WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 2-21-20

by wcdonews Posted on February 21, 2020

The State Division of Consumer Protection is alerting consumers about scammers taking advantage of fears surrounding the novel coronavirus. Scammers are using fake emails that contain harmful links designed to steal your personal information.  the State Department of Health stated there are no confirmed cases of the Coronavirus in New York, they are announcing their latest information at health.ny.gov.

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State lawmakers are dealing with putting together a new budget, which has a 7 Billion dollar shortfall attached.  Local Assemblyman Cliff Crouch comments:

(Cliff Crouch 2-21-20)

The state budget is due on April 1st. 

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Governor Cuomo today announced he is advancing a 30-day budget amendment to speed up the permitting and construction of renewable energy projects.   the Accelerated Renewable Energy Growth and Community Benefit Act will create a new Office of Renewable Energy Permitting to streamline the process for environmentally responsible and cost-effective siting of large-scale renewable energy projects across the state. 

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“Galumpha: The Beethoven Project” comes to Norwich tomorrow as Part of the Binghamton Philharmonic’s yearlong celebration of Beethoven’s 250th Birthday.  Galumpha President & Director Andy Horowitz explained to WCDO News how it all came about:

(Andy Horowitz 2-7-20)

“Galumpha: The Beethoven Project” is also helping to raise funds for both the Chenango Arts Council & the Norwich Theater Company, it  will take place  at 7:00 pm on Saturday, February 22nd at the Martin W. Kappel Theater at 27 West Main Street in Norwich. Tickets are $20, at chenangoarts.org or by calling 336-ARTS.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 47-Year-Old Israel Rivera of Arkville for Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Registration & Operating a Motor Vehicle without an Inspection Certificate and was released on traffic tickets returnable to Franklin Town Court at a later date.

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Commerce Chenango will hold their Economic Outlook Breakfast on February 27th, at the Canasawacta Country Club in Norwich starting at 7:30 AM. The Economic Outlook Breakfast will feature keynote speaker NBT Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer Ken Entenmann, RSVP’s must be in today at 334-1400 or register@chenangony.org.

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The American Red Cross and the American Cancer Society have teamed up to encourage people across the country to Give Blood to Give Time.   An estimated 117,910 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in New York this year; many will likely have a need for blood.  To schedule a blood donation appointment, or make a financial gift, visit GiveBloodToGiveTime.org.  A blood drive is being held today in Sherburne from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Sherburne United Church of Christ, 1 South Main Street.

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The State Medicaid Redesign Team 2 will hold the third of a series of public comment forums today beginning at 10:00 AM in Albany. The Team is tasked with cutting about 2.5 billion dollars in costs to the program in the next fiscal year’s Budget; a live webcast of the public comment forum will be available at health.ny.gov.

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Congressman Anthony Brindisi announced a federal aviation grant for Chenango County. The money will be used to improve safety and assess the runway at Lt. Warren Eaton airport in Norwich.  More information about the grants is available ost.dot.gov.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 2-20-20

by wcdonews Posted on February 20, 2020

U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer will be in Binghamton next week, as efforts are continuing to keep the Binghamton Rumble Ponies from being contracted along with 40 other minor league teams by Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred.  Local Congressman Anthony Brindisi recently met with MLB Officials, imploring them to work with Congress to keep Binghamton a minor league baseball town:

(Brinidisi 2-20-20)

Senator Schumer’s will meet with Binghamton city officials, and the Rumble Ponies owner John Hughes, The Rumble Ponies will still exist in 2020 with their season starting at home on April 9th.

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Governor Cuomo is hoping for the 2nd Medicaid Redesign team to come up with savings as successful as the first Team did going back to 2011, to close about 1/3 of the state projected budget gap for the next fiscal year, Cuomo discussed that during his recent Budget Presentation in Albany:

(Cuomo 2-20-20)

The Medicaid Redesign Team #2 has had to preliminary meetings last week, they are tasked with coming up with a solution to the out of control costs, in time for the start of the next fiscal Year on April 1st.

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A statewide education and outreach campaign is underway to ensure that New Yorkers are aware of the March 1st implementation of the ban on single-use plastic bags.   New Yorkers use an estimated 23 billion plastic bags annually and approximately 85 percent ends up in landfills, recycling machines, waterways and streets.  More information about the plastic bag ban is available at dec.ny.gov or (518) 402-8706.

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The Unadilla Chamber of Commerce announced that they are accepting nominations for their annual Business of the Year & Good Neighbor of the Year awards.  Both recipients will be honored at the annual Dinner in April; nominations will be accepted until March 1st to the Chamber office PO Box 275, Unadilla NY 13849.

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The City of Oneonta Announced the 2nd round of awards of the Downtown Improvement fund, so that 4 property owners can convert vacant spaces into downtown apartments.  Funds will go for projects to improve 177, 250 & 285 Main Street and the Springbrook properties at 186-212 Main Street.

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State Police responded to a crash involving a Susquehanna Valley Central School District school bus on State Highway 11 in the town of Kirkwood.  State Police reported that the school bus was stopped, displaying flashing lights and the stop sign extended out, when 56 year old Michael Patchen of Conklin rear-ended the bus.   27 elementary school students were on the bus, along with bus driver 61 year old Mary Reardon they were not injured, Patchen was transported to Wilson Medical Center with Hand injuries, the students on the school bus were evaluated by a school nurse. 

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CDO Workforce held a Job Fair today at the Sidney American Legion.  Representatives from several area businesses attended, officials from the CDO workforce said that dozens of job seekers met with representatives of participating businesses.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 55-Year-Old Michael Lagano of Sylvan Beach for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle following a traffic stop on State Highway 10 in the Town of Walton.  Lagano was additionally issued tickets for Unlicensed Operator, operating a motor vehicle without stop lamps, and was released on traffic tickets returnable to Walton Town Court at a later date.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 2-19-20

by wcdonews Posted on February 19, 2020

19th District Congressman Antonio Delgado visited the CDO Workforce Oneonta Career Center Tuesday.   Delgado met with workforce center leadership and clients and discussed his efforts in Congress to support workforce development programs.   Earlier this month, Congressman Delgado introduced the Gateway to Careers Act to create a career pathway grant program that would fund partnerships between community or technical colleges and workforce development partners such as state workforce development boards, industry associations, and community-based organizations. These programs would support efforts to offer wrap around services including child care, opioid addiction treatment, transportation, and other forms of assistance for community college and CTE students.

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State Police are searching for Aaron Rifanburg, who is wanted for criminal possession of controlled substance.  Rifanburg is wanted on a bench warrant for failing to appear in the village of Oxford Court, he was arrested on a drug possession charge in May 2019 after a vehicle he was a passenger in was stopped, was in possession of drugs. Anyone with information should call the State Police in Norwich at 334-3291 or email Crimetip@troopers.ny.gov.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 21-Year-Old Brendon Frank of Otego for Harassment following an investigation of a domestic dispute which occurred in the Town of Walton.  Frank is scheduled to appear at the Town of Walton Court at a later date to answer the charge. 

The annual Regional Spelling Bee competition is scheduled to be held in Oneonta next month, with the goal of sending the winner to the National Scripps Spelling Bee in Washington DC later this year.  Martha Ryan of the DCMO BOCES explains:

(Martha Ryan 2-19-20)

Ryan said that anyone wishing to donate to the fund to send the winner’s family to the Scripps Competition can call her at 335-1292 for more information.

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Republican Attorney Kyle Van De Water of Dutchess County announced today that he is seeking the Republican Party nomination to run against incumbent Democratic Congressman Antonio Delgado in November.  Van De Water joins Green party candidate Steve Greenfield in the race for the congressional seat.

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 48-year-old Steven Burnside of Oneonta on 20 counts of Criminal Contempt & 2 counts of Harassment, following multiple reports of an ongoing domestic dispute in the Town of Kortright.  Burnside is accused of engaging in an on-going course of conduct and repeatedly violating a court order of protection by contacting a protected party 20 times, he was arraigned at the Town of Kortright Court and was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $500 cash bail or $1,000 in secure bond. 

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Congressman Anthony Brindisi visited with business owners in Norwich Tuesday afternoon at Commerce Chenango; he told WCDO News the importance of meeting with small business owners:

(Brindisi 2-19-20)

Congressman Brindisi also said that he met with the Deputy Commissioner of Major league baseball recently, regarding the importance of keeping the Binghamton Rumble Ponies and the other 40 minor league baseball teams operating, following a plan from the Commissioner’s office to eliminate about 25% of minor league teams nationwide.

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The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce will move into its new headquarters at 31 Main Street in Oneonta on March 4.  The Chamber’s telephone number will remain the same as 432-4500. Mail can still be sent to The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 18, Oneonta, NY 13820.

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Chenango Arts Council and Guernsey Memorial Library will bring another free film classic tonight at 6:30 pm, at the Arts Council tonight.  The Quiet Man starring John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara, and the Dynamic Duos series concludes February 26 at the Guernsey Library with Spencer Tracy and Katherine Hepburn in Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner.   More information is available at 336-ARTS or Guernsey Memorial Library at 334-4034.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 2-18-20

by wcdonews Posted on February 18, 2020

Helios Care is starting a support group for area caregivers that will meet in Oneonta starting March 26th, spokesperson Alicia Fish comments:

(Alicia Fish 2-18-20)

Registration or more information is available at 432-5525.

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The Village of Delhi Police Department arrested 18-year-old Zachary Kilmer of Delhi for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, Failure to Signal and Unlawful Possession of Marihuana, following a recent traffic stop. Kilmer was released on appearance tickets returnable to the Delhi Town Court at a later date.

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Former Otsego County Board of Representatives chairman James Powers announced his candidacy for New York’s 122nd Assembly District.  Powers becomes the 3rd Republican to enter the race, along with Nick Libous and Joe Angelino; Assemblyman Cliff Crouch recently announced that he will not see re-election in November.

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New York’s state parks, historic sites, campgrounds, and trails welcomed a record-breaking 77.1 million visits in 2019. The estimated attendance is up nearly three million visits from 2018, an increase of 4 percent.

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The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next regular meeting this evening.  The meeting will be held in the Council Chamber at City Hall at 7:00 PM.

State Police will be hosting a Child Car Seat Check Event on Today, from 3:00 to 6:00 PM at the Troop C Headquarters on State Route 7.  An appointment is necessary, space is limited, and appointments can be made at 561-7495.  

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The State DEC announced the release of final regulations to implement the Plastic Bag Waste Reduction Act, which goes into effect on March 1st.   After a review of the approximately 2,500 comments received during the 60-day public comment period and a public comment hearing, these final regulations will be published in the State Register on February 26th at dec.ny.gov.

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The next meeting for the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will be held this morning.  The meeting will be held at the back of Bob’s Diner @ 7:30 am.

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Unadilla Village board meets at 6:30 at the Village Firehouse, a public hearing will be held by the Board of Trustees regarding the adoption of Local Law No. 1 for the year 2020, entitled “A Local Law for Flood Damage Prevention “.  A copy of the proposed Local Law is on file and may be examined in the office of the Village Clerk during regular business hours.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 2-17-20

by wcdonews Posted on February 17, 2020

Following Friday’s announcement of the arrest of 41 year old Nasir Azmat of Franklin on a variety of charges relating to many animal cruelty charges, Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond stated that in spite of the severity of the case, Azmat was not held at the county jail prior to court action, because of the new Bail Reform laws:

(DuMond 2-17-20)

Azmat was issued an appearance ticket for Town of Franklin court on February 27th at 6:00 PM.

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Plans are in the works for Village Bountiful Community cooperative market in Unadilla.  Spokesperson Jackie Carey said that they are looking for member investors:

(Jackie Carey 2-17-20)

More information is available at villagebountiful.com or at their Facebook Page.

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State Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 14 year old that fell through the ice into a creek in Cortland County Saturday afternoon.  An investigation revealed that the 14-year-old fell through the ice in Harford, Saturday afternoon at about 4:30 PM and was located just outside of the water.  The 14-year-old was transported by ambulance to Guthrie Cortland Medical Center and later succumbed to injuries.

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The next general membership meeting for the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will be tomorrow morning at Bob’s Diner.  The meeting will begin at 7:30 AM.

Several Chenango County Area fire companies responded Sunday morning to a barn fire in the town of Smithville.  The barn was completely destroyed; there were no animals in the barn, fire fighters from Oxford, Greene, McDonough, Brisben & Triangle assisted the Smithville Fire department, one of the firefighters sustained minor burns.

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The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its Annual Dinner & Celebration of Business that will be held on Thursday, March 26th, 2020 at Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center. Nominations are accepted to PO Box 18, Oneonta, NY 13820 or email to:  baheegan@otsegocc.com, the deadline is Friday, February 21st.

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Serina Madden was sentenced in Broome County Court Friday to 15 years in prison and five years’ parole for manslaughter in the death of her 10-year-old Belladonna Loke.  Madden withheld food and medical care from her daughter, whose body was found in the family’s Town of Colesville Home in February 2018

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State Police are investigating a 2 vehicle accident at the intersection of State Highway 80 and 205 Friday afternoon where 8 people were injured.  State Police reported that Ryan Palmatier of Hartwick was driving an SUV on Route 205 when he pulled out in front of a van from Pathfinder Village driven by Amanda Quillen of Norwich. The van struck the SUV and it overturned, all 8 people involved in the crash were taken to Bassett hospital in Cooperstown with non-life-threatening injuries. 

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 2-14-20

by wcdonews Posted on February 14, 2020

Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond announced the arrest of 41 year old Nasir Azmat of Franklin on a number of charges relating to possessing 20 dogs used in dog fighting.  Sheriff DuMond commented at a press conference this morning at the Delaware Valley Humane Society in Sidney:

(Sheriff DuMond 2-14-20)

Shelter Director Erin Insinga talked about the conditions that the dogs were found in:

(Erin Insinga 2-14-20)

Sheriff DuMond said that Azmat was issued an appearance ticket for town of Franklin Court at 6:00 PM on February 27th.

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An additional $15 million is available to help eligible New Yorkers facing a home heating emergency this winter.  Starting Tuesday, February 18, households can apply for a 2nd emergency benefit through the HEAP if they are in danger of running out of fuel or having their utility service shut off and have already received assistance from HEAP once this winter.  The deadline to apply for both regular and emergency HEAP benefits has been extended until April 24.  Applications can be found at otda.ny.gov.

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Governor Cuomo today launched the campaign to eliminate the so-called “Pink Tax” in New York State this year; Cuomo mentioned the initiative during the State of the State Address January 8th:

(Cuomo 2-14-20)

Cuomo stated that in the early 1990s, several studies reported disparities between the costs of substantially similar goods and services depending on if they were marketed for men or for women; the Governor’s budget proposal includes legislation to prohibit gender-based pricing discrimination for substantially similar goods and services.

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Former State Assembly Republican Minority Leader Brian Kolb announced that he will not seek re-election to the Assembly this year.  Kolb stepped down as the Minority leader after being arrested for DWI following a New Year’s Eve accident with his State Issued SUV, followed by comments to police blaming his wife for the incident.

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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli released a report today regarding his analysis of the Governor’s proposed 178 Billion Dollar Executive Budget.  DiNapoli said that there is significant fiscal challenges related to higher than expected spending in the Medicaid program, more than a third of the Executive’s proposed nearly $7 billion gap-closing plan remains to be identified by the Medicaid Redesign Team that just started their work this week.   The Comptroller’s report is located at osc.state.ny.us.

The State Health Department announced that for the week ending February 8th, seasonal flu activity continues to be widespread across the state for the 11th consecutive week.  There were 17,233 lab-confirmed flu cases, with a total of 106,824 cases reported this season, with 3 flu-associated pediatric deaths. Last week, 1,993 New Yorkers were hospitalized with lab-confirmed influenza. So far this season, there have been 15,541 flu-related hospitalizations.

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Governor Cuomo announced the first statewide free fishing weekend in New York for 2020 will take place on this weekend.  During the designated days, residents and visitors are permitted to fish for free without a fishing license.  More information is available at dec.ny.gov/outdoor.

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A fundraiser is being held in Sidney by Binghamton based Half Light Theater Company, for Operation Merry Christmas, Dorene Ireland from Operation Merry Christmas explains:

(Dorene Ireland 2-14-20)

The Alice in Wonderland Tea Party event will be held tomorrow at 11:30 am at the Sacred Heart Church, tickets are available at online at TeawithAlice.bpt.me or by phone at 607-201-5850.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 2-13-20

by wcdonews Posted on February 13, 2020

Sidney Village Police Officer Brandon parry received an award this week from the Sidney Village Board & Police Department, for his action last November that saved the life of an infant that could not breathe, Sidney Police Chief Eric Oliver explains:

(Sidney Police Chief Eric Oliver 2-13-20)

Officer Parry will also be receiving the American Red Cross Real Heroes award later this year for his action in November.

State Police arrested 19 year old Lucian Decker of New Berlin for 2 counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child.   Troopers were dispatched to a domestic dispute in the town of Pittsfield; Decker is accused of slapping & kicking an infant & another victim that didn’t want to press charges.    Decker was arraigned; an order of protection was issued for the victim.

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Following the murder of Upstate resident, 17-year-old Bianca Devins in Utica, and the dissemination of graphic images, Congressman Anthony Brindisi convened a meeting of members of Congress and Social Media representatives from Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Google, Reddit, and Tumblr, regarding the companies content moderation policies.  22 Year old Brandon Clark posted pictures on social media platforms of Devin’s deceased body after he killed her in Utica last July.

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Governor Cuomo stood with environmental leaders today to discuss the need to pass the $3 Billion Restore Mother Nature Bond Act in the State Budget; he first mentioned the proposal in the State of the State address in January:

(Cuomo 2-13-20)

If approved by the voters in November, the Bond Act would fund environmental restoration projects across the state to ensure New York is able to withstand the threat of more intense and frequent storms fueled by climate change.

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State Police arrested 2 juveniles, ages 14 and 17 for Burglary and Grand Larceny.  Troopers were dispatched on February 5th to the 14-year-old’s residence after the teen’s family reported that the juvenile had left home some time overnight, possibly with a 17-year-old who was also reported missing.  Troopers discovered that a vehicle was missing from the town of Morris & that the 14 and 17-year-old teens allegedly stole it & drove to Lafayette to pick up another minor.  The teens were found in Cortland and taken into custody.   The 17-year-old was arraigned and released to Otsego County DSS.  The 14-year-old was issued a family court appearance ticket.

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The Delaware County Sheriff’s Department has called a press conference for tomorrow morning in Sidney, regarding the recent seizure of 20 dogs from a town of Franklin Property, the dogs were used for illegal dog fighting, and more details will be released Friday.

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State Police announced that 23 year old Christian Wilson of Endicott was arrested twice, on February 4th in Cortland County & February 11th in Tioga County.   State Police arrested Wilson on the 4th for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property & Criminal Mischief after an investigation of a man wearing only black plastic garbage bags entered a home & left the area, he also allegedly wrecked a car nearby that was reported stolen from Broome County.  On February 11th State Police arrested Wilson for Criminal Trespass for being at a property in the town of Nichols where he did not belong. Wilson was released on an appearance tickets both times.

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Local State Senator Jen Metzger announced yesterday that fellow Senate Majority Democrats are working to give judges the ability to set bail on a number of charges, following multiple problems around the state, after the passage of a controversial package of Bail reforms.  There have been several instances of someone being released on an appearance ticket for a serious crime, and immediately committing another crime.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 40 year old Mohamed Mursal of Minneapolis, Minnesota with one count of Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, as well as traffic violations for operating a motor vehicle with inadequate head lights and operating a motor vehicle in excess of the allowed gross vehicle weight. The arrest occurred as a result of an investigation into disabled Commercial Vehicle on Rathbun Hill Road in the Town of Davenport. Mursal was arraigned at the Town of Kortright court and was released on his own recognizance.  Mursal is scheduled to appear before the Town of Davenport Court at a later date to answer the charges.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 42 year old Daniel Berry of Woodbourne for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, as well Operating a motor vehicle without a required Ignition Interlock Device, Unlicensed Operator, and Inadequate headlights following a traffic stop on State Highway 28 in the Town of Middletown. Berry was later released on ticket, and is scheduled to appear before the Town of Middletown Court at a later date.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 2-12-20

by wcdonews Posted on February 12, 2020

State Police arrested 2 men in the process of burglarizing a residence in the town of Guilford.  20 year old Connor Audette of Guilford & 25 year old Joseph Schneider of Oxford were charged with 3rd degree Burglary, Troopers were attempting to locate another individual on a warrant on January 28th when they spotted Audette and Schneider hiding in a field in the town of Guilford, they discovered that the 2 were in the process of burglarizing a nearby residence where the owner had died.  Audette was detained by troopers but Schneider attempted to flee the scene and was ultimately taken into custody with the assistance of a New York State Police K9.  Audette was arraigned & was released on an appearance ticket,  Schneider was transported to Norwich City Police where he was wanted on 2 warrants.  

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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Department arrested 37 year old Shelly Ann Young of Laurens for 2nd degree rape & disseminating indecent material to a minor.  Young is accused of performing sexual acts with a 15 year old boy & texting indecent messages to the same teenager.   Young was arraigned and remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $10,000 cash bail or $20,000 bond; she is scheduled to appear in court Thursday.

The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory where they are calling for 3 inches of snow overnight, local meteorologist Rich Townsend comments:

(Rich Townsend 2-12-20)

We’ll have the WCDO Forecast following this newscast.

State Police arrested 28 year old Michael Alfaro of North Carolina for Criminal Possession of a Firearm. A State Trooper observed a vehicle commit a traffic infraction on state route 80 in the town of Burlington and initiated a traffic stop, during the investigation; the trooper located a gun and a magazine with ammunition in Alfaro’s possession that he did not have a permit for.  Alfaro was arrested and was released on appearance tickets to the town of Burlington court on March 2nd, Alfaro’s passenger was not charged.

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Spectrum officials today announced that customers may now apply for a refund, following their widespread outage across the northeast this past weekend.  Millions were left without service; customers can call 855-707-7328 and ask for a credit. The Spectrum outage was caused by the winter storm Friday, & affected customers in Maine, New Hampshire and New York, Service was largely restored by Saturday evening.

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Students at SUNY New Paltz are being sent home through the weekend, following the discovery of strong odors with the village’s water supply.  The state has deployed over 40,000 gallons of fresh water to support residents and students, following a “do not drink” advisory from the State Department of Health and Ulster County Department of Health.

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Officials at SUNY Binghamton announced that they received an anonymous gift of $60 million to Binghamton University which will fund a new, state-of-the-art Baseball Stadium Complex. The construction will begin within the next few weeks; the new stadium is expected to be ready next year.

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The New York Association of Counties held an advocacy day at the State Capitol to voice concerns over changes to the Medicaid program contained in the Executive Budget and to advocate for the maintenance of current local Medicaid caps.  The Association also wants the state to maintain the 2% property tax cap, implemented by the Cuomo administration & the State Legislature in 2012, which has slowed the increases in state property taxes from previous annual double digit increase levels.

State Police arrested 51 year old John Travis of Port Crane, for felony of Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, plus DWI & False Personation.  A trooper on Interstate 88 in the town of Fenton checked on a motorist who had pulled over to the shoulder of the road,  Travis appeared intoxicated & gave the trooper a fake name.  Travis was issued appearance tickets to the town of Fenton court & was turned over to a sober third party.

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The Chenango Arts Council and Guernsey Memorial Library are presenting another classic movie this evening for free.  Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall’s To Have and To Have Not will be shown tonight at 6:30 at the library.  Back at the Arts Council on February 19, The Quiet Man stars John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara, and the Dynamic Duos series concludes February 26 at the Library with Spencer Tracy and Katherine Hepburn in Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?.

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