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Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Glen Hubbell, top, and Glenn Hubbell were among the father-son combinations at the annual Native Son Dinner Saturday, June 14, at the American Legion. Ron Christman photo

BILL PENDING: “Chris’ Law,” Assembly Bill 10293, was voted out of Ways & Means and the Rules committees Tuesday evening, June 17, then passed the full House. As of this writing, the bill was awaiting Gov. David Paterson’s signature.

CRUNCH TIME: Cooperstown’s Sarah Groff will be competing at the Hy-Vee Triathlon in West Des Moines, Iowa, Saturday-Sunday, June 21-22. At the race’s end, Sarah will learn whether she has qualified to represent the U.S. at the Olympics on Beijing.

NO DUCKING: Gerry Holzman, the head woodcarver and promoter of the Empire State Carousel, will launch The Farmers’ Museum “Carver Program” at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 21. He will focus on the creation of Daphne, The Long Island Duck.

PARK LAUNCHED: Mayor Carol B. Waller will cut the ribbon on the new Badger Park playground at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, June 22, behind the Great American. The Grand Opening will include jump-roping, creation of a giant chalk mural, ice cream and music by Patrick Dewey.

TAX BREAK: The county’s Empire Zone Administrative Board has certified the Foothills Performing Arts Center, Oneonta, so that donations of $500 or more are eligible for 25 percent in tax credits. The idea is to spur smaller donations to the “Heart of the Arts” fund drive now getting under way.

HONOREE: Otsego 2000 is planning a testimonial dinner in honor of its president, Henry S.J. Cooper Jr. Thursday, July 3 at The Otesaga.

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