Auto Racing News

By Tom Coughlin

 Here are a few more items to put on your holiday gift list. Fonda Speedway and Utica-Rome Speedway have announced their season ticket packages for 2022. Fonda Speedway is offering grandstand season passes for $270 for adults, $250 for seniors. Pit season passes are $575. Pit license fee is $75 before April 1, 2022. The applications are available from the track website at www.thefondaspeedway.com

 Utica-Rome grandstand season passes are $185 for adults, $165 for seniors. Pit season passes are $475. Pit license fee is $75 before May 1, 2022. The applications are available from the track website at www.uticaromespeedway.com

  Here are a few more dates to fill in your calendar of 2022 racing. 

 Indoor Auto Racing will take place January 7 & 8 in Allentown, Pennsylvania. January 28 & 29 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and March 11 & 12 at the New York State fairgrounds in Syracuse. 

 The Short Track Super Series will open with the Sunshine Swing at the All-Tech Raceway in Lake City, Florida. Tuesday, February 8 will kickoff with open practice. Wednesday, February 9 through Saturday, February 12 will offer STSS modifieds and STSS crate 602 sportsman racing each night.

  Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Florida will host the DIRTcar Nationals beginning on Monday, February 7 through Saturday, February 19. The Super DIRTcar Series modifieds will be on the schedule Monday, February 14 through Saturday, February 19. Other divisions in competition throughout the two week schedule include World of Outlaw sprints and World of Outlaw late models.

 The Elite Series Event number 1 will kickoff at the Cherokee Speedway in Gaffney, South Carolina on Thursday, February 24 with an open practice, qualifying on Friday for STSS modifieds & STSS crate 602 sportsman, and Saturday the STSS modifieds will compete in a 50 lap feature for $25,000 and the STSS crate 602 sportsman 25 laps for $2,500.

 The northeast modified season will start on Saturday, March 12 with the Melvin L. Joseph Memorial at the Georgetown Speedway in Georgetown, Delaware. STSS modifieds will race 49 laps for $10,049 to win and the STSS crate 602 sportsman will compete in a 25 lap feature for $1,549 to win.

Saturday, March 19 the Selinsgrove Speedway in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania will host the Icebreaker with a $5,000 to win 40 lap STSS modified feature and 25 lap STSS crate 602 sportsman $1,500 feature.

Sunday, March 20 Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pa. will host the Spring Speed Showcase. STSS modifieds will race in a 40 lap feature for $5,000 and the ULMS Super Late Models will be the other division for the program.

 Saturday, August 20 the All-Star 410 sprints will return to Utica-Rome.

 Sunday, September 4 the New Yorker will be held at Utica-Rome. The STSS modifieds will race in a 50 lap feature for $25,000.

 Fonda's annual 200 weekend will be Thursday through Saturday, September 15-17

 The Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylavania will host the Speed Showcase 200 Thursday through Saturday, October 13-15. STSS modifieds, 410 sprints, STSS crate 602 sportsman, and pro stocks are on the schedule.

For some added racing family news  

  JaMike Sowle, driver of the Palmer's Service Center number 76 and Frankilyn Greco were recently united in marriage.

 Bobby Hackel IV is one area driver that put more effort into the STSS in 2021 and has already stated that he will be upping his program in 2022 to include more STSS shows.

 A little information on a couple of racers. Clayton DuMond who competed in the Limited sportsman division in 2021 is looking to move up to the modified division in 2022. A possible schedule will include Utica-Rome Speedway on Friday's and Fonda Speedway on Saturday's.

 A familiar last name, but new driver will make a debut in 2022. Keep your eyes open for Isabele Pangman as she has shown the desire to give slingshot racing a try. 

 Drivers and fans will be happy to know that both Fonda and Utica-Rome will be installing new L.E.D. lighting in 2022.

 The annual Gobbler brought racers down to the Accord Speedway last Saturday. Jeff Strunk earned the modified victory over Danny Creeden, Bobby Hackel IV, Randy Green, Shane Jablonka, and Dannny Johnson. John Lutes Jr. finished 23, while Alissa Cody and Jim Introne Jr. did not qualify for the feature. Justin Comes earned the sportsman feature over Josh Allen and Doug Smith. Bill August finished 13th. and Brock Pinkerous 14th.

 Don't forget Saturday, November 27 is the annual Lost Speedway's presentation at the Saratoga Automobile Museum, with an 11:00 start time.

 

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Bassett Medical Center Holding Candle Lighting Service of Remembrance for COVID-19 Victims – December 2

The caregivers of Bassett Medical Center will be holding a candle lighting service of remembrance in honor of patients who have died due to COVID-19 on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at 7 p.m. Family members of patients who have passed are invited to attend in-person; the general public is invited to attend the virtual event using Zoom.

 

The in-person event will be held at the United Methodist Church, 852 County Road 26, Fly Creek, NY. Family members of patients who died of COVID-19 at Bassett Medical Center interested in attending should contact Chaplain Gerry Paciello at 607-547-3626. In-person participants will be required to wear a mask and socially distance.

 

The virtual event will be held via Zoom. Visit www.bassett.org/2021-memorial for the link and more information.

 

This will be a time to pay tribute and seek healing and fellowship. The names of those who have passed will be read aloud.

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Windham Mountain Announces Opening Day for the 2021/2022 Season

Windham Mountain announces it will be celebrating its 2021-2022 season opening day on November 26, 2021.  After weeks of warmer weather, temperatures finally dropped low enough for the exceptional snowmaking team to start making snow.

 

Advanced and expert terrain only will be available, with openings on Upper/Lower Whistler, a blue square trail from the summit, Upper/Lower Wolverine, a combination double-black diamond and blue square trail, Warpath Chute, a blue square connecting trail, and The Wall, a double-black diamond connection.  Terrain will be serviced by one lift, the Westside Six (F Lift), a high-speed six-passenger chair.  Grooming will occur Friday morning prior to opening, and skiers and riders should note that early-season conditions will be present.  Mountain Express in the Base Lodge will be open with a limited menu, along with the Umbrella Bar, located on the mountain’s patio.

 

“The snowmaking team did an incredible job,” said Chip Seamans, President and General Manager of Windham Mountain .  “In a 36-hour window of cold they were able to put enough snow on the ground to open for the season.  We are excited to open the Friday after Thanksgiving and will expand terrain as quickly as possible.  We are looking forward to a great season,” said Seamans.

 

Lifts will be open from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Friday, November 26, and from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday, November 27 and Sunday, November 28, 2021.  Windham Mountain will remain open for operation seven days a week following the weekend.  Opening day through December 3 will be designated as “green days” and tickets will be available for purchase at the mountain.  Advanced online purchase is still recommended at windhammountain.com, and additional information about our red/green day capacity calendar can also be found on our website.  Due to COVID-19, masks are required in Windham Mountain Sports and the 3500 Club. Guests are encouraged to reference the Mountain Report for the latest conditions and operating updates beyond the weekend.

 

Skiers and riders can look forward to enjoying over $4 million in capital investments for the 2021/2022 season at Windham Mountain, including an extension of automated snowmaking technology on community favorite trails Wraparound, Wonderama and Warpath Chute, as well as the grand opening and redevelopment of  Windham Kids Base Camp into a reengineered and modern space for kids to learn how to ski and ride.  Windham Mountain has been wholly focused on providing an “Above & Beyond” elevated experience for guests. As the premier destination in the Catskills of New York, Windham Mountain creates a welcoming community for families and friends seeking a fun, recreational, or peaceful escape to the mountains.

 

Windham Mountain is the premier year-round mountain resort destination within two and a half hours of New York City.   Boasting 285 skiable acres across 54 trails serviced by 11 lifts, the Resort offers six terrain parks, an award-winning and revamped snowsports school, lodging, on-mountain dining, an Adventure Park, a full-service spa, and much more.   Summer brings a range of activities including simple mountain getaways, events and festivals, extraordinary weddings, and energizing corporate gatherings.  Windham Mountain Bike Park is famous for its World Cup course and also features a three-mile-long signature beginner trail. Windham Country Club is an 18-hole public golf course with a private club atmosphere.  Visit windhammountain.com for details on these activities and more, as well as information on upcoming events.

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SUNY Cobleskill Fighting Tiger Weekly Recap

The SUNY Cobleskill women’s basketball team returned home on Tuesday evening to post an 82-35 pre-Thanksgiving victory over the visiting Trailblazers of the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) in non-conference action. The Fighting Tigers were led by first-year forward Hannah Cater, Schoharie, N.Y., Schoharie High School, who tossed in 14 points, grabbed five rebounds and blocked four shots on the evening as Cobleskill improved to 3-4 overall on the season.  

The Fighting Tiger men’s basketball team took to the road on Tuesday to lose a 101-48 decision to the host Engineers of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in a non-league pre-Thanksgiving match-up to fall 0-6 overall on the season. Senior forward Juwan Malone, Brooklyn, N.Y., Brooklyn Collegiate High School/Fulton-Montgomery Community College, led the team in scoring with 11 points to go with five rebounds and a blocked shot. 

The hunt seat equestrian team closed out the semester on Saturday as the Fighting Tigers scored a total of 17 points to place seventh overall in a field of nine teams at an Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) Zone 2 Region 3 Show hosted by Skidmore College at the Van Lennep Riding Center in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. 

UPCOMING HOME CONTESTS: 

Women’s Basketball vs. Bryant & Stratton 12/8, SUNY Canton 12/10, NVU-Johnson 12/11  

Men’s Basketball vs. Mount Saint Mary’s 12/7, SUNY Canton 12/10, NVU-Johnson 12/11 

Men’s & Women’s Swimming & Diving vs. SUNY Delhi 12/1  

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Tracy Grammer Returns to W.Whitman Books December 5

W.Whitman Books—located at 304 Main Street, Middleburgh— is pleased to welcome back Tracy Grammer on Sunday, December 5 at 3:00 p.m. to close out its Fall 2021 Singer/Songwriter Concert Series. Grammer returns to the bookstore’s performance space after two prior sold-out concerts.

Renowned for her pure voice, deft guitar and violin work, Grammer has recorded and performed with Joan Baez, Mary Chapin Carpenter, and enjoyed 12 consecutive years as one of folk radio’s 50 top-played artists, both solo and in a duo with the late Dave Carter.  

Join Tracy Grammer on December 5 for an unforgettable afternoon of new stories and songs.  

Please Note: The concert is 90 minutes long and strictly limited to 20 attendees. All seats are reserved and must be purchased in advance.  Limited seating is available so purchase tickets early to avoid disappointment.

To ensure the safety of both performers and audience members, proof of full COVID 19 vaccination [State-issued White Card or New York State Electronic Excelsior Pass] must be presented at the door in order to be allowed to enter. No Exceptions. Face masks must be worn at all times while on the premises. 

Ticket Price: $20. Tickets may be purchased during regular store hours, Wednesday through Saturday from 12 Noon to 4:00 p.m., or purchased with a debit/credit card via online invoice by emailing the store at w.whitmanbooks@yahoo.com.

For additional information call (518) 827-3377 or visit the store’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/bestreads304

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Delaware County Removes Chamber Tourism Contract

By Matthew Avitabile

The Delaware County Board of Supervisors convened on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving to discuss the tentative budget.

It was the first meeting since the elections, and was highly anticipated due to a potential discussion on the granting of the County’s tourism contract. 

The meeting opened with a COVID update from Mandy Walsh in consideration of the coming holidays. There were three deaths Monday with 74 total in the County since the beginning of the pandemic. There are 265 active cases and 366 people in quarantine.

“Vaccinations are the way to go,” said Supervisor Wayne Marshfield of Hamden.

Halfway through the meeting came the most contentious issue, the tourism contract. Supervisor Dennis Valente of Davenport lauded the Chamber’s efforts in the field. The Supervisor Chairs the Economic Development Committee.

“As you all know, tourism is through the roof,” Valente said. “They’re doing a good job.”

Chair Tina Mole of Bovina also spoke, saying that tourism promotion is key to the county. She said that due to New York City watershed restrictions, tourism is especially important. Mole cited the iDA’s efforts, including the use of funding for tourism projects. She said that these made the “role of the TPA more important” in attracting visitors. She said that the original arrangement of having a single person coordinating tourism promotion.

“However, with the current Chamber administration, that relationship has waned.” She added that there was less cooperation between the County and Chamber, with the former “receiving unsatisfactory” responses from the Chamber. Mole said that there has been an effort over the last two years to improve relations with Chamber President Ray Pucci. She described the relationship as difficult, accusing Pucci of making “disparaging remarks” and said that the County is disappointed in this.

She described the “damage done” as “irreparable” and recommended not renewing the contract with the Chamber.

Supervisor Pat Davis of Middletown said that he has been raising concerns since February. “There was no open dialogue in my mind,” he said. He stated that he believes there are remaining funds the Chamber has not utilized for such purposes.

“We should have a very open relationship,” he said.

Davis requested that the $139,000 remaining in the Chamber’s budget should be returned. “Did the Chamber spend this money in the first six months of this year?” The answer came back yes, but said that there were no financial reports indicating this.

“The silver lining is that we’ve found other options,” he said. The Supervisor requested this money be sent out through a request for proposals. He said that he has run against Chamber Board Chair Todd Pascarella twice. He described the Chamber as a “political recruitment” tool to “run against sitting Delaware County Supervisors.”

Supervisor Wayne Marshfield said that there was “nothing new” in Pascarella seeking Town Supervisor. 

Supervisor Valente said that the funding for tourism development is not just received from the County but through various streams. 

Supervisor Jim Eisel of Harpersfield, who sits on the Economic Development Committee, said that he disagreed with stances of the Chamber, including on marijuana opt-outs. He said that the Chamber “should not be involved” in such cases.

During the budget hearing, there were no public comments and the Board considered a salary provision of $14,159 for the members of the Board of Supervisors and $65,000 for the chair. 

Supervisors Valente, Marshfield, and Kosier voted in favor of retention, while the remainder of the Board voted no.

The Budget was approved unanimously.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - WINDHAM PLANNING BOARD

Notice is hereby given that the Town of Windham Planning Board shall conduct a public

hearing on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at 7:20 p.m. at the Town Hall, Hensonville, NY. The

purpose of said hearing shall be to consider a Site Plan Review Application for Pavel

Trzepaczka, 4268 State Route 23, East Windham, NY, Tax Map ID #80.00-1-50. New

Construction of Single-Family Home. All persons wishing to speak upon this matter shall be

heard at this time.

By Order of the Windham Planning Board

Bonnie Poehmel

Town Clerk

Dated: November 18, 2021

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - WINDHAM PLANNING BOARD

Notice is hereby given that the Town of Windham Planning Board shall conduct a public

hearing on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at 7:10 p.m. at the Town Hall, Hensonville, NY. The

purpose of said hearing shall be to consider a Site Plan Review Application for Aaron Mannella,

Indian Heights Rd, Windham, NY, Tax Map ID #78.00-6-50. New Construction of Single-

Family Home. All persons wishing to speak upon this matter shall be heard at this time.

By Order of the Windham Planning Board

Bonnie Poehmel

Town Clerk

Dated: November 18, 2021

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Bassett Healthcare Network Offering COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Clinics in Little Falls, Dolgeville, and Hamilton

Bassett Healthcare Network will be holding the following COVID-19 vaccination booster shot clinics. The clinic in Hamilton, NY will also include pediatric (ages 5 to 11) shots. These are open to the public—participants need not be an established Bassett patient to participate.

 

Note: Information about future COVID-19 booster clinics and pediatric clinics will be posted to Bassett’s webpage (www.bassett.org) and Facebook page (www.facebook.com/Bassett.Network).

 

Bassett Health Center Dolgeville (36 Slawson Street in Dolgeville) is holding a COVID-19 vaccine booster clinic on Wednesday, November 17, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Boosters of all three vaccine types will be available—Pfizer, Moderna, and J&J. Patients must be 18 years old or older. Appointments are required. Call 315-429-8714 to schedule.

 

Little Falls Hospital (140 Burwell Street in Little Falls) is holding a COVID-19 vaccine booster clinic on Friday, November 19, from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. This clinic will offer the Moderna vaccine only. Patients must be 18 years old or older. No appointments necessary. Call 315-823-1000.

 

Bassett Health Center Hamilton-Madison (1055 Madison Marketplace in Hamilton) is holding a COVID-19 vaccine clinic that includes both adult boosters and pediatric (ages 5 to 11) vaccines on Saturday, November 20, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. This clinic will offer the Pfizer vaccine. Patients may schedule an appointment or walk-ins are welcome. Call 315-825-3111 to schedule.

 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) booster shot eligibility guidelines

·         For patients whose first vaccine series was Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna

o    Patients are eligible if they are either:

§  Aged 65 years or older;

§  Aged 18+ and live in long term care settings;

§  Aged 18+ and have underlying medical conditions;

§  Or aged 18+ and work or live in high-risk settings.

o    Patients should receive their booster:

§  At least 6 months after completing their primary COVID-19 vaccination series.

·         For patients whose first vaccine series was Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen

o    Patients are eligible if they are:

§  Aged 18 years or older.

o    Patients should receive their booster:

§  At least 2 months after completing their primary COVID-19 vaccination shot.

Patients should come with their vaccine cards so that these details can be confirmed. Visit www.bassett.org/covid-19 for the complete current eligibility criteria.

 

The CDC has approved mixing vaccine types when receiving a booster shot. COVID-19 vaccinations are provided at no cost.

 

Please check the CDC or NYS Department of Health websites for high-risk categories and more COVID-19 information. You can help fight the flu, COVID-19, and other sickness by washing your hands frequently, covering your mouth and nose when you cough, and staying home from work or school if you have symptoms.

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Bassett Healthcare Network Offering COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Clinics in Oneonta and Delhi

Bassett Healthcare Network will be holding the following COVID-19 vaccination booster shot clinics. These are open to the public—participants need not be an established Bassett patient to participate.

 

Note: Information about future COVID-19 booster clinics and pediatric clinics will be posted to Bassett’s webpage (www.bassett.org) and Facebook page (www.facebook.com/Bassett.Network).

 

O’Connor Hospital (460 Andes Road in Delhi) is holding a COVID-19 vaccine booster clinic on Saturday, November 20 from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. This clinic will offer the Moderna vaccine only. Patients must be 18 years old or older. Appointments are required—call 607-746-0525 to schedule. Patients should bring their vaccination cards and prescription insurance card(s).

 

FoxCare Center (1 FoxCare Drive in Oneonta) is holding a COVID-19 vaccine booster clinic on Saturday, November 20 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. This clinic will provide boosters for Moderna, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson (J&J). Patients must be 18 years old or older. No appointments are needed for this walk-in clinic. Patients should bring their vaccination cards and prescription insurance card(s).

 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) booster shot eligibility guidelines:

·         For patients whose first vaccine series was Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna

o    Patients are eligible if they are either:

§  Aged 65 years or older;

§  Aged 18+ and live in long-term care settings;

§  Aged 18+ and have underlying medical conditions;

§  Or aged 18+ and work or live in high-risk settings.

o    Patients should receive their booster:

§  At least 6 months after completing their primary COVID-19 vaccination series.

·         For patients whose first vaccine series was Johnson & Johnson/Janssen

o    Patients are eligible if they are:

§  Aged 18 years or older.

o    Patients should receive their booster:

§  At least 2 months after completing their primary COVID-19 vaccination shot.

Patients should come with their vaccine cards so that these details can be confirmed. Visit www.bassett.org/covid-19 for complete current eligibility criteria.

 

The CDC has approved mixing vaccine types when receiving a booster shot. COVID-19 vaccinations are provided at no cost.

 

Please check the CDC or NYS Department of Health websites for high-risk categories and more COVID-19 information. You can help fight the flu, COVID-19, and other sickness by washing your hands frequently, covering your mouth and nose when you cough, and staying home from work or school if you have symptoms.

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Five Live Performances of “A Christmas Carol” at The Farmers’ Museum in December

Five live performances of Charles Dickens' classic “A Christmas Carol”

The Farmers’ Museum, Cooperstown, N.Y.

Thursday, December 16 • 7:00 p.m.

Friday, December 17 • 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 18 • 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 19 • 3:00 p.m.

Tickets: $15 adults (13-64); $13.50 seniors (65+) and museum members; $10 juniors (7-12); children 6 and under are free.

Purchase tickets online at Eventbrite.com.

Face masks plus proof of vaccination or negative test result are required. (Details at FarmersMuseum.org/safety)

 

 

 

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — The Farmers’ Museum announces the return of its annual live performances of Charles Dickens’ beloved classic “A Christmas Carol” on December 16, 17, 18 and 19. Rediscover the fabled tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, a bitter old man who devoted his life to money and business until three spirits arrive to show him the error of his ways. The production embodies the joy of the season and is a perfect way to celebrate the holidays with family and friends.

 

A total of five performances will be presented: Thursday, December 16 (7:00 p.m.), Friday, December 17 (7:00 p.m.), Saturday, December 18 (3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.), and Sunday, December 19 (3:00 p.m.) in the Louis C. Jones Center at The Farmers’ Museum. Order tickets online at Eventbrite.com or purchase your tickets at the door on the evening of the performance (availability not guaranteed). Tickets: $15 adults (13-64); $13.50 seniors (65+) and museum members; $10 juniors (7-12); children 6 and under are free. Accessible seating areas are also available at the front of the auditorium for those with mobility needs. Concessions will be available. Performances run just under two hours, including a brief intermission. If you have questions, please call (607) 547-1453.

 

COVID Policy: Guests over the age of 12 will need to present proof of vaccination and a government-issued photo ID such as a driver’s license. Children under the age of 12 must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the performance start time or a negative COVID-19 rapid test within six hours of the performance start time. Face masks are required for all guests inside the Museum and during the performance. Face masks must be worn at all times unless eating or drinking.

 

For more information, visit FarmersMuseum.org. The Farmers' Museum is located at 5775 State Hwy 80, Cooperstown, NY. 

 

 

About The Farmers’ Museum

As one of the oldest rural life museums in the country, The Farmers’ Museum in Cooperstown, New York, provides visitors with a unique opportunity to experience 19th-century rural and village life first-hand through authentic demonstrations and interpretative exhibits. The museum, founded in 1943, comprises a Colonial Revival stone barn listed on the National Register for Historic Places, a recreated historic village circa 1845, the Empire State Carousel, and a working farmstead. Through its 19th-century village and farm, the museum preserves important examples of upstate New York architecture, early agricultural tools and equipment, and heritage livestock. The Farmers’ Museum’s outstanding collection of more than 23,000 items encompasses significant historic objects ranging from butter molds to carriages, and hand planes to plows. The museum also presents a broad range of interactive educational programs for school groups, families, and adults that explore and preserve the rich agricultural history of the region.

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Six Nights of Holiday Lantern Tours at The Farmers’ Museum in December

Six evenings to choose from - each offering 16 tours per night.

Holiday Lantern Tours take the place of Candlelight Evening this season.

Candlelight Evening is scheduled to return in 2022.

Holiday Lantern Tours

Fridays and Saturdays • December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18

The Farmers’ Museum, Cooperstown, NY

Hour-long outdoor walking tours start at 3:00 p.m. and run every 20 minutes. Last tour: 8:00 p.m.

16 tours per night! Reservations are required. No walk-ins accepted. Face masks required indoors.

Purchase tickets online at Eventbrite.com. Find link at FarmersMuseum.org.

Ticket Prices: $18 for Adult Members (13+), $20 for Adult Non-Members (13+), $10.00 for Juniors (7–12), and $5.00 for Children (3–6).

 

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Enjoy an intimate, hour-long guided walking tour of The Farmers’ Museum and see it dressed in its winter finery during Holiday Lantern Tours, taking place on Fridays and Saturdays in December (Dec. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18). Join guides as they lead you through the museum’s sparkling grounds by lantern light. Learn about the history of December holidays, including Christmas, and how they were celebrated in Upstate New York in years past.

 

Holiday Lantern Tours take the place of Candlelight Evening this season with six evenings to choose from–offering a total of 16 tours per night.  Tours begin at 3:00 p.m. and run every 20 minutes. The last tour starts at 8:00 p.m.

Tickets are available on Eventbrite.com: $18 for Adult Members (13+), $20 for Adult Non-Members (13+), $10.00 for Juniors (7–12), and $5.00 for Children (3–6). Reservations are required. No walk-ins accepted.

Each tour is limited to 12 people. The tours are mainly outdoors and last approximately one hour, so please dress warmly. Face masks are required indoors. Tours beginning between 3:00 and 4:00 p.m. will be occurring during daylight. The tour moves over uneven ground in the dark. Visitors with potential mobility issues should contact the Museum in advance to ensure your visit is as safe and enjoyable as possible. For general questions regarding the program, please call (607) 547-1456 or email d.anderson@farmersmuseum.org.

Sponsored in part by NYCM Insurance and Otsego County Government.

For more information, visit FarmersMuseum.org. The Farmers' Museum is located at 5775 State Hwy 80, Cooperstown, NY.

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Middletown Fire District No. 1 Annual Election Notice

LEGAL NOTICE ANNUAL ELECTION OF MIDDLETOWN FIRE DISTRICT NO. 1

Please take notice that the annual election of the Middletown Fire District No 1 will take place on December 14, 2021, between the hours of 6 pm and 9 pm at the Fleischmanns Fire Hall, 1298 Main Street, Fleischmanns, NY 12430 for the purposes of electing one fire commissioner for a five (5) year term commencing on January 1, 2022 and ending on December 31, 2026.  All duly registered residents of the Middletown Fire District No. 1 shall be eligible to vote.

Candidates for the district office shall file their names in writing with District Secretary, Jilleen Jamrozy PO Box 583, Fleischmanns, NY 12430, no later than NOVEMBER  24, 2021.

Jilleen Jamrozy

Fire District Secretary

Middletown Fire District No. 1

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SUNY Delhi Students Receive Over $360,000 through Donations

More than 300 SUNY Delhi students have benefited from philanthropic giving by SUNY Delhi alumni and friends in the 2021-22 academic year, totaling over $360,000 in awards and scholarships, according to The College Foundation at Delhi. The foundation, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, accepts and manages gifts to the college to support the college and its students.

Michael Sullivan, vice president for College Advancement at SUNY Delhi, says more than 80% of SUNY Delhi students rely on financial aid.

"The alumni and friends of the college that make these scholarships possible truly change lives through their giving," he states. "Charitable gifts can make the difference between a student succeeded in their studies or having to drop out."

To mechatronics major Saira Vidunas, financial support has made a significant impact on her educational journey.

"Due to being born in a different country, I was ineligible for financial aid," Vidunas shares. "Once I was able to be employed, it took me years to save enough for just one semester. Thanks to donors, I was able to stay enrolled. I am graduating this semester at the top of my class with a full-time engineering job offer at Corning, Inc. I owe a lifetime of gratitude to the donors who helped make this dream a reality."

Elvis Medina, a junior in the construction management program, says going to college represents a second chance to better himself. At SUNY Delhi, he has grown into a respected student leader and peer mentor.

"Financial support has made challenges along the way easier to face," he says.

SUNY Delhi President Michael Laliberte states, "Since 1913, SUNY Delhi has been delivering on its commitment to preparing students of today for the opportunities of tomorrow. Delhi graduates go on to great success in a wide variety of careers and industries. I cannot thank our donors enough for investing in the future of our college and these future leaders. You are truly changing lives through your charitable investments."

SUNY Delhi awards scholarshpis based on factors such as financial need, academic excellence, academic program, geography, and personal achievements. For more information on how to establish a scholarship fund with the College Foundation, please call (607) 746-4520.

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Ongoing COVID-19 and Flu Vaccine Clinics Beginning at Bassett Medical Center Prime Care

For COVID-19 vaccines: All three manufacturers are available. First, second, third and booster shots are available. Open to all eligible established patients eighteen years old or older. Visit www.bassett.org/covid-19 for current eligibility criteria. COVID-19 vaccinations are provided at no cost.

For flu vaccines: Open to all established patients eighteen years old or older. Flu vaccines are covered by most insurance providers. For those without insurance, costs may range from $40 to $72 depending on whether patients qualify for a low-dose or high-dose shot. Dial 607-547-7973 for more information.

People in the following groups are at highest risk for illness complications:

People with serious long-term health problems (lung disease, heart disease, diabetes, asthma, kidney disease and blood disorders)

People with immune system weakness (cancer treatment, long-term steroid therapy, HIV/AIDS and other immune diseases)

People 50 years of age and older

 

Please check the CDC or NYS Department of Health websites for other high-risk categories and more flu and COVID-19 information. You can help fight the flu, COVID-19, and other sickness by washing your hands frequently, covering your mouth and nose when you cough, and staying home from work or school if you have symptoms.

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Audubon to host Behavioral Ecologist, Anne Clark for Special Program on Crows

Through the Eyes and Lives of Crows Opportunities and Challenges of Anthropogenic Change

Join DOAS on Friday, November 19, 2021 at 7:30pm on Zoom for a special presentation on Crows with Behavioral Ecologist, Anne Clark (FREE and open to the public.)! Image: American Crow, Photo by Steven Chu, 2018 Audubon Photography Awards Anthropogenic change, especially urbanization and climate change, is challenging all organisms, including humans, to adapt. Evolutionary ecologists predict that behaviorally more flexible animals, especially those that learn and transmit information socially, will adapt most successfully. Crows and ravens (Corvus sp.) certainly fit our idea of behaviorally flexible, generalist species with plenty of cognitive capacity; indeed, a number of Corvus species are now well-established in urban areas worldwide. Based on a 30-year study of one population in Ithaca, NY, Anne Clark will introduce you to the complex social world of our American crows, how they do or don’t fit our expected “urban adaptor”, but also how even small cities are dynamic environments that continue to challenge them. Finally, she will extend the discussion to crow species globally, to the scientific and ecological value of this surprisingly diverse group, and to the possibility that many crow species could disappear in the face of complacency and anthropogenic change. Registration is required - visit https://doas.us/through-the-eyes-and-lives-of-crows/   About the Presenter Anne Clark is a behavioral ecologist broadly interested in the evolution and ecology of animal social behavior. She has studied scent signals and social behavior of prosimians for her PhD (U. Chicago) and post-doctoral research (U. Witwatersrand, South Africa), but also parent-offspring relations in birds, yawning in parakeets (thermoregulation and contagious social behavior!), and for the last 20+ years, the social ecology of American crows in suburban Ithaca, NY. Ongoing studies with her wonderful grad and undergrad students include genetics, communication, learning and personality. The advent of West Nile Virus in our long-term study population of crows has added a focus on social and demographic effects of injury and disease for Anne and her collaborator, Dr. K.J. McGowan. Her students have extended crow research to new species: Fish Crows, Mariana Crows and Large-billed Crows. At Binghamton University, she has taught classes in “Animal Behavior”, “Primate Behavioral Ecology” and “Behavior and Disease” plus diverse graduate seminars. Image: Anne B. Clark, associate professor of Biological Sciences photographed in a field in Ithaca, NY, December 01, 2012.

FOR EVENT CALENDARS:  Join Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society on Friday, November 19, 2021 at 7:30pm on Zoom for a special presentation on Crows with Behavioral Ecologist, Anne Clark (FREE and open to the public.)!  Registration is required - visit https://doas.us/through-the-eyes-and-lives-of-crows/ .

The Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society (DOAS) offers programs year-round that are free and open to the public including member meeting programs, bird-watching field trips and special events.  DOAS operates the Franklin Mountain Hawkwatch, hiking trails  and a summer day camp program at the Audubon Sanctuary just south of Oneonta, NY.   Our Vision: A healthy world where people and wildlife thrive and natural resources are protected. The mission of Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society is to protect our natural environment and connect people with nature to benefit birds and other wildlife through conservation, education, research and advocacy.

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