SUNY Cobleskill Fighting Tiger Weekly Recap

COBLESKILL — The SUNY Cobleskill Athletic Department announced during the week that the Fighting Tiger Men’s and Women’s Track & Field and Cross Country teams will join the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) as associate members beginning in January of 2025. 

SUNY COBLESKILL 2023-24 AWARD HONOREES:

ATHLETES-OF-THE-YEAR

Male: Nick Logan, Queensbury, N.Y., Queensbury High School, Track &Field/Cross Country

Female: Logan Thayne, Hoosick Falls, N.Y., Hoosick Falls High School, Basketball

ROOKIES-OF-THE-YEAR

Male: Kobe Long, Rochester, N.Y., McQuade Jesuit High School, Basketball

Female: Lilianna Peters, Hinsdale, N.Y., Allegany-Limerstone High School, Track & Field/Cross Country

SCHOLAR ATHLETE-OF-THE-YEAR

Male: Kevon Barrett, Bronx, N.Y., Lehman High School, Lacrosse

Female: Caroline Palmer, Pittsfield, Mass., Taconic High School, Hunt Seat Equestrian

SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS

Male: Cael Adkins, Wallkill, N.Y., Wallkill High School, Baseball

Female: Taylor Meacham, Berne, N.Y., Berne-Knox-Westerlo High School, Basketball

COMEBACK PLAYER-OF-THE-YEAR

Male: Ryan Lansing, Cooperstown, N.Y., Cooperstown High School, Baseball

Female: Logan Thayne, Hoosick Falls, N.Y., Hoosick Falls High School, Basketball

SENIOR ATHLETE-OF-THE-YEAR

Male: Nick Logan, Queensbury, N.Y., Queensbury High School, Track & Field/Cross Country

Female: Alexis Miranda, Nashua, N.H., Nashua High School, Volleyball/Softball

PERFORMANCE-OF-THE-YEAR

Male: Kobe Long, Rochester, N.Y., McQuade Jesuit High School, Basketball

Female: Cara Walker, Phelps, N.Y., Midlakes High School, Basketball

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Filmed Locally - The Miseducation of Cameron Post

By Bradley Towle

ROUND TOP — “The Miseducation of Cameron Post” is a 2018 film starring Chloë Grace Moretz as a high schooler who is sent to a gay conversion camp by her evangelical aunt after being caught with another girl by her boyfriend on homecoming night. Based on the 2012 novel of the same name, the film was directed by Desiree Akhavan and made for a lean $900,000. The majority of the film was shot in Greene County with assistance from the Hudson Valley Film Commission. Locations in Catskill and Saugerties serve as stand-ins for Pennsylvania, where the story takes place (the book was set in Montana). Riedlbauer’s Resort in Round Top is the primary setting for the film as the location for God’s Promise, the gay conversion therapy center run by the domineering Dr. Lydia Marsh and her brother, Reverend Rick, who was “saved” by his sister’s “treatment.” Cameron’s aunt has raised her since she was orphaned as a child, and although well-intended but certainly ill-informed and advised, drops the young teen off at God’s Promise, believing it will “correct” her impulses. 

The history of gay conversion dates back to the late 19th century. It was considered and treated as a psychological disorder until 1973 when the American Psychological Association removed it (appropriately) from the DSM. Since then, religious organizations have taken on the damaging and preposterous task of attempting to “pray the gay away.” It should be noted that while Christian groups are most commonly affiliated with the practice, factions of other faiths also practice the denounced “treatment,” which is currently outlawed in twenty states (with a well-documented history of mental health issues and suicides as a result of the experience, twenty seems a bit low).

Early in the film, we know what kind of place God’s Promise will be. Reverend Rick confiscates a Breeders cassette as he examines Cameron’s luggage upon her arrival. “I doubt The Breeders are singing in praise of Jesus,” says Rick upon swiping the contraband. Rick, however, is never quite the villain; the film handles him with considerable empathy, which is a wise choice considering he is merely a product of his sister’s “therapy.” It’s Dr. Marsh who emerges as the villain, reminiscent of Nurse Ratchet from “One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest at times,” and referred to by one of the campers (or “disciples” as they are called at God’s Promise) as a Disney villain (had the film not owned this it might have been a flaw). The Breeders cassette makes a second appearance, and in some ways, it’s a loaded gun that never quite goes off. 

Cameron is too smart to be manipulated by the teachings of God’s Promise, and so are the friends she makes. It’s part of what makes them treat Reverend Rick with such empathy; they know he’s one of them but won’t ever have the chance to be himself. Other “disciples” are not so savvy, and some desperately want to understand how to change who they are, which is the precise response that led many survivors of these camps toward self-hatred. A trigger warning is likely in order, as the film does depict an incident of self-harm as a result of the damaging and barbaric practice of conversion therapy. The novel of the same name was influenced by the story of Zack Stark and his experience with Love in Action/Restoration Path. Another novel, “Boy Erased,” depicted Love in Action’s controversial conversion program and was also turned into a film in 2018. 

The film’s dialogue sometimes feels anachronistic, leaning heavily on 2018-era lingo rather than its early 90s setting. Like the Cameron Post character, I was a 16-year-old in 1993. I don’t recall specific terminology around gender and sexuality in the lexicon (to be clear, that is not a criticism of modern gender conversations, merely the film’s incorporation of it into a period piece). In fairness, I wasn’t exposed to a conversion camp setting; perhaps such jargon existed in those cloistered domains. 

There are plenty of “I know where that is!” moments for local viewers, despite most of the film taking place at Riedlbauer’s and presumably the woods across the street behind Glen Falls House (which does not appear on screen). A shot along the road at the end of the film will be familiar to anyone familiar with the area. I just wish we finally got to hear The Breeders. “The Miseducation of Cameron Post” is currently streaming across several platforms and is available for rent. 

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The Prattsville Scoop

Prattsville Fireman Joe Concato and Auxiliary members Abby and Anna Tompkins as flag bearers

Legionnaires Johannes Krauss, Kip Rikard and Bob Gurley and Auxiliary member Rose Randolph

Commander Tompkins and Legionnaire Arnold Jaeger saluting the American Flag

By Abby and Gabby

PRATTSVILLE – Memorial Day. A day to remember those who did their duty and are no longer with us. Enjoy your day with loved ones but remember what Memorial Day is all about. Thank you to our military, those now serving and those who are deceased. They all did their part and continue to do so to maintain our freedoms. Please continue to keep them in your thoughts and be sure to thank them for their service.

The Annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony sponsored by the American Legion Virgil E. Deyo Post 1327 was definitely one of the most memorable for the parade, ceremony and the number of spectators applauding and waving flags as the veterans marched by. Even with the threat of rain, the multitude of all was one of the best. Thanks you to all – the parade participants, the spectators and those taking part in the solemn tribute to our fallen heroes. Those participating in the parade spanned three counties – Greene, Delaware and Schoharie – and including the Gilboa-Conesville school band, fire companies from Prattsville, Jewett, Ashland, Conesville, Grand Gorge and Roxbury, including the Roxbury Marching Band, the Prattsville Discover Life Church, and the Legionnaires of the American Legion Virgil E. Deyo Post 1327, Prattsville, and American Legion Bunt Brewer Post 165, Tannersville and American Legion Auxiliary Virgil E. Deyo Unit 1327. Many veterans and their families were there to offer their thanks to our fallen heroes on this Memorial Day, and extend their “thank you for your service” to our living veterans. With all their outstanding participation, a large and extensive thank you is given to all. THANK YOU on behalf of all our veterans. Please remember them every day. Many of those mentioned above also participated in the Annual West Kill Memorial Day parade and ceremony – 3 Legionnaires of Post 1327. Louis Kizyma, Schuyler Minew, and Bob Gurley and 1 of Post 165, Dana Hommel, and six Auxiliary members. Nancy Kizyma, Pat Minew, Nancy Orr, Ginny Gurley, Rose Randolph and Cathy Martino of Unit 1327. Auxiliary member Rose Randolph played taps at the West Kill ceremonies. She is of a professional level musician and we thank her for her heart rending taps. Thank you Rose. The four young men from the Class of ‘24 who attended the American Legion Boys State in 2023 took part in the ceremony with reciting the Gettysburg Address, Flanders Field and the Response. Commander Chris Tompkins was the official Master of Ceremonies and Arnold Jaeger performed all duties of the Chaplin and the two did the ceremonial raising of the American Flag to full staff. Truly a beautiful ceremony. There were three young men in fatigues marching and took part in the rifle salute. There were so many vignettes to be related but time and space and to avoid forgetting someone’s name, just believe that many took part and performed their duties to the nth degree. In attendance were Legionnaires Commander Chris Tompkins, Arnold Jaeger, Darcy Jaeger-Brand, Kip Rikard, Bob Gurley, Johannes Krauss, Dana Hommel and Mike Meli and Auxiliary members Marianne Krauss, Cathy Martino, Diana Jaeger, Darcy Jaeger-Brand, Rose Randolph, Abby Tompkins, Anna Tompkins and Ginny Gurley. Please see pictures of attendees

Remember to bring your American flags no long suitable for display to the Conine Ball Field in Prattsville on June 13, 7 PM, Thursday for a proper Flag Burning Ceremony, conducted by the American Legion Virgil E. Deyo Post 1327. You can drop off your flags at any Legionnaire’s home or some business places in Prattsville. Most are or have family members who are part of the American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary and will accept your flags. You are also invited to attend this ceremony on June 13.

MaryJo Oates let us know that her husband, Rev. Elliott Oakes, continues his recovery after coronary surgery some months ago. She said he goes to therapy three times a week in Oneonta. At the facility they have an indoor walking loop and while Elliott is in therapy, MaryJo takes advantage of the walking path. Glad to hear they are both talking care of their health. To Elliott, we say “Thank you for your service.” MaryJo did her part in supporting our active military by helping with distribution of Poppies, proceeds to be used for our veterans and/or active military.

Thank you to all who helped with this year’s Poppy distribution making it one of the best which will benefit our veterans, locally and at the VAMC. Your generosity will continue to aid all veterans throughout the year.

Shelly and Elliott Brainard are home from their two weeks visit with daughter Alisa in North Carolina. Welcome home.

Had a conversation with Joan Meoli Moore of Grand Gorge, and at one time a resident of Lexington, and Steve Williamson, Constable of the Town of Roxbury, both congregants at St. Philip Neri. They told tales out of school but will leave it at that. The congregation enjoyed breakfast together at St. Philip Neri after Mass.

Good health to Laurel Irwin Van Aken and Theresa Gier of Grand Gorge. Laurel is well on her way to good health and Theresa will need to take it easy for some time after her tumble. Feel better ladies. Special get well wishes go out to Janet Brainerd, former resident of Prattsville.

The Reformed Church of Prattsville is having a chicken barbecue on June 1, Saturday, at noon. The barbecue will be on the parsonage lawn across from Jim’s Great American. Chicken halves are $10, 1 lb. Containers of potato salad and/or baked beans are $4 each. All proceeds will be used in the restoration of the outside of the Church building. The congregation of this Church have put their hearts and souls and labor into getting their Church back to its original glory and we can help them with supporting their efforts by purchasing the chicken and sides. Good luck.

Our (my) second favorite Bob of Route 23A has a sign at his place of business, RSK Farm, that they will be opening for the 2024 season on July 4 at 10 AM. Know he is planning on having lots of vegetables because he has a 10’ (?) high electrified fence with many strands of wire enclosing the fields to be planted. What animal would try to breach that? Know I am not going to try it so Bob you are safe. Hello Sandy. Good luck to RSK Farm for a successful year. Their vegetables are the best.

Lula Anderson, with help from her son, was hosting a yard sale at her home for the benefit of her UMC, Ashland, during the Memorial Day weekend. If you are a crafter, that was the place to pick up all manner of supplies. She also had quilts and crocheted baby items, as well as the usual selection of items you just could not live without. People were leaving with some of the aforementioned and hope it was very successful Lula. Lula said that the unsold items are being meticulously stored and will again be available for purchase at a July 4th Yard Sale at her house. While there she also got a call from a scam artist saying she had won all kinds of prizes and she played them along not letting on she knew it was not on the up and up. Loved her part of the conversation. Needless to say, she did not fall for the scam. You go Lula. Barbara Cook said she had a very successful yard sale over the Memorial Day weekend. Barbara has plenty to offer and it is a sale to be include on you map next time?

Already sampled the ice cream at our soft ice cream parlor. Try their vanilla soft ice cream, pineapple topping and coconut with whipped cream and a cherry. Not for those on a diet. Oh, what the heck, try it at least once. When stopping by after the Memorial Day Ceremony, we were served by owner Geanine Eisel who was near exhaustion. She said it was the busiest day ever in all the years they have been open. Lots of flavors were sold out. But don’t worry, there are always other flavors that are not just substitutes and may become your next favorite. Geanine let us spend extra time reliving many special moments of the day among ourselves, the ages ranging from 22 to 93+. Talk about inclusion! We wish Geanine and staff a very successful summer/ice cream season.

Want to see John Young smile? Just ask him about his children Adalyn and Nolan. And if Grandma Peggy is close by, she has a smile wider than John’s. Peggy was beaming with emotional pride while wearing her late father’s (John Wilkins) Dog Tags on this Memorial Day weekend. Your Father’s service is appreciated Peggy.

Young’s Ace Hardware has a large and varied selection of transplants – vegetables, herbs and flowers and some of the flowers are scented. Stop by before the offerings are gone.

Kaaterskill UMC continue to have their bi-monthly Soup and Sandwich Luncheons, offered the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. They also offer delicious sides and a multitude of of desserts. This past Tuesday was soup, bbq of hot dogs and hamburgers, with three kinds of salads, sides and desserts and beverages. This is a free community affair but freewill donations can be made if so desired or this could be a time to help those whose budgets are tight. Thank you to the parishioners of the Kaaterskill UMC.

Happy Birthday to Beverly Hull Gockel and Gene Brainerd on June 1. Happy Birthday to Peggy Young and Katherine Howard on June 4. On June 5 it is Happy Birthday to Jimmy Hull Jr. On June 7 it is Happy Birthday to Rosanne Cross and Bob Gurley.

How did you spend Memorial Day?

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All About Racing

 Hollenbeck brothers, Kenny and Kerrie celebrate their respective wins in the Four Cylinder division on Saturday before the rains came.  Biittig photos

 

By Ed & Betty Biittig

The Hollenbeck brothers of Sloansville were the winners of the Fonda Fair Four Cylinder feature on Saturday at Fonda before the rain came and washed out the rest of the show.  Kerrie was the dual cam winner and Kenny the single cam victor.  The wins for both Kerrie and Ken were worth an extra $100 from the evening sponsor Upstate Spray Foam.

The win was Kerrie’s 42nd of his career in the division at Fonda while Ken’s was his 96th career win at the track.

“Kenny is an outside man here at the track,” Kerrie said in victory lane. “It seemed as though tonight it was good to be on the outside until the rain started.

 “This is actually the first race I’ve finished this year,” Ken said in victory lane. “Being that its almost June that’s kind of weird. We are really kind of out of the points, but it really doesn’t matter this year.”

Qualifying events were held on Saturday at Fonda and heat winners were: Modified, Demetrios Drellos, Stewart Friesen, Mike Maresca; Crate 602 Sportsman, John Dumond, Ricky Quick, Josh Kane; Limited Sportsman, Bob Rowback, Randy Cosselman; Pro Stocks, Shane Playford, Devon Camenga

Today Fonda announced schedule changes after rain-marred events and here is this weekend’s new schedule.  This Saturday, June 1, the CRSA Sprints will NOT take part in racing to allow time for make-up events. 

This Saturday, June 1, with the CRSA Sprint cars off the schedule, general admission has been reduced to $13 (adults), $11 (seniors ages 65 and over) and kids 11 and under are FREE.  Pit admission is $40 for non-members, $35 for members, $10 kids, 6-12 and $2 for children ages 5 and under.  The make-up events scheduled for this Saturday will be 602 Sportsman and Pro Stock features from April 27 rained out show. 

Winners at Albany-Saratoga on Friday were: Modified, Jessey Mueller; 358 Modified, Marc Johnson; Sportsman, Brendon Gibbons; Limited Sportsman, Nick Brundige; Pro Stock, Kim Duell and Street Stock, Chris Stalker. 

Friday, May 31 at Albany-Saratoga is Greg’s Towing Sportsman Special, Modifieds, $4000 to win, Street Stock Shootout, $500 to win plus all other divisions.

Winners at Utica-Rome on Friday were: Modified, Matt Sheppard, Sportsman, Payton Talbot, Limited Sportsman, Josh Coonradt; Pro Stock, Devon Camenga; Four Cylinder, Jacob Kimball, dual cam; Wayne Russell, Jr., single cam.

This Friday, May 31 at Utica-Rome it’s $5.00 Friday, fan appreciation night, $5.00 grandstand admission with all divisions racing plus Slingshots and Four Cylinder and Slingshot meet and greet.

Sunday at Glen Ridge winners: 358 Modified, Lance Willix; Sportsman, Derrick McGrew, Jr., (sub for Zach Buff); Limited Sportsman, Josh Coonradt; Pro Stock, Luke Horning; Street Stock, Josh Samrov; All Star Slingshot, A. J. Albreada; JR Slingshot, E. J. Hatch.

At Glen Ridge Sunday, June 2, the DIRTcar 358 Modified Series plus all other divisions. 

Local notables in weekend racing; In vintage at Utica-Rome, John Roese of Schoharie won the Late Model event and Jack Miller of Schoharie won in Modifieds.

Connor Prokop placed seventh in the Sportsman STSS event on Sunday at Brookfield. Michael Ballestero was the winner.

Until next week please send all news and/or comments to biittig@yahoo.com

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Apple Barrel and Cafe to Open Location at Stuyvesant Plaza

Staff Report

SCHOHARIE - Stuyvesant Plaza in Albany is getting a new specialty retailer: Apple Barrel Home + Pantré. This shop is an expansion of Apple Barrel Store + Café, a gift shop and eatery in Schoharie.

“We are extremely excited to announce our brand-new venture, Apple Barrel Home + Pantré, coming to Stuyvesant Plaza,” said Apple Barrel Group, LLC Chief Operating Officer Joshua Loden-Bray. 

“With 80 percent of our clientele hailing from beyond Schoharie County—particularly from Albany, Saratoga Springs and Schenectady—expanding our business was a logical step. Additionally, Stuyvesant Plaza is an iconic fixture in Albany; it naturally attracts many of our patrons, making it a prime destination for us.”

Apple Barrel Home + Pantré will have pantry items, kitchen and dining accessories, and home decor. The shop will also have Apple Barrel Café to Go, which’ll include soups, sauces and pre-made meals, and will host a series of plant/craft and sip classes, as well as other experiences

The Apple Barrel Store was established in Schoharie as a farm stand after World War II. The Loden family became owners in 1983. The specialty store brings in around 70,000 visitors each year.

“By stepping into Apple Barrel Home + Pantré, visitors will be whisked away to the idyllic landscapes of the European countryside, immersing themselves in an atmosphere of rustic charm and timeless elegance,” said Loden-Bray.

Apple Barrel Home + Pantré will be located between BARE Blends and The Book House. The store is set to open in the mid-summer.

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Fire/Explosion Damages Jefferson Home

By Liz Page

JEFFERSON –  A home on Jones Hill Road in the town of Jefferson was damaged by fire late Saturday afternoon, after an  apparent explosion ignited it as two contractors were working there, according to Jefferson Fire Chief Dan Minalga.

He did not have the names of the owners of the home, who live on Long Island. There were no injuries reported, despite the hot weather.

"There was a build up of propane in the basement that found an ignition source and created the explosion," said Minalga. The exact cause of the explosion remains under investigation. The explosion blew out a portion of the basement  wall and started the rear of the home on fire. 

"The two men were on the porch when the explosion occurred. Fortunately and surprisingly, they were not injured.

"I arrived to find an active fire on the back side of the house and it was spreading. The older construction home, which used balloon construction, also allowed the fire to spread rapidly. "Firefighters did a good job. Jefferson's engine arrived within minutes and we were able to knock the fire down" As more firefighters and apparatus arrived, an interior attack was made and eventually, Stamford, which was called for mutual aid, brought in its aerial ladder to help with fire in the attic. 

"Everybody did an amazing job," said Minalga. He estimated 50 to 60 firefighters responded, with mutual aid called to Stamford, Summit, Grand Gorge, Davenport and East Meredith. Charlotteville stood by Jefferson's station. Also on scene was the Schoharie County FAST team, Schoharie County Fire investigators and Schoharie County EMS.

Minalga said they were also fortunate that there was a ready water source just across the roadway. 

"I believe we saved the home to do everyone's good work," said Minalga, who thanked everyone for showing up. They were  working in heavy gear  and the heat.

"I can't thank everyone enough."

Jefferson remained on scene until 8:30 p.m. Saturday. The call went out at around 4:20 p.m.

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Valvo, Rickmyre Win M'burgh Sloughter Race

By David Avitabile

MIDDLEBURGH - Schoharie's Noah Valvo and Schenectady's Laura Rickmyre won the annual Sloughter %K Run and Walk in Middleburgh Friday evening.

Noah was the first to cross the finish line with a time of 17 minutes, 31.52 seconds among 188 runners and walkers. Rickmyre was the first female to cross the line with a time of 22 minutes, 38.80 seconds.

Results were:

* Overall Male Runner: NOAH VALVO 00:17:31.52 Run Delanson.

* Overall Female Runner: LAURA RICKMYRE 00:22:38.80 Run Schenectady.

* Male Runner: 1 JACK HAMILTON 00:22:27.82 Run Oneonta, 2 SIMEON OSTRANDER 00:36:18.38 Run Duanesburg, 3 MUNRO SMITH 00:37:57.92 Run Fultonham, 4 GAVIN SIMMONS 00:38:40.05 Run Middleburgh, 5 JACOB DUNSCOMBE 00:45:40.09 Run Middleburgh, 6 CONNOR HAMM 00:54:31.23 Run Middleburgh.

* Female Runner 0 - 9: 1 SASHA JONES 00:30:17.02 Run Middleburgh, 2 LAUREL CORCORAN 00:31:19.97 Run Greenville, 3 VICTORIA BEST 00:31:46.30 Run Schenectady, 4 AVERY WOOD 00:36:00.76 Run Middle Grove, 5 RAEGAN PRICOLO 00:38:00.65 Run Schoharie, 6 PAISLEY MARCIANO 00:38:15.65 Run Altamont, 7 LORELAI RISSE 00:40:03.09 Run Middleburgh.

* Male Runner 10 - 14: 1 CLARENCE CORCORAN 00:20:16.39 Run Greenville, 2 LOGAN ARMLIN 00:22:17.84 Run Fultonham, 3 83 ROB NARZYMSKI 00:28:01.45 Run Middleburgh, 4 BRYCE DEVLIN 00:30:08.22 Run Middleburgh, 5 TYLER POWELL 00:44:05.27 Run Middleburgh.

* Female Runner 10 - 14: 1 LAUREN KENNY 00:28:11.40 Run Schoharie, 2 LYLA KOWALSKI 00:28:56.52 Run Middleburgh, 3 GIANNA OSTRANDER 00:31:10.65 Run Duanesburg, 4 GRETCHEN SIMEON 00:31:11.65 Run Middleburgh, 5 BROOKE MASTERSON 00:31:16.28 Run Middleburgh, 6 MAYA EVERS 00:38:33.34 Run Burnt Hills, 7 ELLA JO NARZYMSKI 00:41:47.81 Run Middleburgh, 8 ISLA SMITH 00:44:40.55 Run Fultonham.

* Male Runner 15 - 19: 1 MAXWELL KENNY 00:20:06.99 Run Schoharie, 2 IAN VILEGI 00:20:21.93 Run Middleburgh, 3 LIAM HOOPER 00:21:14.23 Run Fultonham, 4 EVAN SHAUL 00:21:29.30 Run Fultonham, 5 ROSS GUERNSEY 00:22:26.86 Run Fultonham, 6 NOLAN KENNY 00:22:28.33 Run Schoharie, 7 JJ NARZYMSKI 00:24:37.60 Run Middleburgh.

* Female Runner 15 - 19: 1 SAMANTHA MENTIPLY 00:25:16.82 Run Delanson, 2 PAULINA OSTRANDER 00:25:18.66 Run Duanesburg, 3 RAELEE OSTRANDER 00:30:47.17 Run Duanesburg, 4 HAELEY SPOHN 00:31:48.63 Run Cobleskill, 5 AVA RIVERS 00:34:13.17 Run Selkirk, 6 BRIANNA SIMMONS 00:38:38.11 Run Middleburgh.

* Male Runner 20 - 29:1 JOSHUA MARTIN 00:21:51.21 Run Howes Cave, 2 KEILER MACNEAL 00:23:26.84 Run Amsterdam, 3 VINNY PUGLIESE 00:27:21.71 Run Merrick.

* Female Runner 20 - 29: 1 RACHEL YORKE 00:23:54.74 Run Summit, 2 OLIVIA CHAMBERLAIN 00:23:55.64 Run Warnerville, 3 NICOLE RICE 00:25:22.19 Run Voorheesville, 4 ELISE NETOSKIE 00:25:32.30 Run Schenectady, 5 MARY FUCCI 00:28:05.94 Run Sharon Springs, 6 CASS MILLER 00:29:30.64 Run Oneonta, 7 RACHEL MAY 00:36:33.87 Run Schenectady, 8 MORGAN KRAEMER 00:43:25.87 Run Central Bridge.

* Male Runner 30 - 39: 1 LUKE MAZZA 00:20:23.34 Run Berne, 2 MICHAEL HAMILTON 00:22:28.20 Run Oneonta, 3 NATE SELLS 00:25:31.02 Run Altamont, 4 ZACHARY WILKENS 00:26:42.56 Run Schoharie, 5 ZEB LOMBARDI 00:27:04.93 Run Middleburgh, 6 DAN REID 00:27:25.85 Run Cobleskill, 7 RON SPERBECK 00:32:46.41 Run Cobleskill, 8 ANTHONY MARCIANO 00:39:21.60 Run Altamont.

* Female Runner 30 - 39: 1 SARA TILLAPAUGH 00:24:53.48 Run Warnerville, 2 KAELA ROE 00:25:36.40 Run Stamford, 3 KATELYN BENINATI 00:26:55.24 Run Delanson, 4 DEBRA HAMILTON 00:27:53.31 Run Oneonta, 5 JILLIAN SMITH 00:28:29.06 Run Cobleskill, 6 KATHERINE PICULELL 00:29:20.53 Run Somerville, 7 DANIELLE LOMBARDI 00:31:49.57 Run Berne, 8 SANDRA GARCIAFINE 00:32:13.29 Run Oneonta, 9 KELLI LOMBARDI 00:33:15.03 Run Middleburgh, 10 KARIANN NEWCOMB 00:34:02.37 Run Schenectady, 11 CORINNE BROWN 00:34:38.63 Run Sharon Springs, 12 GRETA BENNINGER 00:38:41.77 Run Schoharie, 13 KERRI HARRINGTON 00:39:07.93 Run East Berne, 14 ELENA NUNAMANN 00:39:27.46 Run Schoharie, 15 ASHLEY HARRINGTON 00:39:30.90 Run Sloansville, 16 KESTRAL SUCSY 00:43:24.40 Run Middleburgh, 17 EMILIE HAZELTON 00:44:01.37 Run Middleburgh, 18 NICOLE METZ 00:51:59.37 Run Middleburgh, 19 EMILY DRISCOLL 00:54:30.75 Run Middleburgh, 20 DIANE LANDRO 00:58:27.57 Run Wappingers Falls.

* Male Runner 40 - 49: 1 IAN CORCORAN 00:20:20.76 Run Greenville, 2 DAN MCCONNELEE 00:23:56.23 Run Pattersonville, 3 JACOB HOOPER 00:26:41.00 Run Fultonham, 4 NEIL WALDRON 00:26:47.30 Run Middleburgh, 5 RJ PROCTOR 00:31:24.25 Run Middleburgh, 6 GEORGE SPOHN 00:31:49.24 Run Cobleskill, 7 PAUL HAHN 00:34:43.32 Run Richmondville, 8 Q JONES 00:36:05.76 Run Middleburgh, 9 ADAM OSTRANDER 00:36:17.12 Run Duanesburg, 10 ERIC BEST 00:38:42.64 Run Schenectady, 11 CHRISTOPHER RISSE 00:39:26.40 Run Middleburgh.

* Female Runner 40 - 49: 1 CHARISSE EVERS 00:27:38.58 Run Burnt Hills, 2 SUSAN KNAPP 00:28:25.19 Run Schenectady, 3 LINDSAY MCCONNELEE 00:28:25.72 Run Pattersonville, 4 CHERYL GERKEN 00:29:46.78 Run Richmondville, 5 MARY ROESE 00:32:26.00 Run Schoharie, 6 EMMY PATCHEN 00:32:39.66 Run Middleburgh, 7 BRANDIE SPOHN 00:32:40.18 Run Cobleskill, 8 JULIE MARTIN 00:33:41.20 Run Howes Cave, 9 DAWN SHULTS 00:34:57.73 Run Schenectady, 10 CANDY CUMMINGS 00:38:42.81 Run Middleburgh, 11 JILLIAN HAHN 00:39:04.01 Run Richmondville, 12 MEGAN CIANFARANI 00:42:39.25 Run Schenectady.

* Male Runner 50 - 59: 1 PETER POCHILY 00:21:03.55 Run Jefferson, 2 EDWARD RIVERS 00:25:53.70 Run Selkirk, 3 DAMON HAZELTON 00:26:10.92 Run Middleburgh, 4 CHARLES DELORME 00:29:30.74 Run Sharon Springs.

* Female Runner 50 - 59: 1 MICHELE BECKER 00:29:31.80 Run Sharon Springs, 2 VALERIA CAMPBELL 00:40:32.74 Run Middleburgh, 3 TAMMY LAWYER 00:49:52.77 Run Central Bridge.

* Male Runner 60 - 69: 1 MARK STEPHENSON 00:21:17.93 Run Esperance, 2 CARL URREY 00:25:17.58 Run Cobleskill, 3 ROBERT MCCORD 00:32:29.83 Run Cobleskill, 4 OSCAR OBERKIRCHER 00:33:25.36 Run Laurens, 5 ROY KORN 00:35:40.77 Run Middleburgh, 6 STEVEN LAWYER 00:49:52.13 Run Central Bridge.

* Female Runner 60 - 69: 1 BONNIE SNYDER 00:32:28.14 Run Middleburgh, 2 SHAULA RICKMYRE 00:33:18.83 Run Schenectady 3, 117 JULIE JOHNSON 00:34:02.64 Run Schenectady, 4 DENELLE BAKER 00:40:11.59 Run Sloansville.

* Male Runner 70 - 79: 1 TOM LUBAS 00:24:56.58 Run Haverhill, 2 76 DANIEL RICKMYRE 00:33:57.97 Run Schenectady.

* Female Runner 70 - 79: 1 JANET SNYDER 00:44:08.85 Run Schoharie.

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BOCES Event will Link Students to Employers and Recruiters

SCHOHARIE – Dozens of businesses, labor unions and organizations will seek to solve their workforce shortages by recruiting high school students from the Career & Technical Education Center – Schoharie Campus during a June 6 event at SUNY Cobleskill.

Hosted by Capital Region BOCES, the June 6 career fair helps students find jobs and opens their eyes to the variety of careers their Career and Technical School education is preparing them for.

The event will run from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at SUNY Cobleskill’s Bouck Hall Ballroom, which is located at 104 Suffolk Circle, Cobleskill, N.Y. 12043

Brian Sano, Regional Director of National Grid, said BOCES is a critical partner to solving its workforce needs.

“The partnership between National Grid and BOCES is incredibly important,” Sano said while visiting one of the three state-of-the-art Electrical Trades program laboratories BOCES operates. “We are developing green-collar jobs—even in our gas division, we are looking at a non-carbon gas system—and we need programs like this to ensure we have the workforce necessary to accomplish those goals,” he said.

If you are hiring and are interested in attending the Job fair, contact Nancy Liddle at Nancy.liddle@neric.org  at 518-320-6483 . Thank you.

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Dano Celebrates 25 Years as a Knight

MIDDLEBURGH - Knights of Columbus Council 4475 recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of knighthood for Gary Dano of Schoharie. 

Pictured are Robert Lang, Chancellor, Gary, and Bill Kuehnle, Grand Knight. All told, the Knights worldwide gave more than $150 million to charitable causes. The initiatives our local Council supports include the Special Olympics, Coats for Kids, ASAP (Aid and Support after Pregnancy), Seminarian Training and various youth activities. Catholic men are welcome to join at Our Lady of the Valley on the Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. Stop by and congratulate Gary at our Chicken BBQ on Friday May 31 at 4pm at Noble Ace in Cobleskill. 

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Democratic Primary Debate June 2

DELANSON — The public is invited to attend a candidate forum for the Democratic Primary for the Assembly 102nd District. The forum, between candidates Mary Finneran and Janet Tweed, will be held at the Octagon Barn 588 Middle Rd, Delanson, NY 12053, on June 2, 2024 between 4:30-6:00 PM. The League of Women Voters of Albany County  and the League of Women Voters of the Cooperstown Area are co-sponsoring the forum and League volunteers will serve as the moderator and timers.

Formed over 100 years ago, the League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan organization whose purpose is to register new voters and educate the voters about federal, state and local elections and the candidates running for office. The League does not endorse any candidate or political party.  This candidate forum will allow registered Democrats in the Assembly 102nd District to learn about the background and positions of the two candidates running in the primary. Election Day for the Democratic Primary is June 25, 2024 and early voting will be held from June 15, 2024 through June 23, 2024.

The public is invited to submit questions for the candidates by clicking on this link: Assembly 102nd District Candidate questions.  Voters also may find out information about the candidates and their views by going to Vote411.org. The forum will be recorded and the recording posted on the League of Women Voters of Albany County’s YouTube channel LWV Albany.

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The Restoration of Guy Park Manor

An update from NYS Canal Corp/NYPA the topic of presentation for the May meeting of the Friends of Schoharie Crossing 

Fort Hunter  -  The Friends of Schoharie Crossing will host officials from the New York State Canal Corporation and New York Power Authority to discuss the restoration of Guy Park Manor in Amsterdam on Tuesday, May 28th at 6:30pm inside the Enders House on Schoharie Street in Fort Hunter. 

Join us for this presentation by Robert F. Panepinto and Lauren Hoopes.  They will be providing an update about the Guy Park Manor Environmental Education and Resiliency project.  That project will restore the historic manor along the Erie Canal and Mohawk River in the City of Amsterdam, Montgomery County, and create a new educational facility and community gathering space. Guy Park Manor, a structure listed in the National Register of Historic Places, is located along the Erie Canal and Mohawk River at Lock E-11. Severely damaged by flooding during Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee in 2011, the preservation, rehabilitation, and reactivation of this site will be completed in two main phases.

Robert F. Panepinto has served as a Cultural Resources Specialist for the New York Power Authority (NYPA) for the past 16 years, the last four of which have been spent in a senior role. Prior to his employment with NYPA, he worked for the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission, and as a consultant on independent projects. He holds an MA in American History from Villanova University and an MS in Historic Preservation from the University of Vermont. 

Lauren Hoopes has served as a Cultural Resources Specialist at the New York State Canal Corporation for the past 5 years. She holds a BA in History from University of Pittsburgh and an MS in Historic Preservation from Clemson University and the College of Charleston’s joint program. Working on the New York State Canal System, some of which is more than 200 years old, keeps Lauren on her toes day-in and day-out.

This program is free and open to the public. Donations to the Friends of Schoharie Crossing are always graciously accepted. The Enders House is located adjacent to the Visitor Center and Museum. 

Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site Visitor Center and Museum is located at 129 Schoharie Street, Fort Hunter, NY 12069; their telephone number is (518) 829-7516.  The grounds of the site are open from sunrise to sunset every day of the year. 

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees more than 250 parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, boat launches and more, which saw a record 84.5 million visits in 2023. For more information on any of these recreation areas, visit parks.ny.gov, download the free NY State Parks Explorer app or call 518.474.0456. Joins us in celebrating our Centennial throughout 2024, and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and the OPRHP Blog.

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