’Connor of Turning Point 1777 and author of the newly published “The Old Stone Fort – Guardian of Schoharie County History Since 1772”. The event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the grounds of the Old Stone Fort Museum. 

This event is limited to forty people with pre-registration required by calling the SCHS at (518) 295-7192. For the safety of all concerned, state law mandates the use of face coverings and socially distancing  by all in attendance. Those not registering risk not being accommodated as NYS guidelines will be strictly enforced. 

In addition to signing copies of the book books, O’Connor will also present a special tour of the fort grounds. Books will be available for sale for $30 and, while admission to the tour is free, participants will be asked to register on a first come first serve basis.  

According to Mr. O’Connor, the familiar story of a church that became a fort, state arsenal, and museum,“was anything but preordained. The building now known as The Old Stone Fort would not have survived if it had not been fortified and attacked during the American Revolution. It is fitting this event is held on the anniversary of the 1780 Johnson Raid.” 

The approximately one-hour tour of the museum complex will begin at 1 p.m. and will illustrate the history of the building and adjacent grounds, as well as many of the people and events associated with it. The book signing will take place from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.  

At 160 pages, with 79 maps, illustrations, and photographs to help narrate the history of the Old Stone Fort, the book takes readers through a journey that has never been fully told until now. As an avid local historian. O’Connor says, “A very incomplete story of the fort, now a museum, has only appeared in bits and pieces, scattered among numerous historical and fictional works. Years of accumulating research, aided by helpful friends and associates, made a book solely dedicated to it possible.”  

The “Old Stone Fort” book chronicles an in-depth history of the building, from its Palatine backstory to the present. Highlights include its architectural and ornamental elements, as well as fresh perspectives on the earliest High Dutch Reformed Churches of Foxes Dorf, the David Williams Monument, the Lower Fort and Sir John Johnson’s Raid of 1780.  

Included are the most complete histories to date of the Schoharie County Historical Society and Company B of the 108th Regiment, NYS National Guard. In addition, the appendix offers a full list of names chiseled on the façade, what a rare illustration may reveal, a salute to the monuments, a treatment of whether the fort is haunted, and a photo essay featuring the Zimmer Collection of photographs that show over 150 years of change to the fort and grounds.     

The Old Stone Fort Museum Complex is located in the village of Schoharie at 145 Fort Road, off NY State Rt. 30, 2.5 miles south of Interstate 88 Exit 23. 

More information and preregistration is available by calling (518) 295-7192. To learn more about the Old Stone Fort Museum and the Schoharie County Historical Society visit TheOldStoneFort.org.


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Virtual & In Person Spring Classes at C-GCC

Registration is open for the Spring 2021 semester at Columbia-Greene Community College, with a full slate of online, remote, and in-person courses planned for both credit and non-credit students.
All credit programs at C-GCC – 11 in total – are open, including Allied Health and Nursing, Arts and Humanities, Automotive Technology, Business, Computer Science, Construction Technology, Criminal Justice, Education, Human and Social Services, Math and Science, and Individual Studies.
Non-credit programming includes personal and professional enrichment courses in Arts, Business, Computer Skills, Physical Fitness, Languages, and more, as well as online, self-paced continuing education courses offered through a partnership with ed2go, an internationally recognized online education provider.
The semester at C-GCC begins on Tuesday, Jan. 19, and registration will remain open until Monday, Jan. 25. Similar to the Fall 2020 semester, classes will be delivered in one of three formats: on-campus, remote (instruction via live video), or online. Prospective students are encouraged to register for classes at the earliest possible date, both to reserve space in limited classes and prevent course cancelations.
Online courses will not meet on any specific day or time but will allow students to access course materials at their discretion. Assignments will have deadlines within stated periods of time.
Remote courses will be via live webcast with instructors on the days and during the times the course would have otherwise met in person.
On-campus courses will meet in socially distanced settings, with classrooms reconfigured to allow six feet between desks and common spaces. All in attendance will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow the College’s social-distancing protocols.
C-GCC President Carlee Drummer, Ph.D., said the pivot to a primarily virtual learning environment at the College last spring was well received by students, and provides a base on which to build moving forward.
“A recent SUNY survey revealed that 89 percent of C-GCC students affected by the sudden switch in March from in-person to virtual learning were ‘satisfied or very satisfied with their experience,’” she said, noting that by comparison, the average satisfaction rate among students at other SUNY community colleges was 76 percent. “Our results bring into clear focus the commitment of the C-GCC faculty and staff to student success whether on- or off-campus.”
For more information on applying to C-GCC, e-mail admissions@sunycgcc.edu, or call 518.828.4181, ext. 3427.
For information on enrolling in a non-credit class, e-mail communityservices@sunycgcc.edu, or call 518.828.4181, ext. 3342.

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WBYN Endorses Chris Tague

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I,Ref-Schoharie), has received the endorsement of the local news network out of Windham New York, WBYN TV-14 News.WBYN is a trusted news source for those living throughout the Catskills, the Hudson Valley and the Capitol Region.

 From their perch atop Windham Mountain in Greene County, WBYN provides information service to residents of Greene, Columbia, Schoharie, Albany, Rensselaer, Delaware and surrounding counties, and reaches a population of nearly 829,000 people.

In their endorsement announcement, WYBN said about Assemblyman Tague: “Chris is kind of like the ever-ready energy icon. Most weekends he is at 2 or even 5 events in his large district,” adding “He personifies the idea of a devoted public servant. He is 110% fully endorsed by WYBN TV 14.”

 “It is my honor to receive the endorsement of WBYN TV-14 News. As an organization, WBYN plays an important role in the everyday lives of many people across upstate New York,” said Tague. “WBYN provides vital news and updates to almost a million upstate New Yorkers, allowing them to stay informed and up-to-date on the local issues that matter the most to us. The folks over there provide some of the most balanced and fair news reporting out there today. In today’s current climate, it is often difficult to find real and objective reporting on the issues we face here in the Catskill, Hudson Valley and Capitol Region, making the excellent work that those at WBYN TV-14 News do all the more important. I want to thank the organization for their kind words of support and I look forward to continuing toward our shared goal of being a voice and a resource for the people of upstate New York.”

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Audubon Announces Annual Bird Seed Sale Fundraiser

Audubon Announces Annual Bird Seed Sale Fundraiser

Pre-orders accepted now through October 25.
By: Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society

For more information contact:
Susan O'Handley, Publicity Chairperson, Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society, Oneonta, NY; (607) 643-5680; info@doas.us

[ONEONTA, NY; REGIONAL]  The DOAS Bird Seed Sale Fundraiser is your opportunity to buy quality bird seed and help support DOAS programs at the same time! Proceeds from this sale support speaker fees and costs for member meetings and webinars, field trips, programs and special events throughout the year, as well as summer camp programs and the Franklin Mountain Hawkwatch.  We encourage you to stock up for the winter months ahead and thank you in advance for your support! Orders can be placed now through October 25, 2020.  

Product Information and Online Order Form are available at  https://doas.us/event/2020-bird-seed-sale/


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James Fuller Obituary

James Robert Fuller of Harpersfield, NY, died on Wednesday, October 7, 2020.  He was 86 years old.

He was born May 30, 1934 in Augusta, Maine, the son of James Wilson and Ruth Daggett Fuller.  He married Priscilla Waterman on April 11, 1959 in Stamford, NY.

James received a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education in 1956 at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY and a Master’s Degree in Music Education from Ithaca College in 1966.

He was a member of the United State Military Band at West Point, New York from 1956 to 1959.  James was employed as a music teacher at Stamford Central School, Stamford, NY from 1959 until 1989, and was a member, Past Elder and Trustee of the First Presbyterian Church of Stamford, New York. 

Mr. Fuller is survived by his wife Priscilla; children: Mary and her husband Greg Cooper, James W. Fuller, Margaret Schoonmaker, Ann and her husband Bill Hamm; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

In honor of James’ wishes there will be no formal funeral or callings hours. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the Stamford Volunteer Fire Dept., Stamford, NY

Please visit www.macarthurfh.com to share a condolence with the Fuller family. 



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Mikaela Lynne Cipolla Obituary

Mikaela Lynne Cipolla (Kaela Lynne), 25, of Gilboa/Richmondville, N.Y. passed away unexpectedly late on Thursday, October 8, 2020. 

She was born on May 29, 1995 in Oneonta, N.Y. She was the daughter of Patricia Anne (Skelly) and William Anthony Cipolla.  

Mikaela was full of life and love touching many lives with her smiles. She graduated from Gilboa-Conesville Central School in 2013 and she graduated from Schenectady College, she was pursuing her nursing career while working as a Patient Care Tech at Robinson Terrance. She was very well loved in her small community and known for her artistic abilities. 

She is survived by her parents Patricia and William Cipolla of Gilboa; Sister Kassidy Cipolla (Will Merrill) and nephew Peyton of Delhi; Brother William Cipolla of Gilboa and her loving boyfriend of 11 years Alexander Moon. Also survived by her Grandparents Suzanne and Matthew Skelly; Justice Skelly (Niece) of Arizona and Linda Pasquel of Conesville; many Aunts, Uncles and cousins.  

A celebration of Mikaela’s life will be held Saturday October 24, 2020 at Miller’s Funeral Home, Roxbury. A graveside service will be held at a later day in the spring.  

Social distancing and masks are required.

Funeral arrangements and care are entrusted to Miller Funeral Home, Roxbury, NY.



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Middletown Fire District Budget Meeting Notice

Written By Editor on 10/13/20 | 10/13/20

Middletown Fire District No. 1 will meet Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 6-7 pm to discuss the Budget.  Meeting will take place at the Fleischmanns, Fire Hall at 1298 Main Street, Fleischmanns, NY.

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Village of Fleischmanns Planning Board Notice

Written By Editor on 9/29/20 | 9/29/20

TOWN OF MIDDLETOWN

PO BOX 577

MARGARETVILLE, NY 12455

LEGAL NOTICE

The Village of Fleischmanns Planning Board will be holding public hearings in
accordance with the Village of Fleischmanns Zoning Ordinance for the following
applications:
Application VFSP-7 – Clare Friedrich would like to get approval to operate a tourist
home at 140 Schneider Avenue in Fleischmanns. Tax map # 287.13-2-14.
Application VFSP-8 - 1053 Main Street LLC (Mark Birman) would like to get approval
to operate a tourist home at 1053 Main Street in Fleischmanns. Tax map # 287.13-2-19.
Said hearings will be held on Monday, October 5, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. in the Skene
Memorial Library, Main Street, Fleischmanns. At this time all interested parties will be
heard.
Jason Wadler
Chairman
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Roxbury FD Legal Notice

Legal Ad:
Please take notice the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Roxbury Fire District will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 7:00pm in the basement of the building of the Roxbury Fire House located at 53613 State Highway 30, Roxbury, NY 12474 in regards to the proposed 2021 District Budget. In addition, the Commissioners will hold their regular October meeting on 10/20/2020 immediately following the hearing, to act on the budget and to discuss and act on district business.


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Sheriff DuMond Warns of Political Sign Thefts

Written By Editor on 9/23/20 | 9/23/20

Delhi – With the political season underway, Sheriff Craig DuMond would like to remind the public that removing, altering or defacing political signage is a crime punishable under the New
York State Penal Law. “I have been getting an increased amount of complaints regarding political signs being stolen from lawns and private property…people who engage in this behavior are subject to criminal prosecution”, Sheriff DuMond remarked.
“Nowadays, many property owners have installed video surveillance systems, trail cameras and the like to digitally record trespassers and criminal actions as they take place. These systems are an eye witness and critical in assisting law enforcement…I strongly  encourage people not to engage in trespassing or stealing political signs. It simply isn’t worth it”, the Sheriff concluded.

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Childbirth Class on Saturday

Free Childbirth Express Class
Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020
9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cobleskill Regional Hospital
Morrissey Conference Room
178 Grandview Drive
Receive useful information and coping skills.  
Prepare to actively participate in the labor and delivery process. 
Park in the Emergency parking lot and use the Emergency entrance. Check in at the registration desk.
Register at www.bassett.org/childbirthclass
For more information, call 518-254-3307
The Instructor is Top Quality:
Elisabeth M. Tissiere, RN4 CLC, ICCE
Certified Lactation Counselor
ICEA Certified Childbirth Educator
The Birthing Center at Bassett Medical Center
passion4childbirtheducation@gmail.com

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Heirloom Hops Available to Home Brewer

Written By Editor on 9/22/20 | 9/22/20

Announcement:  Several years ago the The Village of Middleburgh established a small hops patch in Timothy Murphy Park to remind residents and visitors of the hops industry that thrived in Schoharie Valley.  This year's crop is available to any small brewer for the asking.  For information, contact Bill Morton at (518) 560-0166 or by email at wbmort911@gmail.com.



It was in 1816 that the hops industry began in Madison County with the sale of two tons for about $2,000.  Hops fields began to spread east and west along U.S. Route 20 stretching from Sharon Springs to Cazenovia, and by mid-century hop production reached about 3 million pounds annually, making New York State the national leader in hops. 

The Pindar farm situated on the flats at the intersection of State Route 145 and Route 30 in the Town of Middleburgh was a major producer in the Schoharie valley.  The Pindar family began raising hops around 1890, so they were a fairly late arrival into the industry, but nevertheless successful.  

According to the Oneonta Daily Star, "the hop industry boomed until a series of bad events struck the region's growers.  In 1909, the crop was hit with a form of mildew, and efforts to defeat the disease failed.  After two bad seasons most producers had given up."  "Any remaining hop growers in the region were dealt a blow in 1919 with the passage of the National Prohibition Act."



The Pindar Brothers, nevertheless, continued to grow hops until 1952. This was long after most other growers had given up on hops. 

The hops in the demonstration patch in Timothy Murphy Park were obtained from root stock collected in a forested setting along Mill Valley Road in the Town of Fulton.  It might be safe to assume that the Timothy Murphy hops are descendants of hops which, during the 1800s, made New York State the nation's leading producer of hops.



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New York State Insurance Fund announces new program rewarding businesses for purchase of Personal Protective Equipment

Written By Editor on 9/20/20 | 9/20/20

Workers’ comp policyholders can earn up to a $500 credit for qualifying supplies

 

ALBANY, N.Y. – New York State’s largest workers’ compensation carrier – the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) – introduced a new COVID-19 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Premium Credit Program that will make it more affordable for its policyholders to get back to business. Under the new initiative, current workers’ comp policyholders can earn a 5% credit of their annual premium on the purchase of PPE, with a maximum reimbursement of $500.

 

The program is designed to help offset the cost of vital PPE and safety-related items needed to help protect workers from the COVID-19 virus. Eligible equipment includes masks, goggles, gloves, gowns, hand sanitizer and other COVID-19 safety related items.

 

“With the PPE Premium Credit Program, we aim to assist companies around the state make the transition back to work in a safe and affordable way,” said Eric Madoff, Executive Director and CEO of NYSIF. “As a partner in safety, we are here to help our policyholders keep themselves, their employees and their businesses protected.”

 

NYSIF is among the top 10 largest workers’ compensation carriers in the nation, insuring approximately 150,000 policyholders in New York State. For more details on NYSIF’s COVID-19 PPE Premium Credit Program, as well as training materials on how businesses can protect their workers, please visit www.nysif.com/PPEinfo.

 

About the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF)

The New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) was established in 1914 as part of the original enactment of the New York State Workers’ Compensation Law. NYSIF's mission is to guarantee the availability of workers’ compensation insurance at the lowest possible cost to New York employers and to provide timely, appropriate indemnity and medical payments to injured workers, while maintaining a solvent fund. Since inception, NYSIF has fulfilled the dual roles for which it was created: to compete with other carriers to ensure a fair marketplace and to be a guaranteed source of coverage for employers who cannot secure coverage elsewhere.

 

NYSIF is the largest workers’ compensation carrier in New York State and among the top 10 largest workers’ compensation carriers in the nation, insuring approximately 150,000 policyholders, with more than $2 billion in annual premium and $18 billion in assets. A self-supporting insurance carrier, NYSIF operates without taxpayer funding.

 

In addition to workers’ compensation insurance, NYSIF provides disability benefits coverage for off-the-job injuries to more than 61,000 New York employers. In 2018, NYSIF added paid family leave as a component of its disability benefits product, providing New Yorkers with job-protected, paid time away from work to care for their families.

 

For more information, visit www.nysif.com.

 


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MCS to use Reserves to Weather Huge State Aid Cut

Written By Editor on 9/19/20 | 9/19/20

By David Avitabile
Middleburgh Central School should be able to withstand a state aid cut of 20 percent, but that could cause problems for the 2021-22 school year, it was announced Wednesday.
To help solve the state revenue crisis because of the fallout from the Corona virus pandemic, Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced a 20 percent reduction in state aid to schools. To Middleburgh, which receives over 60 percent of its revenue form state aid, the cut is especially costly.
Business manager Terry Gillooley told school board members Wednesday night that the aid cut involves all state aid streams, not just foundation aid. The state is reassessing the cuts quarter by quarter but MCS will lose about $117,000 in state for the spring quarter for BOCES and excess cost aid. District officials thought the state aid cuts would only "hit" foundation aid and not all sources of aid.
The cut for the 2020-21 school year could be much more.
Mr. Gillooley said that a 20 percent reduction could cost Middleburgh between $1.5 and $2.4 million. A 20 percent cut would reduce the 2020-21 state aid to Middleburgh to $9.6 million instead of over $11 million.
The only saving grace is that Middleburgh has enough in its fund balance to cover the cut , Mr. Gillooley added.
The district has a total over about $4.5 million in its fund balance, more than the four percent of the total budget that the state recommends, he said. Of the $4.5 million, $2.3 million is "unassigned" and can be used. The state has been more lenient with the schools and said that reserves can be used to cover the budget gap.
"We have unassigned funds in the fund balance to cover a 20 percent cut in state aid, but it would deplete our fund balance," Mr. Gillooley told board members. "What does that mean for 2021-22?" Though the costs for the next school year are in the formative stages, there will probably an increase in health insurance costs.
He added, "$2.4 million is a big hit to our district, but we're in better shape than some other districts. I don't see any immediate (personnel) cuts needed." 
MCS can "survive this wave but" it will be much harder to survive the "2021-22 wave," Superintendent Brian Dunn said.
The district could avoid making any other changes until the state announces its second quarter cut for the 2020-21 school year, Mr. Gillooley said.
There was very little comment from school board members.
"We usually budget for a worse-case scenario," Mr. Gillooley concluded.

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Walk to End Alzheimer's looks different: Participants to walk in small groups on sidewalks, trails

Written By Editor on 9/14/20 | 9/14/20

The 2020 Walk to End Alzheimer’s—Oneonta will take place on Sept. 27, raising awareness and funds for dementia care, support and research.

 

The event, which attracted more than 250 participants and raised over $37,000 in 2019, will look different this year. Instead of hosting a large gathering, participants will walk as individuals or in small groups of friends and family on sidewalks, tracks and trails across Otsego, Delaware and Schoharie counties. 



“Although communities can’t join together for a large, in-person event due to the pandemic, participants will still walk in their neighborhoods. On event day, we invite you to participate in small, safe teams while others in your community do the same,” said Ann Thayer, program manager and rural health care advisor at the Alzheimer’s Association, Northeastern New York Chapter. 

 

On Walk Day, Sept. 27, at 1 p.m., the opening ceremony will be delivered to participants' smartphones, tablets and computers.

 

On the same day, a group of Alzheimer’s Association staff and volunteers will create the iconic Promise Garden to honor all those impacted by dementia in a “view only” and “drive-by” format. The Promise Garden will take place from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at Neahwa Park.

 

Every year on Walk day, participants honor those affected by Alzheimer's or another dementia with blue, yellow, purple and orange Promise Garden Flowers. These flowers highlight the different reasons for taking part in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The blue flower represents people like Chris Given of Morris, New York, who are living with dementia. The yellow flower represents people like Sheila Kennedy who care for their loved ones living with dementia. The purple flower represents people like Marcella Gonzels of South Kortright who lost their loved ones to Alzheimer’s or another dementia. The orange flower represents people like Art Klinger who support the Association’s vision of a world without Alzheimer’s and all dementia.

 

In New York State alone, there are more than 400,000 people who live with the disease and more than 1 million caregivers who provide unpaid care to their loved ones with dementia.

 

The Oneonta Walk is supported by national presenting sponsors Edward Jones and CVS Health (or Aetna/Omnicare) and NYCM Insurance—local presenting sponsor and Promise Garden sponsor. To register and receive the latest updates on this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s, visit: alz.org/walk.

 

Walk to End Alzheimer’s®

The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Since 1989, the Alzheimer’s Association® mobilized millions of Americans in the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk®; now the Alzheimer’s Association is continuing to lead the way with Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Together, we can end Alzheimer’s. 

 

Alzheimer's Association®

The Alzheimer’s Association is a worldwide voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Its mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia—by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Visit alz.org or call 800.272.3900.

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Village of Fleischmanns Legal Notice

Written By Editor on 9/9/20 | 9/9/20

The Village of Fleischmanns Zoning Board of Appeals will be holding public hearings in
accordance with the Village of Fleischmanns Zoning Ordinance for the following
applications:
Application VFD-11-A Kahal Bais Yitchok would like to get a 2’ front setback variance at 540 Main
Street, Fleischmanns. Tax map # 287.17-1-4.
Application VFD-12-A Yeshiva Metzonim D’Satamar would like to be exempt from the dumpster
enclosure requirement for 91 Armstrong Park Road in Fleischmanns. Tax map # 287.18-2-3.
Application VFD-13-A Yeshiva Metzonim D’Satamar would like to be exempt from the dumpster
enclosure requirement for 673 Wagner Avenue in Fleischmanns. Tax map # 287.18-7-1.
Application VFD-14-A MTC would like to get a fence height variance for security around the
building and generator at 776 Main Street in Fleischmanns. Tax map # 287.17-1-7.
Said hearing will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2019 at 4 p.m. in the Skene Memorial
Library, Main Street, Fleischmanns. At this time all interested parties will be heard.

William Birns
Chairperson

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Town of Middletown Planning Board Notice

Written By Editor on 9/7/20 | 9/7/20

The Town of Middletown Planning Board will be holding public hearing in accordance
with the Town of Middletown Zoning Ordinance for the following:
Application 20-2 Triple T Holdings Corp would like to do a 2 lot subdivision on Church
Street in Arkville. Tax map # 307.1-2-5.
Said hearing will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. in the Town
Hall, 42339 State Highway 28, Margaretville. At this time all interested parties will be
heard.
Susanna Finch
Chairman

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Streaming Shows … the New Reality of “Live” Music

Written By Editor on 9/3/20 | 9/3/20

For those of us on social media it seems we have seen everyone and their brother show us their musical talents, even if its in pajama bottoms from their sofa. For professional musicians this is not exactly the path they expected their music careers to take. 

Over the past several months seasoned musicians have offered-up everything from live shows in home studios, to rebroadcasting of past performances. Jorma Kaukunen, of Jefferson Airplance and Hot Tun fame, Neil Young and Michael Franti are just a few who offer free weekly live performance where you can join friends in an online watch experience. Most streaming services shows offer a live text chat where fans can show appreciation and join in discussion during the broadcast. 


Though these shows can be watched anytime there is a sence of community when watching with an audience, at the same time. If you are a fan of live music, streaming shows is the current reality of how you’ll be seeing it. Streaming “live” music is just that, it’s a live show and you are seeing it as it happens. Venues are also jumping on that band wagon. Established music venues offer an environment for bands to perform, live on a stage, with the ability to control sound and lighting for a quality viewing experience. 


Promoters, band managers and venue operators have been working with ever-changing calendars, with the hopes that there would be a return to business as usual. The Bearsville Theater in Woodstock had planned to open its door this Spring after new owner Lizzie Vann and her team completed major renovations on the legendary Bearsville property. As with many area establishments the Theater has been able to offer a bit of music outdoors, but nothing like the major live performances which have been held there in the past. 

The American Nomads band hailing from Brooklyn, NY was slated to be one of the theater’s inaugural shows. Their performance is now going to be live streamed September 12 from the stage of the Bearsville Theater. For the band, they are back on stage together, for those of us who miss shows, this is our chance to go, — online. Nomads, who performed at the Bethel Woods’s Woodstock 50 anniversary last year, will be joined by Sweet Marie, a talented duo of two sister who always capture hearts when they take the stage! Susan Darmiento vocalist with American Nomads says, ”We are so excited to be on stage performing again! We'll be playing to the cameras instead of the audience, but we'll still feel their energy through the lens."

This is an excellent opportuity to give live streaming a chance. 

Tickets are available at BearvilleTheater.com.

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