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Birthday Serenade

Surprises Joan Clark

Family and friends of Joan Clark, inset left, surprised the foremost resident of Main Street, Cooperstown, a few minutes ago with a “Happy Birthday ” serenade from across the street from today’s Riverwood, which for decades was Clark’s Men Shop, operated by her late husband, former Village Mayor Jerry Clark.   Joan still lives above the store.   In top photo, from right, are Sean Mulligan, son Paul and Mary Claire Clark, Fire Chief Jim Tallman with wife Nancy behind him, and Glen and Cindy Hubbell,  Behind but not visible were Joan’s other son, Peter, Kathy Bitter and Sue Mulligan.  Ask what birthday she’s celebrating, Paul said, ‘You ask,” but he allowed it’s a special one.  (Jim Kevlin/AllOTSEGO.com)

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  1. Hey Joan,

    Pati and I wish you a very happy birthday and I won’t ask!! You are an amazing woman and we feel lucky to have you in our lives. Take care, stay safe and we’ll see you when all this madness is over. Much love.

    Sincerely,
    Kevin and Pati grady

  2. Happy birthday Aunt Joan!
    I love you and hope to get back in the fall to see you and give you a hug and kiss along with all our family members.
    Stay healthy, strong, and happy!
    ❤ Terry

  3. Wish we had known!! Anyway, We are sure that you had a wonderful birthday celebration that day, especially with family there and as close as they were allowed to be. Happy belated birthday wishes from a former Ironclader to a present one.
    Joan and Ed Badgley

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