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Village Improvement Society Holds Auction

Village Improvement Society Holds Auction GILBERTSVILLEThe Gilbertsville Village Improvement Society has begun an online auction through Lambrecht Auction of Bainbridge, the proceeds of which will go toward upkeep of the Gilbert Block. Eighty items are offered, ranging from “top shelf” treasures such as a complete set of German Rosenthal china to Instapots. Also featured are heirloom-quality furnishings, vintage décor and stained glass windows. Works by local artists—including ceramic artists Elizabeth Nields and Marcus Villagran, visual artist Alberta Hutchison, and collage…

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Area Filmmakers Awarded Top Prize at California Film Festival

Area Filmmakers Awarded Top Prize at California Film Festival By TED MEBUST Gilbertsville’s own Jeri Wachter and Joseph C. Stillman were proud recipients of the Berkeley Video Film Festival’s “Grand Festival/State of the Nation Award” on October 28 in California. Their feature documentary, “Something in the Water,” was recognized at the 31st annual BVFF, an event which highlights achievement in electronic, independent filmmaking and provides a platform for media coverage. “We’re honored to be recognized by such a prestigious organization…

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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, AUGUST 11

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, AUGUST 11 Civil War Camp, Battle, Concert REENACTMENT – 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Civil War encampment featuring soldiers in authentic uniforms drilling, performing maneuvers, singing period songs, more. Battle reenactment planned for afternoon followed by concert. Free, open to public. Lawn, Hyde Hall, 267 Glimmerglass State Park Road, Cooperstown. 607-547-5098 or visit hydehall.org/event/civil-war-weekend-saturday/ ART FESTIVAL – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 11th annual juried art fest celebrating the relationship between artist, landscape. Fest features contest between…

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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, OCT. 7

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, OCT. 7 Morgan Cars On Show MORGAN CAR SHOW – 9 a.m.-Noon. See 50 Morgan Sports Cars. Hyde Hall, 267 Glimmerglass State Park Rd., Cooperstown. Call (607) 547-5098 or visit hydehall.org/event/autumn-mog-2017/ COOPTOBERFEST – 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Food, music, vendors, activities, more. Main St., Cooperstown. Visit www.facebook.com/Cooptoberfest/…

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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, MAY 6

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, MAY 6 Festival In The Park SPRING FEST – 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Features music and events including the Ross Park Zoomobile and a Fishing Derby by Trout Unlimited. Copes Corner Park, on Rte. 51 between Gilbertsville and Mt. Upton. Info, www.townofbutternuts.org/copes-corners-park/ FLOWER SHOW – 5-7 p.m. Opening reception of The Cherry Valley Flower Show on display to June 4. The Cherry Branch Gallery, 25 Main St., Cherry Valley. Info, call (607)264-9530 or email info@cherrybranchgallery.com or visit…

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BULLETIN Couple Who Lost Property In 2014 Tax Sale Sues For $10M+

BULLETIN Couple Who Lost Property In 2014 Tax Sale Sues For $10M+ COOPERSTOWN – A Long Island couple who lost their summer home in the 2014 annual tax auction when their delinquent-tax payment was refused are suing the County of Otsego, County Treasurer Dan Crowell and other county entities for more than $10 million. The notice of the federal suit, filed by Robert and Donna Force, was read into the record at this morning’s county board meeting by Clerk of the…

Putting the Community Back Into the Newspaper

Now through March 30, new annual subscribers to “The Freeman’s Journal” and AllOtsego.com (or subscribers who have lapsed for two or more years) have an opportunity to help their choice of one of four Otsego County charitable organizations.

$5.00 of your subscription will be donated to the nonprofit of your choice:

Cooperstown Farmers’ Market, Cooperstown Food Pantry, Greater Oneonta Historical Society or Super Heroes Humane Society.