Cooperstown Summer Music Festival Returns with Five August Concerts

The Cooperstown Summer Music Festival returns for its 24th season with five concerts in August. Music lovers of all stripes should take note of CSMF’s exciting lineup, which celebrates the Festival’s return after a two year Covid hiatus.

 

“This season we are offering the Cooperstown community a collection of performances spanning an exceptionally wide range of musical styles and traditions,” says Festival Founder and Artistic Director Linda Chesis.

 

The much-acclaimed Imani Winds opens the festival with a program of music for wind quintet at the Otesaga Resort Hotel on August 2 at 7pm the. The GRAMMY-nominated ensemble is famous for their innovative programming and dynamic performances, and Cooperstown audiences can expect a concert filled with their signature fresh energy and technical expertise.

 

The Verona Quartet returns to the Festival on August 8 at 7pm at the Otesaga Resort Hotel. This multi-award-winning quartet, veterans of the Festival and a CSMF audience favorite, will perform a program of Puccini, Beethoven, and Dvorak’s beloved “American” Quartet.

 

The Festival continues with a performance by the Caroga Arts Ensemble entitled ‘Musical Kaleidoscope’ on August 10 at 7pm at the Otesaga Resort Hotel. The ensemble, led by cellist Kyle Price, will offer a program ranging from bluegrass and classical to jazz and pop; intended as a gift to the Cooperstown community; tickets will be by donation.

 

“CSMF is thrilled to have Caroga Arts Ensemble making their festival debut, a group with local ties whose players will be presenting a really imaginative and diverse program,” says Chesis.

 

The violinist Danbi Um and guitarist Jiji will present a duo performance on Monday, August 22 at 7pm at the Otesaga Resort Hotel. These young virtuosos will join forces for a genre-spanning program including works by Corelli, Paganini, Piazzolla and Ella Fitzgerald.

 

The festival concludes with a trip to South America with a performance by the Brazilian jazz supergroup Trio da Paz, whom NPR describes as the “cream of expatriate Brazilian musicians in the US”, on August 29 at 7pm at the Farmers’ Museum.

 

For all events, audience members must show proof of vaccination, including a required booster shot for those who are eligible.

 

 

EVENT DETAILS:

 

Imani Winds

Tuesday, August 2, 2022, 7:00-9:00pm, Otesaga Resort Hotel

An evening of chamber music with the GRAMMY-nominated wind quintet.

 

Verona String Quartet

Monday, August 8, 7:00-9:00pm, Otesaga Resort Hotel

The multi-award-winning quartet performs a program of Puccini, Beethoven, and Dvorak.

 

Musical Kaleidoscope: The Caroga Arts Ensemble

Tuesday, August 16, 2022, 7:00-9:00pm, Otesaga Resort Hotel

Tickets are by donation and can be reserved online at cooperstownmusicfest.org.

 

Danbi Um, violin and Jiji, guitar

Monday, August 22, 2022, 7:00-9:00pm, Otesaga Resort Hotel

A duo performance by two young virtuosos including works by Corelli, Paganini, Piazzolla and more.

 

Brazillian Jazz Legends: Trio da Paz

Monday, August 29, 2022, 7:00-9:00pm, The Farmers’ Museum

A night of jazz with this Brazillian supergroup.

 

 

TICKET INFORMATION:

 

Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for students and children. Tickets for all events must be purchased in advance either online from www.cooperstownmusicfest.org or over the phone by calling Purplepass Tickets at 800-316-8559 and selecting Option 1. Please note there is a $2 service fee per phone order.

For all events, audience members must show proof of vaccination, including a required booster shot for those who are eligible.

 

ABOUT THE COOPERSTOWN SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL:

Founded in 1999 by flutist Linda Chesis, the Cooperstown Summer Music Festival has been bringing world-class chamber music performances to the Cooperstown area for 24 years. The festival has featured performances by the Tokyo String Quartet, the American String Quartet, the St. Lawrence String Quartet, Kurt Elling, Tim Fain, Hilary Kole, Simone Dinnerstein, Mark O’Connor, John Pizzarelli, the Sonia Olla Flamenco Dance Company, and many more. Concerts are held in venues across Cooperstown, including Christ Church (the church of author James Fenimore Cooper) and the ballroom of the grand Otesaga Hotel.

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NY Invasive Species Awareness Week Workshop

In celebration of NY Invasive Species Awareness Week, Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie and Otsego Counties will host free workshops in Cobleskill and Cooperstown. The mission of the New York Invasive Species Awareness Species Week is to promote knowledge and understanding of invasive species and the harm they can cause. We want to empower YOU to stop the spread of invasive species!

In Schoharie County, join us for an Invasive Species Walking Tour on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. We will meet at 5:00 p.m. at the Cobleskill Creek Trail parking lot on Warnerville Cutoff. Please note this will require about 2 miles of walking, so be prepared with proper clothing and footwear. In Otsego County, meet at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at the Oneonta Town Hall (3966 Highway 23, Oneonta, NY) for a presentation and discussion of local invasives.

Both workshops will feature common invasive species found throughout our counties, include visual examples of the species, descriptions, their negative impacts on our area, and solutions to slow their spread. There is no charge for either workshop, but registration is required (http://www.cceschoharie-otsego.org/NYISAW).

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Docent and Tour Guides at Gilboa Museum for 2022 Season

elta Miller will be introducing docents and tour guides to the new attractions at the Gilboa Museum, Nicholas J. Juried History Center, and improvements in our Gift Shop and its inventory.

Dates to remember:   6/12     Gilboafest AND the First Schoharie Turnpike/Kaaterskill Clove Road Rally   6/15     Shopping bag auction 7/20 Field Trip to Rockland Cider Works—Upstate, The Cidery   7/31     Psychic fair and the rain date of 8/7   9/11     Psychic fair and the rain date of 9/18 11/13     Holiday Fair, Boutique and the Gift Shop 12/21     Raffle & Bottle auction (or possibly an earlier day in December)

We need an email address to forward announcements and your physical address to mail Newsletters and the Catskill Tri-County Historical Views. Both publications will be sent soon, so make sure your membership status is up to date. Use this form to enter/ update your contact information, or access it at gilboahistoricalsociety.com. Your status: Enjoy GHS activites with or without being a member, but we'd love to have you join!.... ————————

The Gilboa Historical Society started with the Gilboa Museum and its displays of natural history artifacts — a globally renowned display of the Gilboa Forest, 3-D replica of the 385-million-year-old crown of the Gilboa Fossil tree found in neighboring Conesville, and other Devonian fossils — plus indoor Children's Activities Center and renovated Gift Shop with space for social distancing and expanded stock for 2022! . . . .The Nicholas J. Juried History Center was an addition to promote our local cultural history (permanent displays on the old village and the Schoharie Reservoir; and rotating displays on Schoolhouses, Lifestyles, and Neighbors). .....The campus also has outdoor venues, notably the Dorothy Cox Juried Pavilion for live performances, Psychic Fair, Gilboa Fest, chili contests, educational/social activities, and private events like marriages and other family celebrations. The expansive porch on the sunset side of the history center is the venue for yoga, chair yoga, and talks, and we have a shed for farm equipment and an outdoor children's playground for toddlers.

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Cairo Man Arrested After Domestic Incident

On May 24, 2022, state police from the Cairo barracks responded to a residence on County Route 39 in the town of Cairo for a report of a domestic in progress. When troopers arrived at the location, the suspect fled the area in a black Chevy pick-up truck. Investigation revealed that the suspect, Joel Couvertier, age 40 from the town of Cairo, physically assaulted, choked and prevented the victim from calling 911. The physical assault occurred in front of three minors. Troopers learned that Couvertier had a valid Order of Protection against the victim and the children in the residence.

On May 25, 2022, Couvertier turned himself into the State Police barracks in Catskill. He was charged with Criminal Contempt 1st degree, a felony. He was additionally charged with Criminal Obstruction of Breathing, Assault 3rd degree, Criminal Mischief 4th degree, Criminal Contempt 2nd degree, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child, all misdemeanors. He was arraigned in the Town of Cairo in front of Judge Vandenburgh. He was remanded to the Greene County Jail.

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Figure Drawing Workshops Offered to Teens at Fenimore Art Museum

Young at Art! Drawing Workshops

Saturday, June 4, 2022

2:00–4:00 p.m.

Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown, NY

Advance registration is required. Free admission for ages 19 and under.

 

Cooperstown, New York — Youths ages 12–18 are invited to participate in Fenimore Art Museum’s Young at Art! Drawing Workshops, taking place on Saturday, June 4 from 2:00–4:00 p.m. The program features several small breakout figure drawing workshops, with locations at both Fenimore Art Museum and The Farmers’ Museum. All workshops are led by well-known local artists. The program is a great way for like-minded young artists from the region to meet in a relaxed atmosphere while learning how to draw. 

Participants should plan to meet at Fenimore Art Museum’s main entrance at 2:00 p.m. Free admission for ages 19 and under. Advance registration is required. To register or if you have questions, please contact Michelle Bosma at m.bosma@fenimoreart.org or (607) 547-1414.

 

Masking may be required to attend this program. Please come prepared with a mask in the event one is required. We thank you for understanding. 

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Schoharie Valley Singers to Present a Benefit Concert - “A Ukrainian Prayer”

The Schoharie Valley Singers are honored to partner with the Schoharie Reformed Church for a concert benefiting Ukrainian refugees in Poland. The concert will be presented on Saturday, June 4^th at 7:30pm and will take place at the Schoharie Reformed Church in Schoharie. The concert is free for the public, but a donation is encouraged. All proceeds from the concert will be donated to Schoharie Reformed Church’s sister church in Lodz, Poland, assisting with the influx of refugees.

The concert will feature six choral selections, plus three singalong songs for the audience to join in on. The selections include a new piece by John Rutter, “A Ukrainian Prayer.” This selection was written in the last few months by the world-renowned British composer, and has been made available free to any choir that wishes to perform it. The concert will also feature a collection of other uplifting choral music, including “Make Them Hear You,” “Sisi Ni Moja,” and “Let There Be Peace on Earth.”

The National Anthem of Ukraine will be sung for the audience by the Veryovka Ukrainian  Folk Choir under the direction of Anatoliy Tymofiyovych Avdievsky.                                                                                                 

During the program we will hear from members of the Schoharie Reformed Church as well as the Rev. Semko Koroza, pastor of the Evangelical Reformed Church of Poland and his congregation in Lodz concerning the current status of those needing assistance in Poland.

The National Anthem of Ukraine will be sung for the audience by the Veryovka Ukrainian  Folk Choir under the direction of Anatoliy Tymofiyovych Avdievsky.        

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DIRT: The Secret Life of Soil

EAST MEREDITH - On Saturday, June 11 at 2pm, the West Kortright Centre presents Arm-of-the-Sea Theater’s new mask & puppet production, DIRT: The Secret Life of Soil. Fusing cutting-edge science and age-old puppetry, DIRT takes audiences on an extravagant journey of discovery into the ground beneath our feet. Featuring live music and puppet figures ranging from 12″ to 12′ tall, the show reveals the photosynthetic alchemy of plants, the fungi’s dance of mutual delight, and the microbes’ herculean labors.

This event is free and open to the public. Outdoors, weather permitting. Check the West Kortright Centre’s website or social media for updates regarding inclement weather. Space is limited. Save time and receive weather postponement notifications by registering in advance at westkc.org. Donations welcome. Bring your own lawn seating. Please arrive at least 15 mins early. Grounds open at 1pm. Picnickers welcome; masks encouraged.

DIRT is made possible by funds from the A. Lindsay & Olive B. O'Connor Foundation and the Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation, by grants from the New York State Council on the Arts, and by the generosity of our community sponsors The Andes Hotel, Bovina Montessori, Catskill Country Living, Ecoagents, and Christine Egan & Scott DeSimon. This is the first of the 2022 West Kortright Centre Songbird Sessions, a series of free outdoor family events. The West Kortright Centre is located at 49 West Kortright Church Road in East Meredith. Contact info@westkc.org with any questions.

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The Hyde Hall and Glimmerglass State Park Block Party has been rescheduled to its June 11th rain date.

COOPERSTOWN –  Hyde Hall and Glimmerglass State Park have announced that they are rescheduling their opening event, the Hyde Hall and Glimmerglass State Park Block Party, because of weather-related concerns. The event will be held on its June 11th rain date instead.

The area is expecting a day of rain and potential thunderstorms which halts all outdoor activities in the area. The two organizations have concluded that they could not provide the best possible experience for attendees this weekend with the predicted weather. 

Hyde Hall and Glimmerglass State Park have enjoyed the enthusiastic response from the community and working with extraordinary people while creating the event. Both organizations will still open this Saturday to greet visitors throughout the season but will wait until conditions are ideal for the Block Party. 

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PASSPORT DAY : THURSDAY ~ JUNE 9TH 2022 at Schoharie County Clerk

The Schoharie County Clerk’s Office is hosting a special passport day on Thursday, June 9, 2022 from 8:30 am to 8:00pm at the County Clerk’s Office, 284 Main Street, Schoharie. 518-295-8316. 

This is in addition to our normal hours of accepting passport applications Monday through Friday,

8:30am – 5:00 pm.   

As a reminder, after May 2023, you will need something other than just a drivers license for any domestic flights. (ie: Passport Book or Card, Enhanced License or Real ID).

We will be accepting applications for first-time passports as well as assisting anyone with completing the renewal application for passport books or cards.  We will also take your passport photo. 

Just a reminder : no glasses can be worn in photos except under certain circumstances and with a doctor’s note. Darker clothing is preferred.  

Here’s a list of what you will need: 

• Birth Certificate with raised seal and both parents listed; or Certificate of Naturalization

• Drivers License; or photo identification with picture, signature and D.O.B.

• Check or money order, payable to the DEPARTMENT OF STATE (1 for each applicant)

• Check, credit card, money order or cash for the processing fee payable to SCHOHARIE COUNTY CLERK

• Children 15 & under, both parents must be present or a notarized waiver from the absent parent with a copy of their drivers license front and back.

For more detailed information on how to apply for a U.S. passport, please visit travel.state.gov.  U.S. citizens may also obtain passport information by phone, in English and Spanish, by calling the National Passport Information Center toll-free at 1-877-487-2778. 

For any other questions, feel free to contact the Schoharie County Clerk’s Office – 518-295-8316.

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SUNY Cobleskill Fighting Tiger Weekly Recap

SUNY Cobleskill men’s Head Baseball Coach Lance Ratchford was named the 2022 North Atlantic Conference (NAC) 2022 Coach-of-the-Year by the league’s coaches. Ratchford led the Fighting Tigers to their second consecutive NAC Western Division Championship as the team posted their third consecutive winning season with a 21-20 overall record including an 11-4 mark in conference play.  

The North Atlantic Conference (NAC) announced that members of the Fighting Tiger men’s and women’s outdoor track & field teams have been named to the 2022 NAC Sportsmanship Team by the league’s coaches. First year women’s team member and team captain Jenna Swyers, Peru, N.Y., Peru High School junior men’s team member and captain Tucker Skowyra, Hardwick, Mass., Quabbin Regional High School, a member of the men’s team were Cobleskill’s selections. The Sportsmanship Team honors student-athletes in keeping with the conference's theme of "Creating an Atmosphere of Respect" for each of its sports. The establishment of the Sportsmanship Team in all sports is in concert with the league's ultimate goal to create an atmosphere that places the highest regard for exemplary behavior of all participants, coaches, administrators, fans and officials. 

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Film Screening at Bushel: “Pather Panchali"

DELHI, NY—Bushel is pleased to screen Pather Panchali (dir. by Satyajit Ray, 1955), on Friday, June 3, at Bushel, 106 Main Street, Delhi. Doors open at 7 pm; screening begins at 7:20 pm. Seating is limited to 30; attendance is mask optional. This program is free to attend with a suggested donation of $5. 

Pather Panchali, the first in Satyajit Ray’s The Apu Trilogy, depicts the childhood travails of the protagonist Apu and his elder sister Durga amidst the harsh village life of their impoverished family. The children enjoy the small pleasures of their difficult life, while their parents suffer the daily inequities and indignities of poverty. The film is based on the 1929 novel of the same name by Bengali author Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay, and features a mesmerizing soundtrack by sitar player and composer Ravi Shankar. Shot on location, with mostly untrained actors, this film is praised for its realism and humanity. Ray was committed to creating a cinema that presented and probed real Indian issues. Pather Panchali marks a turning point in Indian cinema as a pioneering work launching the Parallel Cinema movement that espoused authenticity and social realism. This was the director’s first film and remains his best-known.

Co-curated by Hobart poet Cheryl Clarke and Bushel collective member Mina Takahashi, the Mid-Century Movie Nights film series offers present-day viewers the opportunity to ponder the weight of the post-World War II era on its generation. From Rome to Tokyo, to the US Southwest, then to France, over to the Indian subcontinent, and back to gritty Manhattan, the films ask us to consider their subjects’ alienation, perseverance, and survival. As we witness the 1950s fascist regimes, exploitative working conditions, the loneliness of ageing, the indignities of poverty, the complexity of racial ambiguity, and the subtle and not-so-subtle ways racism and sexism play out, we ask ourselves today, what has stubbornly endured, and what has changed for the better?

The final film in the series will be Cassavetes’ Shadows, shown on June 10. Full descriptions of all six films in the series are on Bushel’s website (www.bushelcollective.org) and in a pamphlet available for pick up at Bushel, 106 Main Street.

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A.O. Fox Hospital Nationally Recognized with an "A" Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

Bassett Healthcare Network’s A.O. Fox Hospital received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for spring 2022. This national distinction recognizes Fox’s achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm and error in the hospital.

 

“We are incredibly proud of our caregivers and practitioners at A.O. Fox Hospital for continually achieving this prestigious recognition, the only hospital in our region to do so,” says Dr. Tommy Ibrahim, President & CEO of Bassett Healthcare Network. “Fox has greatly improved its patient safety practices and is doing stellar work – and our network hospitals are collaborating closely to replicate this work daily, sharing ideas, best practices, and supporting one another. Our colleagues at Fox are reaffirming for all of Bassett Healthcare Network how we reach our shared goal of becoming a national leader in creating healthy rural communities.” 

 

The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization, assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over thirty national performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries, and infections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.

 

“These assessments from Leapfrog are rigorous,” explains Dr. Henry Weil, chief academic and clinical officer at Bassett Healthcare Network. “Achieving the highest grade of an ‘A’ is a highly significant feat. Learning how we measure up against hospitals around the state and country is very beneficial to our organization as we continually work to improve safety metrics.”

 

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program based exclusively on hospital prevention of medical errors and harms to patients. The grading system is peer-reviewed, fully transparent, and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring.

“This recognition represents tremendous work,” says Dr. Reginald Q. Knight, chief hospital executive at A.O. Fox Hospital. “Fox has maintained an ‘A’ hospital safety grade for more than two years amid the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic – and is performing above the national average with patient safety ratings. I am immensely proud of the dedication our team demonstrates every day. Ultimately, their exceptional performance reflects a deep commitment to our patients and communities.”

 

"As our national health care system continues to feel the strain of the pandemic, I thank the workforce and leadership of A.O. Fox Hospital for sustained commitment to patient safety, day in and day out,” says Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “An ‘A’ safety grade is an outstanding achievement, and one that is not possible without a 24/7 effort by the entire health care workforce to protect patients from harm. This community should be proud.”

 

To see A.O. Fox Hospital’s full grade details and to access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org and follow The Leapfrog Group on Twitter, Facebook, and via its newsletter.

 

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About The Leapfrog Group
Founded in 2000 by large employers and other purchasers, The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit organization driving a movement for giant leaps forward for patient safety. The flagship Leapfrog Hospital Survey and new Leapfrog Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Survey collect and transparently report hospital and ASC performance, empowering purchasers to find the highest-value care and giving consumers the lifesaving information they need to make informed decisions. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, Leapfrog's other main initiative, assigns letter grades to hospitals based on their record of patient safety, helping consumers protect themselves and their families from errors, injuries, accidents, and infections. For more, follow them on Twitter and Facebook and sign up for their newsletter.

 

About A.O. Fox Hospital

A.O. Fox Hospital, part of Bassett Healthcare Network, is a 60-bed acute care hospital with a 130-bed nursing home that provides the residents of Oneonta and its surrounding four-county area with high-quality emergency services, inpatient care, and comprehensive outpatient and specialty services. 25 miles southwest, in Sidney, stands A.O. Fox’s Tri-Town Campus, a satellite facility that provides comprehensive emergency, laboratory, and medical imaging services to the tri-county region.

 

About Bassett Healthcare Network

Bassett Healthcare Network is an integrated health system that provides care and services to people living in a 5,600 square mile region in upstate New York. The organization includes five corporately affiliated hospitals, over two dozen community-based health centers, more than 20 school-based health centers, two skilled nursing facilities, and other health partners in related fields. Bassett Medical Center, the foundation of the network, is a 180-bed acute care inpatient teaching hospital located in Cooperstown, NY affiliated with Columbia University. To learn more about services available throughout Bassett Healthcare Network, visit www.bassett.org. Follow Bassett on Facebook and Twitter. 

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Alzheimer’s Notes: 5 Ways to Promote Brain Health During Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month

During Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month in June, the Alzheimer’s Association is encouraging all Americans to adopt healthy lifestyle behaviors that can help reduce the risk of cognitive decline.

There are currently more than 6 million Americans age 65 and older living with Alzheimer’s, including 410,000 New Yorkers.

Age is the greatest risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease. In fact, 1 in 3 seniors age 85 and older will have Alzheimer’s disease. While some brain changes are inevitable as we age, there is a growing body of research to suggest that adopting healthy lifestyle behaviors, including healthy eating, exercising regularly, not smoking and staying cognitively engaged may help us age healthier and help reduce the risk of cognitive decline.

“Understanding the role healthy behaviors may play in reducing cognitive decline is a robust area of research currently,” said Beth Smith-Boivin, executive director for the Alzheimer’s Association, Northeastern New York Chapter. “Researchers are working to determine what may be the optimal lifestyle ‘recipe’ to reduce cognitive decline, but there are steps we can take now to age well and help reduce the risk of cognitive decline.”

During June, the Alzheimer’s Association offers these five tips to promote better brain health and help reduce the risk of cognitive decline:

Exercise regularly — Regular cardiovascular exercise helps increase blood flow to the body and brain, and there is strong evidence that regular physical activity is linked to better memory and thinking.

Maintain a heart-healthy diet — Stick to a meal schedule full of fruits and vegetables to ensure a well-balanced diet. Some evidence suggests a healthful diet is linked to cognitive performance. The Mediterranean and DASH diets, which emphasize whole grains, green leafy vegetables, fish and berries, are linked to better cognitive functioning, and help reduce risk of heart disease as well.

Get proper sleep — Maintaining a regular, uninterrupted sleep pattern benefits physical and psychological health, and helps clear waste from the brain. Adults should get at least seven hours of sleep each night and try to keep a routine bedtime.

Stay socially and mentally active — Meaningful social engagement may support cognitive health, so stay connected with friends and family. Engage your mind by doing activities that stump you, like completing a jigsaw puzzle or playing strategy games. Or challenge yourself further by learning a new language or musical instrument.

Keep your heart healthy — Recent study shows strong evidence that a healthier heart is connected to a healthier brain. The study shows that aggressively treating high blood pressure in older adults can help reduce the development of mild cognitive impairment (MCI).

“Incorporating these behaviors become especially important as we age,” said Smith-Boivin. “But they are good guidelines to follow at any age. Research suggests that incorporating these behaviors in combination will have the greatest benefit, but even if you begin with one or two you’re moving in the right direction.”

To learn more about ways to reduce your risk of cognitive decline by making lifestyle changes, go to alz.org.

Marisa Korytko is the Public Relations Director for the Alzheimer’s Association Northeastern New York chapter. She can be reached at mekorytko@alz.org.

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Drumming is coming back to Landis!

Join us at 6:30 PM on the first and third Wednesdays of the month (June 1 and 15, July 6 and 20, August 3 and 17, September 7 and 21). We’ll be in or near the Peace Pavilion at Landis to drum with leader Art Teale. Art is a dedicated musician (his group is Waitin’ on Bob) and a well-respected handyman in the area who welcomes seasoned drummers and newbies for a fun and relaxing experience. 

Please bring:

A. drum (or a plastic bucket that makes a nice sound when struck), or rhythm sticks or other rhythm instrument

A chair or if you prefer, a lawn blanket to sit on

Water (stay hydrated, people!)

Bug stuff to repel both mosquitos and ticks

Drumming is free for everyone.

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Cobleskill Man Arrested on Child Sex Charges

Cobleskill man arrested for promoting a sexual performance by a child and possessing a sexual performance by a child following a search warrant.

State Police Investigators in Princetown, with the assistance of the Troop G Computer Crimes Unit, the Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce, and Cobleskill Village Police arrested 25-year-old Lucky L. Dorch of Cobleskill for Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child (D felony) and Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child (E felony). 

Dorch is accused of possessing and sharing images consistent with child sexual exploitation via the internet. His arrest followed an investigation stemming from a cyber tip received by the New York State Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and the execution of a search warrant at his residence.   

Dorch was arraigned before the Cobleskill Village Court and was remanded to the Schoharie County Correctional Facility on $5,000 bail, $10,000 bond, or $30,000 partial and conditions.

The investigation into Dorch and his activities is ongoing.  Anyone wishing to report information on Dorch should contact investigators at SP Princetown at (518) 630-1712 or (518) 630-1700.

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SUNY COBLESKILL MEN’S TRACK & FIELD CLOSES SEASON AT 2022 ALL-ATLANTIC REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Bethlehem, Pa.: The SUNY Cobleskill men’s outdoor track & field team closed the 2022 season at the All-Atlantic Regional Track & Field Conference (AARTFC) Outdoor Championships hosted by Moravian College at the Greyhounds’ Timothy Breidegam Track and Rocco Calvo Field. The Fighting Tigers posted a team total of three points to tie for 36^th place in the 55 teams competing at the event.  

Senior jumper Tyler Brado, St. Johnsville, N.Y., Oppenheim-Ephratah-St. Johnsville High School, earned All-AARTFC honors at the event by clearing a height of 6’3 ½” to place sixth overall in the event. Brado also competed in the 400-meter hurdles placing 29^th overall with a time of 57.52. 

First-year distance runner Eamonn Sullivan, Wappingers Falls, N.Y., Fordham Preparatory School, finished 18^th overall in the 3000-meter steeplechase with a time of 9:56.82.  

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