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The US Food and Drug Administration announced 2 more recalls. Over 400,000 Pounds of Raww Energy Beef and Turkey Medley Dog food from New Jersey is being recalled due to possible Listeria contamination. Raaw Energy dog food is sold online and consumers are advised to go to their website for details of the recall. Also, Morning Star Farms has voluntarily recalled its Buffalo Chikn’n Nuggets and Hot and Spicy Sausage Patties, which may contain plastic in the food. FDA-recorded recalls hit a 9-year high this year with 571 recalls, primarily for bacterial contamination, to see which products are affected visit FDA.org.

An Otsego County Grand Jury found 34-year-old Ryan Clark of Unadilla, also known as Tyler Clark, was guilty of rape, criminal sexual act and course of sexual conduct against a child. Clark's victims were under the ages of 15 and 13. Sentencing will be in Otsego County Court at a later date.

Clark Farms of Delhi announced today that they have decided to close the doors to the Creamery, and have ceased production starting today. The Farm store will remain open until all existing products have been sold, more information is available on the Clark Farms Facebook page.

Sidney’s Annual Arbor Day Celebration will be held tomorrow morning at 10:00 AM at Keith Clark Park, spokesperson Lorrie Roach explains;

(Lorrie Roach 4-27-23)

Roach said that a Japanese Red Maple tree will be planted in recognition of Mary Jane Plummer contributions to the community. Sidney has also been designated as a "Tree City USA" community for the 27th year.

Today, the Governor's Office sent state agencies to Assist Local governments IN Sullivan County following Saturday's Tornado in Callicoon Center and Roscoe. Affected residents can call the Disaster Hotline at 800- 339-1759 For Insurance-Related Questions. The State Department of Agriculture and Markets Encourages Affected Farms to Contact U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency to Report Damage. The National Weather Service in Binghamton determined the tornado was an EF2, with maximum winds of 115 mph. The tornado traveled 10 miles with a maximum width of 300 yards.

New York state’s farms generated $4.8 billion in revenue in 2017, with 15 agricultural products ranked in the top 5 nationwide, according to a report released today by
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. New York has more than 35,000 farms covering 7.3 million acres, nearly one quarter of the state’s land area. Milk is by far the state’s
largest agricultural commodity, with $2.7 billion in sales in 2017, New York vineyards covered 35,000 acres in 2017, producing 187,000 tons of grapes, surpassed only by
California and Washington. The full report is available at osc.state.ny.us/reports.

The 4th Annual Sidney Health Fair will be held at Keith Clark Park in Sidney this Saturday, with a host of activities planned,
Spokesperson Gabrielle Argo explains:

(Gabrielle Argo 9-20-18)

Representatives from Fox Hospital's Tri Town Regional Hospital will participate, along with representatives from Sidney EMS, Catholic Charities, The United Way & the Tri Town Coalition on Substance Abuse Prevention.

The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce reminds members that the First Friday Breakfast will be held this Friday at Greenanne farms at 196 County Highway 10 in Meridale. Interested chamber members need to register by tomorrow at delawarecounty.org. The event is sponsored by Delhi Telephone Company.

The National Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremonies Sunday in Cooperstown included 6 players, the largest number since 1955.
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Jack Morris & Alan Trammel were team-mates through the minor leagues & for several years in the big leagues with the Detroit Tigers. Jack Morris felt that the big crowd showed up because of the magic of Cooperstown:

(Jack Morris Presser)

Alan Trammel said that he approached deliver his speech, like he would prepare for a big game:

(Alan Trammel presser)

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Jim Thome & Chipper Jones entered the Hall of fame together yesterday after long illustrious careers, jones talked about meeting Thome for the first time during a minor league beanball brawl:

(Chipper on meeting Thome in minors)

Jim Thome was the last of the 6 to deliver his speech Sunday; he was impressed with the players he was inducted with:

(Jim Thome Presser)

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An estimated 53 thousand people attended yesterday's induction ceremony at the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown.

A.M. News Monday 7-30-18
The National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction ceremonies honored 6 players into The Hall Sunday at the Clarks Sport Center in Cooperstown; Alan Trammell, Chipper Jones, Vladimir Guerrero, Jim Thome, Jack Morris & Trevor Hoffman.
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2 players inducted yesterday played their entire careers with one team, Chipper Jones with the Atlanta Braves & Alan Trammell with the Detroit Tigers. Trammell currently works in the Detroit Tigers Front Office:

(Alan Trammell 7-30-18)

Chipper Jones said that he was happy that his father was there to teach him baseball as a child & he was with him in Cooperstown Sunday to reach the pinnacle:

(Chipper Jones 7-30-18)

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Vladimir Guerrero & Jim Thome were 2 of the most feared Home Run Hitters of their time in the 90’s & 2000’s. Guerrero, through his interpreter Jose Mota had 3 reasons to celebrate, his induction into the Hall of Fame, that it was Father’s day in his home country the Dominican Republic, and his son Vlad Jr. was promoted to Triple AAA by the Toronto Blue Jays:

(Jose Mota 7-30-18)

Jim Thome finished his speech with some advice:

(Jim Thome 7-30-18)

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2 pitchers who pitched long & Successful careers were inducted yesterday, Jack Morris, who won World Championships with the Detroit Tigers, Minnesota Twins & the Toronto Blue Jays, and Trevor Hoffman who hold the record for the most saves in Major League History with 601. Morris gave some advice at the conclusion of his speech:

(Jack Morris 7-30-18)

Trevor Hoffman pitched most of his career with the San Diego Padres, said that standing out addressing the crowd & Standing out on the mound trying to get the final out of a playoff game were quite similar:

(Trevor Hoffman 7-30-18)

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About 53,000 people attended yesterday’s Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, the 2nd biggest crowd for that event.

Hartwick College has received a $300,000 grant from The Clark Foundation to help fund a new Hospital Suite Simulation Unit for the College’s nursing department. The new equipment will be located in repurposed space in Smith Hall. The grant will enable the College to better prepare its nursing students to enter the field, and grow the department by another 10 students. This is the fourth such award from the Foundation since 2011.

The FoxNow Convenient Care Clinic at the FoxCare Center in Oneonta will be closing tomorrow, Fox Hospital Marketing Director Gabrielle Argo Explains:

(Gabrielle Argo 4-30-18)

The Convenient Care Clinic off of River Street in Oneonta is open 7 days a week, more information about their services is available at bassett.org or at 1-800-bassett.

Governor Cuomo announced nearly $2.2 million will be awarded to 34 farms across the state through the Climate Resilient Farming Grant Program, to help farms reduce their operational impact on the environment and better prepare for and recover after extreme weather events. In the Southern Tier; Chenango County Soil and Water Conservation District was awarded $77,255 to work with 6 farms to implement cover crops, which are planted to improve soil quality, reduce erosion, and to increase soil organic matter to improve resiliency during periods of flood and drought.

Governor Cuomo announced $14 million in Grants is available to protect soil and water resources on farms across New York State ram, to address water quality challenges on farms in watersheds across the State. The program complements the Governor's proposed $2 billion Clean Water Infrastructure Act of 2017, which would provide additional funding for source water quality protection initiatives, including projects to ensure proper management and storage of manure on farms across the State.

State Police and Broome County SIU Task Force executed a search warrant at 475 Popple Hill Road in the Town of Lisle as a result of an investigation into the sale and manufacturing of methamphetamine. Police seized items associated with one pot meth manufacturing, Arrested were Matthew Crowningshield, Heather Clark, Scott Doty & Andrew Kuhr. They were charged with Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Manufacturing Methamphetamine; they were arraigned and were remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail.

NYSEG is reminding eligible businesses, municipalities, large residential establishments, agri-businesses and farms affected by Hurricane Sandy of the availability of $2 million in recovery assistance. The deadline to apply is August 1, and funding is provided on a first come, first served basis. More information is available at lookupstateny.com/AssistanceAndIncentivePrograms/nysegemergencyprograms.ht (http://www.lookupstateny.com/AssistanceAndIncentivePrograms/nysegemergencyprograms.html)m

This Saturday Sidney will be a busy place, with the arts & Music Festival along Main Street, and the Cullman community days at Keith Clark Park.  A new feature at Keith Clark Park this year will be talent show for anyone & everyone who wants to perform.  John Woodyshek is helping to coordinate the event:

(John Woodyshek 7-22-13)

The talent show will begin at 1:00 at the Pavilion in Keith Clark Park; those who would like to secure a spot can call 563-1087.

58-year-old Howard Clark of Harpursville has been charged with Felony DWI, following a traffic stop in Endicott.  Clark was also charged with driving with blood alcohol content greater than .08 percent, and aggravated unlicensed operation.  Clark faces court action at a later date.