(John Payne 12-1-17)

The Toys for Tots train is also scheduled to stop in Oneonta at about 1:30 PM Saturday.
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The Bainbridge-Guilford Teachers’ Association is hosting its 7th Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair, tomorrow at the Greenlawn Elementary School Gymnasium. BG High School Teacher Amy LaFever told WCDO News that the proceeds would benefit the BG Angel Fund:

(Amy LaFever 12-1-17)

Among the activities from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM tomorrow, will be crafts for children, a Chinese Auction, a bake sale, and $5 pictures with Santa, plus a pancake breakfast in the Greenlawn cafeteria, more information is available at 437-7896.
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Santa will be appearing in Unadilla Saturday, with events starting at 9:00 AM with a Breakfast at the Methodist Church followed by Classic Christmas Movies at the Library. At 1:00 pm, The Parade line up on Sperry Street, at 1:30 pm, Santa arrives by Fire Truck at Community Center to meet with area children. Other Activities planned include Musical Performances by Unatego High School Band, & the Unadilla Rotary Club Basket Raffles. The Unadilla Chamber of Commerce and Unadilla Rotary Club sponsor the day’s events
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The Home for the Holidays Parade Hosted by Destination Oneonta will be held Saturday at 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon on Main Street in Oneonta. Following the Parade will be the 2nd Annual Gingerbread Jubilee & Gingerbread Contest in the Foothills Performing Arts Center Atrium. The Inaugural Festival of the Trees will be held in the Foothills Production Room.
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The 8th annual Binghamton Train Show will held tomorrow at the American Legion on Robinson Street. The event is sponsored by Village Train & Hobby of Windsor, owner Jeff Olin comments:

(Jeff Olin 12-1-17)

Olin said that about 60 vendors would be set up Saturday; more information is available at 655-1700.
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The annual Afton Christmas Parade will be held downtown tomorrow, spokesperson Kyle James explains:

(Kyle James 12-1-17)

The event is sponsored by the Friends of Afton; more information is available at their Facebook page, or by calling 208-5005.
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The Jericho Arts Council will have a performance with teh Binghamton Madrigal Singers Saturday evening at 7:00 PM at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater, Spokesman Phil wade explains:

(Phil Wade 12-1-17)

Wade said that tickets atre avaialebl at the box office at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater, Tickets can be reserved by calling 288-3882.

The State DEC, the Chautauqua County DA’s Office & and Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Department announced that 34 year old Thomas Jadlowski of Sherman, surrendered to officers, he is accused of shooting his neighbor, 43 year old Rosemary Bilquist, while she was walking her dogs on November 22nd. Jadlowski was arraigned on a 2-count indictment for 2nd degree manslaughter & hunting after legal hours. Billquist died from a gunshot wound at a local hospital within hours of the incident.
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New York State Office of General Services announced that a special exhibition at the Empire State Plaza, “AIDS: Art in Protest,” will open today on World AIDS Day. The event is free and open to the public, it will be held at the exhibit space located on the walls adjacent to the Empire State Plaza Visitor Center and Gift Shop. The exhibit will be on display until January 1, 2018
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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual “Jolly Holly Days” celebration this evening in Downtown Sidney. The annual Parade will start tonight at 6:00 PM, followed by a Tree Lighting Ceremony, & Santa will be see area children at his headquarters at Whitaker Way.
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Tickets are still available for Carol of the King, The Irish Dance Christmas, at the Chenango Arts Council’s Martin W. Kappel Theater Saturday night. Council CEO Alecia O’Neill comments:

(Alecia O’Neill 12-1-17)

Tickets are available at 336-ARTS or ChenangoArts.org.
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A Chenango County Free Rabies Clinic will be held Saturday in Norwich. The clinic will be held at the Norwich Fire Station at 31 East Main Street from 9:30 to 11:00 AM Saturday.
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(John Payne 11-24-17)

Payne said that holiday activities will continue the following weekend when the Toys for Tots Train is scheduled to stop at the Walnut Street crossing at 12:00 Noon on Saturday December 2nd.
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Governor Cuomo reminds New Yorkers that there is free admission to all New York State parks to encourage New Yorkers and their families to take advantage of the more than 335,000 acres of state-owned land. During Thanksgiving weekend, State Parks will offer various family friendly events and programs at locations across the state. The full list of parks is available at parks.ny.gov.
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Delaware County Sheriff Deputies arrested 20-year-old Chantal Baker of Deposit for Harassment & Criminal Mischief, following a Domestic Dispute on November 13th in the Town of Deposit. Baker was arranged in the Town of Tompkins Court and released on her own recognizance, she will appear in the Town of Deposit Court at a later date to answer the said charges.
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State officials are reminding Hunters to be extra careful, following a fatal accident in Western New York. DEC officials reported that on Wednesday afternoon, Rosemary Billquist of Sherman, New York was shot by a hunter while walking her dogs in a field by a male subject, who called 9-1-1 and administered first aid. Billquist was transported to an area hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
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State Police are continuing to patrol state highways in full force through Sunday night. Police are looking for impaired and distracted driving, drivers who are speeding and those who are violating the “move over” law. Police will have sobriety checkpoints, an underage drinker enforcement, and “Operation Hang Up” in which troopers use unmarked patrol vehicles to spot drivers talking or texting on their phones.
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Otsego County deputies arrested 51-year-old Kevin Hallenbake for 10 counts of criminal sexual act. Hallenbake was indicted by a grand jury earlier this year, for allegedly performing sexual acts with an underage female. Hallenbake was arraigned in Otsego County Court and was remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $25,000 cash or $50,000 bond bail, [ending court action on December 8th.

Congressman Maurice Hinchey passed away at his home in Saugerties Wednesday afternoon. Hinchey served as an assemblyman & Congressman for 38 years before retiring in 2012. The family will announce plans shortly.
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Oxford Mayor Terry Stark will help light the Christmas tree in LaFayette Park on Sunday at 5:00 PM. Members of Oxford Academy’s High School chorus will perform, , more information is available at pon.oxfordny.com .
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Saturday is Small Business Saturday across the nation. Locally Commerce Chenango CEO Steve Craig said that small businesses are important to their local economies:

(Steve Craig 11-24-17)

Small business Saturday started in 2010, as a way to counteract the Black Friday emphasis on big box stores & and cyber Monday’s emphasis for online shopping.
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(Listen to regatta audio in the General Clinton Canoe Regatta Audio Vault, located here)

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The world famous 70-mile endurance races from Cooperstown to Bainbridge were held yesterday, including the new 4-person category. Bruce Barton of Michigan told WCDO’s Craig Stevens about paddling with all those partners:

(Regatta news 2014 Bruce Barton)

Barton & his team beat the 2^nd place finishers by over 14 minutes.   This year’s 1 man pro race was won by Canadian paddler Steve Lajoie, he talked about yesterday’s hot conditions:

(Regatta news 2014 Lajwa)

Lajoie also won the 2 person pro race 6 times with Michigan’s Andy Triebold, Triebold & his new partner Daniel Frigon placed 3^rd in this year’s 2 person pro race.

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Monday’s 70 mile pro race saw new 1^st time winners Guillaume Blaise & Matthew Pellerin from Quebec win the $3300 1^st prize, edging Matthew St. Pierre & Ryan Halstead of Michigan by just 1 second. The pair spoke with WCDO’s Craig Stevens at the finish line:

(Regatta News pro 1)

The pair was asked what it was like to beat 8-time regatta Champion Andy Triebold:

((Regatta News pro 2)

Paddlers from 28 state & 3 Canadian Provinces participated in this year’s General Clinton Canoe Regatta.

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In the open stock aluminum class, brothers Bill & Brian Walley from Walton won their race by over 40 minutes, they spoke with WCDO’s Craig Stevens at the finish line:

(Regatta News 2014- Walley Brothers)

After finishing in 2^nd place last year, Shawn & Todd Lefever took the 1^st place trophy in the men’s competition cruising “Under 50 Years Of Age” category, they told Craig Stevens about the importance of winning in honor of their mother, long time regatta Chairperson Pam Lefever:

(Regatta news 2014 – Lefever Brothers)

After 8 consecutive 2-person pro wins, Andy Triebold came in 3^rd place.

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The Uncle/Nephew team of Fran & Mark Kopta from Sherman & Clymer New York raced in the men’s NYMCRA Stock Class & beat the 2^nd place canoe by over 8 minutes. They spoke with WCDO’s Craig Stevens at the finish line:

(Regatta News 2014 Koptas)

1 man pro paddlers Mike Packard for Otego finished his 30^th 70 miler & commented after the race:

(Regatta News 2014-Packard)

Over 300 paddlers attempted the 70-mile course yesterday.

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